Articles

Who Were You, Joe DiMaggio?

He was an ‘icon of icons’ about whom little was known.

Muhammad Ali Was a Rebel. Michael Jordan Is a Brand Name.

In celebrating Jordan as a hero, are we merely worshipping capitalism?

In Sports Reporting, When Does the Personal Become News?

Boundaries seem much harder to find and a lot easier to cross.

Spanish Journalists Adore the Euro

Wonder why? The roots of this love affair go back a century.

Fall 1999: Words & Reflections Introduction

“What difference does it make that a family newspaper stays in the family?” This is the question posed by Alex S. Jones, author (along with Susan E. Tifft) of the…

Fall 1999: Journalist’s Trade Introduction

“Today it is difficult to pick up a sports section or watch a sporting event on TV without finding some athlete’s privacy being invaded.” This observation rests at the center…

In China, a New and Profitable Journalism Emerges

With profit comes change and questions about future direction.

Russian Regional Media

The nation’s financial crisis threatens journalists’ independence.

Russian Television News: Owners and the Public

Owners jockey for political advantage. The public spots bias.

An Urban Eye Looks at Rural Life

Photographs that ‘beguile without fantasizing.’