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On this episode, we're joined by Isabella RamĂrez. Isabella just completed her tenure as editor in chief of the Columbia Daily Spectator at Columbia University and President of Spectator Publishing Company. She is the first Latina to hold that position. She just received the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Student of the Year award.
One of the people who nominated her for the award said Isabella's leadership changed her campus.
Isabella led a staff covering protests against the Israel-Hamas War and the university's investments in Israel. That included a Gaza Solidarity encampment in April, the takeover of a campus building, Hamilton Hall, the subsequent arrests of hundreds of protesters by the NYPD, and the resignation of the school president. The protests at Columbia were a catalyst for other collegiate protests across the country. Isabella also represented The Spectator in national and international interviews.
Isabella discussed her journalistic leadership during campus protests, her approach to storytelling, managing, and teaching, and the significant internal and external challenges faced by The Spectator during her tenure. She also reflected on her heritage, how she manages her mental health, and her aspirations within journalism.
Isabella's salute: National Association of Hispanic Journalists.
An oral history of the protests written by Columbia students for New York Magazine
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/columbia-university-protests-israel-gaza-campus.html
An interview with Isabella on how the staff managed its mental health
https://mindsitenews.org/2024/05/08/a-student-journalist-on-how-her-team-coped-with-the-stress-of-covering-a-campus-under-siege/
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On this episode, we're joined by North Carolina State University student journalist Erin Ferrare. Erin is a junior majoring in science, technology, and society with a specialization in science and technical writing.
She's also a sports writer for Technician, the school newspaper at NC State. She recently wrote a piece 'The Invisible Girl on Press Row' about the contrast in experiences between male and female writers in covering college sports and the Carolina Hurricanes.
And she's also written about how men's sports at her school have been more highlighted at her school than on social media.
Erin has also worked in science communication both at her school and at Yale.
I learned of Erin through Melissa Ludtke's newsletter, Let's Row Together â Melissa is a pioneer among women in sports journalism.
We talked to Erin about both her sportswriting and science writing experiences (an example of the latter, here), how she views her purpose as a journalist, and more.
Erin's salutes: Any woman pushing boundaries in women's sports and also research communication lead Matt Shipman.
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In this episode, Mark Simon interviews science journalist and NYU grad student Humberto Basilio, who covers stories about science globally, with an emphasis on Latin America. Humberto's stories touch on climate change, biodiversity, and vulnerable communities across the globe, as well as many other topics.
Humberto discussed one example of his approach to a story, a piece about desert racers in Chile destroying ancient art that ran in The New York Times and a story about the future of science in Venezuela.
He also shared insights into his featured essay in 'The Craft of Science Writing' (edited by past podcast guest Siri Carpenter) and his methods for pitching stories to major outlets. Humberto revealed the challenges and rewards of being a freelance journalist and emphasized the impact of journalism on personal perspective.
Humberto's salutes: Science writer Alexa Robles Gil and The Mexican Network of Science Journalists.
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On this episode we're joined by Tamika Smith. Tamika is the local host of All Things Considered on WAMU in Washington D.C. She has been with the station since 2014. She's worked in radio as a host, producer, and reporter. She also worked in print journalism as a managing editor for Patch.
Tamika discussed her passion for storytelling, her Caribbean heritage's impact, and the empathy she brings to her work. The conversation touches on lessons from her career, how a show is put together, her significant investigative series on sickle cell disease, and the importance of diversity and careful language in journalism.
Tamika's salute: NPR's Michel Martin
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On this episode, we talk to students who attended the Journalism Education Association's national convention in Philadelphia, November 7-10. We got their perspective on how they view journalism and why it's important to them, as well as their take on the president-elect calling journalists the enemy.
