J212 Advanced Audio

The goal of this class is to produce captivating, narrative, long-form audio stories. Students will learn the fundamentals of creative audio, including: finding, mapping and planning narrative stories; successfully pitching major radio programs and podcasts; interview skills; editing and script writing for style. This class will leave students with a strong foundation for entering the…

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Berkeley Journalism Showcase Week (May 13-16)

Experience the best of Berkeley Journalism at Showcase Week—a dynamic series of events where our soon-to-be graduates present their powerful master’s projects. Over the course of the week, you’ll witness groundbreaking storytelling across mediums, often created in collaboration with peers from different tracks. Each session, lasting 1 to 3 hours, offers a front-row seat to…

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J276 Intermediate Audio

The goal of this class is to produce captivating, narrative, long-form audio stories. Students will learn the fundamentals of creative audio, including: finding, mapping and planning narrative stories; successfully pitching major radio programs and podcasts; interview skills; editing and script writing for style. This class will leave students with a strong foundation for entering the…

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The Return of the U.S.’s Oldest Drag King

On the left, Elsie Saldaña on stage in full suit and bowtie, on the right Saldaña in a rhinestone cowboy hat, between the two images are the words Code Switch over a purple background.

By Celeste Hamilton Dennis , Shereen Marisol Meraji , Leah Donnella , Jess Kung , B.A. Parker , Courtney Stein , Christina Cala , Xavier Lopez , Dalia Mortada , Veralyn Williams , Lori Lizarraga Listen to the full episode on Code Switch.  For decades now, drag queens have captured the national imagination. Drag kings,…

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