Phillips on the Absurdity of Frogs vs. Federal Agents
Whitney Phillips, SOJC media studies professor, told the New York Times the absurd juxtaposition of Portland protesters in silly costumes against masked federal agents is resonating with people.
Media Literacy
SOJC Professor Peter Laufer Profiled by Eugene Weekly
Peter Laufer, SOJC professor and James N. Wallace Chair of Journalism, talked to the Eugene Weekly about his new book, “Don’t Shoot the Messenger: Migrating to Stay Alive,” and his life as a reporter.
How Shrinking News Outlets Lead to Misinformation
Andrew DeVigal, director of the SOJC’s Agora Journalism Center, tells ProPublica that more people are relying on social media for news, which is causing the rapid spread of misinformation.
SOJC Professor Gets Fulbright Award to Study Deepfakes
Bryce Newell, SOJC associate professor and David and Nancy Petrone Faculty Fellow, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to conduct research at the University of Copenhagen.
5 Opportunities I Had Covering World Press Freedom Day
Ellie Johnson ’26 was one of four students who traveled to Belgium with the UO’s Crossings Institute to interview exiled journalists and report on the World Press Freedom conference hosted by UNESCO.
SOJC Partner News Detective Addresses Meta Fact Checks
The founder of SOJC partner News Detective recommends a fact-checking system that blends the scale and engagement of community-based models with the accuracy and oversight of professional ones.
3 Things You’re Getting Wrong About Political Polarization
The SOJC’s Whitney Phillips, a media studies scholar and author of “The Shadow Gospel,” clears up what most people get wrong about political polarization and why it matters.
Meme Culture: How User-Generated Content Sells Stuff
For his media studies capstone project, SOJC student Keegan Pond examined how marketers rely on celebrities and meme culture to sell products.
Media Influence on Politics: 7 Election Trends in 2024
SOJC experts analyze the media’s influence on politics and discuss 2024 election trends like news fatigue, misinformation, polling and social media impact.
SOJC's Phillips Interviewed about Misinformation
Whitney Phillips, SOJC assistant professor of media ethics and digital platforms, talks to the New York Times about why misinformation proliferates on the right and the left during election season.