Student awarded CBS News scholarship explains why he called out network at event: ‘I had to do it’
Santiago Campos, an 18-year-old high school student, used his acceptance speech for the CBS News scholarship to criticize the network's editorial direction. He expressed concern that the current leadership is tarnishing the legacy of Mike Wallace, the scholarship's namesake. Campos emphasized the importance of truthful journalism and the responsibility of media to serve the public interest.
- ▪Santiago Campos received the Mike Wallace memorial scholarship at the 47th annual news and documentary Emmy awards.
- ▪He criticized CBS News for its editorial direction during his acceptance speech, stating it stains Mike Wallace's legacy.
- ▪Campos expressed that journalism serving the people is crucial and urged media to prioritize truth.
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Santiago Campos at the 47th annual news Emmy awards in New York City, on 27 May. Photograph: John Lamparski/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenSantiago Campos at the 47th annual news Emmy awards in New York City, on 27 May. Photograph: John Lamparski/ShutterstockMediaStudent awarded CBS News scholarship explains why he called out network at event: ‘I had to do it’Santiago Campos says he felt obligated to criticize the network’s direction, which ‘stains legacy of Mike Wallace’Jeremy Barr in WashingtonFri 29 May 2026 08.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 29 May 2026 08.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleStanding in front of the most powerful and well-known people in the television news business on Wednesday night, in a glitzy New York City ballroom, 18-year-old high school student Santiago…
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