Civic Journalism

Media often caught up in crime cases (The Fayetteville Observer)

6 Jul 2008

The Fayetteville Observer is not the only newspaper that has had to decide whether to publish a letter from someone claiming to be a serial killer. Four years ago, the mysterious BTK killer resurfaced in Wichita, Kan.

Jake Maderazo: The public needs 'real-feel' journalism (Manila Bulletin)

5 Jul 2008

"Real-feel journalism is what the public needs." Veteran broadcaster Jake Maderazo strongly feels for this advocacy, which he espouses in his daily morning radio program, "Taumbayan Naman" (Mondays to Fridays, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on DZXL, 558 khz).

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett defies categorization -- and he likes it that way (The Plain Dealer)

5 Jul 2008

Trying to label Lyle Lovett 's music always has been a fool's game. Some of his material skews country, yet his expansive sound also embraces lots of other styles, including jazz, gospel and blues.