The Many Faces of David Lowden

Last semester for one of our assignments my class had to write a feature profile on journalist and lecturer David Lowden.
On the day, Jason Irvine and myself had the pleasure of interviewing Lowden on a range of topics from his coverage of the London Olympics to family life.

The following is the piece I wrote based on the interview, ‘The Many Faces of David Lowden’

The Many Faces of David Lowden

Jack-of-all-trades and family man, David Lowden, has been a lot of things since the beginning of his career in 1989. After originally wanting to be an author Lowden began working in the journalism field whilst taking a gap year from unrelated university studies.

Lowden is currently a practicing sports journalist and is also a Senior Lecturer at La Trobe University’s Bundoora Campus. He has a Master of Communication with distinction and is a member of PRIA (The Public Relations Institute of Australia), MEAA (The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance), NTEU (The National Tertiary Education Union) and JEA. He is currently completing his PhD on inclusivity and organisational culture at the university’s Centre for Sport and Social Impact.

Carpark Ducks

Everyone at La Trobe knows our ducks have attitude.

These quackers decided it was a fun idea to take over one of the lanes in the carpark so that everyone had to go around them.

We Need To Talk About: Autism

I read a post today (the link is at the bottom of this post) by a girl named Emma.
Emma is autistic, but that doesn’t stop her from making her voice heard.
Her words were simultaneously beautiful and heartbreaking.

Autism Spectrum Australia defines Autism Spectrum Disorder (herein referred to as ASD) as “a lifelong developmental condition that affects, among other things, the way an individual relates to his or her environment and their interaction with other people.”

What they don’t discuss, however, is the bias exhibited by some individuals towards those who fall on the spectrum.

Park Puppy

So I found this little cutie in the park one day.

He’s incredibly affectionate and loves long walks in the park and cuddling.

Big City Lights

This photograph was taken outside the food court at Crown Casino in Melbourne, Victoria.

I went out for dinner with a friend and the view was really beautiful.

New Legislation Still Needed

This post is adapted from an assignment I wrote in my first semester. It is a commentary piece which accompanies my Puppy Factory Crack Down feature piece.

This article discusses Animal Welfare legislation in Victoria and the ways in which I feel it still needs to be improved.

New Legislation Still Needed

The recent announcement by the Andrews Labor Government that they will be fast tracking new legislation to crack down on animal abuse – specifically puppy factories – has been much celebrated. Although these laws are a step in the right direction there are still significant changes which need to be made. Even though more protection is now available for our furry friends, animal abuse is still rampant in our society.

Frappelicious

My friend and myself absolutely adored McDonalds caramel frappes so when they took them off the menu we decided to make our own.

They’re made from Jarrah Salted Caramel coffee mixed with milk, ice and a little bit of sugar.

Victoria’s Puppy Factory Crackdown

I wrote this article in the first semester of my diploma for part of my major assessment.

https://theltmmediablog.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/victorias-puppy-factory-crackdown/

My university published it on their blog and I got an A for the piece.

Spring Blossoms

I took this photograph in Spring of this year.

The subject of this shot is the first bloom for the year of the blossom tree in my mum’s garden.