Brooklyn Byline!

Nothing like a shameless plug for my first byline at the J-School! C'mon, you know you love it! Make sure to visit our class website for everything Brooklyn.

From farm to fork

Farmer's markets, Food Network specials, and Michael Pollan's literature have made many people think twice about the origin of food before they put it in their mouths. There is a heightened conscious about processed foods and the idea that "we are what we eat." In a perfect world, we could all eat organic food from the Stinson's Peace Valley Farm, but unfortunately we don't all have the resources or money to be a "localvore."k

This, as well as an article in the New York Times, inspired my partner Ishita and I to pitch a master's project about whether or not Wellness in the Schools, a grassroots organization, can successfully promote fresher, healthier menus in New York City public schools.

Pitching tomorrow, 10/9! Will find out if our multimedia pitch is accepted on 10/16. Wish us luck! Anyone with contacts in the NYC Public Schools let me know!

I'll leave you with some photos I took in May 2008 at the Stinson's Peace Valley Farm! Beautiful!

How Journalism is Changing

Yes, it's been a while, but I've been tied up trying to learn the ropes of an industry that is apparently changing so fast that J-Schools are doing their best to keep up.

Check this out:
Applications to journalism schools surge

Fun fact: Approximately 1.4 blogs are created every second! Not sure where the .4 factors in, but that's besides the point. I guess I better get my act together!