Monthly Archives: September 2014

I really like what we discussed in lecture Wednesday about the purpose of communicating being bringing other people out onto a tree limb with you. As a reporter, when you have a vision for a story and are trying to … Continue reading →

Pretty much all the time I spent reporting this week was consumed by the story about the Columbia Police new Public Information Officer Bryana Maupin. With her finally having informed her previous employers about her leaving, the story was ready … Continue reading →

Sometimes public safety stories are ideal; they already have a news hook, come with a predetermined focus, lead to obvious official and civilian sources and are often quickly published. But if you’re unlucky, they can be painful. Sources like police … Continue reading →

The ComoYouKnow assignment made me realize how important it is to find sources that are reliable and helpful. One of the most frustrating parts of journalism is when you have done all the reporting you can do but are still … Continue reading →