Lauren Doherty: Digital News Spring 2023

The Georgetown University Inter-School Academic Council (InterAc) released a statement requesting that Georgetown switch from its own application system to the Common App, according to an article from The Hoya. Over one thousand colleges are on the Common App, which is a platform meant to streamline the process of applying to colleges. Top private universities…

With the summer quickly approaching, many students are beginning to put down their heavy textbooks for more light-hearted, enjoyable novels. Beyond The Bookends, a popular online book blog, published an extensive list of books specifically for the summer of 2023. There is certainly a novel for every reader on this list, whether it be the…

By: Lauren Doherty I really enjoyed this podcast project! I came in with a bit of experience working with podcasts from high school, but I had never taken on a project as large as this independently. The most exciting part of the process was definitely the filming itself. I invited my friend Clara, an enthusiastic…

By Lauren Doherty Excellent podcasts exhibit excellent storytelling: they allow readers to vividly imagine moments and follow the journey of a story. Something Large and Wild, episode 31 of “This is Love,” and The Case of the Missing Hit, episode 158 of “Reply All,” demonstrate superb storytelling by employing the use of vivid descriptions, incorporating…