by Pat Louise William F. Buckley, Jr. Edited by James Rosen, A Torch Kept Lit. Great Lives of the Twentieth Century, Crown Forum, New York, 2016, $22, 323 pages. Over the course of 53 years -- from when he founded the magazine National Review in 1955, hosted the television show Firing Line (1966-99), until his death in February 2008 -- William F. Buckley Jr. spoke or … [Read more...] about Getting the final word right
Mike Mike: a mother’s view
Lezley McSpadden with Lyah Beth LeFlore, Tell the Truth & Shame the Devil, Regan Arts, New York, 2016, $26.95, 254 pages. By Pat Louise Since Aug. 9, 2014, much has been written about Michael Brown, shot that day by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson. In Tell the Truth & Shame the Devil, Brown’s mother tells her son’s life story before his death became a … [Read more...] about Mike Mike: a mother’s view
1A strives to find its own voice
by Pat Louise Sixteen days before President Donald Trump opened his administration with his Inauguration speech that declared ‘From this day forward, it's going to be only America first, America first," NPR’s newest radio show and podcast focused on the topic.’ Since Jan. 2 host Joshua Johnson leads discussion on 1A that mostly centers on daily topics with a connection to … [Read more...] about 1A strives to find its own voice
New-wave J-school curriculum
Pulling from some of the most interesting journalism classes offered in programs in the Midwest, these courses would make for a wonderful year for any college journalism student. These are actual course descriptions in the college catalogues. Will Write for Food (and Wine): Focuses on food and wine writing in current U.S. culture. Come ready to create mouthwatering … [Read more...] about New-wave J-school curriculum
21st century j-schools: a personal look
If some high school student asked my advice about choosing a college journalism program, I of course would suggest the obvious criteria. Classes offered. Majors available. Out-of-the-classroom opportunities to engage in journalism. Reputation. State of its technology. After writing a story about the Class of 2020 for this issue of Gateway Journalism Review, I now would … [Read more...] about 21st century j-schools: a personal look