There hasn’t been a slow news day so far in A.D. 2025. That’s good news for a news producer, but bad news for all of the people affected by the news.
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40 Days for Life leader brings message of ‘the beginning of the end of abortion’
Former Planned Parenthood manager Ramona Treviño, the director of outreach of the peaceful, prayerful, effective 40 Days for Life project, will tell the story of this groundbreaking effort in Madison on Monday, Sept. 23.
Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa and Tricon Construction end negotiations
Sinsinawa Dominicans, Inc. (SDI), and Tricon Construction will not be moving forward together in partnership to transfer ownership of any of the buildings at Sinsinawa Mound.
Blue Mass for emergency personnel on May 16
The annual Blue Mass in honor of police, fire, and other first responders will be celebrated on Thursday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Bernard Parish in the parish center, 2438 Atwood Ave., Madison.
How to support a loved one who is struggling to find happiness in their marriage
How to support a loved one who is struggling to find happiness in their marriage
‘FAKE NEWS!!!’
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Like the fellow once said, in song, (and yes, a line I’ve already used in a past editorial) “And you may ask yourself, ‘Well, how did I get here?'”
The word “fake” feels as natural to put together with the word “news” like “peas and carrots” or “Forrest” and “Jenny.”
For the countless number of people whose livelihood it is to deliver the news — be it on-camera, at a microphone, behind a computer, in a control room, or at home (thanks, COVID) — it’s a troubling prospect to have a significant count of people tell you what you do is “fake,” especially when you’ve put so much effort into making sure it’s clear, concise, and accurate.
What is ‘fake’?
According to the dictionary by Merriam-Webster, fake means “not true, real, or genuine”.‘What else is going on?’
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There are two major news stories going on right now: the election and the pandemic.
We have even reached a point where we don’t have to be specific about which election and which pandemic we are talking about. All we need is “the”.
Part of the goal of an editorial is to focus on some sort of current event.
So that means more words about the election and the pandemic, right? No, not this time.We need less bad news and more Good News
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I’m a news junkie. Anyone who works in news, or who has ever worked in news, has a little bit of that in them.
It’s a constant desire to know what’s going on, know the latest information, and know as much about what is going on as we can.
Then — us being us — we want to tell everyone about it.
Today, sharing news and information is easier than ever with Facebook, Twitter, and other forms of social media and communication.
Getting more of the latest information is also easier than ever with all of the digital and online channels available to be consumed.
News in Brief in the Diocese of Madison
Lenten Mission
MADISON — Bishop Donald J. Hying will lead a Lenten Mission at St. Dennis Parish, 505 Dempsey Rd., on Sunday and Monday, March 1 and 2, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The mission will include prayer, reflection, music, and fellowship. Childcare will be provided for children over age two.
Parish Mission
MADISON — A Parish Mission will be held at St. Peter Parish, 5001 N. Sherman Ave., on “The Importance of the Liturgical Reforms of the Second Vatican Council” with Abbot Marcel Rooney, OSB. An introduction to the mission and a Mass will be held on Sunday, March 1, at 10 a.m. The mission will continue Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, March 4, 5, and 6, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Edgewood hosts panel on women in journalism
MADISON — Edgewood College invites the public to a timely panel discussion.
With the topic, “The Battle is Never Over: Overcoming Adversity in the News Business,” the panel will be held on Monday, Aug. 28, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in the Anderson Auditorium at Edgewood College, 1000 Edgewood College Dr.