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Sexy Sensationalism Case Study: The Fascination With Celebrity News And Why Usa Today Caters To The Obsession, Grant Edward Boxleitner

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

In the digital age where newspapers compete with the Internet, cable TV and other publications for an audience, USA Today strives to stay relevant in the media with a daily dose of celebrity news. Newspapers continue to lose circulation during a time when the fascination with celebrities shows no signs of dwindling. This study explores how much celebrity news coverage USA Today gives readers, how much competition from other outlets plays a factor and whether the nation's largest newspaper is making a sacrifice of traditional forms of newspaper content in favor of celebrity coverage. The methodology for this qualitative case …

Volume 98 Issue 22, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Southwestern - Archive

No abstract provided.

Ipulse: April 2007, Lynn University

Student Newspapers

Issues:

• April 3, 2007
• April 4, 2007
• April 10, 2007
• April 11, 2007
• April 12, 2007
• April 13, 2007
• April 25, 2007
• April 26, 2007
• April 27, 2007

Vol. 57, No. 11, March 20, 2007, University Of Michigan Law School

Res Gestae

•Exams Face Changes •Moot Court •Ask Sandra D. •Prom Pictures •LSSS Elections •SFF Pictures •Build Green for a Better Law School •Green Eggs and Pizza •ABA Concludes Visit •Guest Op-Ed: Michigan Law Review, How Do I Love Thee? •Crossword

Volume 98 Issue 21, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Southwestern - Archive

No abstract provided.

Ipulse: March 2007, Lynn University

Student Newspapers

Issues:

• March 13, 2007
• March 20, 2007
• March 21, 2007
• March 22, 2007
• March 27, 2007
• March 28, 2007
• March 30, 2007

Volume 98 Issue 19, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Southwestern - Archive

No abstract provided.

Crusader, February, 23, 2007, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

The student newspaper for the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Articles include coverage of campus events and issues, sports, editorials and special features.

Volume 98 Issue 18, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Southwestern - Archive

No abstract provided.

Vol. 57, No. 9, February 20, 2007, University Of Michigan Law School

Res Gestae

•The Best Kept Secret in Michigan: Curacao •You Are Not Your GPA •New Building Plan Changes Direction •Introducing Miss Sandra D. •March Madness Hits Career Services •Insider Advice and Perspectives •No Other Warranties, Expressed or Implied •Washtenaw County Workers' Center •2nd Annual Juan Luis Tienda Banquet Photos •Grade Curves •You Know Everything About Same-Sex Marriage •Crossword

Crusader, February, 16, 2007, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

The student newspaper for the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Articles include coverage of campus events and issues, sports, editorials and special features.

Volume 98 Issue 17, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Southwestern - Archive

No abstract provided.

Crusader, February, 9, 2007, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

The student newspaper for the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Articles include coverage of campus events and issues, sports, editorials and special features.

Volume 98 Issue 16, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Southwestern - Archive

No abstract provided.

Ipulse: February 2007, Lynn University

Student Newspapers

Issues:

• Special Edition - London 2006 Academic Study Tour
• February 13, 2007
• February 14, 2007
• February 15, 2007
• February 16, 2007
• February 20, 2007
• February 21, 2007
• February 23, 2007
• February 28, 2007

Volume 98 Issue 15, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Southwestern - Archive

No abstract provided.

Crusader, January, 26, 2007, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

The student newspaper for the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Articles include coverage of campus events and issues, sports, editorials and special features.

Credibility Perceptions Of Television And Online News, Charmy G. Sabigan

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

Three major factors influence audience's credibility perception of mediated news on television and on the internet. This study found that reporters' credibility, media credibility, and news credibility had direct influence to the credibility of news presented on both media. Reporters' credibility on both media could be measured by their expertise, intelligence, education, trustworthiness, and authoritativeness. Television and the internet were evaluated differently. Television was measured by its comprehensiveness, concern for the interest of the public, and fairness. The internet was assessed on its trustworthiness, consideration of public interest, and objectivity. News credibility for both media, however, could be evaluated using …

Volume 98 Issue 14, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Southwestern - Archive

No abstract provided.

Crusader, December, 8, 2006, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

The student newspaper for the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Articles include coverage of campus events and issues, sports, editorials and special features.

Volume 98 Issue 13, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Southwestern - Archive

No abstract provided.

Crow's Nest, December 5, 2006, Crow's Nest Staff

Crow's Nest

The December 5, 2006, issue of the Crow's Nest.

Ipulse: December 1, 2006, Lynn University

Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Vol. 57, No. 6, November 21, 2006, University Of Michigan Law School

Res Gestae

•Students, Administration Respond to Prop. 2 •Sarbanes-Oxley Symposium •Focus on Public Interest: Betsey Wiegman •1L Job Search •Take it From Me: Law School Bathrooms •Photos from Bar Night, Jenny Runkles •Adam Dubinsky

Crusader, November, 17, 2006, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

The student newspaper for the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Articles include coverage of campus events and issues, sports, editorials and special features.

Volume 98 Issue 12, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Southwestern - Archive

No abstract provided.

Crow's Nest, November 14, 2006, Crow's Nest Staff

Crow's Nest

The November 14, 2006, issue of the Crow's Nest.

Crusader, November, 10, 2006, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

The student newspaper for the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Articles include coverage of campus events and issues, sports, editorials and special features.

Volume 98 Issue 11, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

The Southwestern - Archive

No abstract provided.

Ipulse: November 2006, Lynn University

Student Newspapers

Issues:

• November 2, 2006
• November 3, 2006
• November 7, 2006
• November 8, 2006
• November 9, 2006
• November 10, 2006
• November 14, 2006
• November 15, 2006
• November 16, 2006
• November 17, 2006
• November 28, 2006
• November 29, 2006
• November 30, 2006