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WWFF11 Staff

Will Write For Food 2011: A New Hope

Every time I start losing my grip on why this journalism stuff matters, I’m thrown into a situation that rekindles my passion.

Harry Potter

A Farewell to Hogwarts

I saw the final installment of the Harry Potter movie franchise this weekend. I was dreading it. I started reading the series in college, I guess around 2000, about two years after Potter-mania gripped the rest of the world. I was skeptical at first, but like most everyone else, I lost myself in Hogwarts with [...]

Reporter's notebook

Rebooting, reporting

“The media” are reviled by citizens and politicians alike, but most journalists do this work because we care deeply about our communities, our government and our society.

The Alabama capitol, which sits at the East end of Dexter Avenue. (Flickr, sunsurfr)

Growing up on Dexter Avenue

Dexter Avenue is a short street with a long history.

Working

Twentysomething: How my generation works

Every generation thinks they’ll do it better. Time will tell.

Those who used to be newspapers’ best hopes for a vibrant future are quickly becoming their biggest competitors. — Newspaper brain drain

Features

LSU flag

The college football broken hearts club

College football has broken a lot of hearts this offseason. Ohio State, Oregon, Boise State, Miami and now LSU fans have endured a round shellacking in the public eye because of the idiotic decisions of players, coaches and boosters. As an LSU fan, I’m deeply disappointed in our players and coaches. We’re all reeling over [...]

(Flickr/jalb)

Raw ambition: Learning to love a (partially) raw diet

I’m trying to eat a new way for my health, and because it’s surprisingly tasty.

Bright ideas

Some awesome projects from friends

I get inspired with a little help from my friends.

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