Tag archive for ‘CSUB’
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Facing fear in a foreign country
When protests erupted in Egypt nearly two weeks ago, foreigners clamored to leave the country. Emily Shapiro, a CSUB graduate teaching English in South Korea, overcame her fear after North Korea attacked the island of Yeonpyeong in November. In her latest dispatch, she asks fellow ex-pats how they felt after the attack.
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Adventures in Korean train riding
Train riding in Korea can be hectic or peaceful, depending on the ebb and flow of passengers and personalities. Recent CSUB graduate Emily Shapiro has been teaching English in Korea for nine months now and has learned the lessons of the rails.
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A taste of Korea – kimchi, soju, and … what? No rice with that?
CSUB graduate Emily Shapiro is adventuring in South Korea as an English teacher. In this dispatch home, she enlightens us on the etiquette of eating in Korea. And, if you’re curious, we have one Korean restaurant in Bakersfield for you to try.
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Another brick out of the wall: Evolving journalism ethics
Technology and the down economy have created a tumultuous time for ethical issues in the media industry. But it has also created a time of experimentation, out of which websites such as Bakersfield Express have been born. Join BE editor Jennifer Baldwin and other local news experts for a panel discussion on “The Future of Journalism Ethics” at 7 p.m., May 19, at CSUB.
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From Bakersfield to South Korea: The alien has landed
Recent college graduate Emily Shapiro decided to move to South Korea to teach English after being unable to find a job in her field. Slowly she’s learning to accept her alien status and enjoy the adventure – even though she’s been yelled at more than once.
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Media should have reported Ashburn’s orientation sooner
While it’s not the media’s responsibility to out people, Sen. Roy Ashburn’s anti-gay stance was reason enough for journalists to investigate rumors of his homosexuality, writes Christopher Meyers, director of the Kegley Institute of Ethics at CSUB.
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In digital age, journalism ethics are more vital than ever
Philosophy professor and director of the Kegley Institute of Ethics at CSUB, Christopher Meyers has published a new book by leading scholars. “Journalism Ethics, a Philosopher’s Approach” tackles ethics as traditional media meets new media online through blogs, celebrity news, and just plain “crud.”
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CSUB budget cuts will hurt sports, student fees and staffing
CSUB President Horace Mitchell announced proposals Thursday to eliminate four sports at the college, reduce staff, raise student tuition, cancel winter commencement and transition from a quarter system to semesters. The cuts will total $6.4 million for the 2010-2011 school year.
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Orchestral premiere is personal journey for Doug Davis
CSUB music professor and Bakersfield Jazz Festival organizer Doug Davis will take the podium Saturday night for the premiere of his newest orchestral composition for the Bakersfield Symphony Orchestra. “Eleanor and Estalee” honors the two “mothers” who raised him.
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Business Conference or Plato’s Cave?
What happens when the leaders are as equally clueless about the shadows on the walls as Plato’s cave dwellers? It looks like we’re going to find out at this year’s Bakersfield Business Conference, to be held Oct. 9 on the campus of California State University, Bakersfield.
