The Newseum, as Newton describes it, is the past, present,
and future of news. It is also a place where one could recognize the changes that journalists have made.
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Newton is the founder of the Chips Quinn Scholarship program, and is managing editor of the Freedom Forum's news museum, the Newseum, set to open in April 1997.
The Newseum, as Newton describes it, is the past, present,
and future of news. It is also a place where one could recognize the changes that journalists have made.
"News is the rough draft of history," said Newton. "But history is boring," he said with raised eye brows.
As managing editor his goal is to "tell the story of news." The 70,000-square foot building includes exhibits, electronic presentations, interactive experiences, broadcast studios, classrooms and support areas which will help inform and educate the people.
"I like education, I like training journalists, I like students, I like the daily news," Newton said, expressing his passion for journalism and education. These are the reasons why Newton likes the idea and dedicates his time to the Newseum.
Newton who was the managing editor of the Oakland Tribune, feels that journalists and journalism is changing.
Newton said the three common characteristics of early journalists are "smart, heart, and courageous."
"But now as I see it, journalists now lack intelligence, heart, and courage."