What we're always looking for: a story well told

In my daily search for newspaper front pages to hang on my office door, I came across this story on the cover of the Las Vegas Sun. Someone once said every edition of your paper ought to have a special gift for the reader: a story well told, a feature that is simply a treat to read. This story combines sports and an untimely death, which you may not regard as much of a treat. But the writer, Ron Kantowski, puts together the elements of good journalism -- thorough reporting and fine writing -- to tell a gripping story. I recommend it to your attention.

A good one to read before Thursday class

We'll be talking about interviewing in class on Thursday, and here's a look at how some reporters approached the subject of their story.

Plagiarism is so easy -- and so wrong

There will be a lot of talk in this class about plagiarism -- and why it does you, and the profession of journalism, no good. Here's a good article to read going into this class.

What happens to J-school grads? Take a look

Here's the latest survey on where journalism-school grads are employed -- or not. Take a look.

Think newspapers are dead? Read this

Here's a vigorous argument that newspapers aren't dead, despite all the verbiage out there that says they are. It's worth reading and may help keep you going on this career path.

In the future, be a journalism inventor, says dean

Here's another speech given at a Columbia commencement that's worth reading -- especially for students looking ahead to a future in journalism.

A good time to be a journalist, says Post reporter

As we start another year here at the School of Journalism, this is a good article to read on why now is a good time to be going into journalism. Please take a look at this speech given at Columbia University.