During last week’s lecture, we spoke with Donna Ladd, the co-founder and CEO of the Jackson Free Press. Not only did I enjoy hearing the stories of her life and how she got to where she is today in her career, but also because it helped me tie in a few things that we have… Continue reading Lessons from the life of Donna Ladd
I am not afraid to try new things. I actually hate routines and I somehow get through life having very few of them. I have very few true fears in life other than gorillas, which completely terrify me. When I was jumping out of a plane I actually had the professional I was strapped to wait so… Continue reading I am afraid of gorillas and, apparently, not having a handbook
Last Wednesday, it was horned to have Donna Ladd, the editor of the Jackson Free Press, as a guest speaker to share her story with us. Ladd is an editor, journalist, and columnist originally from Philadelphia, Mississippi. She mostly focuses on focused on justice, crime, race, kids, policing and politics in Mississippi, New York City and… Continue reading The Brilliant Inheritance
Hearing Donna Ladd of the Jackson Free Press speak made me draw some satisfying similarities and also feel encouraged and empowered. Satisfying similarities – Hearing Ladd talk about her humble start in life reminds me of my own. I didn’t grow up in Mississippi in the 60s as she did, but I grew up in Michigan… Continue reading I’m Glad for Donna Ladd
Today, hate is everywhere. From the national headlines to incidents happening right here at Michigan State, more bad than good seems to be the sobering reality of today’s current events. So, what do you do in a time that seems so desperate? Most people flip the station or turn the page. Few make it their… Continue reading The heroes America needs
While listening to Donna Ladd, editor of the Jackson Free Press, speak in our class last week, I was truly inspired by her genuine passion for journalism. Several times throughout her discussion, she mentioned her journal as a young girl and all of the experiences that she believes led her to this point in her career.… Continue reading Aspiring to be a little more like Donna Ladd
We live in a generation full of watchers and tweeters. Young people see a problem in the community and instead of helping, they just watch. They see something that they don’t like, an injustice and instead of trying to solve the problem, they just tweet about it. Maybe that tweet will gain some attention but… Continue reading Generation watcher and tweeter
By Austin Short and Hannah Brenner Leo’s Coney Island – downtown East Lansing Austin’s thoughts Nick Linstruth – General Manager On how they are unique – “Here, we pride ourselves on being fast, quick, and convenient. Students have tight schedules. We pride ourselves on our breakfast. I know a lot of the other Coney… Continue reading Coney Quest -Austin and Hannah
By Savannah Swix, Nadia Lorencz, Nicole Bush Above: Listen to the sounds of a Sunday morning at Golden Harvest. Golden Harvest Location: 1625 Turner St, Lansing, MI 48906, Old Town Lansing Clientele: There were some college-age students, but also an older crowd. Atmosphere (decoration, overall vibe): Golden Harvest is unlike any other coney that… Continue reading Coney Quest
Jazzy Teen’s group (Jazzy Teen, Meg Dedyne, Ashley Gibbard and Laina Stebbins) visited three Coneys on our Coney Quest! See the infographic of our Coney Quest here.
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