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Judges reflections from the College News Design contest
Monday, May 7th, 2012
This year was the first that I had the opportunity to judge the College News Design contest and, I must admit, diving into this subsection of the larger digital competition was pretty fun. Joined by fellow judges Yuri Victor and Karen Davies, we spent the better part of three hours picking nits over student entries
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SND Update: New appointments for SND digital, United Kingdom, executive committee
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
The Society for News Design is pleased to announce a series of new appoints and shifts on the board. SND’s board is made up of a little more than 20 volunteers who help shape what SND does around the world. Some of these volunteers are responsible for networking in geographic areas, others for subject matters like our workshops and competitions.
Michael Agar will become SND’s Region 15 director, Miranda Mulligan will become SND’s digital publications director and Tyson Evans will join SND’s executive board as an at-large appointment.
Live from Pamplona, Spain: Malofiej 20 Infographics World Summit
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
Pamplona, Spain is once again playing host to Malofiej, the world’s top gathering and competition for infographics. This is Malofiej’s 20th year, a significant milestone. For the past few days, a jury of 21 leaders of the craft have judged entries from all over the world and chosen winners which will be announced Friday.
_ Talking graphics: How El Mundo covered the financial crisis.
_ SND’s Year-Long Conversation
_Coverage of SND’s other competitions
The state of SND
Friday, September 30th, 2011
SND Secretary/Treasurer At this time last year, SND was facing a fiscal crisis, and leadership (executive director Stephen Komives and officers Kris Viesselman, Steve Dorsey and Jonathon Berlin) responded by radically revising our budget model. And because they made it better reflect our current reality (especially in terms of the model for the workshop), SND
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Last-minute SND STL packing, travel, planning, social media and other useful, local logistical tips
Wednesday, September 28th, 2011
Are you ready to rock SND STL? It’s going to be a blast! As you’re packing up and getting ready to make your trip, below is a gaggle of important and valuable links you might be able to use: WEATHER LOOKS GREAT, PACK A JACKET OR SWEATER FOR THE EVENINGS THOUGH This weekend is looking pretty nice
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A few pieces of STL fun (15, to be exact)
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
5 Fun Facts St. Louis City vs. St. Louis County: St Louis City seceded from the county in the 1870s, becoming an independent city. Outside of Virginia (where the state constitution incorporates all cities as independent cities), only three independent cities existed as of 1990: St. Louis, Baltimore, Md., and Carson City, Nev. Where’d you
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The best of the rest of St. Louis neighborhoods
Tuesday, September 27th, 2011
The SND conference is focused around Washington Avenue so you can walk to the events and bars. But if you have more time to get out and about in St. Louis, here are some great neighborhoods to explore. Laclede’s Landing This tourist destination is a short walk from Washington Avenue. The area is by the
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Forest Park and the 1904 World’s Fair
Monday, September 26th, 2011
The 1904 World’s Fair was held in St. Louis, centered on Forest Park (one of country’s largest urban parks — larger than New York’s Central Park), and remnants of the fair can still be seen today. (Check out this map.) The fair was originally scheduled for 1903 to celebrated the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase
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RIP Bob Cassilly, St. Louis innovator, artist, entrepreneur, founder of The City Museum
Monday, September 26th, 2011
We regret to inform you that the world lost an amazing artist and entrepreneur today, Bob Cassilly, the founder of The City Museum. It was reported this morning that he was found dead from a bulldozer accident at one of his new creations-in-progress, Cementland. On Thursday at the SND STL opening reception, you’ll get to
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The view from the Gateway Arch
Monday, September 26th, 2011
St. Louis’ most recognizable sight is the Gateway Arch. The 630-foot arch along the Mississippi River was designed by architect Eero Saarinen and built in the 1960s. It commemorates Thomas Jefferson and the city’s role in the country’s westward expansion and is operated by the National Park Service as part of the Jefferson National Expansion
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MoBar: a journalism (drinking) institution
Friday, September 23rd, 2011
View Larger Map “Those were the days …” A proper newspaper town (such as St. Louis was, which once had a number of competing morning and afternoon papers) must have a proper newspaper bar. A few have floated around Tucker Avenue just north of Washington Avenue, an area that was home to the old Globe-Democrat
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Dorsey dishes with Tim Harrower, SND STL presenter & MC for awards ceremony
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
We caught up with the legendary Tim Harrower as he was gearing up for SND STL and wanted to know a little about what it’s like to be him — and what’s on his mind heading into his big double-header appearances at the workshop… STEVE DORSEY: You’ve taught all over the country — high school and
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Catch a game in STL
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
St. Louis is a baseball and sports town. Unfortunately, SND picks up just after the end of the Cardinals’ last home series of the season. (They play their arch-rivals, the Chicago Cubs, Sept. 23-25.) BASEBALL You can, however, still take a tour of Busch Stadium for $10. The new Busch Stadium opened in 2006, the
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Quick Q & A with Robert Newman, Creative Director of Reader’s Digest
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
We caught up with Robert Newman, creative director at Reader’s Digest and SND STL panelist to find out a little bit more about what makes him tick: SND STL: You’ve done amazing work at a lot of great titles over the years. If you could have editorial and visual control of just one magazine anywhere
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Feeling saucy? Visit one of the country’s top barbecue joints
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011
Looking for some good barbecue? How about a place listed among Zagat’s top 10 barbecue spots in the country? Pappy’s Smokehouse (3106 Olive St.) fits the bill. It was named to Zagat’s list earlier this year. Other awards it has racked up include 101 Best Places to Chow Down in American by the Travel Channel,
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Bacon, ice cream, shakes — and a challenge
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
Welcome to Crown Candy Kitchen (1401 St. Louis Ave.). Hours: 10:30-8 Monday to Thursday, Friday to Saturday 10:30-10, Sunday 11-6 This is the place to go for a delicious shake in an old-fashioned setting. Crown Candy Kitchen has been a North St. Louis staple for generations. Harry Karandzieff and his friend Pete Jugaloff first opened
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