Jandoli Institute

Figures in Speech: What makes a good speech?

By Jandoli Institute on March 31, 2021

Suggestions from people who deliver, write, cover and study speeches

PolitiFact Workshop

By Jandoli Institute on February 19, 2021

Since April 2020, St. Bonaventure University students have been working in a Jandoli Institute workshop with PolitiFact Senior Correspondent Louis Jacobson. Each semester, a group of students meet regularly on Zoom with Jacobson and Jandoli Institute Executive Director Richard Lee… Read More ›

Sharp Notes, Sharp Thoughts

By Jandoli Institute on February 18, 2021

Music is a powerful force for social change. Sharp Notes, Sharp Thoughts will explore connections between music and social justice – past and present to build a better future. Through the perspectives of scholars, musicians, journalists and others, we will show how… Read More ›

Media Studies Across Disciplines

By Jandoli Institute on June 29, 2020

The Jandoli Institute Media Studies Across Disciplines project is a collection of 2020 research essays by St. Bonaventure University faculty members. The essays connect different academic disciplines with the field of communication. The project was funded by the Leo E. Keenan Jr…. Read More ›

Recent Posts

Presidents and the media

By Jandoli Institute on April 26, 2022 • ( 0 )

By Michael P. Riccards It has been said that Thomas Jefferson once observed that if he had a choice between a free government and a free press, he would choose the latter. After eight tumultuous years as president, he changed… Read More ›
Besides the war in Ukraine, what should the media be covering?

By Jandoli Institute on April 26, 2022 • ( 0 )

For several weeks, the Ukraine war has dominated the news cycle. The conflict certainly deserves heavy news coverage, but is the public missing out on other important news stories that have a more direct impact on their daily lives –… Read More ›
How will the Benjamin indictment affect Hochul’s election chances?

By Jandoli Institute on April 26, 2022 • ( 0 )

By Emily Lewandowski On scale of one to five, with one being no impact and five being devastating, the indictment of New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin is a three. Benjamin resigned from office after charges in a criminal case… Read More ›
American Earth Day Agenda, 2022:

By Jandoli Institute on April 21, 2022 • ( 2 )

Regardless of country, we share a common agenda of preserving the air, land, and water and the climate of our planet for ourselves and posterity.
What to cover about the new Bills’ stadium

By Jandoli Institute on April 19, 2022 • ( 0 )

The Buffalo Bills, New York State and Erie County are nearing an agreement for a new stadium for the Bills. The stadium is expected to help the local economy, but it also will be costly for taxpayers. It also could… Read More ›
Poll shows New Yorkers favor Yankees over Mets

By Jandoli Institute on April 6, 2022 • ( 1 )

When it comes to baseball, New Yorkers have no political divides.
Do celebrities and politics mix?

By Jandoli Institute on April 4, 2022 • ( 0 )

Celebrities often use the awards shows such as the Oscars and the Grammys to make political statements. Is it important for actors, athletes, musical artists and other public figures to address important public policy topics? Or should they limit their… Read More ›
Andrew Cuomo, Deshaun Watson and a lesson on legal standards

By Jandoli Institute on April 3, 2022 • ( 0 )

Decisions not to file criminal charges are an important part of news stories. But those decisions leave out a lot of chapters.
Radio: April Fools’ Day

By Jandoli Institute on April 1, 2022 • ( 0 )

Songs inspired by April Fools’ Day.
How terribly normal to be 70

By Jandoli Institute on March 24, 2022 • ( 0 )

A research paper identifies three films about musicians that provide audiences with stronger connections to celebrities than popular biopics.