~ some personal news ~
friday is the end of my internship with
@sfchronicle
...but i'm not leaving. in september i'll return to the newsroom as a full-time breaking news reporter. i'm excited to continue to grow as a journalist and compete for some bay area news scoops!!!
DEVELOPING: a woman was rushed to S.F. General Hospital after being run over by an
@Cruise
driverless vehicle tonight near 5th and Market Streets. Firefighters on scene had to use the jaws of life to lift the car off of the woman, who suffered “traumatic injuries” according to an…
UPDATE:
@Cruise
shared video with me showing the woman was first struck by another vehicle driven by a human driver. The woman tumbled on top of the car before she fell into the path of the Cruise vehicle, which ran her over.
Six months ago I walked into the
@sfchronicle
building as an intern and if someone told me then it would turn into a full-time job, I would’ve laughed. Grateful for the journey thus far and excited for what lies ahead🤟🏾
~some personal news~ i'm excited to share:
in the summer i'll be joining
@sfchronicle
to be an intern on the breaking news desk. it's been extremely hard to keep this under wraps for the past few months but I can't wait to get started!!!
but first...graduation🎓
@sacstate
A little bit of ⚡️personal news⚡️
Today I was chosen as the next Editor in Chief of
@TheStateHornet
for the 2021-2022 school year. I’m so excited for the road ahead and am grateful to lead the staff’s transition back to campus in the fall!
HAPPENING TONIGHT: I’m here at Powell and Market Streets where hundreds have gathered to march in support of Palestinians in Gaza. The crowd seems like it’s going to start moving soon. Several speakers have called on Prez Biden, who is attending APEC in SF, to demand a ceasefire.
NEW: The SF BOE voted to approve a motion to review the district’s handling of the controversial parent advisory council following claims that Chinese parents were being excluded from the council, even though there are vacant seats |
@sfchronicle
exiting
@sacstate
and
@TheStateHornet
like:
- first BLACK editor in chief
- 90 bylines
- deans list 5x
- launched the state hornet’s first DEI initiative
- 3.3 gpa
- three
@acpress
awards
- above the fold & masthead award
- made lifelong friends
✌🏾
I’m still heartbroken over the loss of my friend and brother, Brandon, who inspired so many people with not only his work ethic but his kindness and character. He’s a legend in my book.
@SamWhitingSF
remembers him for
@sfchronicle
.
it's my first day back as a breaking news reporter with
@sfchronicle
after a much-needed week off! Got a tip or a scoop? Send it to jordan.parker
@sfchronicle
.com. Also accepting food recs and sports debates!!
It’s been a year: finished my term as editor in chief of
@TheStateHornet
, graduated from
@sacstate
, joined an amazing newsroom
@sfchronicle
, got my first apartment and started dating my best friend. 2022 wasn’t just a success, but a building block toward the future I’m making.
It was awesome to help represent
@sfchronicle
at the
@acpress
conference this past weekend where I spoke about how to land your first journalism job. Major shoutout to my people
@TheStateHornet
who kicked ass and brought home NINE awards. Journalism matters now more than ever!
BREAKING: an arrest has been made in the string of serial killings in Stockton,
@StocktonPolice
Chief Stanley McFadden announced. Story for
@sfchronicle
on the way!
I’m here at People’s Park where reportedly 10 people remain inside. The park was closed and anti-scale fences were constructed this morning as construction of controversial student housing units has been approved for
@UCBerkeley
students |
@sfchronicle
To all my peers across the country working for
@ThePost
:
• I hear you
• I see you
• I SUPPORT YOU
Universities nationwide often disregard their student journalists and forget that student papers are vital to our success both while in school and post-grad. DO BETTER
@ohiou
There needs to be MORE opportunities for early-career journalists not LESS. I’m no financial expert but shutting out the next generation of journalists as a cost-cutting move doesn’t seem like a good idea but hey do you
No. Black San Franciscans owe the rest of us reparations for all the crime.
They’re not all criminals?
