Student journalist calls out CBS News while accepting Mike Wallace Memorial Scholarship at News Emmys
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Michael Schneider
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· 2 sourcesStudent journalist Santiago Campos used his acceptance speech for the Mike Wallace Memorial Scholarship at the News & Documentary Emmys to criticize CBS News, stating the outlet's recent direction "stains the legacy" of the legendary journalist, as reported by Variety. Deadline noted that the scholarship is funded by CBS News, and Campos made the remarks as former CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley presented the award. The moment highlighted ongoing upheaval at CBS News and 60 Minutes, with Campos publicly calling out the network's owners while accepting the scholarship.
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Summary
Student journalist Santiago Campos accepted the Mike Wallace Memorial Scholarship at the News Emmys and used the moment to publicly criticize CBS News, stating that the outlet's recent direction "stains the legacy" of the legendary journalist Mike Wallace. The speech was delivered as former CBS Evening News anchor Scott Pelley presented the award.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledI want to thank CBS News for funding this generous gift towards my education
I want to also acknowledge how the recent direction of the outlet stains the legacy of Mike Wallace, the namesake of this scholarship
