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Associated Press (AP): Illegal vs. Undocumented Immigrant

ByMatthew Semrau Reading Time: 5 minutes

A topic of disgust (and discussion) in conservative circles lately is the new Associated Press (AP) guidelines on how news sources should refer to those who have immigrated illegally. As a student of journalism, this is an issue I found troubling. How can I report the truth if I’m being told to censor the truth?…

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Peripetia Story 1, Part 1 “Call me…”

ByMatthew Semrau Reading Time: 8 minutes

He watched intently as she approached.  He tried to look professional, but with a woman that stunning it was impossible to be anything but captivated. Come on, fall back on your training. It didn’t work.  This wasn’t a mission.  It was a dinner meeting. No, no.  It wasn’t even a meeting.  It was a blind…