2008 Woodie Awards
Community Voice Articles
Media bias damages news credibility
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Most reporters and others involved with the production of the mass media will swear their job is to share information with the masses and to tell the truth. However, is it possible for the mass media to share information without bias? Can people really trust the information they obtain from it to make important decisions? Here in North Carolina, it was hard to avoid Elizabeth Dole's political attack advertising during the last election.
Bandwagon effect apparent in election
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The bandwagon effect first appeared in American politics in 1848 when Zachary Taylor used a wagon carrying a band in a parade to gain attention for his campaign. As his campaign became more successful, other politicians started to use their own bandwagons.
Letter to the Editor
Student suspects liberal bias
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I think ("Comedy will suffer under Obama") provides some interesting insight that was unintended. It was always easy for people, especially Democrats, to blame every problem on Bush, regardless of who was truly at fault. He became the scapegoat, and many people felt proud and united in this dislike or even hatred directed toward Bush.