J-students lack basic skills, curriculum revamp needed
For all the technological ability in the world, journalism students fail to be able to do the basics of journalism — reporting, interviewing, and writing. […]
Reporting
Using Twitter to cover sporting events
As a reporter in this day and age, journalists have to know how to use social media as part of their jobs. For sports reporters, […]
WaPo growing engagement via Facebook
Last summer I decided Facebook was getting in the way of human connections, especially with my wife, because I would spend more time scrolling on the app […]
A Bad Breed
NOTE: This is a fictional feature story that puts a new spin on “The Three Little Pigs” story. How a respectable young wolf became the […]
In the Halloween spirit
Halloween is almost upon us, and in celebration of Fall in general, I have a pumpkin sitting on the corner of my desk. One of […]
Paywall won’t work in Hutchinson
Today The Hutchinson News announced it is throwing up a paywall on it’s website (www.hutchnews.com). Here is the story that appeared on the site today: […]
Reynolds Institute wraps up, leaves lasting impression
First, I’m sorry this has taken so very long to write, but I just couldn’t bring myself to penning the final recap of the amazing […]
Day holds important conversations
Today at the American Society of News Editors Reynolds Institute was good. Monday we talked about law, which is hugely important, but today we also […]
4-Day Recap: Program keeps teachers moving
The past four days at the American Society of News Editors Reynolds Institute, which I’m lucky enough to be attending, have been a whirlwind of […]
Chilling video stresses seat belt use
I saw this public service announcement today while at the American Society of News Editors Reynolds Institute. One of the speakers showed it. I will […]
Horace Greeley comes to Reno
RENO – History came alive and deceased journalist Horace Greeley was resurrected today on the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno. He shared an […]
Institute teaches videography
Today, we did two things basically, split by the morning and afternoon. This afternoon, we went to Virginia City, Nevada, for a tour. I took […]