Well, we’re not all responsible for redlining, their poor educational outcomes, low incomes, high incarceration rates and whatever else they’re demanding payment for…
I’m so proud to announce that
@TheStateHornet
has been named as a finalist for a
@acpress
pacemaker award for our work for fall 2021 and spring 2022. It couldn’t have been done without tireless work from all the editors, staff and
@StuVanAirsdale
!
I’ve spent the last couple of days thinking about
@brandonbailey_b
and what he meant to me, most of the time my mind went blank or it was like I was searching for some perfect few sentences but there is no word or words to fully describe how much this hurts.
“If you’re constantly winning games and winning championships, that’s how you leave a legacy,”
@jdunni12
told me when we spoke last week.
Now a 2x Big Sky Champion, Jake told me his story from the beginning, with commentary from those who know him.
NEW: After a Bay Area cartoonist unveiled his racism during a rant on YouTube, his comic strip is being dropped by newspapers all across the U.S. Among other offensive things, Scott Adams said white people should “get the ****” away from Black people:
Some Personal News: After three semesters as a staff/opinion writer I’m proud to announce that I’ll be returning next semester as the next
@TheStateHornet
Copy Editor. I’m extremely excited to be on the Editorial Board but nervous because
@GnewikowTara
leaves big shoes to fill!
Year 1
@sfchronicle
✅. This past year was filled with so much growth and learning. So thankful for my editors, newsroom friends and every person I was able to talk to for a story. There is still a lot of work to be done though and I’m looking forward to an even better year 2❗️
It's been a tough morning for
@SFCGuild
:
Today, Guild leadership learned that eight members of the newsroom, including six of our members, were being laid off.
To say we're frustrated is an understatement. We are absolutely devastated. I will miss my colleagues who worked on…
We are devastated to learn of management’s decision to lay off eight talented members of our newsroom, including six Guild members, from the Chronicle's SFNext team and audio team.
today was my last
@TheStateHornet
class after six semesters and i’m proud to say that i was awarded the organization’s highest honor, the masthead award, alongside the best of the best,
@_MagalyMunoz_
. nothing better than going out on top with the person i love the most🏆❤️
NEW: On June 14, Beidi and Elyse Chambers departed their Los Gatos home for a routine eye doctor's appointment. Less than an hour later, they were dead in a car crash. Investigators are still searching for answers. My story for
@sfchronicle
, no paywall:
THREAD: This past weekend,
@TheStateHornet
once again showed it’s a force to be reckoned with on the national level by taking home FIVE awards in the
@acpress
Best of Show awards competition.
I’m in Half Moon Bay tonight where a vigil will be held for the victims of the tragic shooting earlier this week. This memorial featuring dozens of flowers, candles and stuffed animals have been set up as well as written notes. More to come for
@sfchronicle
.
one minute you’re in class and the next you’re in the middle of a breaking news brief with slack notifications ringing on your phone and laptop
that’s journalism in a nutshell for you🤣
The Electra fire exploded overnight from Monday into Tuesday, amassing over 3400 acres. Residents rushed to evacuate their homes to seek shelter. “If God pulls the rug out from under our feet, then we’re gone,” one person said. My A1 debut, from me and
@mgafni
|
@sfchronicle
THREAD: It's been my busiest day so far as an intern
@sfchronicle
as possibly the biggest news of the year broke this morning that the supreme court was overturning Roe v. Wade. The newsroom has been running like a machine, producing essential stories to inform the audience.
HAPPENING NOW: I’m here tonight at Oakland’s Federal Building where Jewish residents with East Bay Jewish Voice For Peace are hosting a sit-in to demand President Biden and Vice President Harris, just miles away in SF attending APEC, demand a ceasefire in Gaza |
@sfchronicle
wrapped up my first day as a breaking news intern
@sfchronicle
! got any news tips/recs for things in sf? my email is open at jordan.parker
@sfchronicle
.com or feel free to shoot me a dm!
