Throughout Donald Trump’s presidency there have been numerous incidents of salacious stories from inside the white house being reported by the press via anonymous sources. Despite the press having a longstanding history of utilizing anonymous sources, the practice has received more criticism during the Trump administration due to his disdain for what he deems to be the mainstream media. Trump refers to the media as corrupt and “fake news.” When
The twenty-first century has seen the rise in power and prominence of social media and the role that it plays in society. In 2019 over 70% of the United States population was active on some form of social media (Pew Research Center). Social media plays a crucial role in the public discourse, especially when it comes to matters of politics. A point of conflict has come about due to the
A crucial role the news media plays in a democractic society is the dissemination of reliable information during events of tragedy. Prior to 1980, during times of crisis and breaking news people in the United States would turn to one of the three major broadcast news networks–ABC, CBS, and NBC (Britannica). 1980 saw the creation of CNN which started the practice of the 24-hour news cycle model followed by MSNBC,
In a democratic society, providing the people with all the information they need to act as informed citizens is of the utmost importance. By extension then, a free press is fundamental to democracy and, in the United States, is protected by the First Amendment. Thus, the press can also act as a fourth “check” on the government, by keeping a watchful eye on those in power and reporting wrongdoing directly
Hays CISD public school teacher Jennifer Weathers has had to adapt and grow due to pandemic just like millions of other educators around the world. However, it has not been all negative as the mindset surrounding the standardization of education has begun to shift more rapidly due to the current circumstances. Since joining the district in 2015 Weathers has seen a change in how we view education. “Education has become
Jack C. Hays high school, located approximately 20 miles south of Austin in Buda, TX, has long beenknown as the Hays Rebels. However, as of July 16, 2020 the school’s slogan of “Rebel Pride Never Dies”was no more as the Hays CISD school board voted unanimously to discontinue the Rebel as the Haysmascot. The desire to change the school mascot from the Rebels has been brewing in the Hays community
The pandemic has created many challenges for college students including online classes, lack of in-person campus resources and a loss of the “college experience.” However, for many students there is the added stress of the risks they take due to the job they have to support themselves financially. On March 11 the University of Texas announced that spring break would be extended to two weeks as a plan for how
With the restrictions put in place due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the service industry as a whole across the country has been struggling to make up lost financial revenue. Austin has not been exempt from this including the area of town known as West Campus. West Campus is a unique area of Austin. Thousands of students who attend the University of Texas at Austin reside in the 78705 ZIP
Todd Jagger moves confidently through the Texas Capitol building. He knows the halls, and to many there he is a familiar face. He walks from office to office knocking on doors, greeting whoever answers with a smile, a crowd of more than 40 people following behind him. They are WolfPAC Texas, and they have come to the state Legislature to demand change. “It doesn’t matter where you stand on the
The Austin Public Library’s policy on dealing with disruptive youths is being called into question by citizens following the arrest of a 13-year-old girl on Feb. 5 at the Carver Branch. The Austin Police Department responded to a 911 call that there was going to be a fight among a group of girls at the library. When police arrived they discovered one of the girls had a prior, unrelated warrant,