April 2009
171 posts
Interesting feedback re: inverted pyramid. wouldnt a teaser-style lede be more effective online than answering the 5w’s right off the bat?
Question: is the inverted pyramid losing its significance in journalistic writing?
The Guardian UK to become the first newspaper in the world to publish solely via Twitter: http://bit.ly/cKRsv. (Note UK time difference.)
My roommate just asked me about my blog & she pulled up my @ryansholin interview. So I watched her watch me waffle on about journalism. :D
March 2009
220 posts
Bill Would Let Newspapers Operate as Nonprofits -... →
RT @hsetter: after talking about startups at #collegejourn, I took my idea and developed it more. any feedback? http://tinyurl.com/c2u8ph
Immensely enjoying some of the oral histories posted at @storycorps: http://bit.ly/xTnW. But what I really need to do is sort my emails. : /
Via @bridge2science: Reporters who want to speak to expert scientists or researchers, sign up here for free: http://tr.im/hggY
Anyone want a simple cheap mobile phone that works in the UK and Europe? :) http://bit.ly/TDHFa
If you happened to be extremely bored for extended periods of time, I recommend full participation at this Web site: http://bit.ly/87Fiy
To all you #collegejourn peeps - tonight’s Q6 on #journchat is all about you. Check out the search results: http://tinyurl.com/ccrspm
rt @cicmintern #collegejourn recap http://is.gd/pCAQ. How are you dealing w/job hunt panic attacks & what would your news startup look like?
#collegejourn happens in 2 hrs 15 min! send in your topic suggestions!
My friend harvey says i am missing a hell of a quakes game tonight. :( dont inform me of anything til i see the highlights reel.
If anyone knows of a part-time job opportunity available in the San Jose area for a smart hard-working student, give me a holler. Im open.
yes, @megan_hamilton and i were indeed at school. on saturday. during spring break. though she logged in more hours than i. *bows down*
New #collegejourn topic: If you could start a news org right now from scratch, what would it look like? Join us at collegejourn.com NOW!
collegejourn tonight was awesome - and apparently still going on! here’s the transcripts for both the euro and us chats: http://bit.ly/xx7Cj
There will be a free @Poynter chat called “Breaking in journalism in 2009” at 1 p.m. EDT Tuesday: http://bit.ly/35vqwP [via @newsrecruiter]
I think every journalism student facing post-graduation panic attacks should join our chat at collegejourn.com, happening now!
How’s this for collegejourn.com tonight: A Japanese digi-journ class is requiring some cool projects. http://bit.ly/uWgh. What would u add?
#Collegejourn happening in 5 minutes! Join us at collegejourn.com!
Collegejourn.com chat starts now! I know it’s still spring break, but come on in, we won’t bite! :D
#collegejourn topic 1: What are you doing to prepare for this difficult job market post-graduation? join us at collegejourn.com!
BTW, do see Rachel Getting Married. I saw it on the plane and it was absolutely exquisite.
we left europe far too soon. the g20 summit would have been amazing to cover.
hate chewing people out via text. but the reporter who didnt turn in her paris story was @ work&her voicemail was full.thats her problem.
The monarchs are migrating. i see hundreds of them flutter by my window on the bart. its nice to be back in warmer weather. now off to edit.
Home and tired!
Our London/Paris blog is updated! http://bit.ly/Pj1Wf. We leave for home tomorrow & will return to Cali 6:30 pm-ish Friday. :(
How The Globe and Mail uses social media to engage... →
It was lovely to meet up with @benlamothe last night! though i’m surviving on about 5 hrs of sleep in 2 days, its good times, good times.
The journalism students here in London (& soon to be Paris) are blogging! http://bit.ly/Pj1Wf Our online mag will be up soon, watch for it!
The SJSU students on this trip never cease to amaze me. Seriously. You’ll see when the blog is up. And it will be soon.
arrived safely in london, some hiccups and some wearing of the leadership hat, but so far so good. location of 10pm sun night meetup unknown
On the airplane for 30 seconds and already chewed out. i will rise to the occasion.
http://twitpic.com/2awk1 - Can you tell we’re journalism students?
I’m not as random as you think I fjord.
Took the bus to the train now headed for the Bart that will take me to the plane that will land in London. Whee!
This Sunday: TWO CollegeJourn.com chats! 1st is at 8pm GMT hosted by @joshhalljourno, 2nd at 8pm EDT hosted by @akfirecracker. Join in!
because of my editorial mtg, how bout a london meetup sunday eve. around 10 pm? its late but thats the best i can do! :) will find location.
McCormick New Media Women: Three $10,000 grants for women in entrepreneurial journalism. Deadline March 31! http://bit.ly/EqyAU
So our editorial meeting is from 7-10pm in London on Sun, any journos game for 6pm meetup or post 10pm? somewhere near tottm ct rd tube stop
Also, @poynter’s @newsrecruiter asks, “Where have the summer intern applicants gone?” http://bit.ly/33v0q3
Excellent! @poynter is offering a live chat Mon 1pm EDT: What Do Journalism Students Need to Learn? http://bit.ly/19RK3o #collegejourn
Since I’ll be a bit out of the country on Sunday, the gracious @akfirecracker has volunteered to moderate collegejourn at 8pm EDT! THANKS!
RT @joshhalljourno: Here’s announcing the launch of Euro #collegejourn - 8pmGMT this Sunday, collegejourn.com Meebo chat. Please RT!
I totally lied- I leave for London on Friday! Would anyone be interested in a low-key tweetup Sunday evening in central London? Reply or DM
Of course, the day before i leave for london, its ablaze. :( #londonfire
If I died tomorrow, I dont want to be known as “that Twitter girl.” Id rather be known for the things I say, not how I say it.
