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MTSU Professor on Melania Trump’s green dress (AUDIO)

Aug 31, 2020 at 09:30 am by WGNS

The topic of Melania Trump’s green dress at the Republic National Convention has gained a lot of attention. One MTSU Professor has his say on the dress in the media.&nbs.... Read More

Why Media Only Uses Catchy Names in Political News Today?

Mar 18, 2019 at 11:09 am by bryan

In the old days you would hear ad campaigns that stated, "I like Ike" or "All the way with JFK." However, the media would always call the political candidates by their actual.... Read More

Open Records in Tennessee - What is Open to ther public and media?

Mar 27, 2020 at 02:02 pm by bryan

Open records in Tennessee: Public records were once on paper only. Public information once was interpreted as - only information documented on paper. All of those things have.... Read More

Commentary: MTSU Professor Examines What Gives a Cult Film a Cult Following

Jul 11, 2023 at 06:03 am by WGNS News

What’s the deal with the public and cult films? What are these cult films anyway? With more on todays media commentary, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism, Dr. Larry B.... Read More

Enough Already... The Heat Index

Aug 23, 2021 at 02:32 pm by WGNS

The Heat Index... What on earth? With more, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss... Verbatim: OK, enough is enough. It's time to call a halt, and stop messing aro.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Edited Photos and Other Images in the Media - What are you REALLY Seeing?

Jun 08, 2022 at 05:15 pm by WGNS

COMMENTARY: Editing images and the pictures you see in magazines, on websites and in the news – what is real and what is considered okay and what is a no-no? With more,.... Read More

Audio Commentary: MTSU looks at American Speeches and More

May 23, 2022 at 01:26 pm by WGNS

Real Americans in our history and making a statement. With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss… Verbatim of above audio: “We'v.... Read More

OPINION: Information Warfare - Monday's Radio Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Mar 07, 2022 at 07:28 am by WGNS

Information Warfare is part of the problem today, according to MTSU Professor Larry Burriss in Monday’s Radio Commentary…Scroll down for more… .... Read More

Bee Keepers Conspire, Polar Bears and or Elephants Facing a Crisis - MTSU Professor Chimes In

Jul 14, 2020 at 11:28 am by WGNS

Bee Keepers Conspire, Polar Bears and or Elephants Facing a Crisis - MTSU Professor Larry Burriss has more on these topics...

The Art of Product Placement Today Vs. the Days of Hamlet - Commentary by Dr. Larry Burriss

Sep 14, 2022 at 07:03 pm by WGNS News

Have you ever thought about product placement advertising in your favorite TV show or movie? Have you ever wondered if there were product placements Hamlet? With more on the.... Read More

COMMENTARY: A look at how different news stories were handled in years past during Vietnam, the U-2 incident, the Bay of Pigs and more

Aug 15, 2022 at 12:37 pm by WGNS

In today’s radio commentary, Dr. Larry Burriss, MTSU Professor of Journalism takes a look news crews from the past during Vietnam, World War II and more… .... Read More

Commentary: A Cleverly Crafted Reply to an 1897 Letter to the Editor - Asking if Santa is Real?

Dec 20, 2021 at 06:52 am by WGNS

A letter to the editor written by a little girl in 1897 became famous, because the editors reply was cleverly crafted. With more, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss...L.... Read More

COMMENTARY: The annual Super Bowl this Sunday

Feb 07, 2022 at 04:10 pm by WGNS

This year's Super Bowl will be on Sunday, February 13, 2022. The Los Angeles Rams will take on the Cincinnati Bengals at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.In today's.... Read More

COMMENTARY: History Learned and History that Failed to Sink-In

Sep 07, 2021 at 02:49 pm by WGNS

Opinion: The lessons we learn in history, or perhaps the lessons we fail to learn throughout history... Either way, MTSU Professor Larry Burriss has his thoughts on this topic.... Read More

Commentary: Young High School Graduates Don't Know How to Read or Think

Sep 18, 2023 at 08:15 pm by WGNS News

A growing number of leaders around the country are suggesting that young high school and college graduates don't know how to properly read, communicate or even think. With a.... Read More

MTSU professor Questions Amazon's decision to start production on television series based on "The Lord of the Rings"

Apr 17, 2018 at 09:31 am by bryan

A local MTSU professor is questioning Amazon's decision to start production on a five-year television series based on "The Lord of the Rings." Dr. Larry Burriss had this to s.... Read More

Media Commentary: Blocking Information in Russia and Ukraine

Apr 04, 2022 at 07:00 am by WGNS

Suppressing news in Russia and the Ukraine - - With today’s media commentary, here’s MTSU’s Dr. Larry Burriss… Scroll down for more… Cont.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Local MTSU Professor says that Christmas is Starting Earlier and Earlier Each Year

Nov 08, 2021 at 07:32 am by WGNS

COMMENTARY: Christmas seems to start earlier and earlier each year. With more on this subject, hear what MTSU Larry Burriss has to say…Scroll down for more... &nbs.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Making Good Movies and Producing a Part II, Part III, Part IV and More!

Sep 28, 2021 at 10:00 am by WGNS

In the world of theater, how do producers go about deciding on a sequel and after the second film, when do they decide on producing a part three, four and so on? With more, he.... Read More

Protests Are A Part Of America's History

Jun 08, 2020 at 12:15 am by bryan

Protests are a part of America. In the late 1700s, we rallied against taxation without representation. In the 60s and 70s it was the Vietnam War. MTSU's School of Journalism &.... Read More