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MTSU Professor dives into Edgar Allan Poe

Jan 19, 2016 at 08:03 am by bryan

Professor Larry Burriss at MTSU (School of Journalism), talks about poet Edgar Allan Poe...

It is easy to mis-interpret poems AND NEWS STORIES

Nov 16, 2020 at 07:49 am by WGNS

Have you ever read a poem and interpreted it one way and later you read what the author really meant when it was written? Perhaps you have had the same experience with a news.... Read More

Show names and more - MTSU Professor Explains

Nov 11, 2019 at 07:40 pm by bryan

Captain Kangaroo, Mary Poppins and other show names... with more on this here is Larry Burriss an MTSU Professor:

The Written word and a Clear message to Readers

Mar 30, 2020 at 10:26 am by bryan

Writing is easy for some, but difficult for others to relay a clear message when writing. With more, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss...

Freedom of Speech and Book Burning

Oct 13, 2019 at 09:42 pm by bryan

Book burning and free speech... with more, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss:

The Butterfly Effect: MTSU Professor Looks Into the Idea

Jul 09, 2018 at 08:06 am by bryan

One small change could lead to one large impact. With more on this thought, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Dr. Larry Burriss...

It was once thought that TV Would Teach America

Jun 16, 2020 at 08:01 am by bryan

It was once thought that TV would teach American children in a way that teachers never could - it was thought that television was going to save American education. Of course,.... Read More

False Alligations about Tennessee Government? MTSU Professor Chimes in on the subject....

Mar 02, 2020 at 09:52 am by bryan

Will it once again become a crime to make false statements about the government? With more, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss...

If You Sing Happy Birthday in Public, You Could be Sued? MTSU Professor Chimes in on this Issue...

Jun 17, 2013 at 08:11 am by bryan

Here is an interesting tidbit… A professor of journalism at MTSU says there is a lawsuit roaring right now around the issue of publicly singing the song “Happy Bi.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Don't Kill the Messenger, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Aug 13, 2021 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

When bad news arrived in ancient kingdoms, the messenger was killed. When good news arrived in old times, the messenger was rewarded. With more, here is MTSU Professor Larry B.... Read More

OPINION: The Vast Wasteland of Today's Times, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

May 03, 2022 at 09:00 am by WGNS

Rutherford County, Tenn. – Larry Burriss, a Professor of Journalism at MTSU, recently shared his thoughts on the media and the multitude of options available in to.... Read More

Perfect Storm Commentary: Coronavirus, Politics and Baseball

Aug 19, 2020 at 05:34 pm by WGNS

Are we in the midst of a perfect storm: the corona virus, political campaigns and baseball? With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss...

OPINION: Is Everyone Looking, Acting, Talking, Dressing the Same? A Local MTSU Professor has the Details!

Jul 27, 2021 at 02:22 pm by WGNS

Do we live in a world where everyone is becoming just alike? MTSU Professor Larry Burriss has his thoughts on the issue:

MTSU Professor Chimes in on the Truth of News

Feb 11, 2019 at 09:35 am by bryan

The literal truth in news is the prize. With more on this we have a commentary by MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss...

Don't Take My Photo! Hear the Latest from MTSU Professor

Jul 22, 2019 at 11:05 am by bryan

An MTSU Professor decides to talk about the dangers and the beliefs of taking photographs of people - some of whom believes a photo takes part of their soul away. With more, h.... Read More

MTSU Professor talks about Sharknado

Aug 20, 2018 at 02:12 pm by bryan

What do MTSU and Sharknado have in common? The answer: Not much, but one MTSU professor chimed in on the subject...That was Professor of Journalism Dr. Larry Burriss.

Errors, Blunders and More in News - Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Oct 10, 2023 at 06:49 am by WGNS News

Mistakes and errors in the news, along with over reactions. Blunders and accidental sayings that may not belong. MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss dives into news o.... Read More

Are You Celebrating SUNSHINE WEEK?

Mar 12, 2017 at 09:54 pm by bryan

This is NATIONAL SUNSHINE WEEK...not in the realm of UV rays or electromagnetic radiation, but instead dealing with open meetings and records for the government. Dr. Larry Bur.... Read More

Happy Birthday MTV

Jul 27, 2020 at 06:45 am by WGNS

In just a few days MTV will celebrate their 39th birthday. Those who are under the age of 39 don't know much about music videos on cable TV. As for the 40 plus population, man.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Virtual Meetings to Virtual Car and Art Purchases? Today's Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Apr 11, 2022 at 07:13 am by WGNS

Murfreesboro, Tennessee — Virtual meetings to virtual meals and cars? With today’s commentary, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss…Scroll down f.... Read More

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