John Kupetz on…
Rotating Rewrites:
No crying allowed. As Nietzsche said, “If it doesn’t kill you, it makes you stronger.”
His green pens:
Green is the color of hope. I have no hope for myself, but I have a lot for my students.
His laugh:
If I didn’t laugh, I’d cry a lot. As Mark Twain said, “The secret source of laughter is not joy, but sorrow. There is no humor in heaven.”
Cherubs over the years:
I like seeing them succeed while I stay here and rot.
Adverbs:
You’d all be better off without them. Try to go for a week without them.
Crying:
There is no crying in journalism. But, when you have a story about injustice to another person, your journalism should make people cry.
His best interviewing tip:
Remember, interviewing is an art, not a science. You use the techniques, or science, of interviewing, but it’s your art that determines how you use them.
High School newspapers:
If a student is working in an environment where the First Amendment right is respected, school newspapers may be your last opportunity to practice journalism in its purest form and for all the right reasons. It may be the last place you will be able to practice the social responsibility theory of journalism.
His best advice for future cherubs:
When you come to the program, remember nothing bad will happen to you. We don’t grade you, we just critique and try to make you better. You’ll learn as much or as little as you want. It’s all up to you.
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Seeing Barry Bonds hit 2 homeruns during the field trip:
I knew from the crack of the bat that the first one was a homerun.
Teaching Sportswriting:
One of the keys to life is playing to your strength.
Being engaged to Jenny Hontz:
As the Chinese symbol says, double happiness.
Playing Deputy Deputy Bad Ass:
I get to channel my inner Andy Sipowicz.
Being a cherub and an instructor with Mary Lou:
It’s a large and free nation, but the world is smaller than you think.
El Etiquette:
An excellent example of cherubs learning, “It’s not all about me.”
Moving to LA:
Jenny and I no longer have to duct tape our schedules together.
Living with 20 High school boys:
Why does the fourth floor smell like feet?
His best advice for future cherubs:
Work hard, play hard.
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The video blog:
The smarter the better.
Reporting across race and culture:
Journalists who support diversity are the best.
The weather in Evanston:
It’s a total misperception as to what Chicago is really like.
Hinman:
Eat the salad and you’ll be fine.
The website project:
A huge undertaking that is totally awesome.
Freelancing:
If you can’t find a job you love, make your own.
Broadcast Journalism:
Always put important content above your appearance.
Seeing the cherubs on the Today Show:
Make sure you always get a business card.
Her best advice for future cherubs:
Always keep a positive and respectful attitude. I only want to hear good things about you. |
Click here to hear about instructor John Kupetz's laugh. Producer Erin Jentz.