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The students at the School of Journalism consider typewriters antiques, have never heard of linotype and can’t fathom "pushing film."
But as they work to improve ledes and nut grafs, to refine their interviewing skills, to learn about each medium’s strengths and weaknesses in storytelling, they are following in generations of alumni footsteps.
The tools have changed, but the fundamentals of good journalism still are at the root of teaching and learning at Ernie Pyle Hall. The age of convergence, the blurring of lines between entertainment and news and the focus on business’ bottom lines affect all journalists.
The tools have changed, but the fundamentals of good journalism still are at the root of teaching and learning at Ernie Pyle Hall. The age of convergence, the blurring of lines between entertainment and news and the focus on business’ bottom lines affect all journalists.
But challenges are nothing new to either the school or the profession. Faculty and administrators continue to build on the rich history of the school and of Indiana University.
Learn more:
Read about how the School of Journalism has evolved over nearly 100 years.Learn about Ernie Pyle, the Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent and building namesake.
Discover Roy W. Howard, former chief of United Press and Scripps Howard Newspapers.
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