I’ve always loved to fly. I think your problems seem much less consuming when you’re that high above them all. I also like to look out the window and pretend I’m Miley Cyrus in The Last Song. So maybe it’s a combination of both. Almost a year ago today I woke up on a plane Read More …
This 8-minute documentary was shot, directed and produced by SOJC senior, Kaylee Brown. The documentary is about Volta Presentation, a small and developing farm in the Volta Region of Ghana. Currently, it is recognized as one of the only farms in West Africa that practices healthy, sustainable and biodynamic agriculture in its growth and distribution of produce Read More …
Preface: This entry is being posted a month after my return from Ghana. I hand wrote this entry while still in Ghana, yet, due to laptop issues which are explained below, it has been sitting in my notebook collecting dust until I was now finally in possession of a working computer and able to type Read More …
I have been home for well over a month now, and this is the first time I have been afforded time to write about my experiences in Ghana. I finally returned to Eugene at 10:30 p.m. on August 3rd. Unfortunately, I had military obligations starting at 6:00 a.m. on August 4th which required me to report in Salem. Read More …
Church was near the very top of my bucket list for Ghana, so when Megan’s boss invited her to a Christian mass I jumped at the chance to tag along. Good thing Ghanaians never turn away a guest because I was inviting myself anyway. Azia, Marino, Megan and I left for mass early Sunday morning, Read More …
Although Elmina and Cape Coast are beautiful towns, they are plagued by a tragic history. On Saturday, we learned some of that history while touring the castles there. The Elmina and Cape Coast castles were two of the largest operating slave castles in West Africa, with the majority of slaves held there being sent to Read More …
My first experience with fu-fu, the Ghanaian national dish, was very interesting. Fu-fu is smashed plantains and cassava mixed together with soup poured over it. My co workers learned that I had not tried fu-fu since arriving in Ghana, so they decided to take me out to try it at a local restaurant near my work. Read More …
I’ve tried writing this post multiple times, yet I haven’t been able to get the words out to explain the things I have been experiencing. The last six weeks have been filled with many emotions that were conjured by the experiences I’ve been going through. I’ve been delighted by the kindness I’ve encountered from the Read More …
How to Eat Gari like a Pro… Gari (Garri, Gali) is a popular ingredient used in many traditional food dishes in Ghana and its neighboring West African countries. Like many hearty Ghanaian dishes, gari is a starchy carbohydrate made out of the tubers of the commonly grown Cassava plant. Many Ghanaians make this at home Read More …
After living in Ghana for six weeks I have really adapted to some parts of the lifestyle. My blog posts for example are being posted on Ghana time. Some might call it procrastinating, I guess I just like to look at the glass half full. Our weekend in Cape Coast was one of my favorite Read More …
For my last assignment at my internship, I decided to go to the Accra Zoo to investigate how the zoo treats their animals. Also, going to the zoo sounded like a lot more fun than going to an embassy or writing about Ebola. When I got to the zoo, I was actually pleasantly surprised. I Read More …
FAMOUS FOR A LITTLE LONGER By Jess Pinnell I major in photojournalism. I love the prospect that I can take one photo, put it into context, and let the picture do the talking. I often feel as if one photograph can tell much more of a story than anything I say or write. I also Read More …
Last week, the group visited Anani Memorial International School in Nima, a poor community in Accra. Upon arrival, the students welcomed us with songs and dances from Africa, as well as from other parts of the world. They even invited us to perform a dance with them, which was a very embarrassing yet unforgettable experience. Read More …
My last assignment at Metro. On my last full day at Metro, Humu, the assignment editor, sends me to Jamestown Beach, a major fishing village in Accra. The Ministry of Fisheries was holding a meeting with local fishermen. That’s all they would tell me. Our news team heads to the general assembly area in the Read More …
Metro TV interns have a very unstructured program. We are encouraged to explore areas of our own interest. We are expected to hassle producers and editors for assignments. We may come and go as we please and make our own hours. By our first Friday, we are expected to pitch 5 story ideas. By my Read More …