Ethan Darrow
Journalism, 2021
I have had a passion for writing from a young age after being inspired by my Grandpa who was a successful journalist in his time when working for the Pictorial and the Western Sun. He was also the Press Secretary to Doug Anthony. This passion has led me to study a degree in Communications and Media in Journalism at the University of Canberra, as well as completing work experience with Canberra FM.
During my time studying for my degree, I have produced a wide range of different news stories from broadcast, to print, to multimedia. These stories include human interest, reviews, and politics to name a few. These experiences have helped me to develop my skills in all areas of journalism by creating radio packages and written articles for the University of Canberra’s CURIEUX magazine and for the NowUC website.
My online portfolio: https://ethandarrow2000.wixsite.com/website
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Selected Portfolio
“I’m stuck on a six-month waiting list”: Lack of Mental Health support in Canberra
The recent COVID-19 outbreak has put a strain on mental health services in the ACT as more and more people are in desperate need of support. Even before COVID hit the ACT, access to Canberra mental health services has been a struggle for locals, but more recently, there was a 14% increase in calls to Lifeline in the ACT. From students to professionals. This issue here in the ACT remains a persistent and extensive problem. Listen here:https://soundcloud.com/ethan-darrow-916294475/im-stuck-on-a-six-month-waiting-list-lack-of-mental-health-support-in-canberra
THE UNIVERSITY STUDENT BEATING STRESS WITH A DOSE OF DRAMA
University is stressful, with trying to make a good impression with your tutors, getting your assignments in on time and waiting for grades to be released. Despite the best efforts from universities, with stress less weeks and regular free food, it sometimes seems like this stress will follow us wherever we go. Getting loose and creative is UC’s new drama club’s antidote for 2021. Sing, dance and act your way through the stress, leaving the troubles of the past, and the stress of today, behind. Read article here: https://ethandarrow2000.wixsite.com/website
“I KISSED A GIRL” – HOW GLEE NORMALISED SEXUALITY
In contemporary society, sexuality has become a topical subject amongst the younger generation, as we have become more accepting of the LGBTQI+ community. NowUC’s Ethan Darrow says this is evident in the ground-breaking FOX TV series, Glee as he explores how these stereotypes are broken in season three, episode seven, “I Kissed a Girl”. Ethan dives into how this has been achieved through the enlivening relationship between two of the main characters, Santana Lopez and Brittany S.Pierce. #glee #sexuality #acceptance Read article here: https://www.nowuc.com.au/2021/03/i-kissed-a-girl-how-glee-normalised-sexuality/