What I'm about to say may mystify you, as I virtually throw myself over the bridge, in front of the bus, whatever metaphor you choose. Whatever happened to accountability for fact errors in journalism? Yes, as a practicing journalist I realize just how easy it is to make a fact error accidentally Read More...
The Climax of New Media and Obamamania Many have argued that Obama's candidacy would have been less successful if it had not been for the support of candidates who were mobilized and brought together by digital and social media technologies. Then, it makes sense that a lot of buzz surrounded the role of new and social media when covering President Barack Obama's inauguration Read More...
As the inauguration approaches, I would love to be in D.C. Chicago's been THE place to be for long enough though, so I'm happy staying here. I anticipate lots of crowds, and not lots of access to the interesting sights, parties and get-togethers. But I would like to see video, lots of video, to make me feel as if I am there Read More...
I have a problem. I'm interested in too much. After the first week of my second quarter at Medill, I have eight story ideas I'm working on. To give you some perspective, we are supposed to have 15 done by the end of the quarter. There are 11 weeks in a quarter. 8 times 11 = 88. 88 does not equal 15 Read More...
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