Student Journalists we spoke to:
* Sophie Nguyen, Granite Bay High School, California (1:21)
* Ghost Taylor, Olathe East High School, Olathe, Kansas (12:38)
* Linus Bossardt, Daniel Pearl Magnet High School, Los Angeles (15:29)
* Jenny Marquez, Daniel Pearl Magnet High School, Los Angeles (18:29)
* Hannah Berk, Pulitzer Center (21:28)
* Allesandra Tremulis, Carlmont High School, Carlmont California (23:00)
* C.J. Getting, Naperville High, Naperville, Illinois (33:55)
* Vivian Kumpf, Delaware Hayes High, Delaware, Ohio (35:41)
* Juliana Yao, Conestoga High School, Berwyn, Pennsylvania (39:07)
* Anna Herr Lake Central High School, St. John, Indiana (41:57)
* Oskar Doepke (44:12), American School in London
* Sophia Bateman (47:19), American School in London
* Rena Felde (49:18), Redondo Union High School, Los Angeles
* Student newspaper tribute (37:19)
- The Spoke- Conestoga High, Berwyn, PA
- Comet- Lake Central High School, St. John, Indiana
- The Dispatch- James Bowie High School, Austin Tx
- Eastside- Cherry Hill East, Cherry Hill, NJ
- The Nexus- Westview High School, San Diego, CA
- The Redwood Bark- Redwood High School, Larkspur, CA
Advisors saluted
- Julie Francesconi, Granite Bay High School, Granite Bay, California
- Adriana Chavira, Daniel Pearl Magnet High School, Los Angeles
- Lindsey Skaggs, Olathe East High School, Olathe, Kansas
- Cyndi Hyatt, former advisor, Conestoga High School, Berwyn, Pennsylvania
- Kristina Collard, Lake Central High School, St. John, Indiana
- Keith Carlson, Naperville High School, Naperville, Illinois
- Julianne McLain, Delaware Hayes High School, Delaware, Ohio
- Louisa Avery, American School in London, London, England
- Justin Raisner, Carlmont High School, Carlmont, California
Also saluted
- Journalist Kitty Felde
- Washington Post reporter, Arelis HernĂĄndez
- Sophia Bassi, student, Columbia University
Articles of note
- Why Does Wellness Notify My Parents by Sophie Nguyen
https://granitebaytoday.org/why-does-wellness-notify-my-parents/
- Hidden Narratives, Individual Realities of Student Drug Dealing by Allesandra Tremulis
https://scotscoop.com/hidden-narratives-individual-realities-of-student-drug-dealing/
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In this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Ben Kaplan, a VP in the sports and entertainment industry and a former Division III basketball player, who is the co-author of 'Pipelines to the Pros: How D3 Small College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA' with Danny Parkins.
Ben wanted to talk about how a non-journalist learns journalism on the fly for the purpose of writing a book, so that's what we did!
We look at the lessons he learned along the way about how a book needs a throughline, how to interview prominent people (like former NBA head coaches Jeff Van Gundy and Stan Van Gundy) and dig for anecdotes they haven't shared before, and how to fight through the struggles of being a first-time author.
Ben's salutes: Chris Herring, Mirin Fader, Chris Ballard, Jeff Pearlman, and Jeff Passan
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On this episode, weâre joined by Stella Mackler. Stella is a junior at Davidson College in North Carolina. Stella was co-editor in chief of her collegeâs newspaper, The Davidsonian, this past year and spent considerable time reporting on student reaction to the war in Gaza. Additionally, sheâs done an independent reporting podcast project on the Jewish community in Moldova, written a freelance piece for The Forward, and spent several months as a researcher on a book about the history of Sesame Street.
Stella is double majoring in environmental studies and Arab studies. She lives in Atlanta and is currently studying abroad in Cambodia.
Stellaâs salute: WABE, 90.1 FM â Atlantaâs NPR affiliate.
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This week's episode is a special presentation from The Nutgraf- Campus To Campaign- Student Media's Role in Election Coverage- hosted by The Journalism Salute's Mark Simon.
Our guests were Peggy Dodd, editor-in-chief of OU Daily at the University of Oklahoma, Lily Alexander, editor-in-chief of The Daily Lobo at the University of New Mexico, and Sarah Hutter, executive producer of E2024 at The LA Loyolan at Loyola Marymount University.
The three of them share their journeys into journalism, their reporting strategies and team coverage of the election, the challenges unique to student journalists, the value of diverse perspectives, how they're handling misinformation, and much more.
The Nutgraf covers student journalism and is edited and published by Chatwan Mongkol. We highly recommend subscribing to his newsletter, nutgrafnews.substack.com
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In this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Michelle Pera-McGhee, a senior journalist-engineer at The Pudding. (Pudding.cool)
Michelle discussed her unique career path and projects and her original pursuit being computer science.
The conversation covers various projects including data-driven analyses of crossword puzzles for inclusivity, the rhythmic influence of hip-hop producer J Dilla, a recent collaboration with sportswriter Neil Paine on baseball lineup strategies, and an analysis of how famous National Anthems compare in terms of a "diva score."
Michelle elaborated on the technical and creative process behind her work, her views on journalism's state and her role within it, along with advice for aspiring journalists seeking to innovate through personal passion projects.
Michelle's salute: XOXO Fest
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In this episode, Mark Simon talks to Esmy Jimenez, who shares her unconventional journey into journalism, discussing her work at the Boston Globe covering the racial wealth gap in New England. She reflects on her career's turning points, including her time working in radio and at the Seattle Times, and the influence of DACA on her life and ability to work in the United States
Esmy offers insights into covering complex beats such as immigration and mental health, and highlights the importance of community engagement, mindful interviewing practices, and mental health awareness for journalists.
She also shares stories of impactful reporting, like an explanatory piece on Family Self Sufficiency home ownership programs, her investigation on Ron DeSantis' controversial flights of migrants to Martha's Vineyard, and how Latino voters are often misunderstood, as well as one in which she covered 23 weddings in one town on one day.
