By Sophia Schlegelmilch | Observer Contributor
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Students and faculty had the opportunity to discuss what defines fake news and how to distinguish reliable news sources during the Media Bias and Fake News Discussion Panel, the latest installment of the Tea Time Speaker Series.
The discussion included topics such as how to define fake news, how to spot reliable news sources, reporters’ objectivity, and racial bias in the media.
The panel consisted of Susan Goldstein, Professor of English and advisor to the student newspaper, The Mount Observer; Anthony Simollardes, editor for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette; Sam Bonacci, MWCC Communications Specialist; and Ellen Pratt, MWCC’s Distance Education and Outreach librarian. Professor Michelle Valois served as moderator.