In Journalism 101 Class
By Mitch Berg
In the fall of 1981, I took Journalism 101. The teacher – Jim Smorada, then the editor of the Jamestown Sun – was a great reporter and a great teacher.
And while my “career” as a “journalist” was short, underpaid and undistinguished, I can honestly say that I held true to almost everything Mr. Smorada taught me…
…including, perhaps most importantly of all, his imprecation to never, never, ever refer to myself as “this reporter“. Of this, I am modestly proud.
That is all.
CORRECTION: Link to Fecke was initially to the “above the fold” story, which would have required the gentle reader to click to read the rest of the story, which is an oppressive level of violence inherent in the system. I’ve supplied a link to the whole story.
April 4th, 2007 at 11:22 am
Where does Fecke refer to himself as “this reporter”?
April 4th, 2007 at 11:31 am
Follow the link. Read the story.
You need to drill/read below the fold.
April 4th, 2007 at 12:43 pm
“Minnesota Monitor had intended to liveblog the event. Unfortunately, while some conservative bloggers were allowed internet access, Kline staffers informed this reporter that I would not be able to take advantage of internet access that had been offered me after inquiry with the Lakeville school district.”
April 4th, 2007 at 12:55 pm
Yossarian,
Mitch’s original link didn’t include the entire Fecke article that included the “this reporter” comment. That’s why I asked about it.
Mitch has a “correction” that you, the gentle reader can view if you click to read the rest of the story, which is an oppressive level of violence inherent in the system.
April 4th, 2007 at 6:56 pm
I think the fact that Mitch doesn’t use the phrase “this reporter” speaks volumes….
April 5th, 2007 at 3:45 am
Kermit, I think the fact that you used a phrase to tick Mitch off speaks volumes…
April 5th, 2007 at 6:14 am
Why yes, yes it does.
November 19th, 2007 at 8:17 am
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