For author and Western graduate David McPherson, BA’96, MA’98, there’s nothing like seeing live music. “Ever since I saw The Who back in grade ten, at the CNE, I was hooked,” he said. “I love music, it’s my passion.” [caption id=”atta …
Master of Media in Journalism and Communication
Students embrace MMJC summer internships shift
Faculty and staff of the Master of Media in Journalism and Communication (MMJC) program developed an entirely new internal summer internship program for students as the COVID-19 pandemic started canceling or postponing external opportunities.
Times testing fractured media landscape
The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to test a fractured media environment’s ability to balance speed, accuracy and consistency – all in real time with lives on the line. It is a test, according to Western experts, for traditionalists and techies, alike.
Prévost-Manuel named CBC Donaldson Scholar
Master’s in Journalism & Communication Jade Prévost-Manuel is one of eight journalism students across Canada selected receive the Joan Donaldson CBC News Scholarship. The 23-year-old will begin a four-month placement in Toronto this May.
Book dials up RIM’s rise, fall and legacy
In ‘Blackberry Town,’ former newspaper reporter Chuck Howitt, BA’76, MAJ’79, explores the explosive rise and fall of Research in Motion (RIM) ad what it has meant to the high-tech industry in the community of Kitchener-Waterloo.
Realities must be shared – thanks or no thanks
To write certain difficult stories is a responsibility that journalists must bear, whether they get thanked for doing it or not.
Statue echoes lessons of bravery, compassion
A larger-than-life bronze sculpture by Western alumnus Wynn Walters has revived the memory of a Canadian First World War hero – and started a conversation about so much more.
Hewa: Be a person first, a journalist second
“You’re exploiting me,” she said. “You’re trying to dig something out of me.” She didn’t hang up. Instead, there were the sounds of the key in her office door, her loud, shaky breathing.
Award empowers student to take next step
Angela McInnes, journalist, has finally arrived. “It’s cool to know that not only am I’m going to be paid for my craft, but I can finally put that first,” said the Master of Media in Journalism & Communication student. “I’ve been juggling writing with school...
Alumna plays critical role in Canadian culture
Don’t tell Kate Taylor that “Nickelback sucks.” Prove it.
Best books of 2017, according to Western
As 2017 winds down, Western News brings you a list of book recommendations from members of our campus community. Included are the year’s favourite reads from students, staff, faculty and alumni.
Halifax Explosion still resonates a century later
Ken Cuthbertson, MA’75 (Journalism), returned to the stories of his youth in his newest book with an exploration of one of the most catastrophic man-made disasters of the 20th Century.
TVO hub looks to explore Southwestern Ontario
Cutbacks in newsrooms across the country have not only resulted in an increasingly documented dearth in local journalism – they have also severed ties that bind communities by way of shared experiences and concerns. It’s a journalism “crisis” TVO wants to address...
Students embrace MMJC summer internships shift
Faculty and staff of the Master of Media in Journalism and Communication (MMJC) program developed an entirely new internal summer internship program for students as the COVID-19 pandemic started canceling or postponing external opportunities.
Times testing fractured media landscape
The COVID-19 pandemic will continue to test a fractured media environment’s ability to balance speed, accuracy and consistency – all in real time with lives on the line. It is a test, according to Western experts, for traditionalists and techies, alike.
Prévost-Manuel named CBC Donaldson Scholar
Master’s in Journalism & Communication Jade Prévost-Manuel is one of eight journalism students across Canada selected receive the Joan Donaldson CBC News Scholarship. The 23-year-old will begin a four-month placement in Toronto this May.
Book dials up RIM’s rise, fall and legacy
In ‘Blackberry Town,’ former newspaper reporter Chuck Howitt, BA’76, MAJ’79, explores the explosive rise and fall of Research in Motion (RIM) ad what it has meant to the high-tech industry in the community of Kitchener-Waterloo.
Realities must be shared – thanks or no thanks
To write certain difficult stories is a responsibility that journalists must bear, whether they get thanked for doing it or not.
Statue echoes lessons of bravery, compassion
A larger-than-life bronze sculpture by Western alumnus Wynn Walters has revived the memory of a Canadian First World War hero – and started a conversation about so much more.
Hewa: Be a person first, a journalist second
“You’re exploiting me,” she said. “You’re trying to dig something out of me.” She didn’t hang up. Instead, there were the sounds of the key in her office door, her loud, shaky breathing.
Award empowers student to take next step
Angela McInnes, journalist, has finally arrived. “It’s cool to know that not only am I’m going to be paid for my craft, but I can finally put that first,” said the Master of Media in Journalism & Communication student. “I’ve been juggling writing with school...
Alumna plays critical role in Canadian culture
Don’t tell Kate Taylor that “Nickelback sucks.” Prove it.
Best books of 2017, according to Western
As 2017 winds down, Western News brings you a list of book recommendations from members of our campus community. Included are the year’s favourite reads from students, staff, faculty and alumni.
Halifax Explosion still resonates a century later
Ken Cuthbertson, MA’75 (Journalism), returned to the stories of his youth in his newest book with an exploration of one of the most catastrophic man-made disasters of the 20th Century.
TVO hub looks to explore Southwestern Ontario
Cutbacks in newsrooms across the country have not only resulted in an increasingly documented dearth in local journalism – they have also severed ties that bind communities by way of shared experiences and concerns. It’s a journalism “crisis” TVO wants to address...