Adventures in Car-Hunting
By Taryn Luna
Having to borrow a different car every day lead me to a confusing and ultimately embarrassing situation.

Workshop I: Introduction to the Institute
By Lorinda Toledo
Today is the first day of the 2009 New York Times Student Journalism Institute. In the next week, my fellow students and I will be working in a functional newsroom run by staff of the New York Times Company.

Workshop II: Covering Miami Effectively and Safely
By Ricardo Lopez
If The New York Times believes it’s necessary to present a workshop to student journalists on how to cover Miami safely that might be an indication that the city presents unique challenges.

Workshop III: Interview Techniques
By Erick Galindo
Richard Berke, an assistant managing editor of The New York Times; Diego Ribadeneira, a weekend metro editor and Lizette Alvarez, a reporter, offered pointers on how to obtain good quotes for great stories. They emphasized the importance of noting details, knowing the subject matter and taking the time to know the person who is being interviewed.