Pulitzer Panel Blog

     There are many people that say that journalism is a dying profession, being overtaken by amateurs with social media and YouTube videos; but anyone with half a brain knows that is simply not true. Journalism is still alive and kicking. It is an important field of work that serves the public, and brings information to the masses. That's why something like the Pulitzers are so important; to give recognition to the journalists, and artists, that deserve it. 

     In all honesty when I heard that there was a Pulitzer Prize panel here at UNT, I wasn't particularly interested in going. Not that I didn’t find the subject interesting, I just didn’t want to give up my evening. So when I learned that I had to go for this class, I was a bit annoyed; but since it replaced our regular time, I was alright with it. But at the end of the day, I’m glad I went. Seeing these recognized journalists and hear them talking about their work was fascinating. Ferguson, Katrina, Texas police, and women abuse around the world, all amazing stories by some amazing people. And all UNT graduates on top of that. I think that it’s important for people to know what’s happening in the world, and be informed of what’s happening in their own backyard. Sometimes the people in power, whether they are politicians or law enforcement, don’t want you to know what’s really happening out there. So it’s the job of journalists to show people the truth. That’s what I like about the Pulitzers; they reward great journalists and artists for their contribution to mankind. So while some believe that professional journalism is on the way out, they’re just plain wrong; if anything, you can argue that journalism is actually more important now than it has ever been. 

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