By Anne and Richard Lee The advent and growth of the Internet have made it possible for news organizations of all sizes to extend their coverage areas and reach audiences all over the world. But advances in technology also may… Read More ›
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Sports, not academics, dominate higher education coverage
By Richard Lee News coverage of higher education may share a common flaw with political reporting. Political reporters tend to focus on “horse race issues” such as polls, fundraising, endorsements and “shiny objects” that have little consequence for public policy… Read More ›
Understanding the Tough Times at The Buffalo News Can Lead to Brighter Future for the Newspaper
Given the fiscal state of the news industry, the changes underway at The Buffalo News are not unique. To offset revenue losses, newspapers across the nation have bid farewell to longtime reporters, eliminated once-popular sections and removed jobs that involved covering important beats, such as education,… Read More ›