Media In Bhutan: A closer look at the Kuensel

Journalism is considered to be essential for democracy, which is why journalism in Bhutan is a new idea. Today, Bhutan has 11 print papers, five radio stations, and three TV news networks, a dramatic difference from the one-paper monopoly the country…

The future of French journalism

The French news organization La Montagne is just one of the many news organizations that are fighting to close the gap between traditional journalism and the digital world.

Greece: The good, the bad, and the blog

When one thinks of Greece, economic crises, financial instability, recession, and numerous other negative connotations come to mind. Despite the age-old landmarks and breathtaking views, Greece has been in a decline since their recession in 2009.

Hellenic Journal serves Greek community in U.S.

A small, community news organization’s purpose is to give a voice to its community.

The Hellenic Journal is no different.

The Hindu: How a mainstream newspaper is changing community journalism

In a country so largely populated, news spreads fast. So how do you cater to every single person but still get the news across? Seems difficult, but it definitely isn’t impossible. The Hindu, one of India’s…

A dangerous profession: Journalism in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

As difficult of a job as journalism can be, many stick with it, letting their passion for the profession drive them to higher and greater heights. But how many can continue to persevere when their lives are constantly on the…

The Iris grows: Story of a Palestinian blogger

Trapped in her family’s flat with no place to go. Tanks and bulldozers surround her house as bombs are hurled through the windows. Tears flood her eyes as she stuffs old pictures of family and friends into a bag. Tightly clinging to her younger…

Ölandsbladet

For this case study, I decided to look into a newspaper from Öland, Sweden, called the Ölandsbladet. Öland is an island off the southern end of Sweden and is a relatively small community with a population of about 25,000. I was inspired to study this community newspaper because this is where my…