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Sandusky Trial comes with dangerous limits for reporters

June 6, 2012

Cleland issued a “decorum order” last Wednesday that said representatives of news organizations could bring tools such as cellphones, laptops and smartphones into the courtoom, but cameras would not be permitted and members of the press using devices could not “record or broadcast any verbatim account of the proceedings while court was in session. —Jerry Sandusky … More Sandusky Trial comes with dangerous limits for reporters

Literary Politics… What?

June 6, 2012

If your Own Personal Jane was a modest little lady writing only to amuse herself and her family, sorry to disappoint. Austen may be many things to many people, but she was always about good sense: personal, social, and fiscal. Don’t rush to judgment, she councils. Listen before you speak. Respect community and individuals, both. Get some … More Literary Politics… What?

Book Movies… Exciting but Terrifying

June 4, 2012

So the whole book to movie adaptation is always a little bit scary for book lovers. I admit there is something wonderful about seeing our favorite books visually. Book to movie adaptation also frequently lose a lot. Some things only work in words. There is deep symbolism and metaphors in books that often don’t transfer … More Book Movies… Exciting but Terrifying

Being a journalist and a poet?

June 4, 2012

I’ve always been a writer. In high school my genre of choice was poetry. Yes, I was that kid. In eighth grade in particular, I would sit in the back of Earth Science and scribble in my notebook. So when I decided to be a journalism major I wasn’t sure how much time I’d have … More Being a journalist and a poet?

How to Survive Day One of an Internship

May 16, 2012

So today was my awkward first day of my internship at Vision Creative Solutions. Officially I’m a Marketing Assistant which means I’ll be doing a little bit of everything. It was a good first day, but I’m an overly nervous human being so I freaked out about it last night. I did a lot of … More How to Survive Day One of an Internship

Watching Titanic and defending “the media”

April 20, 2012

Tonight I went to see the Titanic 3D with some of my friends from the Setonian staff. The plan was to completely ignore the impending end-of-semester workload in favor of popcorn and drama in 3 dimensions. What happened instead? I ended up here on the blog working on something that is not graded at all. … More Watching Titanic and defending “the media”

‘Stop Kony’ movement and the questions it raises

March 7, 2012

Yesterday when I got home from my suit shopping adventure, the internet had exploded with the phrase “Stop Kony.” I was confused, but I was tired and I didn’t look into the issue. This morning, I made it my mission to explore this trending phenomenon. I read up on some opinions and then watched the movie. I had … More ‘Stop Kony’ movement and the questions it raises

Why I want a library

January 31, 2012

If you ask me about my future, I will be sure of one thing. No, I’m not sure where I’ll be working or even what I’ll be doing, but I do know someday I will have my own library. I have always wanted a room full of books with sliding ladders a la Beauty and … More Why I want a library

John Green’s ‘The Fault in our Stars’ proves to be faultless

January 26, 2012

If you’ve read “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky, you’re sure to remember one of Charlie’s famous lines: “And in that moment I swear we were infinite.” That’s the teenage condition: feeling infinite and untouchable, but as John Green’s number one New York Times bestselling chapter book “The Fault in Our Stars” … More John Green’s ‘The Fault in our Stars’ proves to be faultless

Correspondent… today that’s me!

January 12, 2012

Below is the beginning of my article originally printed on Wednesday Jan. 11 2012 in the Leader Vindicator. It’s pretty boring but it is a real article in a real paper. I can’t help but be a little bit proud. Also subscribe to your local paper. They are important. Sligo lights up new year for safer … More Correspondent… today that’s me!

Katelyn Garmong

writer | creator | awkward girl

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