Communications
CategoryThe Power of Storytelling
Through the Journalism Department, five of us had the opportunity to go to the Boston University Narrative Conference this weekend. It..
Spring break?
In all the years I went to college off and on, I never indulged in spring break. This year, my first in grad school, I made plans to s..
On Stereotypes
Last week, a long-time female journalist I respect told me not to be a stereotype after I laughed at something. Admittedly, it was ner..
Sunshine Week and Verification Methods
Sunshine Week
Happy Sunshine Week! Well, retroactively by the time you read this. Chicago’s chapter of the Society of Professional ..
A Brief Collection of Students’ Published Work
We are about six or seven months into the Journalism MA program, and it has been hard. We rely on each other a lot: to vent, brainstor..
I’m moving to Chicago…but where?!
Chicago can be a bit overwhelming if you aren’t from the area. Thankfully, it’s a city of neighborhoods, which makes exploring easy. B..
Springfield: Learning Statehouse Reporting
I’m writing this from a hotel in Springfield, Illinois. I know, how exotic. Actually, I am really excited to be here. Every year, Repo..
Things I Love
It’s Valentine’s Day. Well, it is when I’m writing this, so I thought I would do a post on things I love, in no particular order.
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The Importance of Process
Have you ever trained for a race? I once signed up for a 5k despite never having run in my life. I was the kid walking the entire mile..
Guest Blogger: Whitney on J-Term in Ireland
By now, I’m sure you realize I’m not Katie—I’m Whitney, but you can call me Whit. Katie asked me to guest blog about my experience in ..