Esmy's Salutes: Latino USA, Reveal, and small-town journalists
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In this episode, Mark Simon talks to Kimberly Cortez, editor-in-chief of The Beacon, the University of Portland's school newspaper.
Kimberly (pronouns: she/they) is a social work major who is the child of Mexican and Guatemalan immigrants. She explained the importance of their cultural heritage to their work covering diverse stories, including one on the transgender students at Portland, a Catholic university. Their approach emphasizes passion, empathy, and resilience.
She also shared the impactful role of The Beacon in their career, their time as a New York Times student corps member (with a bylined story covering a Pro-Palestinian protest), and the work she's doing for Portland's weekly newspaper, Street Roots.
And she explained their deep interest in journalism, the challenges she faces as a young journalist of color, and their unwavering hope for the future of the industry. Through personal anecdotes and valuable advice, Cortez provides a poignant perspective on the evolving landscape of journalism and the importance of staying true to one's values.
Kimberly's salute: Underscore News and all journalists from marginalized backgrounds
Our salute: I'm doing a salute as well. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Asaka Park.
If you just listen to the podcast, you don't know Asaka, but if you have read our newsletter in the last year, you know her as someone who wrote articles to supplement episodes of the podcast for about 6 months.
Asaka had a distinct journalism voice. She was passionate and courageous and a strong voice for college students and for people with disabilities.
I never met Asaka in person but we connected over Zoom when I spoke to a journalism class at The College of New Jersey. She wasn't afraid to critique the podcast in pretty strong terms. A few months later, she reached out to ask about interning and I told her I knew exactly who she was and I appreciated her critique. She laughed nervously but I assured her that she'd done well. And she did well by this podcast with her writing.
Asaka died over the weekend of the 28th from complications of Vascular Ehlers-Danlos, an extremely rare genetic condition. You can learn more about it at marfan.org.
Thank you Asaka. We salute you for your journalism excellence.
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On this episode weâre joined by Arifa Akbar. Arifa is the chief theatre critic for the British newspaper, The Guardian, a newspaper that has been in existence since 1821.
Arifa shares insights on the preparation involved in reviewing plays and the importance of honest criticism. She also touched upon the influence of her upbringing, the legacy of her predecessors, and her views on inclusivity in the arts.
Arifa is the cousin of Aisha Sultan, the columnist for the St. Louis Post Dispatch, whom we recently interviewed.
Articles
- Review of The Years
- When a critic changes their mind upon 2nd viewing
Arifaâs salutes: Margo Jefferson (New York Times), longtime critic Michael Billington (The Guardian), and investigative journalists at The Guardian.
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On this episode weâre joined by Jeff Singer. Jeff is managing editor of The Downballot, a reader-supported newsletter that covers thousands of elections other than the presidency- everything from senate to legislature to attorney general and secretary of state, district attorney and city council.
It also calculates the results of the presidential election in every congressional district and produces data sets so people can evaluate elections themselves.
Jeff was a writer and editor at Daily Kos, a progressive news site, for 10 years prior to this. Heâs a graduate of Tulane University.
Jeff talked about The Downballot's function in the journalistic ecosphere, why he loves covering elections, no matter the type, and shared other resources that are important to following election coverage.
Jeff's Salute: Inside Elections and NOLA.com for election coverage.
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On this episode weâre joined by Miles Griffis. Miles is the co-founder of The Sick Times, a non-profit website chronicling the Long Covid crisis. He knows the impact of the disease firsthand.
As is written on The Sick Times website
âWe report on the common, life-changing disease following COVID-19 infection that affects over 400 million people worldwide and can be fatal. Our coverage spans related infection-associated chronic conditions such as myalgic encephalomyelitis, dysautonomia, mast cell activation syndrome, and more. Unlike many outlets, we continue to report on the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. No denial, minimizing, or gaslighting here.
Join us as we investigate injustices, challenge powerful institutions, wade through the latest research, assess COVID-19 data, and offer a platform for those most affected by the crisis.â
Miles also writes about nature, science and about LGBTQ+ culture. Among his regular outlets for writing is High Country News.
Miles talked about the origin of The Sick Times, the different types of stories he covers, and why he does what he does.
Examples of stories
- How to Live and Die with Long Covid
- Drag Artists and Organizers Making Spaces More Covid Safe
- COVID-19 a Threat To Wildland Firefighters
Milesâ salute: The Palestinian journalists killed during the war in Gaza.
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On this episode, Mark Simon is joined by Vivienne Serret, a student at the University of Florida who has been covering the resignation of president Ben Sasse and other notable stories for The Alligator, an independent newspaper covering the school, and Fresh Take Florida, a wire service.
