Participants share thoughts

Students participating in Franklin Pierce University’s The Presidency and The Press program weigh in on Generation Z’s perceptions of the media and relationship with the news:

“While fake news is a very real issue, there appears to be no set definition for what fake news is. Even the top publications in America seem to be struggling to grasp exactly what constitutes fake news.”

— Paul Lambert of Worcester

“Print journalism still has a place in this world. In fact, I believe it is the best way to receive fair, unbiased news without any of the opinion we hear from all the different TV news personalities these days.”

— Andrew Hoenig of Rindge, N.H.

“Some people think Generation Z has no interest in politics. But there are still enough Generation Zers interested in politics and journalism. If some people don't share this interest, they shouldn't be made to feel that they're doing something wrong.”

— Eastar Tarbox of Gilsum, N.H.

“I think fake news is purely opinion-based. It's all about a person's individual perception of a story. The president of the United States can claim one piece of journalism is fake news while a high school girl from New Hampshire can pull an entirely different concept from the same news.”

— Kathryn Anderson of Hooksett, N.H.

“I don't go to social media first for news because I have found numerous reports of inaccuracies. I want my news to get to the point. I still believe in traditional journalism and truth.”

— Evelyn Cutting of Alexandria, N.H.