Today I’ll start by saying, “This is exactly how I had dreamed WFAA would be.” I arrived a little early to finish some work on a story from the previous day. My mentor David Schechter arrived shortly thereafter and we delved into his upcoming special project. He’s working on a sweeps piece for later in the…
Author: Lane Luckie
Lane Luckie is an award-winning journalist based in Texas. A news anchor, reporter and producer, he is also an avid photographer and traveler. His journalistic interests include government, aviation, spaceflight, religion, and higher education. Luckie received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism from Northwestern State University.
Day 3: Starting to settle in
Let me begin tonight by thanking the growing number of you who take time to stop in and read about my daily happenings. I appreciate the comments and feedback I receive. Please continue to add ideas and suggestions for future posts. I’m starting to feel that I’m developing a routine, which is not necessarily a…
Day 2: “I Can See Clearly Now…the Rain is Gone”
Before I start, let me apologize for the cliche song reference in the headline. I can’t help but be thankful that the monsoon is over, but also shrug at the scorching week ahead. Today’s hot, dry weather is closer to the normal weather patterns for north Texas. Upon arrival at work, I finally worked out the kinks with…
Day One: Comparing apples to oranges
Let me begin by making note of the vast differences between my current and previous internships. Using the “apples and oranges” comparison between KPLC and WFAA would fall short of adequate. The stations are completely different environments, with each offering unique experiences and opportunities to grow and learn. At KPLC, I worked with journalists who are in the early…
Heading to WFAA, “The Spirit of Texas”
I am currently in the process of preparing for my second summer internship with WFAA-TV 8 in Dallas, Texas. After a series of interviews, I was selected for a paid internship at the ABC affiliate, which has a long-standing reputation as one of the top television stations in the country. I will be working under…
Uncovering ‘Silent Killers’ on NSU’s campus
Everywhere you go, they’re hiding in places you can’t avoid. Waiting to take advantage of vulnerability. Growing stronger with every passing minute. Indiscriminate attacks on infants, adults, and the elderly. Are we safe? Can we protect ourselves? Or are we adding insult to injury? Who are these silent killers? Those are the first few lines…
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Entering the blogging realm
Hello and welcome to my blog! I plan to use this website as a platform for commenting on life in general, but with a main focus on news events. This summer, I’ll turn my focus to a paid internship at WFAA-TV in Dallas, Texas, so this will also serve as a way of keeping in touch…
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