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Making it easier for government to force reporters to give up their sources

Aug 07, 2017 at 09:13 am by Bryan Barrett

A proposed change in America would make it easier to force reporters to reveal confidential sources. With more, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss... LARRY L. BURRISS, Ph.D.... Read More

"A voice that came along only once a century"

Apr 06, 2020 at 06:46 am by Bryan Barrett

by Larry Burriss, MTSUIt was once said in 1939 that she had "A voice that came along only once a century." Now, 81 years later - Marian Anderson her voice is still remembered..... Read More

"It spread by word of mouth on July 4, 1776," says MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Jun 29, 2017 at 06:21 am by Bryan Barrett

On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was announced from a balcony. The news about the declaration, mainly spread by word of mouth. With more on this look into his.... Read More

Songs, Big Fluffy Characters and Life

May 18, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

The Muppets, Sesame Street and songs about rainbows… what does this have to do with learning and life through television characters? With more, here is MTSU Pro.... Read More

WGNS' Scott Walker is joined by Dr. Larry Burriss and State Rep Mike Sparks

Jun 18, 2020 at 11:01 am by Bryan Barrett

WGNS' Scott Walker is joined by Dr. Larry Burriss with the MTSU School of Journalism and State Rep Mike Sparks. During the program, Sparks talks about a man having a medical p.... Read More

The Politicalzation of crisis situations and history - by MTSU Professor of Journalism

Apr 13, 2020 at 09:57 am by Bryan Barrett

How much of the coronavirus has become politicized and how does this relate to news stories in history or news situations in history? With more, here is MTSU Professor of Jour.... Read More

So, Is Print Really Dead?

Jul 02, 2013 at 01:00 am by Bryan Barrett

How many times have you heard that PRINT IS DEAD? Dr. Larry Burriss at MTSU weighs in on the subject. Source: LARRY L. BURRISS, Ph.D., J.D., Professor School of Journal.... Read More

MTSU Professor and the Flow of News / Information in the National Media

Jul 05, 2018 at 06:43 pm by Bryan Barrett

Some people want to stop the flow of information that comes from big market NEWS media nationwide... One MTSU professor has a few thoughts on the subject. Larry Burriss, MTSU.... Read More

Typewriters to Handheld Computers: The Rapid Evolution of Technology

Jul 08, 2024 at 07:34 am by WGNS News

Commentary: The changes that have been seen over the last 10 to 20 years have been great, but the changes seen in the past 50 years has been profound. With today'.... 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

COMMENTARY: Political Debating, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Jul 01, 2024 at 06:42 am by WGNS News

Opinion: Last week's presidential debate did not offer new insights but rather reinforced existing beliefs for many. One Journalism Professor at MTSU, suggests that neither.... 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

Will "What We Don't Know" Hurt Us?

Dec 21, 2020 at 09:07 am by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO) Is too much information from the media "good" or "bad"? Even if the content is accurate, MTSU Journalism Professor Larry Burriss, PhD, says "Some people feel to.... Read More

News outlets sometimes mix words up - Dr. Larry Burris Reports

Jul 27, 2015 at 08:11 am by Bryan Barrett

News outlets sometimes get words wrong. With more, here is Dr. Larry Burris from MTSU... Contact: LARRY L. BURRISS, Ph.D., J.D.ProfessorSchool of JournalismMiddle Tennessee S.... Read More

MTSU Professor says it is NOT the end to media of news and more

Oct 15, 2018 at 06:28 am by Bryan Barrett

It is not the end of multiple media outlets around the country as some joke about. With more, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss.Burriss is a professor of journalism on the.... Read More

Censorship in the past and Censorship on Social Media Today, by Murfreesboro Professor Larry Burriss at MTSU

Jun 01, 2021 at 06:45 am by WGNS

Facebook censors, life and literally losing your head because of what one thinks is the truth... With more, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss:

Commentary: On Screen Behavior, Short Kisses and How the Media has Changed, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

May 06, 2024 at 10:11 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: The evolution of media, historical censorship in broadcasting and movies, kisses that lasted for 6-seconds or less - - with more, here's MTSU Professor of Journa.... Read More

Dr. Larry Burriss Tastes "Musical Cheese"

Mar 25, 2019 at 02:57 pm by Bryan Barrett

Does music have an impact on food? MTSU's Dr. Larry Burris tells about music's influence on the taste of cheese.

MTSU Professor Looks at the Controversy and Adaptation of Shakespeare and Censorship

Nov 11, 2024 at 09:18 pm by WGNS News

At a recent Shakespeare conference at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, the complex history of censorship around Shakespeare's works was a key topic. Notably.... 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