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COMMENTARY: History Learned and History that Failed to Sink-In

Sep 07, 2021 at 02:49 pm by WGNS

Opinion: The lessons we learn in history, or perhaps the lessons we fail to learn throughout history... Either way, MTSU Professor Larry Burriss has his thoughts on this topic.... Read More

The Understanding of a Book that We Read, a Commentary by a Professor at MTSU

Aug 30, 2021 at 11:08 am by WGNS

Books of opinion, books of fact, books of fiction and every other book under the sun. Books being kept under lock and key, books in libraries and books being banned. With mo.... Read More

Enough Already... The Heat Index

Aug 23, 2021 at 02:32 pm by WGNS

The Heat Index... What on earth? With more, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss... Verbatim: OK, enough is enough.  It's time to call a halt, and stop messing aro.... Read More

COMMENTARY: Don't Kill the Messenger, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Aug 13, 2021 at 04:00 pm by WGNS

When bad news arrived in ancient kingdoms, the messenger was killed. When good news arrived in old times, the messenger was rewarded. With more, here is MTSU Professor Larry B.... Read More

OPINION: Reporters Making their Audience Mad Vs. Reporters Pleasing their Audience

Aug 06, 2021 at 10:13 am by WGNS

Is A media outlet doing the right thing when half of their audience is upset by the news and the other have pleased? Hear what Larry Burris, an MTSU Professor of Journalism ha.... Read More

OPINION: Is Everyone Looking, Acting, Talking, Dressing the Same? A Local MTSU Professor has the Details!

Jul 27, 2021 at 02:22 pm by WGNS

Do we live in a world where everyone is becoming just alike? MTSU Professor Larry Burriss has his thoughts on the issue:  

The Making of a News Story in Dangerous Times, by local Professor Larry Burriss

Jul 12, 2021 at 06:44 am by WGNS

What goes into the pursuit of a good news story that documents history… With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss:

The Freedom Riders Sixty Years Ago

Jun 03, 2021 at 07:30 am by WGNS

Last month marked 60-years since the Freedom Riders made their way to Montgomery, Alabama in an attempt to end the racial divide across the South. With more on this story, h.... 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

TECHNOLOGY: New Gadgets and Media, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

May 10, 2021 at 10:18 am by WGNS

All the new products and gadgets… with more, here is Dr. Larry Burriss from MTSU.

Politics and Politicians Being Right or Wrong

Apr 27, 2021 at 11:32 am by WGNS

Politics and being wrong about things… With more, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss.

MTSU Professor Larry Burriss on Etiquette in Today's World

Apr 12, 2021 at 10:56 am by WGNS

What is proper etiquette and how does it translate to the world of Internet? With more, here is MTSU Professor Larry Burriss…

The crisis of the day, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Mar 29, 2021 at 10:53 am by WGNS

MTSU Professor of Journalism explores what he calls, the Crisis of the Day in media…

AUDIO: Transparency in Government, by MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Mar 23, 2021 at 07:40 am by WGNS

The transparency may not be as transparent as one would like… With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss:Listen to the above audio soundbyte on WGNSr.... Read More

MTSU Professor Looks into Open Government Rules and Citizens Having Access to Government Records

Mar 15, 2021 at 07:15 am by WGNS

This week is known as Sunshine Week. It is a week that celebrates the access of public information and those in the community having the right to access records or information.... Read More

Six Words... by Dr. Larry Burriss with MTSU

Mar 08, 2021 at 10:21 am by WGNS

Six words total from over 60-books written can equal a non-palatable outcome. With more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Dr. Larry Burriss…

Reporting News in Today's Atmosphere - What is Accurate in Big Media?

Mar 01, 2021 at 10:13 am by WGNS

Journalism and News Reporting in today’s times… with more, here is MTSU Professor of Journalism Dr. Larry Burriss…

Black History Month: Pioneer in Media Frederick Douglass Died 126-Years Ago on This Week

Feb 16, 2021 at 12:00 pm by WGNS

Frederick Douglass, known around the country and throughout the world for a huge list of inspirational movements and accomplishments – died 126 years ago on February 20,.... Read More

FUN with Conspiracy Theories and Fake News

Feb 08, 2021 at 04:57 pm by WGNS

MTSU Professor of Journalism Larry Burriss always has his eyes open for interesting finds in the media, both stories from the past and current news. Today, he dives into consp.... Read More

Free Speech and What if it Were No More? By MTSU Professor Larry Burriss

Jan 11, 2021 at 07:18 am by WGNS

What would it be like if free speech were not allowed? If you couldn't post your thoughts or comments on social media... or if you could not speak of religion? With more, here.... Read More