Students who would be inclined toward conservatism don't major in journalism. Also, of course, journalism is non-quantitative, so it appeals to a much lower grade of student than, say, engineering or accounting. It's the perfect major for the dumb and lazy, which explains why every successful PR man makes sure his press conferences feature an open bar.
... followed by an indiscriminate slam at heroic war correspondents, courageous investigative journalists uncovering mob activities, beat reporters following leads on corrupt politicians, financial analysts, science reporters, data journalists and of course fashion editors.
The Fourth Estate was recognized as so important to our fledgling democracy that the founders
included freedom of the press
in the very first amendment to the constitution.
And you hurt my feelings, to boot. -- California State University, Chico, School of Journalism, 1975
Edited for accuracy and to get GourmetDan off my back