The Future of Journalism

The atrocities committed upon journalism by John Levine and Nicholas Lemann, the deans of the top two journalism schools in the nation, have revealed a sort of mutiny by the fosters of the journalism profession. If they, the few who are at the top of their field, who are teaching a new generation an art they have practiced for years, have a dreary look at the future of journalism, or have in fact become a part of the scandalous acts which could destroy the profession, then what is the point of stepping onto a sinking ship? As a journalism student, should I remain dedicated to the art if it is being ruined by its dedicated forerunners through poor esteem and unsavory action? Let us hope that perhaps those who will become the wise and travelled of this profession retain their standards for the sake of future journalists.

       A provost is, according to dictionary.com, is an administrative official at a college or university. A provost was also once considered a prison warden, though this term is now obsolete. (Perhaps college and prison have more in common than the obvious horrible food.) A provost is the chief academic officer who is responsible to the chancellor, or president of the college or university. The dean reports to the provost.  The common areas of academia which the provost oversees are the libraries, admissions, student services, information technology, and academic facilities.