There are so many ethical dilemmas faced by the journalist in this piece. Most editors not wanting to publish a story because it's not "entertaining," the editors that were willing to let the story be told wanted it sugar-coated. Rather than focusing on the girl who is the subject of the story, they wanted to make it glamorous and fun for readers. They made the story about the writer, and not even truthfully. They wanted to make the writer more entertaining as well.
I would have sent my story, the real, non sugar-coated, and worthy story to every publication big and small. If they wouldn't publish it, I would take matters into my own hands. Spread the word by print the story and passing it out and blogging about it. Grassroots efforts often pay off. And if enough interest is created, then maybe the more widely read publications will publish the story untouched so more people can read Tyeisha's story.
I can't think of many potential ethical dilemmas as I work on my project because our project is more educational and informative than an "expose" type of story. Just making sure we fact check and give right information and credit to our sources.
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