Vivienne talked about what went into her reporting on Sasse, discussed other stories she's covered, explained essays she's written about the pressure of being a first-generation Latina and also the difficulty of covering the trauma of others while dealing with her own trauma. She discussed the fearlessness required to be an investigative reporter, how she views her place in journalism, and how being a journalist has shaped her worldview.
Vivienne's salutes: Professors Ted Bridis, Brandon Meyer, Harrison Hove, reporter Garrett Shanley and the staff of Fresh Take Florida
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On this episode weâre joined by ThĂ©oden Janes. ThĂ©oden is an award-winning features and entertainment reporter for the Charlotte Observer, for whom heâs worked for more than 18 years. He previously worked at The Washington Post, Arizona Republic, and Bergen Record. Heâs a 1996 grad of the University of Arizona.
Théoden talked about the different types of stories he writes, including one about a trip to South Korea to find his birth family (he was adopted at 9 months old), an obituary for a well-known local woman who had a special garden, and a variety of concert reviews that encompass a large part of his entertainment work. He explained how he comes up with his story ideas and he shared how his parents influenced his work.
ThĂ©odenâs salute: David Leonhardt and the staff of The Morning at The New York Times
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On this episode weâre joined by Alice Scott. Alice is this yearâs Journalism Education Association Student Journalist of the Year. Alice was co-editor of The Shield, the student newspaper at McCallum High School in Austin, Texas. It was not her first national award. She also won Student Broadcaster of the Year in 2022 from the National Scholastic Press Association.
Alice talked about how her interests evolved from theatre to journalism, shared the story that most influenced her desire to be a journalist, explained how her approach to journalism is centered around listening, gave examples of the work she did, and shared her journalism aspirations
Aliceâs Salute: Student journalists from around the country
Notable links:
- Student Journalist of the Year Announcement
- Her journalism portfolio
- PBS story on transgender students
- Story on students assisting refugees
- School shootings editorial
- 1st person account of caretaking for grandfather
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On this episode, weâre joined by Aisha Sultan. Aisha (@AishaS) is an award-winning writer and columnist for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, whose column is also nationally syndicated.
Aisha is Pakistani-American Muslim, a wife and mom of 2 who writes to help people feel seen or heard and to provide perspectives people may not have heard before.
(Wednesday, August 14 is Independence Day of Pakistan)
One day sheâs writing a commentary on J.D. Vanceâs comments about âchildless cat ladiesâ and the presidential election, another sheâs writing about a college faculty vote regarding the war in Gaza. Another, sheâs writing about a roaming cat that captured the hearts of the people in its community and another about the winners of the paperâs father-child lookalike contest. Sheâs a journalist and story-collector who likes and believes in people.
Aisha talked about the different types of writing sheâs done, her evolution as a writer, and her foray into filmmaking. She gave examples of the work sheâs done and how she handled reporting those stories or columns.
Aishaâs salute: Journalists who have died in Gaza and the Committee to Protect Journalists.
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On this episode Mark Simon is joined by Mesfin Fekadu. Mesfin is the senior editor for music at The Hollywood Reporter, which heâs done the last 2 years. Previously he had a 13-year run that included time as senior journalist and music editor for The Associated Press. In between, he spent a year and a half in the communications department at Netflix.
Additionally, heâs a vice president at the Society for Features Journalism, which just announced its annual award winners.
The discussion covered the intersection of music with current events, such as Kamala Harris' presidential campaign, and the influence of celebrities in politics. Mesfin delves into his career journey, memorable interviews with stars like Dolly Parton and Adele, and actors/actresses from Abbott Elementary, as well as a story about racism in country music. He also talked about hosting one of Hollywood Reporterâs famous celebrity roundtables.
Additionally, he discusses his involvement with the Society for Features Journalism and the importance of independent storytelling in traditional and digital media.
Mesfinâs salutes:
Nekesa Mumbi Moody, co-editor-in-chief, The Hollywood Reporter
Fatima Shaik, former journalism professor, Saint Peterâs University
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In this episode, Jim Morris, executive director and editor-in-chief of Public Health Watch, discusses his career in journalism and the significant environmental and public health reporting done by his organization with Mark Simon.
The conversation gets into Public Health Watch's role in shedding light on environmental injustices, particularly through their 'Toxic Texas Air' series, which was a runner-up for The Collier Prize, a prestigious investigative journalism award. The series examines the severe impact of petrochemical pollution in Texas.
Jim shares his journalism journey, the importance of investigative journalism, and the tangible impacts their reporting has had, including within the Texas legislature. Jim also talked about his new book, The Cancer Factory.
The episode also highlights the challenges and the need for earning community trust while reporting on complex environmental and public health issues.
Jimâs salute: Ana Bueno, Univision Houston
Find the Toxic Texas Air series at - https://publichealthwatch.org/category/environment/toxic-texas-air/
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