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International reporting: why I chose Sudan
I realized recently that I always mention my trip to Sudan and how much it has informed my experience, but I’ve never really gone any ..
Combating fears of the future
The summer is wrapping up as I write this, and I have mixed feelings.
First of all, I don’t like change. I’ve just spent three months g..
The line between personal and professional in journalism
I’ve been thinking a lot about social media. What is appropriate? When are you sharing too much? What is the line between personal and pro..
It’s Summer internship time!
I have been spending three days a week at WBEZ as an arts & culture reporting intern. It’s an amazing experience at one of the best NPR st..
On mentors
I turn 30 in September. As the date draws near, my impulse to reflect on the last few decades grows stronger. (more…)
Learning how to Relax
The semester–and my first year of grad school in the Journalism MA program–are officially over.
Lisagor Awards
I went to my first journalism awards ceremony last week. My friend Reema Amin who is also in the Journalism MA program, was nominated ..
Good days and bad days
We are down to about three weeks left in the semester, but I don’t feel a sense of relief. I can’t even see past next week.
If you’..
Buses, Vegas, and Headphone Hair
I’m learning a lot this week.
First of all, let’s talk about CTA buses. For some reason, buses used to intimidate the hell out of m..
The twists and turns of life
Have we talked about how life is crazy yet?
A little over a year ago, I was sleeping with my phone in case I got a call at 4:30 a.m..