Newstrition – March 25, 2013

The Tastiest Morsels from my Daily News Diet

National

From USA Today: Sandusky Interviewed from Prison

International 

From BBC News: Cyprus Agrees to Bailout Deal

Politics

From Politico: Bachmann Campaign Under Investigation

Local

From The Washington Post: Old Man Winter Just Won’t Leave

Entertainment

From Entertainment Weekly: Zombies on a Plane: the official World War Z Trailer (Check it out below)

NABJ North Carolina A&T Multimedia Short Course

(Clockwise from left) Preparing for the webcast; mentors and NC A&T Staff; award for outstanding producing; with other short course participants; students after the newscast
(Clockwise from left) Preparing for the webcast; mentors and NC A&T Staff; award for outstanding producing; with other short course participants; students after the newscast

 

Last week, I had the pleasure to participate in the the 21st Annual National Association of Black Journalists North Carolina A&T Short Course.

The program is four days, and selects students from all over the country to partake in classes, multimedia projects and a newscast.  The short course is run by mentors who are reporters, anchors, photographers and producers in different markets.  Many of the mentors are returning professionals who were in the short course when they were in college.

It was so inspiring to be around students who are serious about news and to be encouraged by people who are successful in the industry. I definitely recommend the program!