A memorial fund has been set up in Don Obe’s name to provide emergency assistance for Ryerson journalism students in need. You can donate to it here. As the funding page states, Don died as he lived: on his own terms. He began and ended his career at Ryerson, first studying and then teaching. He served… Continue reading The Don Obe Memorial Fund
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Sketches of Obe
Don Obe 1936-2014 [su_note note_color=”#ededeb”]When Don Obe, the founder of the Review, died earlier this month, we naturally wanted to pay homage. Fortunately, his friends included many of the finest writers and editors in the country, so we asked several for a few words about the mentor, colleague and teacher who meant so much… Continue reading Sketches of Obe
Alumni Essentials: week of November 9
Is Monday slowly becoming your favourite day of the week? Is it difficult to sleep Sunday night because you’re so excited? We can’t blame you and we apologize. Now it’s finally time for your weekly fix. Here’s our favourite latest pieces of work from Review alumni. First, winter 2012 editor Haley Cullingham delves into the extremely popular podcast, Serial,… Continue reading Alumni Essentials: week of November 9
Legacy of a Legend
This is a special guest post about Don Obe, the founder of the Review, by Tim Falconer, the current instructor on the Review. Don Obe died yesterday. He was an old newspaperman, so I hope he would appreciate a lede without euphemism or bullshit. But he was best known as one of the most influential… Continue reading Legacy of a Legend