Have you heard about Twitter? If not, I hope you are either a) a 2-year-old who wouldn’t be able to read this column anyway or b) have been in a coma for the past 18 months. If you’re in any way involved in the communication/media world and haven’t given in […]
I remember the day I began to lose faith in journalism. Not in a drastic I’m-going-to-change-my-course-of-life way, but I called its integrity into question. I started to ask myself, “What does journalism today really mean? How much respect do journalists really get? Does it hold any real value?” It was […]
You have to be passionate about what you do. This seems to be the age-old mantra for getting ahead in life. And it is, perhaps, even more necessary for student journalists. Holding the title of “journalist” is not to be taken lightly as you hold the irreplaceable task of informing […]
To understand why a runner runs, you really have to be one yourself. A lot of people see running as an unpleasant exercise routine they try their hardest to avoid, turning to gym appliances as supplements. For many, running is just a chore and they can’t comprehend why someone would […]
Lisa Phillips is a freelance writer for the New York Times, Boston Globe and several other media outlets. She has a four-year-old daughter; her husband is an artist and a museum consultant who works for contractors at various museums across the country. He also runs his own Web design business. […]
By Alyssa Jung Lisa Phillips is a freelance writer for the New York Times, Boston Globe and several other media outlets. She has a four-year-old daughter; her husband is an artist and a museum consultant who works for contractors at various museums across the country. He also runs his own […]
