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150 media organizations collaborated on the largest global investigation in the history of journalism and uncovered the ...
11/02/2021

150 media organizations collaborated on the largest global investigation in the history of journalism and uncovered the secret offshore financial system of the global elite. Here’s how they reported it:

In the largest international investigation ever, media organizations uncovered the offshore financial system of the elite. We found out how they did it.

For over two decades, experts say U.S. politicians and media outlets have fixated on women’s rights issues in Afghanista...
10/27/2021

For over two decades, experts say U.S. politicians and media outlets have fixated on women’s rights issues in Afghanistan, often neglecting the role the U.S. military has played in displacing women and families. This paints the United States as a “savior,” Samiha Farooqi writes.

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While covering Afghanistan the media has praised the U.S. military as a "savior," they have largely ignored their role in displacing Afghan women.

Since May, various Western media outlets have faced criticism from academics and journalists over the recent coverage on...
07/15/2021

Since May, various Western media outlets have faced criticism from academics and journalists over the recent coverage on Palestine, Samiha Farooqi reports. Experts say rigidity in newsrooms has contributed to biased coverage.

Various Western media outlets have faced criticism over the recent coverage on Palestine. Experts say rigidity in newsrooms has contributed to bias.

During the recent Israel-Palestine conflict three media buildings were destroyed, journalists were assaulted, and little...
06/08/2021

During the recent Israel-Palestine conflict three media buildings were destroyed, journalists were assaulted, and little information has been shared by officials, Nicholas Pasion reports. Free press experts said the violations set a dangerous precedent for press freedom in the region.

During the recent Israel-Palestine conflict the two states commited violent free press violations. Experts said it sets a dangerous precedent going forward.

In a recent interview, Jansen Baier sat down with TED Talk science curator David Biello to discuss journalism, research,...
06/07/2021

In a recent interview, Jansen Baier sat down with TED Talk science curator David Biello to discuss journalism, research, and more.

. Biello is the Science Curator for TED Talks, where he helps scientists and researchers turn complex and multifaceted ideas into digestible speeches lasting no more than 15 minutes.

During an interview with Oprah Winfrey earlier this year, Meghan Markle said she experienced unfair treatment from the r...
06/07/2021

During an interview with Oprah Winfrey earlier this year, Meghan Markle said she experienced unfair treatment from the royal family and UK tabloids, Samiha Farooqi writes. Public outrage after the interview has fueled calls for abolishing the monarchy.

In an interview with Oprah this year, Markle said she experienced unfair treatment. Public outrage has fueled calls for abolishing the monarchy.

After more than a year of constant, grim headlines, the story of mRNA vaccines provides some hope. The newly authorized ...
05/18/2021

After more than a year of constant, grim headlines, the story of mRNA vaccines provides some hope. The newly authorized technology has been decades in the making and could change the way we treat and prevent various diseases, from HIV to cancer. Doctors Drew Weissman, David Diemert, and Van Morris explain the background and potential future uses of this microscopic technology.

Listen to this episode from Long Time No See on Spotify. After more than a year of constant, grim headlines, the story of mRNA vaccines provides some hope. The newly authorized technology has been decades in the making and could change the way we treat and prevent various diseases, from HIV to cance...

MediaFile announces new editorial board for the 2021-2022 academic year, led by incoming Editor-in-Chief Michael Kohler.
05/03/2021

MediaFile announces new editorial board for the 2021-2022 academic year, led by incoming Editor-in-Chief Michael Kohler.

MediaFile is excited to announce the incoming Editorial Board for 2021-2022, our sixth year of operations.

Laragh Cronin reviews the praise and criticism White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has received in her first hundred d...
05/03/2021

Laragh Cronin reviews the praise and criticism White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has received in her first hundred days on the job.

As President Biden crosses the 100-day mark of his presidency, so does Press Secretary Jen Psaki. Her tenure has been a marked shift from her predecessors.

The military junta in Myanmar has attempted to curtail the free press and silence opposition. Local activists have slamm...
05/03/2021

The military junta in Myanmar has attempted to curtail the free press and silence opposition. Local activists have slammed reporting by international media for legitimizing the regime, and have asked for the U.N. to intervene, Nicholas Pasion reports.

The military junta in Myanmar has attempted to violently curtail the free press and silence opposition.

Have you seen NFTs in the news but still don’t know what they are? Niko LaMay writes about this emerging internet trend ...
05/03/2021

Have you seen NFTs in the news but still don’t know what they are? Niko LaMay writes about this emerging internet trend and hot topic in the world of cryptocurrency.

Recently, there has been a new buzz within the world of cryptocurrency. Much like the GameStop stock rise, NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, have quickly made their place in the known world while also causing a great deal of confusion.

As we head into our sixth year, MediaFile is looking to fill multiple positions including staff writers, multimedia prod...
04/09/2021

As we head into our sixth year, MediaFile is looking to fill multiple positions including staff writers, multimedia producers, an international editor and a business director. Working with MediaFile means joining a great network of student journalists, a flexible workload and a space to explore new ideas in media journalism. If this sounds like the publication for you, click the link below to apply.

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