North by Northwestern • 05/31/2021

This Is My Jam: "Star Wars" across platforms

This Is My Jam: "Star Wars" across platforms

I remember when Star Wars: The Clone Wars came out. Not the 2008 movie that we as a society have agreed not to talk about, but the animated show set between Episodes II and III that caught the attention of every young Star Wars fan with a lightsaber and a habit of trying to use The Force.


On the evening of Oct. 3, 2008, my mother brought me and my sister to visit her friend, whose son went to school with us. Because his mother and mine were close,

North by Northwestern • 10/31/2019

2020 Fever: Consistency of medium

Surprise! We’re also a podcast now! Each week, Maya Reter and I will do basically what I did with this column, discuss 2020 news – potentially with guests. But don’t worry; the print version of the column will continue. Now, it’ll just be a condensed version of the discussion on the podcast. We’re very focused on the preservation of print journalism.

First up this week, Reps. Alexandria Occasio Cortez and Ilhan Omar endorsed Senator Bernie Sanders for president. The two are members of the group

North by Northwestern • 10/24/2019

2020 Fever: Let’s Talk Fashion

After a little switcheroo last week, we’re back on track again (though there may be some changes to the column coming — oooooh, intrigue.) But for now, the Democrats held what felt like their hundredth debate last week. While almost every person in the world of journalism has already given their takes on it, there’s still one opinion that hasn’t been voiced, arguably the most important opinion: mine. So, here we go.

There’s plenty to talk about from the debate. Everyone ganged up on Elizabeth W

North by Northwestern • 10/23/2019

NBN Eats: Tapas Barcelona

This week, Maya and I visited Tapas Barcelona, a wonderful, somewhat upscale restaurant focused on, unsurprisingly, tapas, or small tasting plates, perfect for the indecisive among you. We were joined by former NBN politics editor and current Daily staff writer Kalen Luciano.

Soft lighting, gentle music and a pleasant murmur of conversation greeted us as we stepped through the doors into Tapas Barcelona. But what really stood out was the wave of smells, the wide variety of sauces and spices mix

North by Northwestern • 04/12/2019

2020 Fever: Rep. Eric Swalwell joins the race

The 2020 presidential election is still a year and a half away. But 18 Democrats have already announced their campaigns and are beginning to monopolize the news. If you’re like me, all of this has given you 2020 fever but there’s so much 2020 news already that sometimes it can be overwhelming. This series aims to help with that. Each week, I will highlight one major piece of 2020 news. In weeks when there is no major news, the series will highlight one candidate and examine their history and pla

YouTube • 11/03/2020

Northwestern News Network 2020 Election Night Special

This election special was my main project during my tenure as Politics Director at Northwestern News Network.

Sunset Magazine • 12/11/2021

Best Weekend Trips in the West, According to National Geographic

National Geographic’s new book details hundreds of the best weekend trips. Of course, many of the trips are right here in the West.

What’s your idea of a “perfect weekend”? Does the answer to this question sound appealing but also rather elusive?

Just thinking about planning a perfect weekend might be enough for many people to put the whole thing aside. But thanks to , it’s now much more attainable. The iconic publication’s new book, has plenty of ideas for great weekend trips for all types of

Sunset Magazine • 12/27/2022

New Year's Eve Wine Pairings: Bubbles and Dishes to Impress Your Friends

When these Western sparkling wines are paired with these dishes, they bring out the best in each other and are sure to enhance not just your New Year’s meal but your New Year as a whole.

There’s no overstating how much the right wine pairing can elevate a meal. A good pairing can help cleanse your palate, enhance the flavors of a dish, or balance out some of the more rich or overpowering flavors. A good wine pairing is important at any dinner, but especially at a celebration.

New Year’s Eve is

Sunset Magazine • 12/13/2022

These Christmas Drink and Cocktail Recipe Ideas Are Just So Festive

Whether you’re looking to get boozy or stay dry, these drinks and cocktails are the perfect companions to your Christmas brunch.

Christmas morning is always a special time in my house. The joy of the occasion is amplified by the presence of family or close friends, and initial chaos of presents notwithstanding, the day is usually accompanied by an innate sense of serene calm. For a season that can be filled with lots of activities and to-do lists, Christmas morning is often a much more relaxed

Sunset Magazine • 11/21/2022

Tips and Recipes to Serve Vegans at the Holidays

These tips and recipes will give you all you to need to know to make a classic meal for everyone, whether they eat animal products or not.

With more and more people choosing to be vegan or vegetarian, it’s fairly likely that at a big gathering during the holidays you’ll be serving one or two people that follow this lifestyle. But, if you’re not vegan yourself, it can be difficult to know what to prepare and how.

“Don’t overcomplicate the situation,” says Seizan Dreux Ellis, executive chef of t