tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post3886807618084931467..comments2023-10-11T09:18:00.114-04:00Comments on Journalism & Society: Steve Esack: "Any Assignment I Do, I Do to The Best of My Ability."Geohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13931847026373746798noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-45893804328891310712011-10-18T10:27:50.657-04:002011-10-18T10:27:50.657-04:00What stood out for me? His persistence and determi...What stood out for me? His persistence and determination to be a journalist. He worked his way up from the mail room after being told he "won't get anywhere." The fact that he worked in an environment that he loved but wasn't able to do what he wanted to. He stayed determined and worked his way up and earned a job as a journalist. This is a story I love to hear because it teaches you nothing easy but you can get it, if you really want it.<br /><br />Charles WatsonCharles Watsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-18818016735631130282011-10-17T11:32:11.973-04:002011-10-17T11:32:11.973-04:00I really enjoyed Steve Esack's talk. I think w...I really enjoyed Steve Esack's talk. I think we all were glad to hear about a down-to-earth, working class guy who was able to make a name for himself in journalism. He gave us real advice and seemed like he was so passionate about his work.Shannon McLaughlinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-65840707177064262642011-10-16T22:53:46.893-04:002011-10-16T22:53:46.893-04:00What stood out the most to me was the fact that ne...What stood out the most to me was the fact that never once did he ever sound defeated. When he was told that since he went to temple he'd never make it there was no period of self doubt for him, immeadiently he knew the man was wrong. Steve's confidence is admirable to say the least and that is a quality that i wish to have as a journalist; determination, and confidence in my abilities.Cindy Stansburynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-72636583329188951202011-10-16T21:59:23.491-04:002011-10-16T21:59:23.491-04:00He was great. He was really an inspiration. I know...He was great. He was really an inspiration. I know that the journalism world can sometimes seem uncertain, and a lot of people say that journalism isn't a reliable major, but Steve totally inspired me to keep trying no matter what. Everything in life isn't just handed to you... a good journalist is also a hard worker and a good communicator.Mary Kate Radomskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-11701649387389888692011-10-16T17:40:25.906-04:002011-10-16T17:40:25.906-04:00Loved the talk! I was getting discouraged with the...Loved the talk! I was getting discouraged with the whole journalism thing, but his talk about fear really inspired me.Chiara Matriccinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09108688722770612911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-19146249232482825832011-10-16T10:36:00.943-04:002011-10-16T10:36:00.943-04:00I loved his entire presentation! He was so honest ...I loved his entire presentation! He was so honest about the job and being down on his luck, but my favorite part is him holding his grudge and showing this awful man up!Karina Cheungnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-77279751201818084042011-10-15T14:00:57.333-04:002011-10-15T14:00:57.333-04:00Steve Esack proved to me that if I want to be a jo...Steve Esack proved to me that if I want to be a journalist, I can also be a humanitarian. By writing the feature on the football team, it said that a journalist's stories can, in itself, be humanistic, and not just concerned with getting the truth out there. The truth will always be the purpose of a journalist's quest, but I always have a hard time worrying about how to tell the truth. There are ways to tell the truth and report the truth that can also be helpful or beneficial to those in the story. By telling someone's story, you can do more for them than a pile of cash can (although, sometimes cash is nice). I think Steve Esack exemplified this positive journalism that I would like to try to pursue in my career and in my life.ZACKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846566910344495804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-50804047075702349002011-10-14T23:23:23.968-04:002011-10-14T23:23:23.968-04:00What really stood out for the most about Steve was...What really stood out for the most about Steve was his humble upbringing. I really liked that he went to CCP and transferred to Temple because I also went to CCP and now I attend Temple. Not only do we relate in that but I also live in the Northeast section of Philadelphia. I thought that was pretty cool and exciting to know another person that I can relate to. One of the biggest points that Steve made that really stood out for me was when he said that we should really get over that fear of approaching people and asking questions. I am glad he mentioned that because getting in the business of journalism myself I need to gain that confidence and let go of that fear to approach people. Now every time I'm in class or out reporting on an event it can be in the back of mind. He said a lot great stuff and gave a lot good advice. I am really glad he was able to come to our class.Jennifer Arcianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-15268402650046682402011-10-13T11:11:30.815-04:002011-10-13T11:11:30.815-04:00Hearing him the other day was interesting because ...Hearing him the other day was interesting because Steve seemed like he was lost for a period of his life after hgih school, and it is amazing how he just found out what he wanted to do. I also believe that it is true about the story of the football player who didnt have his parents to walk him down the isle. In order for a journalist to reach the audience is through emotions and with words you really have to connect to the public and once they feel the emotions through writing, thats when you know that the story was a hit.Amanda Kimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-31149049302453585222011-10-13T01:00:26.098-04:002011-10-13T01:00:26.098-04:00nothing about what he said was really that earth-s...nothing about what he said was really that earth-shattering other than the implied notion of....