George Bailey: an icon for the media
Chances are you watched the classic movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” this Christmas season. If you didn’t, I would think you’ve seen it...
In defense of citing TMZ
This was originally published on a now defunct personal blog. When Michael Jackson died, it was the Hollywood gossip website TMZ. And the National Enquirer first...
Conversation on paying sources for their story
There was, I thought, a great conversation on Twitter Sunday (Dec. 27) between Mathew Ingram, communities editor of the Globe and Mail, and Howard Owens, publisher...
My story of digital journalism
Prior to my first senior year of college, I had a strong print mentality. I knew we needed online content and enhancements, but we still had a daily product that...
Headed east
I’ve spent my whole life — vacations aside — in Iowa, but after almost 15 years in Story County, five of which have been spent at Iowa State and...
Getting media in touch
Welcome to the beginning. The beginning of what I’d like to think is a fundamental change in the way the world of journalism thinks and acts. Starting with...