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Commentary: When a Symbol Sparks a Fire - Flag Burning and the Constitution

Sep 02, 2025 at 06:15 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - The American flag symbolizes freedom and democracy, values defended by those who sacrificed their lives. Dr. Larry Burriss, an MTSU professor of journalism, exa.... Read More

MTSU Professor Larry Burriss Compares Cracker Barrel, Rooted in Wilson County, to Coca-Cola and Necco Wafers

Aug 30, 2025 at 03:43 pm by WGNS News

  COMMENTARY: In today's Media Commentary, MTSU Professor Larry Burriss, who has been a longtime staple in the School of Journalism & Strategic Media department, com.... Read More

Media Commentary by MTSU Professor: From Fads to Fashion: Who Really Decides What’s “In”?

Aug 21, 2025 at 01:31 am by WGNS News

Commentary - Trends in fashion often start when a popular person wears something new, and others copy it until the media declares it the latest fad. The problem is, even if yo.... Read More

MTSU’s Dr. Burriss Remembers Exactly Where He Was—and What He Was Wearing—During Woodstock ’69

Jul 29, 2025 at 09:55 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: In August 1969, the famous Woodstock Music and Art Fair took place. It was actually in Bethel, New York—and not the town of Woodstock. With a reflection on w.... Read More

Commentary: Real Life Isn’t Always Pretty — And Neither Is the News - by Dr. Larry Burriss, MTSU

Jul 07, 2025 at 06:42 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Some of the most talked-about parts of the news today are photographs — especially those that show sad or shocking events, like people crying or images of tr.... Read More

Media Commentary: Larry Burriss on Mickey, Snoopy, and the Illusion of Intelligent Machines

Jun 16, 2025 at 04:56 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - During a visit to Walt Disney World, MTSU Journalism Professor Larry Burriss humorously recalls being told that Mickey Mouse and Cinderella are the real deal&mdas.... Read More

Commentary by Dr. Burriss: Hidden Treasures in Plain Sight

May 19, 2025 at 10:38 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY - A man plans to check his old prints and picture frames after hearing surprising stories of hidden treasures. Harvard once bought what they thought was a $28 copy.... Read More

Commentary: When News Was Just News - A Look Back at Honest Reporting, by MTSU Professor

May 12, 2025 at 11:44 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Some may recall when cable TV first came out and the single news channel that followed. It wasn’t flashy—no commercials, no opinions, just straight fac.... Read More

COMMENTARY - Dragon Logo Gets Lawyer in Hot Water with Judge

May 05, 2025 at 01:24 pm by WGNS News

Commentary - A lawyer in Michigan got in trouble for using a big cartoon dragon logo on every page of a 12-page legal document. While lawyers are allowed to use logos in ads,.... Read More

The World’s Impact on America: Why Global News Matters – Commentary by Dr. Burriss

Mar 26, 2025 at 09:02 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: No one lives completely alone, and the same is true for countries—they are all connected. Events in other parts of the world, like conflicts or economic chan.... Read More

COMMENTARY: From Books to Cartoons, Media’s Influence on Society and Politics

Mar 19, 2025 at 10:35 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: The media has always played a big role in shaping public opinion, especially in politics. Some people worry that media outlets have become too powerful, eithe.... Read More

Commentary: Understanding Political Jargon and a Call for Clarity, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Mar 12, 2025 at 07:26 pm by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: Many politicians and public figures use confusing language instead of being direct, which has been an ongoing issue that makes understanding a variety of situ.... Read More

COMMENTARY: MTSU’s Dr. Larry Burriss Reports that Behind the Red Carpet, It’s the Money that Makes the Awards Shows Go, Go, Go

Mar 06, 2025 at 11:37 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: In today’s media commentary, Dr. Larry Burriss, a professor of journalism in the College of Media and Entertainment at MTSU, focused on television awards sho.... Read More

Media Commentary on Misunderstood Moments: The Iwo Jima Flag Raising Controversy

Feb 25, 2025 at 08:32 pm by WGNS News

Media Commentary: February 23rd marked the 80th anniversary of the iconic flag raising on Iwo Jima during World War II. The famous photograph taken by Joe Rosenthal shows the.... Read More

Media Commentary by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss: The Illusion of Fame: Reality vs. Perception

Feb 18, 2025 at 09:12 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: In this media commentary, Dr. Larry Burriss focuses on the nature of fame and the role of media in shaping perceptions of public figures like entertainers, athlete.... Read More

MTSU Journalism Professor Provides Opinion on Pentagon's Office Shuffle and News Challenges

Feb 10, 2025 at 02:28 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: During World War II, CBS News correspondent Edward R. Murrow emphasized a tradition among reporters that those unable to file their stories would still be represen.... Read More

COMMENTARY: MTSU Professor Examines the Fear Factor: From Depression-Era Paranoia to Modern Vigilance

Feb 04, 2025 at 07:28 am by WGNS News

COMMENTARY: During the Great Depression, mysterious sidewalk markings stating "They're coming" sparked fears of an invasion by the unemployed, prompting increased police patro.... Read More

COMMENTARY by Dr. Burriss with MTSU: Copyright and Ai - Protecting Creators in the Modern Age

Jan 30, 2025 at 04:07 pm by WGNS News

Commentary: Dr. Larry Burriss, a long-time member of the MTSU Department of Journalism, examines the importance of copyright laws and the protection of creators' rights. He co.... Read More

A Tale of Two Press Conferences: A Commentary in Professionalism by Dr. Larry Burriss

Jan 08, 2025 at 10:33 am by WGNS News

Commentary: Examining and contrasting is an efficient tool for journalism professors, and it’s also important for students to understand news coverage and all that goes.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Nostalgic Sarcasm: Surviving Nuclear Threats with a Sense of Humor

Dec 31, 2024 at 05:00 pm by WGNS Radio News

COMMENTARY: Dr. Larry Burriss, a journalism professor at MTSU, recently reflected on his father’s sarcastic advice, “When in wonder or in doubt, run in circles scr.... Read More