Reckless/Restless Journalist

http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/you_say_party_we_say_dye_whats_the_appeal_of_custom_merch/

http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/everything_corporate_how_selling_out_has_turned_into_survivalism_part_1/

Both of these stories are about the effects that the music industry has had on bands. The first one is talking about bands making their own merch, using other forms of creativity to support their music. The second story discusses how “selling out” has changed it’s meaning in our culture. I enjoyed reading each because, again, this is the kind of stuff that I want to write.

Blog Assignment: Post #3

http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/art_is_hard_when_cover_art_and_merch_designs_seem_a_little_too_familia/

I post this story because it is the kind of article that i want to write someday. I love music and the discussions that Alternative Press is able to go into are largely responsible for my interest in magazine journalism.

Blog Assignment: Post 2-

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jul/15/world-trade-centre-hull-ship

I also enjoyed this news story, because it’s just an odd thing to think about. This hallowed ground that has been fought over recently had a historically significant find buried beneath it. And plus, there was a boat underneath the World Trade Center? I don’t think anybody could have seen that coming.