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The World’s Impact on America: Why Global News Matters – Commentary by Dr. Burriss

Mar 26, 2025 at 09:02 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: No one lives completely alone, and the same is true for countries—they are all connected. Events in other parts of the world, like conflicts or economic chan.... Read More

COMMENTARY: From Books to Cartoons, Media’s Influence on Society and Politics

Mar 19, 2025 at 10:35 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: The media has always played a big role in shaping public opinion, especially in politics. Some people worry that media outlets have become too powerful, eithe.... Read More

Commentary: Understanding Political Jargon and a Call for Clarity, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Mar 12, 2025 at 07:26 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Many politicians and public figures use confusing language instead of being direct, which has been an ongoing issue that makes understanding a variety of situ.... Read More

COMMENTARY: MTSU’s Dr. Larry Burriss Reports that Behind the Red Carpet, It’s the Money that Makes the Awards Shows Go, Go, Go

Mar 06, 2025 at 11:37 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: In today’s media commentary, Dr. Larry Burriss, a professor of journalism in the College of Media and Entertainment at MTSU, focused on television awards sho.... Read More

Media Commentary on Misunderstood Moments: The Iwo Jima Flag Raising Controversy

Feb 25, 2025 at 08:32 pm by WGNS News

Media Commentary: February 23rd marked the 80th anniversary of the iconic flag raising on Iwo Jima during World War II. The famous photograph taken by Joe Rosenthal shows the.... Read More

Media Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss: The Illusion of Fame: Reality vs. Perception

Feb 18, 2025 at 09:12 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: In this media commentary, Dr. Larry Burriss focuses on the nature of fame and the role of media in shaping perceptions of public figures like entertainers, athlete.... Read More

MTSU Journalism Professor Provides Opinion on Pentagon's Office Shuffle and News Challenges

Feb 10, 2025 at 02:28 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: During World War II, CBS News correspondent Edward R. Murrow emphasized a tradition among reporters that those unable to file their stories would still be represen.... Read More

COMMENTARY: MTSU Professor Examines the Fear Factor: From Depression-Era Paranoia to Modern Vigilance

Feb 04, 2025 at 07:28 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: During the Great Depression, mysterious sidewalk markings stating "They're coming" sparked fears of an invasion by the unemployed, prompting increased police patro.... Read More

COMMENTARY by Dr. Burriss with MTSU: Copyright and Ai - Protecting Creators in the Modern Age

Jan 30, 2025 at 04:07 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: Dr. Larry Burriss, a long-time member of the MTSU Department of Journalism, examines the importance of copyright laws and the protection of creators' rights. He co.... Read More

A Tale of Two Press Conferences: A Commentary in Professionalism by Dr. Larry Burriss

Jan 08, 2025 at 10:33 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Examining and contrasting is an efficient tool for journalism professors, and it’s also important for students to understand news coverage and all that goes.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Nostalgic Sarcasm: Surviving Nuclear Threats with a Sense of Humor

Dec 31, 2024 at 05:00 pm by WGNS Radio News

COMMENTARY: Dr. Larry Burriss, a journalism professor at MTSU, recently reflected on his father’s sarcastic advice, “When in wonder or in doubt, run in circles scr.... Read More

The Debate Over Social Media Age Ban – Commentary by Dr. Burriss, an MTSU Professor

Dec 13, 2024 at 05:00 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Australia has introduced a law requiring social media platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent children under the age of 16 from creating accounts, aiming to.... Read More

Commentary: When Security Feels Like a Sci-Fi Plot, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Dec 03, 2024 at 05:21 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: The evolution of security measures has taken us from simple home hacks, like rubber bands to keep toddlers out of cupboards, to increasingly complex and cumberso.... Read More

Media Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss: Polling Predictions Fall Flat in Election Aftermath

Nov 21, 2024 at 01:25 am by WGNS News

OPINION: The aftermath of the recent election has been dominated by debates over polling accuracy and media analysis. Polls initially suggested a close race with potential leg.... Read More

Commentary: Shaping the Future of Media Professionals in a Changing World, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Oct 21, 2024 at 06:21 am by WGNS News

Commentary: October is recognized as National Higher Education Month, providing an opportunity to reflect on the vital role of mass communications education. Dr. Larry Burriss.... Read More

Commentary: From Cuban Missile Crisis to Instant News: How Journalism Has Changed

Oct 15, 2024 at 12:20 am by WGNS News

Commentary: MTSU Journalism Professor Larry Burriss compared news coverage during the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis with today’s instant reporting. He highlighted how chal.... Read More

Commentary by MTSU Professor Dr. Burriss: Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions and Why the Doomsday Clock Isn’t Ticking Yet

Oct 10, 2024 at 01:03 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: In recent weeks, media outlets have been buzzing about Iran's nuclear program and the potential for them to build a nuclear weapon. Some reports suggest this could.... Read More

The Evolution of Communication: Are We Losing Clarity in the Digital Age?

Sep 12, 2024 at 12:39 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - In today’s media commentary MTSU Professor Larry Burriss reflects on the evolution of communication technologies, from the printing press to artificial inte.... Read More

Library and School "Book Controversies" Continue

Sep 02, 2024 at 11:54 am by WGNS

Commentary - What's in a book? Do you approve of someone else saying "you can't read that"?  School of Journalism & Strategic Media professor at MTSU, Dr. Larry.... Read More

The Real Meaning Behind Books, Poems and Censorship – by Dr. Burriss

Aug 26, 2024 at 02:35 pm by WGNS News

MURFREESBORO, TN - The American Dream and poems, life in the city and hidden messages – how do they all come together and possibly change opinions or ideas? With more,.... Read More