We’re taught as journalists not to get too close to our sources. The story, after all, is about them, not about us. But I’ve always thought there’s an inherent tension here. When writing a story about someone, particularly for a profile or a feature, you often need to learn about the person’s past and whatContinue reading “Opening Doors of Communication with Sources”
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Blogging from the Tejano Music Convention
I’ve learned a lot this past weekend about Tejano (Spanish-Texan) music and the musicians who play it. For the past couple of days I’ve attended various events at the national Tejano Music National Convention, which draws Tejanos from around the country. Yesterday I even took a Tejano dance class, which I loved. I think I’mContinue reading “Blogging from the Tejano Music Convention”
More from the Ballet Beat
Throughout the past couple of weeks, I’ve sort of just found my way onto the ballet beat. I wrote one story about the Texas Ballet Theater, then continued to follow the stories that came from it. The latest story I wrote, which ran in today’s paper, is about the theater needing to raise $1 millionContinue reading “More from the Ballet Beat”
Not a Mom, but a Proud Daughter
The first day I went on an assignment in Dallas, I was mistaken for a high schooler. Three weeks later, I was mistaken for a mom. “Hi, welcome! Are you a mom?” a woman with a long blonde pony tail asked me Thursday night. “Oh no, I’m just here for the ‘Girls’ Night Out,’ potteryContinue reading “Not a Mom, but a Proud Daughter”
Texas Ballet Can’t Make It to China
The Texas Ballet Theater raised $21,200 after my article ran last Saturday, but the extra money wasn’t enough. On Wednesday, the dance company announced that it was forced to cancel its trip to China after falling $50,000 short of the money it needed to go on the trip. You can read my follow-up story here:Continue reading “Texas Ballet Can’t Make It to China”
Round-up of Weekend Road Trip
I took a road trip with friends last weekend to San Antonio and Austin, where I experienced the Alamo, nightlife on Sixth Street, and the equivalent of a giant Mexican McDonald’s. During our first night in San Antonio we went to Chachuo’s and Chalucci’s, a huge Mexican restaurant that’s open 24 hours a day. TheContinue reading “Round-up of Weekend Road Trip”
Waking up for a Morning Run
Waking up is hard to do. It’s even harder when you’re not a morning person and you know you have to go for a run right after the alarm rings. 7:56 a.m. Four more minutes. 8 a.m. Snooze. 8:09 a.m. I pull back the curtain, hoping it’s raining outside so I’ll have an excuse notContinue reading “Waking up for a Morning Run”
Star-Struck in Dallas, Just Not By the Right Kind of Stars
I keep seeing stars. They’re everywhere in Dallas — on flags, ceilings, floors, doorknobs and door hinges. But good luck finding one in the sky. Now, I’m sure Dallas does have stars, but I didn’t see any tonight. While sitting on the stairs outside the house I’m staying in, I looked up and saw aContinue reading “Star-Struck in Dallas, Just Not By the Right Kind of Stars”
When a Story Takes A Different Path
When I started my internship at The Dallas Morning News, I compiled a story idea list. At the top of the list was a story about the Texas Ballet Theater’s invitation to perform at the China Shanghai International Arts Festival on Oct. 23. Originally, I had planned to write a story about the trip itself,Continue reading “When a Story Takes A Different Path”
Day Trip to the Latino Cultural Center
I’ve always been fascinated by the Hispanic culture. It all started when at age 14 I got a job working at Market Basket, a grocery store in Framingham, Mass., that attracts predominantly Spanish-speaking customers and employees. My fascination grew in college when I majored in Spanish and then went on to study in Sevilla forContinue reading “Day Trip to the Latino Cultural Center”
Word on the Street 