Tag Archives: mass shootings

Guest Blog Post: I’m in love with a journalist

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Ralph Hanson

The following was originally a Facebook post by my long-time friend, Sharon Joebgen Steffen. Unlike most of the people who guest post here, she works in corporate finance, not journalism or communication.  She is also married to my undergraduate and graduate school friend, Brian … Continue reading →

Posted in Chapter 6, Guest Blog Post | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

When tragedy strikes: Dealing with breaking news

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Ralph Hanson

As I write this, we as a nation are reeling from a mass shooting in Las Vegas Sunday night that left at least 58 people dead and more than 500 people injured. As the story started to break, there were … Continue reading →

Posted in Chapter 14, Chapter 6 | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

When is a meme inappropriate?

Posted on October 6, 2015 by Ralph Hanson

Long time readers here will know that I’m more than a little obsessed with the Star Wars movies. So the release of Star Wars VII – The Force Awakens directed by the ever brilliant J. J. Abrams on Dec. 18, … Continue reading →

Posted in Chapter 10, Chapter 8 | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments