How to… do your make-up
For an exercise in our video storytelling class we had to produce a sequence of an action taking place. Even though it was just an exercise, I think what came of it is a funny, cute little piece so I...
View ArticleHow to… referee a basketball game
Whether it’s a youth league or the NBA, keeping order on the court is a tough job. But it can also be a lot of fun, says Mike Sitkowski, who has been an intramural basketball referee at Northwestern...
View ArticleMeet the Windy City Rollers
If you think roller derby is a girls’ sport, think again. The players in the Windy City Rollers, Chicago’s roller derby league, are tough. Broken collarbones, bruises or challenging strategies don’t...
View ArticleFive tips for your digital job search
During a job search, how you present yourself to potential employers is incredibly important. With digital tools, you also have a whole other world of networking opportunities — so make sure you take...
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Best interview technique: Awkward silence
If you keep quiet for long enough, (interview subjects) will almost always start talking. And by then they’re a little nervous, so they often say something interesting. Megan McArdle, blogger at The...
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Remember you’re not cool: Seven tips for better interviews
Interviewing people is the most basic part of reporting, but it remains a wonderful opportunity to make a complete idiot out of yourself. Here is some advice four journalists offered “the art of...
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Tumblr wants to be “the most interesting party you’ve ever been at”
“I personally think what Tumblr wants to be is the most interesting party you’ve ever been at. That party could have a political discussion in the kitchen or people doing keg stands in the living room,...
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Social media: Selecting the right tools for the job
With so many social media tools available, it’s easy to feel overloaded. When Google Plus was released, many social media journalists sighed. “Another platform to update?” Already, new networks like...
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