broadcast outcast

I try not to get too personal on this here blog.  Its intent is to give a glimpse into life as a grad student at Medill–not simply to be a forum for my brain sludge and/or musings. I am breaking with that goal for today. Today was a full day.  We held funeral services for [...]

On Friday, I was the “extra” web editor, meaning I was effectively in control of what showed up on the Medill Reports home page. Things didn’t start out great. Without going into details, the concept of “extra” web editor was new–and I was the very first to do it.  Needless to say, some quirks need [...]

My second story as a reporter was on universities reporting jobs created/maintained through stimulus money.  It’s a complex topic, and making it readable was a challenge.  I’m not incredibly pleased with how it turned out, given the time I spent on this, and many sources were uncooperative or ignored me altogether.  Still, it turned out ok.  I [...]

I haven’t been updating lately.  I have been very busy.  The girl I was seeing ended our relationship.  My grandmother is going to die within the next three weeks.  I have begun reporting on a daily basis.  On my “light” day, I have three hours of class. Regardless, I am enjoying reporting to a great [...]

Monday started the new quarter.  It was nuts. From  9-1, I have a broadcast producing class.  From 1:30-4:30, I have global journalism.  It’s a lot of class in one day, for sure.  Not to mention, it’s the only time I’m up in Evanston, and there are plenty of administrative things to take care of–getting my [...]