Archives for June 2009
Keep it short and simple. Easier said than done.
As an undergrad magazine journalism major, I was encouraged to be descriptive without going overboard. As a web writer, I’m encouraged to keep my sentences short and shy away from long paragraphs. As a writer, I’m torn. continue reading
The end of celebrity
Image via Wikipedia A New York Times article on Michael Jackson and the demise of fame in a digital world: When the Beatles were on “The Ed Sullivan Show” in 1964, more than 70 million people watched, that is, more… continue reading »
Bozeman, MT rescinds social networking profile policy
NewWest.net posted an article last week indicating the city of Bozeman, Montana’s policy of requiring social networking profile passwords from prospective hires. According to KBZK, the local news station, which said it was tipped to the requirement by an anonymous… continue reading »
The greatest hits: edustir over a year
I decided to head back into the archives and dredge up my personal favorites, as well as some of the best received posts over the past year or so: 1. Debunking “You Have To Go Where The Students Are”: One… continue reading »
Use it or lose it.
Some of the most difficult-to-navigate websites I’ve come across belong to colleges or universities. By nature, our schools are made up of what seems like thousands of departments, each demanding space on our sites. continue reading