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Stephanopoulos gets an F in Journalism 101 - high school reporters really do know better
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Stephanopoulos gets an F in Journalism 101 - high school reporters really do know better
The faculty advisor for the Jaguar Times at South East High School in South Gate tells us what he teaches students about journalistic ethics.
US President Bill Clinton receives a last-minute briefing from aide George Stephanopoulos during a meeting at the White House. US Secretary of State Warren Christopher is at the eft.
When you have had the ear of the President ... US President Bill Clinton receives a last-minute briefing from aide George Stephanopoulos during a meeting at the White House. US Secretary of State Warren Christopher is at the eft.
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The faculty advisor for the Jaguar Times at South East High School in South Gate tells us what he teaches students about journalistic ethics.

The fact that ABC News' George Stephanopoulos gave $75,000 to the Clinton Foundation would not be an ethical problem if he were a commentator like Bill O'Reilly.

But for someone who claims to be an unbiased journalist, it's a problem on many levels, and a clear violation of Journalism 101 ... which is why I called an expert in Journalism 101.

Donn Cottom is the journalism advisor for the Jaguar Times, the school paper at the Tech & Media Magnet at South East High School in South Gate. 

Yes, he says, they cover this stuff in depth, and yes, this is a teachable moment.