SPJ DePaul at the Excellence in Journalism Conference

SPJ DePaul’s executive board attended the SPJ-RTDNA Excellence in Journalism conference Sept. 20-22 in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. The students attended seminars on reporting, writing, broadcast, freedom of information, ethics and social media. Besides attending the sessions, the students also interviewed several journalists and experts on the Freedom of Information Act and how journalists can overcome …

NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern Talks Political Coverage with SPJ DePaul

By Monica Carter Standing your ground, sticking to your ethics and sorting through all of the political spin are just some of the challenges faced by political reporters, NBC 5 Chicago reporter Mary Ann Ahern told DePaul journalism students on Tuesday. Ahern talked about her start at a Peoria television station 30 years ago as …

NBC 5 Chicago Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern to Speak at SPJ DePaul Event

NBC 5 Chicago Political Reporter Mary Ann Ahern will talk about covering elections and the ethical challenges that reporters face at an SPJ DePaul event on Tuesday, Sept. 18. The event will be held in room 1230 on the 12th floor of DePaul’s 14 E. Jackson Blvd. campus. Admission is free to DePaul students and …

SPJ DePaul Chapter T-Shirts on Sale!

SPJ DePaul is selling T-shirts! They cost $10 for chapter members and $15 for non-members. They’re high-quality tees that won’t fall apart in the washer. The SPJ DePaul logo is on the front. The graphic on the back that says “We Do It AP Style”. Sizes range from small to XL and you can order …