Ross’ idea about beneficence includes the duty to do other by fostering health, security and wisdom. Because journalists ‘role in part is to serve as the eyes and ears of the public, sometimes it is incumbent upon them to report news that may disturb or defame others. People rely on journalists to keep them informed about event and issues they might not otherwise know about. Or as was the case here, the public may be vaguely aware of a problem without fully understanding its broader scope. News editor Patterson understood that campus-related crime was something that needed to be put in the proper perspective to promote citizens’ greater understanding and well-being. By telling the story about the beating through a dramatic photograph. Journalists illuminated more significant problems of crime and social behaviors.