How to be a journalist: Tips from the pros
MMJC for Western Journalism Studio As we get ready to leave classrooms for newsrooms, it can be hard to imagine how we will go from pitching our first stories to chasing our first high-profile source. We asked journalists in the field what it takes to make it in this business.Continue Reading
Students welcome April Fools’ pranks after two quiet years
April 1, 2022 | Griffin Jaeger and Cristina Pietrantonio Students in front of Western UCC building. Courtesy: Western Technology Services One time he woke up to find his face covered in shaving cream. Once his toothbrush had hot sauce on it. Those are are just two of the experiences thatContinue Reading
Ivey Business School partnering with Ukrainian schools to offer subsidized exchange program
Griffin Jaeger, Western Journalism Studio Gerard Seijts had been teaching a virtual class for students in Ukraine a few hours before war broke out. “I had this colossal feeling of disgust about what was happening,” said the professor at London’s Ivey Business School. “These are my friends, these are myContinue Reading
Former Airbnb operator disagrees with city’s potential short-term rental bylaw
Alexandra Laham, Western Journalism Studio Property owners should be able to rent out their house for short-term rentals, said former Airbnb host, Dale Carruthers. Carruthers’ comments come as city councillors are about to debate whether to change the rules for short-term rentals at a committee meeting next week. “You shouldContinue Reading
Stats showing drop in poverty don’t reflect reality in London, advocate says
By Michelle Both, Western Journalism Studio Results from a just-released survey suggest poverty numbers have been declining in Canada, but in London organizations are seeing a different reality. Statistics Canada reported Wednesday in its 2020 Canadian Income Survey that the country’s poverty rate declined from 10.3 per cent to 6.2Continue Reading
High school best friends follow childhood passion of starting a pop band
Alexandra Laham, Western Journalism Studio High school best friends Adam Edgar and Tyrone Traher followed their childhood passion and started a pop band during the pandemic. The duo took a leap after graduating from the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology and formed their band, Paris Monroe, in January 2021. Continue Reading
Western tuition freeze extension sparks controversy
By Leah Williams, Western Journalism Studio The Canadian government’s decision to extend the tuition freeze into the 2022-2023 school year may appear to be a positive move, but it comes at a cost. Some students at Western University are in support of the extension but said it should be appliedContinue Reading
Toronto artist creates online space for letters in remembrance of Afzaal family
By Harrison Cook, Western Journalism Studio A Toronto artist is leveraging the power of letter-writing to pay respects to members of a London family who were killed in a hate-fueled terror attack. Asim Hussain, also known as @studentAsim on Instagram and Twitter, has created an online platform for people toContinue Reading
Ontario reaches a ten year high in speed related highway collisions
Denice Pepe | March 23, 2022 Road collisions were up eight per cent in 2021 over the previous year, marking a 10-year high in speed-related road deaths, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Police say that speed was the number one cause of crashes that killed 81 people. OPPContinue Reading
Hostile Hockey: Ivey and engineering students to face off at Budweiser Gardens
Henry Standage | March 23, 2022 After two and a half years, Western Engineering and Ivey Business School get to settle bragging rights tonight in the hockey rink. The Ivey vs. Engineering Hockey Game is an annual event that features the best hockey players from both faculties, but was putContinue Reading