David J. Pett was the Senior Editor for the Spring 2006 issue of the Ryerson Review of Journalism. Bright Side of the Dark Side
Though scorned by traditionalists, political life may well be salvation for many restless journalists. Former anchor Ben Chin and others make the case
Ben Chin hasn’t been near a television studio in months, but the former news anchor still dresses for the lights and cameras. His tailored suit, cuffed shirt and blue-and-yellow striped tie come straight from a men’s fashion magazine. His new office is another story. Papers and files lie in heaps on top of the wooden […]
Drawn In
It's often hard work for little pay, but David Collier combines his love of reporting and drawing in an increasingly popular genre—comics journalism
I recognize David Collier’s face immediately. The self-portrait illustrations in his comic books are remarkably accurate, although the three-dimensional version standing before me is taller and better built than I expected. After shaking hands, we head outside to the rainy streets of Hamilton. The short walk from the bus terminal to Collier’s home studio unfolds […]
