Trivia Bowl 2008: Who will take home the Rice Bowl this year?

By Yvonne Leow Hurried whispers reverberate through the auditorium while pencils furiously scribble away. Time flies as hundreds of people rack their minds over every conceivable topic. The competition is fierce, but the experience is priceless. And as swiftly as it began, the moment ends. ABC 7 Evening News Anchor

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AAJA’s J Camp: The Next Generation of Journalists

By Josiah Hsiung What is the future of journalism? That is the question that many in the industry have struggled to answer. But with programs like the Asian American Journalists Association’s J Camp, this troubling dilemma may have found its solution. J Camp, a six-day, multicultural student journalism workshop was

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Pre-Unity Luau had attendees ‘Buzzing’ about the convention

Griffith Park – What’s the largest gathering of journalists every four years without a local event to kick-off the convention? Members of the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), the California Chicano News Media Association (CCNMA) and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) gathered at Griffith Park on Saturday, July

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SPJ multimedia storytelling intro seminar. July 12, CSUN. Free!

WHAT: SPJ New Skills Set Seminar WHERE: Cal State Northridge, Manzanita Hall. Parking is available in lots B1, B2 and B3. Passes may be purchased for $4 at the information booth at Darby and Prairie streets. WHEN: *Saturday, July 12*; 8:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. COST: Free RSVP: Space is limited to 20 participants, so

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Lunch with Times Editor just one of items for sale at UNITY / AAJA silent auction

By VANESSA HUA Russ Stanton thinks anyone who would want to have lunch with him wants to discuss the Los Angeles Times. Stanton, who is editor of The Times, is one of the media leaders who agreed to be auctioned off as a prize at the AAJA Gala Silent Auction

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JACCC honors AAJA members at anniversary celebration

AAJA-LA board members Frank Buckley and David Ono, along with members Susan Hirasuna and Gordon Tokumatsu, were among the media broadcasters honored at the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center anniversary awards dinner. The event, held at the Omni Hotel in Los Angeles on June 1, marked the 28th anniversary of the

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Aspiring journalists hear from panelists on how to get that first job

AAJA Los Angeles hosted a student workshop and resume critique for aspiring journalists. The workshop, “How to Get Your First Job in News,” was held at the ABC7 Broadcast Center in Glendale on May 24. Panelists included KABC News Anchor David Ono, KCBS/KCAL Managing Editor Paul Skolnick, Los Angeles Times

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Mix it up! With the Asian Business League of Southern California

AAJA Los Angeles and Asian Business League of Southern California present “Let’s Mix it Up!”…A night of mixing and mingling with LA’s journalism and business leaders. Friday, May 30, 2008 7 to 10 p.m. “The Patio” at the Bonaventure Brewing Company For more info please send an e-mail to: suziesuh

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Keep pitching your news to get in the news

By LEILANI ALBANO AAJA-LA President Jinah Kim tells people who pitch stories to media outlets to be persistent in their efforts to get their ideas in the news. “Just keep pitching it,” says Kim, a news correspondent with NBC News. “If you believe in your product, eventually others will too.”

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