Jeff Zillgitt: 3 things

March 31, 2009

Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today is that interesting mix of cross platform journalist with brings solid journalism credentials and skills to his work. Jeff was our guest in class Tuesday. What are the three things you learned from Jeff’s presentation? You have until 30 minutes before the Thursday April 2 class to post your comments. […]


Who’s your columnist #11

March 30, 2009

Your comment must be posted no later than 30 minutes before the Tuesday April 7 class. You must include the URL of the column so that your classmates can read the column, too. Let me know if you have any questions.


CBS Sunday Morning: Stop the Presses

March 29, 2009

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Nate Ewell: 3 things

March 26, 2009

Nate Ewell heads the the Washington Capitals’ media relations staff. For the past two years, Nate’s group has received the Dick Dillman Award for the NHL’s Eastern Conference, given annually to the team judged to be the best in media relations by the members of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association. “It is a great honor […]


Mike Wise: 3 thing

March 24, 2009

Well, they call him the Wise Guy, and if you don’t know why now, you never well. As Eric Vitoff put it, Mike Wise‘s presentation (performance?) with us in class Tuesday was “stellar.” There were plenty of little lessons, and both Mike and I look forward to your comments here. Since we have another speaker […]


Who’s your columnist #10

March 24, 2009

Your comment must be posted no later than 30 minutes before the Tuesday March 31 class. You must include the URL of the column so that your classmates can read the column, too. Let me know if you have any questions. The photo at the right is of New York Times sports columnist Harvey Araton, […]


Who’s your columnist #9

March 18, 2009

Your comment must be posted no later than 30 minutes before the Tuesday March 24 class. You must include the URL of the column so that your classmates can read the column, too. Let me know if you have any questions.


The USA Today way: 5 things

March 2, 2009

Our guests this week are Don Collins, a former assignment editor, and Julie Ward, the former deputy managing editor, of USA Today. Don and Julie have had much to do with shaping sports coverage at USA Today and will have much to share with you — Don on Tuesday March 3 and Julie on Thursday […]


Who’s your columnist #7

March 2, 2009

Your comment must be posted no later than 30 minutes before the Tuesday March 17 class. Although you have two weeks to post, I hope you will follow through sooner than later. You must include the URL of the column so that your classmates can read the column, too. Let me know if you have […]