There are so many journalists and News providers out in the world and people can’t like every article that is covered. But it is useful and essential in keeping people informed about things that may affect them. News brings out the truth and provides us with facts so that we can decide what to do with that information. However, news can sometimes be more harmful than helpful.

Recently, a student committed suicide at the University of Illinois. According to Student who ‘set fire to himself’ at Krannert Center identified written by Jennifer Marnul of the Tab, Westley Banks, 21, of Gurnee was revealed as the student. The News Gazette did the same.

Minimize harm is one of the ethical codes that journalists follow. By revealing the name of the student, it harms the reputation of the student and the family. Although not confirmed if the family approved or if the writers reached out to the family to ask permission to reveal the name, the person shouldn’t have their name thrown around as the kid who set himself on fire.

Many people are just focusing on the fact that he burned himself on fire and how disturbing it is instead of sending condolences to the family and friends and understanding his situation.

News should be told more respectfully instead of a race to report an update before other News Corporations.