Here's what we covered during the 2009 workshops:
Rachel Fauber, editor in chief, The Towerlight
Good design is about knowing your audience, Rachel says. She's shared her Power Point presentation (ppt) and her list of design resources (doc) for attendees to download.
Pete Lorenz, Sports editor, The Towerlight.
The sports cliches you hear on Sports Center aren't good for your writing, says Pete.
Tyler Waldman, Associate arts editor, The Towerlight
Tyler is the creator of the podcast Ranger Cast, which in 2009 was nominated for a Baltimore Sun Mobbie and was a finalist in The Parsec Awards.
Nick DiMarco, senior writer, The Towerlight
Nick taught an all-day interactive reporting workshop based on his experience reporting a murder/suicide involving a Loyola University student.
Dr. Stacy Spaulding, Towson University
Dr. Spaulding teaches journalism and new media and occasionally blogs about it, too. She is the coordinator of High School Journalism Day. You can find her on Facebook and Twitter.
Daniel Gross, news editor, The Towerlight
You can find Dan on Twitter, on his blog, or through his personal production company: Change of Scene Productions
Kiel McLaughlin, former editor in chief, The Towerlight
Blake Savadow, online editor, The Towerlight
In addition to being a TU student and journalist, Blake is a web designer and photographer.
Casey Prather, photo editor, The Towerlight
Eric Gazzillo, video editor, The Towerlight
Dr. Haller specializies in feature writing, newswriting and reporting; media law and ethics; media portrayal of people with disabilities; and online journalism.
Dr. Sandra Nichols, Towson University
Dr. Nichols specializes in mass communication and society, media criticism and ethics, and the practice of journalism.
The power of page design
Rachel Fauber, editor in chief, The Towerlight
Good design is about knowing your audience, Rachel says. She's shared her Power Point presentation (ppt) and her list of design resources (doc) for attendees to download.
How to de-SportsCenter your writing
Pete Lorenz, Sports editor, The Towerlight.
The sports cliches you hear on Sports Center aren't good for your writing, says Pete.
Podcasting for beginners
Tyler Waldman, Associate arts editor, The Towerlight
Tyler is the creator of the podcast Ranger Cast, which in 2009 was nominated for a Baltimore Sun Mobbie and was a finalist in The Parsec Awards.
Four found dead in Towson: Reporting the story from beginning to end
Nick DiMarco, senior writer, The Towerlight
Nick taught an all-day interactive reporting workshop based on his experience reporting a murder/suicide involving a Loyola University student.
The secrets of award-winning stories: Guidelines for writing and sourcing
Dr. Stacy Spaulding, Towson University
Dr. Spaulding teaches journalism and new media and occasionally blogs about it, too. She is the coordinator of High School Journalism Day. You can find her on Facebook and Twitter.
Backpack journalism: Get your feet in the street
Daniel Gross, news editor, The Towerlight
You can find Dan on Twitter, on his blog, or through his personal production company: Change of Scene Productions
Editors' round table
Kiel McLaughlin, former editor in chief, The Towerlight
Web design extravaganza
Blake Savadow, online editor, The Towerlight
In addition to being a TU student and journalist, Blake is a web designer and photographer.
Photojournalism vs photography
Casey Prather, photo editor, The Towerlight
New media for a new community: Sharing your story in a web-based community
Eric Gazzillo, video editor, The Towerlight
Advisers' session: Legal and ethical red flags
Dr. Beth Haller, Towson UniversityDr. Haller specializies in feature writing, newswriting and reporting; media law and ethics; media portrayal of people with disabilities; and online journalism.
Story ideas: Thinking outside the beat
Dr. Sandra Nichols, Towson University
Dr. Nichols specializes in mass communication and society, media criticism and ethics, and the practice of journalism.