...visited our class yesterday. She was, for lack of a better term, way cool. I loved how down to earth she was and how she didn't put herself above us.
One thing that stuck out to me in particular that she mentioned was how important it is for journalists to read fiction. It's a great way to pick up story-telling techniques.
I'm a Journalism major, minoring in English, and many people see that as redundant. However, I am constantly reading fiction and picking up beautiful linguistic techniques that will help me to be a writer for magazines. Her enthusiasm truly reaffirmed my love for English and, of course, Journalism.
Check out her article on emergency contraception availability here!
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