A Voice for the First Amendment: Jane Kirtley Reflects on a Lifetime of Media Advocacy
By [Author Name/Journalism Staff] For decades, the name Jane E. Kirtley has served as a lighthouse for journalists navigating the turbulent, often litigious waters of the American media landscape. As the Silha Professor of Media Ethics and Law at the…
Beyond the Sub How ASL Translation is Revolutionizing Media Accessibility
For decades, the standard for media accessibility for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community has been static: a line of text at the bottom of the screen. While closed captioning was a groundbreaking development in the 1970s, it has long remained an…
The Evolution of X: Elon Musk’s Social Media Platform Launches ‘X Money’ Financial Services
The transition of X (formerly Twitter) from a public square for microblogging into an all-encompassing "everything app" has taken its most significant step forward. On July 27, X officially began rolling out X Money, a built-in financial…
The Pulse of the Campus: How Student Newspapers Endure in a Shifting Media Landscape
MANKATO, Minn. — One hour before the Monday night print deadline, the newsroom of The Reporter, the student newspaper at Minnesota State University (MSU) in Mankato, is a study in controlled chaos. For editor-in-chief Anahi Zuniga, the atmosphere is…
The End of an Era: Jane Kirtley and the Twilight of Traditional Media Ethics
On May 25, the University of Minnesota’s Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication will bid farewell to a titan of the First Amendment. Jane E. Kirtley, the Silha Professor of Media Ethics and Law, is stepping down after a quarter-century of…
The Global Digital Lockdown: How Nations Are Redefining Childhood in the Age of Social Media
As the digital landscape evolves, a profound shift is occurring in how governments perceive the intersection of childhood and connectivity. From the bustling streets of Hanoi to the parliaments of Europe and the southern reaches of Australia, a wave of…
The Global Age-Gate: Navigating the New Era of Social Media Bans for Minors
In a profound shift in digital policy, a growing coalition of nations is moving to redraw the boundaries of the internet. Over the past eighteen months, the narrative surrounding social media has pivoted from concerns about user engagement to a…
Beyond the Kitchen: Rachael Ray, Public Speculation, and the Realities of Aging in the Modern Media Landscape
For more than two decades, Rachael Ray has been a staple of American culinary television. Known for her high-energy delivery, practical "30-Minute Meals," and signature catchphrases, Ray established a deeply personal connection with millions of…
A Legacy of Vigilance: Jane Kirtley Departs as the Sentinel of Media Ethics and Law
On May 25, the University of Minnesota’s Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication will bid farewell to one of its most formidable intellectual pillars. Jane E. Kirtley, the Silha Professor of Media Ethics and Law, is stepping down, marking the…
