Are you looking for some reading material for your ride into work today? Or maybe while you’re at work (something has to get you through Monday)? Look no further, as we continue to collect some of our favourite recent pieces from former Review writers: First up is spring 2006 associate editor Aaron Leaf’s editorial looking at Liberia’s… Continue reading The Alumni Essentials
Friday Funny: you can’t write this stuff
Across the pond, one Barclays Premier League fan has had enough of the cheesy commentary that comes with dramatic endings:
Robyn Doolittle hosts an AMA, inevitably receives stupid questions
Q: What happens when an internationally-recognized Canadian journalist who has written extensively on what is arguably the country’s biggest political scandal to date holds an online question-and-answer period? A: She receives a bunch of really, really stupid questions. Robyn Doolittle should be applauded for her efforts to connect with Torontonians on Reddit Tuesday after hosting… Continue reading Robyn Doolittle hosts an AMA, inevitably receives stupid questions
Attack ads: no permission needed
A leaked internal PowerPoint presentation shows the federal Conservatives are considering a change to the Copyright Act of Canada to allow “political actors” to freely use news clippings and TV footage in their advertisements without permission. The document says the proposed amendment would remove the need for broadcasters to authorize use of their content, but wouldn’t… Continue reading Attack ads: no permission needed
The Alumni Essentials
This year at the Review, we’re keeping tabs on our alumni to bring you some of our favourite pieces of their recent work. First up this week, Daniel Kaszor digs into the GamerGate movement, where some have been concerned about the close relationship between game developers and journalists. But, as Kaszor points out, this may be less about… Continue reading The Alumni Essentials
