Hello? Is this thing on? We’re back in action (still nursing a New Year’s hangover) and ready to get things moving for 2015—much like these ambitious alumni who rang in the new year with fantastic pieces and jobs (*cough* show-offs). First up, Spring 2014 senior editor and trash organizer Luc Rinaldi profiled Canadian piano man… Continue reading The Alumni Essentials: week of January 5
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The Alumni Essentials: week of December 14
This will be the last Alumni Essentials post before we take a break for the holidays. Dry your eyes, and read on. We’re showcasing some good stuff this week. First, winter 2011 senior editor Wendy Gillis dove into the cold case of Beverly Smith, who was shot dead in her kitchen in December 1974. Gillis… Continue reading The Alumni Essentials: week of December 14
The other side
Videos depicting beheadings of journalists, aid workers and other foreigners are too common as we focus on the conflict in Iraq and Syria. The photos of the James Foley beheading that were captured from the video released by ISIS haunt me. They’re terrifying. In late November, news regarding an Israeli-Canadian who was reportedly captured by… Continue reading The other side
The Alumni Essentials: week of December 8
“People expect to get writing for free.” Maisonneuve Magazine editor-in-chief and 2012 Review editor Haley Cullingham was frank during her appearance on The Agenda last week. She joined Sarah Fulford, Steve Maich and Jonathan Kay to discuss the future of magazines in this digital age. You can watch the episode here. Former blog editor John Michael McGrath has been working as… Continue reading The Alumni Essentials: week of December 8
The Fundraiser: a great success
Last week we held the annual Review fundraising party to help alleviate some of the costs we’ll be facing as we go into production next semester (Colour! Pages galore!). As a famous literary figure once said, the party was “Very nice!” We’d like to thank everybody who donated a prize, gave some money or came out to… Continue reading The Fundraiser: a great success