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Village Voice Theater Critic Named Pulitzer Finalistnew
While he didn't win the top prize, Michael Feingold was one of three Pulitzer finalists this year for criticism. Feingold was recognized by the Pulitzer board for his "engaging, authoritative drama reviews that fuse passion and knowledge as he helps readers understand what makes a play or a performance successful."
The Village Voice |
04-12-2010 4:34 pm |
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Gustavo Arellano Will Keynote UCLA Commencement Ceremonynew
The OC Weekly staffer and "¡Ask a Mexican!" columnist, who received a master's degree from UCLA in 2003, will be the keynote speaker for the university's June commencement ceremony. "Gustavo Arellano is a keen observer of life in America — in particular the culture and diversity of Southern California," says Judith L. Smith, dean and vice provost for undergraduate education in the UCLA College of Letters and Science. "He explores today's issues of diversity and ethnicity with incisive commentary and a sharp wit that punches holes in traditional thinking about race and stereotypes." On the OC Weekly blog, Arellano pulls out some of the "flattering reactions" to the decision, like this one from one Tweeter: "That's the weakest thing ever."
UCLA |
04-08-2010 10:32 am |
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Huffington Post Launches Separate 'Twitter Edition'new
paidContent.org |
04-08-2010 1:11 pm |
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Philadelphia Weekly Wins Six Local SPJ Awardsnew
The Keystone Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has announced the winners of its annual journalism contest, and Philadelphia Weekly took home six awards, including a first-place win in the "Feature, Non-Daily" category (which it swept).
The Keystone Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists |
04-07-2010 9:00 am |
Honors & Achievements
Six Alt-Weekly Writers Heading to USC Annenberg's NEA Arts Institutenew
Twenty-five arts journalists have been chosen to participate as fellows in the sixth NEA Arts Journalism Institute in Theater and Musical Theater at USC Annenberg, and six of them come from alt-weeklies. Philadelphia City Paper critic Mark Cofta, San Antonio Current arts and online editor Sarah Fisch, San Francisco Bay Guardian critic Nicole Gluckstern, LA Weekly critic Mayank Keshaviah, Oklahoma Gazette critic Larry Laneer and Eugene Weekly performing and visual arts editor Steffen will all take part in May's institute, a rigorous 11-day program which includes writing workshops and one-on-one master classes.
BroadwayWorld.com |
04-05-2010 5:27 pm |
Honors & Achievements
Tags: Editorial, Management
Survey: Web Updates, Social Media Equal Heavier Workloads for Journosnew
Continuing a trend from previous suveys, more than 70 percent of respondents in the 2010 PRWeek/PR Newswire Media Survey indicate a heavier workload as compared to last year. The survey finds the workloads being driven up by web reporting and social media, with 62 percent of respondents now required to write for the web, and 37 percent of the American respondents required to maintain a Twitter account.
PR Newswire |
04-05-2010 12:57 pm |
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NY Times: Village Voice's Foster Kamer One of Web Gossip's 'Rising Stars'new
"Mr. Kamer may cite The Village Voice's co-founder, Norman Mailer, as a personal inspiration, but online he comes off a bit like a wifi era hybrid of J. J. Hunsecker and H. L. Mencken, delivering missives on the news media, politics and New York culture in an acerbic, knowing tone -- even by Gawker alumni standards -- sometimes at lengths that call to mind Op-Ed essays more than gossip items," the Times writes in a story on nine "rising stars of gossip blogs."
The New York Times |
04-01-2010 12:15 pm |
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Westword Staff Writer Gets CJR Laurelnew
Calling Alan Prendergast's reporting on how a Wisconsin-based insurance company fought one of its policyholders in court a "riveting tale," CJR's Trudy Lieberman says he "revealed much about the inner workings of an insurance company ... provid[ing] a kind of an insurance 101." She concludes that Prendergast's work proves that the alternative press "can expose the real story" while the mainstream media "continues its obsession with politics and pony races."
