“I just don’t know what I do,” he says. The University of British Columbia cafeteria is quiet; the tone of his nasally voice—the loudest thing in the room—is thoughtful, honest. That famous tam sits atop his head of frizzy brown hair as he munches on a sandwich similar to an Egg McMuffin. A to-go cup… Continue reading Being Nardwuar
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The Most Tales: Rachel Giese
The Ryerson Review of Journalism talks with The Walrus’ Rachel Giese about her most difficult interview.
Rookie: Sassy’s successor?
On teen website RookieMag.com, today’s background is a photo of Winona Ryder in Edward Scissorhands, and the title of this month’s theme, “Obsession,” is handwritten in red crayon at the top of the page. “Literally the Best Thing Ever: Degrassi” and “How to Approach the Person You Like Without Throwing Up” are typical headlines. Yesterday’s posts… Continue reading Rookie: Sassy’s successor?
The Most Tales: Nneka Elliott
In our next installment, radio and television broadcaster and Media Huddle president Nneka Elliott tells us her most embarrassing reporting moment.
Designate, Regulate, Emulate
A glass of wine sits on the floor of Massey College, casual yet precarious. I overhear a suit talking about someone doing “great work for the Huffington Post” as well-dressed intelligentsia move into the lounge for drinks and pleasantries. “This is where we drink port and discuss Plato,” quips Rob Cribb, investigative journalist for the… Continue reading Designate, Regulate, Emulate