Remember the women, forget Ghomeshi

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Before the public knew Jian Ghomeshi the alleged sex offender, they knew Jian Ghomeshi the radio personality. As the first week of Ghomeshi’s sexual assault trial wraps up, endless reporting and thousands of tweets have documented the case, closely following every statement made and each piece of evidence brought forward. The cutthroat cross-examination of defence lawyer… Continue reading Remember the women, forget Ghomeshi

Offleash Podcast: Job loss

Offleash is the Ryerson Review of Journalism‘s first-ever regular podcast, published on RRJ.ca every second Wednesday at 3:33 p.m. In this week’s episode, Viviane, our senior editor, and guest host and RRJ copy editor Jonah Brunet, talk about the recent Postmedia job cuts and other job losses in the industry. Co-host Allison Baker joins Offleash… Continue reading Offleash Podcast: Job loss

“The greatest act of journalism ever”

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If there’s one thing Marie Wilson wants us to remember, it’s that journalists are above all teachers, and accomplished teachers must first be educated. The process is simple: learn, then impart your knowledge in whatever medium you choose — whether it be broadcast, print, radio, social media or blog. On Monday, Wilson, one of three… Continue reading “The greatest act of journalism ever”

Ghomeshi trial day one verdict: Victim blaming

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A woman stood before court on Monday to give testimony regarding the alleged sexual assault she survived 13 years ago. She faced an infamous lawyer ready to tear her words apart; unprecedented amounts of media attention, both in and out of the courtroom; and Jian Ghomeshi, the man she accused of punching her in the… Continue reading Ghomeshi trial day one verdict: Victim blaming

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