CJR |
03-31-2010 9:27 am |
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Houston Press Nabs Three Finalist Spots in IRE Awardsnew
While the Press didn't take home the top award for "Local Circulation Weeklies" in this year's Investigative Reporters and Editors contest, three of the paper's pieces by two staff writers were finalists. Chris Vogel was recognized for his work on the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the juvenile justice system, while Paul Knight's ahead-of-the-curve story on problems with the Toyota Prius was also honored.
Investigative Reporters and Editors |
03-31-2010 8:38 am |
Honors & Achievements
Four AAN Members Take Home 23 New York Press Association Awardsnew
The New York Press Association announced the winners of its annual Best Newspaper Contest this past weekend, and four alt-weeklies were in the mix. The Long Island Press took home nine awards, including first-place wins for Coverage of Elections/Politics; News Story; and Sports Feature. The New York Press won five total awards, including firsts for Coverage of Business, Financial & Economic News; Coverage of Crime/Police/Courts; Feature Story; and Best Use of Color. Syracuse New Times won five awards as well, including a first-place finish in the Editorial Cartoon category. Ithaca Times took home four awards, including a first-place nod for Best Column.
New York Press Association |
03-30-2010 9:59 am |
Honors & Achievements
After Pitch Story on Alleged Assault, Missouri Pol Won't Run Againnew
Missouri state Rep. Roman LeBlanc announced on Friday that he won't be seeking reelection after a story in The Pitch detailed his sexual involvement with an 18-year-old college student who he had mentored since she was 15. The student accused LeBlanc of sexually assaulting her, but prosecutors decided there was not enough evidence to file charges against LeBlanc, who has maintained his innocence.
The Pitch |
03-29-2010 12:37 pm |
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Michael Musto: 'In a Way I Was the Original Blogger'new
"Now everyone in the world is a blogger, which means everyone on earth is a gossip columnist," the longtime Village Voice gossip columnist tells The Awl. "I used to compete with maybe five people, now you're competing with like five billion people." He says the increased competition is "kind of fabulous ... It certainly makes me scramble harder to stay relevant, but it also means everyone in the world has a voice."
The Awl |
03-29-2010 12:28 pm |
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AAN's Editor Stepping Down
Editor Jon Whiten is leaving the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies; he will be replaced by current Editorial Awards and Advertising Director Jason Zaragoza. Whiten, who joined AAN in January 2006, is stepping down to focus on the local news website and arts & culture magazine he owns and operates in Jersey City, N.J. His last day on staff is March 31, but he will continue as a part-time contractor, overseeing AAN.org, for a month or two, as Zaragoza transitions from his current position into the editor role.
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AAN |
03-26-2010 11:25 am |
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Columnist: Westword Editor 'is a Denver Fixture'new
Saying her presence in Denver is "as durable as the U.S. Mint," Denver Post columnist Bill Husted sits down for a few drinks with Patricia Calhoun for his "Bar & Grilled" column. Their wide-ranging conversation touches on everything from why she drinks beer ("I read an article that said women in business should not drink beer because it wasn't professional. And I am enough of a contrarian that I decided to embrace beer with a vengeance.") to why she's stayed with Westword for 33 years ("I guess I haven't found anything more interesting than what I am doing now.") to how she would describe the alt-weekly ("We're bossy, and we're glossy.").
Denver Post |
03-26-2010 8:53 am |
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Seattle Weekly Columnist Lands a Book Dealnew
Seattle Weekly columnist and former Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan says he has landed a book deal with Touchstone, a division of Simon and Schuster, who will publish the book in Fall 2011. "I want to thank the readers of my column for really pushing me to write this book," he writes. "The Weekly staff have also been invaluable to me -- certain editors here have made a big difference as far as what they expect from me. That too makes for a better product." He explains that the book won't be a "GN'R tell-all" or a typical rock 'n' roll book. "There are a lot of those at this point," McKagan writes. "Sure, I will touch on all of that, as it is part of my story, but only just a part of it."
Seattle Weekly |
03-26-2010 8:29 am |
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