Archive: Sep 2007

Lessons in Rebuilding: A House and a Newspaper

By David Meeks• Features• September 15, 2007

After embracing ‘the value of persistent patience,’ an editor shares what he learned in the transformation of the newsroom and the place he calls home. Read more

Observing Everything to Tell the Story of Change

By Rukmini Callimachi• Features• September 15, 2007

‘I found the timeline of the city’s renaissance in mundane details and in revealing what daily rituals were still altered.’ Read more

Investigating What Went Wrong and Why

By Jenni Bergal• Features• September 15, 2007

‘As it turns out, many of the systemic failures that plagued the Gulf Coast during and after Katrina should have been predicted ….’ Read more

Impossible to Ignore: A Mental Health Crisis Changes a Community and a Reporter’s Focus

By Joshua Norman• Features• September 15, 2007

‘Only after several months of covering these issues am I beginning to understand the scope and dimensions of the crisis.’ Read more

Survival First, Then Needed Newsroom Adjustments

By Stan Tiner• Features• September 15, 2007

‘All of the silos were leveled, and the Sun Herald newsroom became a blended team with an intense Katrina focus.’ Read more

Passing Along the Value of Humility

By Mike McKean• Technology• September 15, 2007

‘Students need to be open-minded about the best way to tell each story rather than seeing rich media as mere add-ons to word-driven narratives.’ Read more