Jack Fitzpatrick

Arizona State University

Jack Fitzpatrick

I'm a sophomore at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, focusing on digital journalism. I've written for The State Press, The Cronkite Journal and I currently write for The Downtown Devil. Despite the unbearable heat, I love living in downtown Phoenix, Arizona. I enjoy running, Indian food and the Cleveland Browns, all of which would make most people nauseous.

Articles by Jack Fitzpatrick

JackFitzpatrick Don’t Go to Starbucks on Vacation June 24, 2011 At home, there are two places to get coffee: Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts. So when I'm somewhere that has something other than Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts, I tend to take advantage of the places I can't find at home.
JackFitzpatrick-250x200 Why I’m Not Getting an E-reader May 31, 2011 I admit that e-readers are a good thing for society. They could improve education throughout the world, save entire forests and take up less space in our carry-ons. But e-readers are to books what synthesizers are to pianos; despite their versatility, they lack an appealing, organic quality.
JackFitzpatrick Summer Letdowns May 25, 2011 A week ago, I was determined to have a productive summer. I had books to read, stories to report, classes to take and even a website to build. So far, I have watched ESPN and eaten several pieces of ice cream cake. For me, and for many college students, summer is an unusual mix of relaxation and disappointment.
JackFitzpatrick Apple Tracking Not a Big Deal April 29, 2011 So Apple iPhones track users’ geographic location every time they use the phone? Who cares? Unless I’m running from the law and Steve Jobs is the sheriff, my iPhone is not going to give away any confidential information. Everybody already knows where I go anyway, thanks to Facebook, Twitter, FourSquare and my excessive reliance on routine.
JackFitzpatrick Celebrate Earth Day with History April 22, 2011 On this day in 1970, Earth Day was born. Now that it’s settling into its forties, Earth Day is ready to move to the suburbs, buy a Hummer and cheat on its wife, Mother Earth.
JackFitzpatrick Secession: The Patriotic Choice March 4, 2011 Secession is the new black. It’s edgy, it’s rebellious, it’s badass, but all in a thoughtful way. Like a folk musician, a reclusive author, or a grizzled frontiersman, secession is about standing up for your principles, even if it means becoming an out-of-touch extremist.
JackFitzpatrick Utilizing Public Transportation February 18, 2011 The option of driving is too tempting. It rules the way our cities are built and it wreaks havoc on the economy. Why do we drive so much? Because we don’t want to have to say hello to our friend’s ex-girlfriend.
The Official List of Updated Proverbs for College Students February 3, 2011 Wisdom is overrated. All you really need to find success in life is some practical advice. Here are some of the proverbs you know and love, tweaked for college students.