canadians + wikileaks = data map

In case you haven’t noticed data maps are taking over journalism. It’s hard to find a newspaper that isn’t using graphics or maps  to show data visually. And it makes sense, most people don’t understand numbers by reading them, they need a picture. If you don’t know what I mean look at Slate Labs, they are  doing … Continue reading

j’adore montreal

Sometimes you just need a break and one night off just won’t do. A change in location can be just the trick. Two weeks ago I needed just that after a midterm a story pitch meeting and internship applications it was time for a mini-vacation. It happened to be Ashley’s birthday that weekend and she … Continue reading

Profile of a fashionista

For my second piece in the Ryersonian I had the opportunity to profile a second year journalism student who spearheaded Ryerson’s first fashion magazine. This was a really fun assignment and I appreciated the break from hard news stories. I got to ask fun questions, talk about fashion (which was funny since I don’t know … Continue reading