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The firehose of news and information is overwhelming. How are we to make sense of it? We’ll sift through a few readings weekly to help understand a specific topic, event or trend. Then, guided by class discussion leaders, participants will share their thoughts, impressions, knowledge and conclusions. Each week’s subject will be drawn from the headlines. Together, we will drill deeper, so the session ends with everyone better informed.

Academic Units

Section Number

234SNR369

Instruction Method

Online class

Section Notes

The Zoom link to participate in this course will be provided via email the day before the first session of every class.

Students receive an Enrollment Confirmation by email after enrolling in this course online or by phone with our Student Services team. 530-757-8777.

Enrollment Policies

There will be no service charge for withdrawal requests prior to the beginning of the Spring quarter. As of April 1, 2024, all withdrawal requests are subject to a $20 processing fee. No refunds are given for a withdrawal once a course has begun.

OLLI FIELD TRIP COURSE FEES are not refundable once you have enrolled unless your vacancy can be filled by someone on the wait list.

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Schedule

Mon., Apr 1st, 2024 to May 20th, 2024, 10:00am to 12:00pm

Fees

$80

Instructors

Jim Bettinger

Jim Bettinger is director emeritus of the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford. He retired in 2016, after 16 years as director and 11 years as deputy director. He worked for daily newspapers for 20 years, as a reporter, editorial writer and editor at the Riverside Press-Enterprise and the San Jose Mercury News.

Richard Zeiger

Richard Zeiger spent the first half of his life as a journalist. Most of the second half he worked for the state legislature. During his last four years, he was chief deputy of the California Department of Education.