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Month: February 2018

Help Us Find Northern Illinois’ Next Great Young Journalist

On February 21, 2018February 23, 2018 By ricknagel23In Uncategorized

Now more than ever, the world needs talented young journalists. We're on a deadline-charged mission to find, recognize and reward the next great one in Northern Illinois.

‘Trump Bump’ Spurs New Wave of Journalists

On February 16, 2018February 16, 2018 By ricknagel23In columns, Current Events

BY ROGER RUTHHART, EDITOR OF THE DISPATCH-ARGUS, NINA BOARD MEMBER — Whether he means to or not (probably not), Donald Trump is inspiring a new generation of journalists and online subscribers.

10 Years Later: Reporter Remembers Valentine’s Day Tragedy at NIU

On February 14, 2018February 14, 2018 By ricknagel23In Uncategorized

BY DAN CAMPANA, NINA BOARD MEMBER — A former cops reporter will never erase the memories of covering the 2008 Valentines Day tragedy at NIU, but the experience helps him understand what moving forward has meant at NIU.

Newsroom Trends: Why Part-Time Reporters Might Be The Next Big Thing

On February 6, 2018February 6, 2018 By ricknagel23In Uncategorized

BY JIM FULLER, DAILY HERALD — First they came for our freelancers and stringers. Then they came for our desks. Bureaus closed. Copy desks consolidated. Reporters moved into coffee shops. What's the next big thing in newsroom efficiency? Maybe me. ... I just made the move from full-time to part-time journalist.

State of The Star: $85,000 in Student Fees Saves NIU Student Newspaper

On February 6, 2018February 7, 2018 By ricknagel23In Uncategorized

BY SHELLEY HENDRICKS, NORTHERN STAR ADVISER — I have a scrap of paper from a fortune cookie on my desk at Northern Illinois University that I just can’t seem to throw out. It reads, “You will be free of the heavy burdens you have been carrying.” ...

NINA Poll: What’s The Best Journalism Movie Ever?

On February 5, 2018February 6, 2018 By ricknagel23In Reader Poll

With all the buzz about "The Post," we were wondering: What is the best journalism movie ever? There are plenty of opinions on that, from A (Ace in the Hole) to Z (Zodiac), but the opinions we care about most, dear NINA members, are yours. So click the link and take our poll!

5 Awesome Things NINA Will Do in 2018

On February 4, 2018February 7, 2018 By ricknagel23In columns, contests, events, news2 Comments

BY TAMMIE SLOUP, NINA PRESIDENT — This year's board is off and running and there are some exciting things (five, in fact) in store for NINA members this year!

Could You Be The Northern Illinois High School Student Journalist of The Year?

On February 2, 2018 By ricknagel23In Uncategorized

Hey, high school journalists and student advisers! March 23 deadline for High School Journalist of the Year Scholarship competition.

Why Print Still Matters: Nobody Brings Home a Website From Vacation

On February 2, 2018February 6, 2018 By ricknagel23In columns

BY DAN CAMPANA — A three-day work trip to New Orleans meant picking up a couple of souvenirs. My wife collects Starbucks “You Are Here” mugs, my son got Mardi Gras beads. What did I get for myself?

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