Valerie PorsFinal Blog PostThe dawn of the digital age dramatically changed the landscape of journalism. No longer are journalists the sole gatekeepers of news —…Dec 20, 2017Dec 20, 2017
Valerie PorsReflective BlogI first started out in studio art, but quickly realized that my passion did not offset the financial security risk of such a field. I…Nov 14, 2017Nov 14, 2017
Valerie PorsJOUR 375 Midterm BlogIn an age where images can be altered with a few clicks of the mouse, audio can make sources say anything and even video speaks a thousand…Oct 25, 2017Oct 25, 2017
Valerie PorsReflections on ONA Conference and Emily BrownNewsrooms have shrunk to as much as half the size they once were, according to the panelists, because they have not yet discovered how to…Oct 12, 2017Oct 12, 2017
Valerie PorsBlock Party Story IdeasLiberty University’s block party supports local businesses. Although businesses were not allowed to sell products to students, they were…Sep 2, 2017Sep 2, 2017
Valerie PorsSecurity increases at Liberty University Convocation raise questions about campus safetyCol. Mustard in the dining hall with the mallet.Dec 12, 2016Dec 12, 2016
Valerie PorsLiberty University moving toward points system for CSERLiberty University students Hannah Roberts and Gabriella Marushak have one thing in common: they both started Campus Serve their freshman…Dec 12, 2016Dec 12, 2016
Valerie PorsLiberty University changes community service policy to allow multiple CSERsLast year, Andrew Jenson worked a full-time job while taking 18 credits.Dec 12, 2016Dec 12, 2016
Valerie PorsThe Advocacy Journalism TrendControversy has arisen over advocacy journalism in a field which previously valued objectivity as its gold standard.May 1, 2016May 1, 2016