The Best of the Ryerson Review of Journalism
The Ryerson Review of Journalism (RRJ) (external link) is Canada’s watchdog on the watchdogs. Founded in 1984 by the late Don Obe, former chair of the Ryerson School of Journalism, this award-winning magazine is produced by graduate and undergraduate students in their final year with the support of faculty and industry professionals.
The following is a selection of the RRJ’s best work from the Fall 2019 semester.
Into the Wide Open Land of Podcasts (external link)
by Emily Latimer
CBC audio producers are jumping ship for private media opportunities.
In the latest installment of the Ryerson Review of Journalism’s Unpublished conversation series, Pull Quotes host Ashley Fraser sat down with journalist and activist Desmond Cole. They explored the nature of journalism and activism and attempted to unpack “objectivity.”
Quebec community revives beloved newspaper (external link)
By Karen Longwell
The Gleaner is back in business thanks to volunteers.
By Daniel McIntosh
A look back at Canadian journalism’s public service reporting this decade.
The Ten Most Celebrated Magazine Covers of the 2010s (external link)
By Sabina Seyidova
The RRJ asked Canadian magazine editors and art directors to share their favourite magazine covers of the decade.