My 25th birthday
Photo by Graham Doig. December 21 marks my 25th birthday, the third birthday I’ve celebrated since starting my blog. Here’s what I wrote on my 24th birthday and on my…
How to be a model press liaison
The exemplary One Piece Podcast interviews Anime USA guest Wendee Lee. In my last post, I evaluated what I look for in a model press attendee. Thanks for all the understanding…
How to be a model press attendee
Do your research Your teachers probably told you that there’s no such thing as a stupid question. However, in journalism, there is such a thing as a blatantly misinformed question.…
My two-year blogging anniversary
Yes, I’ve been quiet. But if there’s any day to break the silence, today is it.Yesterday, November 14, was my two-year blogging anniversary. Here’s my very first post, and here’s…
Why anime convention t-shirts are a feminist issue
There are a lot of issues out there for anime fans to devote their awareness to. We’re trying to help post-tsunami Japan, get voice actor Greg Ayres the dental treatment…
The Otaku Journalist manifesto
It’s the title of my blog and in a way, it’s my title too. But until now, I’ve never explained exactly what it means. I have been calling myself the…
The joy and terror of teaching college
Today, I joined the adjunct professors’ union. I almost didn’t because the union leader thought I was one of my students. “Is there a Professor Orsini here?” she asked haltingly…
Behind the scenes on some recent stories
For obvious reasons, I don’t broadcast my opinions in stories. However, I think it’s silly to act like I don’t have anything to say about them. Reporters are people, not…
What I learned about journalism in San Francisco
Daily Dot launch party. Polaroid by Fernando. In graduate school, I interned at the Newseum and learned about “The Future of News” as a lofty concept. This week, I lived…
Gundam Modeling 101
Like Gunpla? Click the image below to visit my new blog, Gunpla 101. My Gundam hobby has been getting out of hand. I spent Hurricane Irene putting together my salmon…