Author Archives: Shako Liu

Shako Liu is a recent masters graduate from University of Southern California, majoring in digital journalism. In the past four years, she has have covered poverty both in China and the U.S., refugees, immigration, crime and gangs. Politics and social issues are her favorite subjects. She joined VOICES because she believes it will help her thrive as a journalist and build my knowledge of the Asian American community and the journalism industry.

Journalism schools changing to reflect technology

August 24, 2013 Comments Off on Journalism schools changing to reflect technology

Newspaper reporter was ranked as the worst job in 2013 by the Web site careercast.com.Pouring thousands of dollars for a master’s degree in journalism has raised a big question: Is it worth it to go to graduate school? Journalism schools ...

Multimedia: Journalism Moving Forward

August 24, 2013 Comments Off on Multimedia: Journalism Moving Forward

In the late 1990s, Robert Hernandez pitched for the first time the idea of putting audio and photos together to his boss at the San Francisco Examiner. The concept was considered crazy at the time — the word “multimedia” didn’t ...

The Zen of Radiance Tea House & Books in Midtown

August 21, 2013 Comments Off on The Zen of Radiance Tea House & Books in Midtown

Want to find some zen amid bustling Midtown Manhattan? Radiance Tea House & Books (158 W. 55th St.) may be your destination. It offers a natural way to de-stress. It’s not just about tea, but soul searching in the Chinese ...