So this is like an admission of who I am, which isn't worrisome now, as only a handful of people visit this blog regularly. And, uh, it can be quite vulgar and brutally honest on here. Anyway I'm always nervous putting things out there on the internet.
But, honestly, what the hell. Might as go for it.
So here are a couple links to stories I've written for other publications:
This story will be published in a print edition of the Carolina Reporter, online for the Carolina Reporter and on the Web site of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, where the previous link leads.
I could write another 1,000 words or so on how nervous I was interviewing Kristol before the speech. It was just me, a reporter from The State, Kristol and the Dean of my college in a room. Maybe I'll tell that story another day. (Like, after I graduate; or, after I have the damn diploma in my hand).
But anyway I wanted to give my impressions of the event. My original plan was to sort of list the (many) grievances that left-leaning folks have against Kristol. But he surprised me with his honesty and straightforwardness (and intelligence - some have said he's a lightweight intellectually. I disagree. He may not be able to predict things worth a damn but he's no dummy). Maybe I was just overmatched, but I came away with much respect for the man, even if I disagree with him. The article as reported is meant to be my honest assessment of the lecture...not just what happened, but how it felt to be there. I hope it's worth reading.
Next is an article on Krystal Webber, who worked for Joe Biden's Senate re-election campaign.
It's a short Q&A. I was impressed with Ms. Webber, who was funny and engaging, but also a little more "on message" than when I had last spoken with her. It was interesting how quickly she grew up while working for a high profile Senator. (Not to imply she wasn't grown up before, but when you are around politics a lot you understand the importance of being "on message," and it's a difficult thing to do without completely losing your personality. Ms. Webber had no trouble at all, and I think she has a bright future.)
She posted the article on Facebook, which I take to mean she liked it. That's good. She got a bunch of positive comments on it from friends and family. I wanted to do exactly that: showcase a USC student who we should all be proud of because of her impressive accomplishments.
That's all the self-aggrandizing I'll do for now.
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2 comments:
Hi steve yusko, keep up the good work. I have one request, will you please stop editing out my sexually explicit lesbian remarks about Dawn Staley. I have been in the business a long time, and I know what works in print journalism.
Also, did you know I fancy smelling women's stocking? Preferably fishnets.
Ron
Well Steve, I have to say I enjoyed both of your articles! Great job, but you probably don't need anyone to tell you that. I loved the story about Kristol's appearance at USC. I definitely think Obama may be the first president to put post-partisan politics into action, which is exactly what this country needs. It's not about abandoning your partisan loyalty, but about working together to make great things happen.
And too bad, your anonymity has been breached.
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