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A blogger’s inner conflict

One of the primary goals of a contemporary journalism degree is to scare the living bejeebeez out of journalism students (since, as you know, journalism students tend to have an excess of bejeebeez). That is the only reason I can fathom … Continue reading

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What would a Romney presidency mean for Mormonism?

Shortly after Mitt Romney’s gubernatorial election in Massachusetts, the Boston Stake planned a “mini-mission,” in which 60 LDS teenagers spent a weekend proselyting with the full-time missionaries in Eastern Massachusetts. In the testimony meeting that followed the activity, everyone took turns swapping … Continue reading

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Why reporters are all pompous, out-of-touch elitists

You know what Sean Hannity likes to complain about? Well, a lot of things I guess, but especially the “mainstream media.” Now, forget for a second the cognitive dissonance required to boast about the dominating popularity of your own radio … Continue reading

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In which I enter the 20th century

If I’ve learned anything as a BYU journalism student, it’s that the news business is sinking fast and if would-be reporters don’t want to drown in a sea of free online news aggregates, they’d better grab hold of the first … Continue reading

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