<br />good Writers write all of the time, but great Writers read.<br />AdioseXistenZ has hamlet in itnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-3981245365708089452011-10-12T18:30:19.276-04:002011-10-12T18:30:19.276-04:00I'm from the Allentown area so it was great he...I'm from the Allentown area so it was great hearing him talk about places and schools I already knew all about. I really enjoyed listening to his stories and he had some really great advice to give to us.Jane Quicknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-65702204107581110012011-10-12T17:52:50.264-04:002011-10-12T17:52:50.264-04:00I really enjoyed this speaker because I could rela...I really enjoyed this speaker because I could relate to him. When I first came to Temple, I wanted to be an English teacher, just as Steve Esack had wanted to be.But lo and behold, I switched to a Journalism major, just as he had. I also thought that he gave great advice about getting over your fears, and not remaining totally seperate from the emotions of the story, but put your emotions IN the story, because the readers will feel what you feel. He inspired me to do my best in whatever assignment I'm given because it can lead to other greater opportunitiesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-27231430898941297332011-10-12T16:52:19.903-04:002011-10-12T16:52:19.903-04:00What stood out to me the most was when he said “no...What stood out to me the most was when he said “now is the time to get over your fears.” He said that if we do not get over our fears now we never will. I really liked this quote from him because in order to be a reporter you are going to be in situations that you might feel uncomfortable in or scared to ask a particular question but you need to get over it and just dive in.Alexis Wilkinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-81742553785611530072011-10-12T15:15:08.770-04:002011-10-12T15:15:08.770-04:00"Steve Esack's Morning Call"(Scott S..."Steve Esack's Morning Call"(Scott S.D. Weiss)<br />PHILADELPHIA- Yesterday (Tuesday 11 October 2011), Steve Esack, 1996 Temple University graduate and currently of the ALLENTOWN MORNING CALL, spoke in Journalism 111 in Anderson 17 about his duties with the Morning Call and how you should participate as a journalist. Esack was told to overachieve by being an Ivy leaguer from Zach Stalberg. "Like George said..." was frequently repeated by Esack. At 9:49 AM during the lecture, Esack blurted, "you f***er" and later blurted at 10:16 AM, "They star BULLS*** at [Gioncarlos]." If you were closely listening, Esack said "um" 137 times as well as often touching his face. <br /> On the lesons learned from this experience, never turn down an assignment as Esack did not for the Morning Call. The Morning Call formerly covered the entire Lehigh Valley (now Allentown). "You should always go to your public meetings," Esack admitted at 9:59 AM during the lecture. Recently, the Morning Call began a pay way (10/10/2011).<br /> Furthermore, you could feel for Esack as his cousin got his head beat by a baseball bat and lost his life at Temple in 1995. Also, Esack state about a guy from the Easton Times in 2003 being "mental" ( do not be bias). <br />-Scott Samuel David Weiss<br />Temple Class of 2015<br />10/12/2011, 3:15PMScott Samuel David Weissnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-11542918307992665712011-10-12T13:28:31.199-04:002011-10-12T13:28:31.199-04:00I was most interested in his advice on investigati...I was most interested in his advice on investigative journalism. also, we have very similar backgrounds (from the same neighborhood, cop dads, went to CCP) and it was encouraging. The idea that in Ivy League journalists can "make it" is still prevalent. \<br /><br />-bethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-65719874085131156202011-10-12T10:44:35.003-04:002011-10-12T10:44:35.003-04:00I really enjoyed the talk! I was most excited beca...I really enjoyed the talk! I was most excited because we both went to CCP for our college start. It was a joy to know with some hardwork and drive anything can be achieved.Dana Andrewsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441166968399353218.post-11297333316503000822011-10-12T07:19:49.459-04:002011-10-12T07:19:49.459-04:00What stood out for me during the lecture was his s...What stood out for me during the lecture was his story about the Allentown Football Team. I was impressed by the photography and the narrative. What also stood out for me was when he told us that one of the executive editors told him that his education background would not be as good as an applicant with an Ivy League Education. I strongly disagree with that statement. A person should not be solely judged by whether they went to Brown, Harvard, Oxford, or Yale. What matters is the personal and academic growth that takes place during those four or five years in college.Jennifer Hudesnoreply@blogger.com