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Koal Kinder

OIDJ 2017 Blog

This blog will chronicle the experiences that I will have throughout my week at OIDJ, and what I have learned about being a journalist, a better writer, and more.

OIDJ Day 7: Wrapping Up

The week is coming to its end, and I haven't been as nervous as I am now. It is our last day to finish our stories, and although mine...

OIDJ Day 6: Finally Finished Interviews!

Today is a glorious day, as it marks the end of going outside. Outside of campus for interviews, that is. I am done interviewing subjects...

OIDJ Day 5: Writing My First Story

Yesterday, I did my first interviews covering my story over the Norman Farmer's Market, which was also my first time going into the field...

OIDJ Day 4: KGOU & First Field Interview

Today we visited the KGOU broadcast station, a change of pace from writing and video. While there, we were able to tour the station,...

OIDJ Day 3: Field Trips & Brainstorms

We took our first field trip of the week to The Oklahoman, where we not only took away a free newspaper (not like they're expensive to...

OIDJ Day 2: Reflections

It is now the second day of the OIDJ workshop, and I can safely say that almost all my nerves have been expelled about meeting new...

OIDJ Day 1: First Impressions

Today is the first day of my time here in the OIDJ summer program, and so far I have been surprised. I came here expecting a strict,...

OIDJ First Blog Post

Practice post for first blog.