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The Would-Be Woodwards Are Opting Out of Journalism

No Future

For some it’s just the money, but other young college journalism stars see a profession where the sacrifices are much greater than the rewards. Can this be changed?

Jesse Rifkin
Jesse Rifkin
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Jesse Rifkin

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