Archive for June, 2010
A volcanic eruption and the downfall of General Stanley McChrystal
Posted by Alan in Journalism on June 24, 2010
The volcanic eruption in Iceland didn’t just disrupt flights across Europe for a few weeks in April, it also played a role in the downfall of the commander of the United States’ operation in Afghanistan, General Stanley McChrystal.
President Obama yesterday sacked the four star general after comments in a Rolling Stone profile piece came to light. (By the way, here’s the full article). Read the rest of this entry »
Two down, one to go
Posted by Alan in Journalism on June 7, 2010
Before I started university I remember saying to a friend in the pub one night that it would most probably fly by. That’s exactly what has happened.
Last week I finished my second year studying journalism at the University of Kent.
This time next year I’ll be entering the big wide media world, looking for a job and aiming to ascend to the top of the greasy pole. Read the rest of this entry »
Crystal Palace’s last stand
Posted by Alan in Football, Journalism on June 1, 2010
Crystal Palace fans on top of the turnstiles
‘105 years of history, we will not die without a fight’.
This is the message that greets me as I walk into the beer garden of The Albion pub in South Norwood. This is the message that the Holmesdale Fanatics (HF), a hardcore group of Crystal Palace supporters, wants to deliver as their beloved club stares into the abyss. Read the rest of this entry »