Monthly Archives: November 2008

Finishing up

As I write this, we have nine papers left this semester. This is also my last required blog post for my online media class, so I probably won’t be writing again until it’s over and I have my summary judgment. … Continue reading

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Setting boundaries on my job description

When I decided to make this my last semester at the Alligator, I did so knowing that it would be hard to leave. What I didn’t realize was how much I might worry about the future of the Alligator after … Continue reading

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Representing the Alligator

Being a journalism major, I tend to eavesdrop on conversations. My ears especially perk up when I hear the words “Alligator” and “burn that place down” in the same breath. I was finishing up a project for my design class … Continue reading

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The end of election era in the newsroom

It’s a strange feeling whenever a long-term news story wraps up. And when it’s a story like the election — one that’s been going on for about two years — it’s a kind of void in the life of the … Continue reading

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Six weeks left, for real

I’ve made my decision — in six weeks, I’ll be done with the Alligator. I can’t come back and do this again another semester. I’m so happy I’m here, and I’m honored to be in my position. All of the … Continue reading

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