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22. May, 2013 Debate
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Is a global, collaborative media project from aspiring journalists feasible?

by Natasha Clark

Is a global, collaborative media project from aspiring journalists feasible? As I currently study for my final university exams in history and politics, my brain is constantly subconsciously connecting themes in my interests together. Star Wars and racism, the war on terror and foreign policy of the United States, or,
6. May, 2013 Comment, Debate
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Feminist mag ‘Spare Rib’ returns: Will it succeed in the digital age?

by Natasha Clark

Feminist mag ‘Spare Rib’ returns: Will it succeed in the digital age? Having studied Spare Rib as part of my History degree, I was intrigued to see that plans are being put into place to revive the feminist magazine. The Guardian is rejoicing as Charlotte Raven plans to obtain the £20,000 needed
23. April, 2013 Comment, Debate
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In defence of news: It’s not all bad for you

by Natasha Clark

In defence of news: It’s not all bad for you Does Rolf Dobelli think everyone in the world is a mindless idiot? His Guardian article certainly seems to think so. I’d like to think that I have a fairly moderate and open mind, and as such, it’s unlikely that I
28. March, 2013 Comment, Debate
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DEBATE | Should papers’ websites use paywalls?

by George Berridge

DEBATE | Should papers’ websites use paywalls? The news that the Sun and the Telegraph are switching to paywall systems for their websites has divided the opinions of many people. Should the news be free online? Can papers survive if they give their content away for free?
12. March, 2013 Comment, Debate
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Are journalism and good mental health incompatible?

by Natasha Clark

Are journalism and good mental health incompatible? This time of year for students is when the fear really sets in. With exams, dissertations, presentations, work experience and summer jobs on the horizon, it proves to be a pretty stressful time. Journalism, like many other careers, can be
6. March, 2013 Debate, Student media
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Student journalists should be taught ethical behaviour earlier

by Natasha Clark

Student journalists should be taught ethical behaviour earlier I’ve written before about guidelines for student media, starting out with media law, and other forms of ethics surrounding journalism. With at least 55 journalists having been arrested for unlawful behaviour surrounding bribery to police, phone hacking and perverting the
18. February, 2013 Comment, Debate
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What constitutes harassment by a journalist?

by Natasha Clark

What constitutes harassment by a journalist? Last week this collection of tweets from the producer of Daybreak was re-tweeted into the public domain, showing him asking those who knew the late model Reeva Steenkamp, girlfriend of Oscar Pistorius, if they would like to speak to the media
17. November, 2012 Comment, Debate
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How much should student media cover national and international events?

by Natasha Clark

How much should student media cover national and international events? Student newspapers have an individual edge. Most are free, they aren’t in quite the same financial situation as the nationals, and most importantly, they are run by students, for students. But more significantly than that, student newspapers have their own
14. November, 2012 Comment, Debate
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Cutting TBIJ would be disastrous for the future of journalism

by Natasha Clark

Cutting TBIJ would be disastrous for the future of journalism A group of Conservative MPs are calling for supporters of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ) to withdraw their funding, following the McAlpine Newsnight scandal.
31. October, 2012 Debate, Expert Insight
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Breaking barriers in journalism: Challenges for wannabes

by Natasha Clark

Breaking barriers in journalism: Challenges for wannabes I’ve been to a fair few journalism conferences and talks in the past few years, you’d think I’d be starting to get bored by now. The advice can be fairly generic and simple: make contacts, write about what you love,
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