Stories that include my opinion about subjects
On Thursday The Chicago Sun-Times fired all 28 of their photographers. Decades of experience and skill kicked to the curb. They will now use freelancers and have their reporters bring cameras along with their pens and notebooks. While some of my fellow journalists have criticized The Chicago Sun-Times’ decision, I must play the devil’s advocate. … Continue reading
My field, journalism, is rapidly changing in this new world of technology. Rarely anyone picks up a newspaper any more. Everyone gets their news from online sources; like Yahoo or Google News. This rapidly changing field of mine now requires me to do far more than just being a good writer. During class last Tuesday, … Continue reading
Today I was searching a new angle in my story about a specific neighborhood while on the website Every Blocks. Since I had been forgotten by a politicians aid in contact references, I took matters into my own hands. I wrote a post requesting information on a subject that, I would later find out is … Continue reading
As I walk down the hallways to my classes, I cannot help but want to puke at the sight of couples “tonguing” each other. It’s bad enough that I just brushed my teeth; now I have this sensation to hurl my breakfast onto you. Is it too much to ask to be able to walk … Continue reading
As I came across more and more students, I noticed a familiar question arising, “What is the point in voting?” I had to ponder this, is this what our generation is coming to? Will people be too lazy and unwilling to vote when it comes to the American public’s view on politics and changes in government? … Continue reading
With nearly 27,000 students attending Harper College during the 2010-2011 semester, more and more families are seeing the benefit of attending a two-year community college before attending a public or private college or university. However, how much money do students truly save by attending Harper College and where are the tuition payments and fees truly … Continue reading
Walking through the halls of Harper College I have found myself gazing at more and more older looking males. I thought at first maybe there are more old men coming to Harper for classes, until I look down and their boxers are hanging out. “This can’t be an adult, it has to be a teenager,” … Continue reading
Katherine Iorio 