NEW: just got this statement from
@Cruise
: “At approximately 9:30 pm on October 2, a human-driven vehicle struck a pedestrian while traveling in the lane immediately to the left of a Cruise AV. The initial impact was severe and launched the pedestrian directly in front of the AV.…
i love working from home but one benefit of working in-office is getting the chance to meet other journalists who have so much advice and wisdom to offer young journo’s like me who feel like they’re lost half the time lol
HAPPENING NOW: I’m here at Mission Dolores Park in S.F. where there is currently a vigil organized by
@JVPBayArea
to mourn the lives lost in Gaza taking place. Story later on
@sfchronicle
.
What an honor to lead the first in-person meeting for
@TheStateHornet
in ALMOST 18 months. The staff had a great energy today and I know we’re all going to work together to make this semester a success. Let’s get to work!
🚨PSA For College Students🚨
My newsroom, the
@sfchronicle
, has applications open for summer 2024 internships across various departments. If you have any questions about what the roles entail or the application process, I’d be happy to chat! Applications are due by October 8 at…
@michelletandler
Hi, at the time I tweeted this, this is literally all we knew. That’s why if you keep going through my thread, I provided updates as we came. I wasn’t trying to mislead people so I apologize if it looks that way. Thanks!
Very excited to join
@hooleil
and
@Marisa_Ingemi
on the
@SFCGuild
bargaining committee. I’m proud of the progress the committee has made over the past several months and I’m ready to help fight for the fair contract we deserve ✊🏾
The Guild is incredibly excited to announce the addition of THREE new committee members!
@hooleil
,
@jparkerwrites
and
@Marisa_Ingemi
will all be joining us in the fight for a fair contract ✊ We know their passion for fair wages and inclusiveness will be an invaluable asset!
HUGE (SAPPY) THREAD: Last night was our last editorial board meeting for the Fall 2021 editors. While I'll be here until May, some of my editors (who became close friends) are leaving the ed-board. Here is my best attempt to describe to you, what they meant to me and us.
It's the end of my first week
@sfchronicle
so I wanted to make a thread of the stories I wrote this week. TW: this thread mentions sexual assault and murder.
this week i realized the saddest thing about graduating college is losing all your discounts for subscriptions. like they expect me to pay full price now in this economy? 😔
🚨 Today, we’re thrilled to announce that the S.F. Chronicle/SFGATE Guild has overwhelmingly approved a new contract with Hearst Corporation after more than two years of negotiations!
ICYMI:
@TheStateHornet
is on fire right now!!! Authoritative stories/content are coming out of every section and I thought I’d take a moment to highlight some of the latest⬇️
It’s so frustrating, tiring and heartbreaking to watch a Black man get beaten like a punching bag and then left on the floor to suffer like his life doesn’t matter. We don’t deserve this. And for it to be perpetuated by Black cops hurts even more. Rest in Power, Tyre Nichols🙏🏾
• undefeated regular season
• 3-peat Big Sky Champions
• first playoff win
• countless highlights
• storming the field
thank you,
@SacHornetsFB
, from a proud
@sacstate
alum.
Honored to be on A1 today w/
@SarRavani
and
@ctuan
with our coverage of yesterday’s protest and ultimate battle between police and supporters of the park. I was on scene for about three hours in the morning Tears flowed and expletives were shouted as construction began.
DEVELOPING: what a scene tonight in downtown San Francisco. Palestinian protesters marching to demand President Biden call a ceasefire in Gaza just pushed police, attempting to move through an intersection, around. Me and
@DanielLempres
here for
@sfchronicle
.
“We’re the richest country in the world, and we’ve got people living on the streets like animals,” Judith Mahnke, a juror, said.
Saddening column from
@hknightsf
that illuminates how the system fails citizens in need of mental health resources.
8 years ago today, I held my nano’s hand as he passed from this life to the next. It was the most painful day of my life and I still miss him more than I can ever express. I like to think he’s looking down on me and I always hope he’s proud of who I become. Until we meet again❤️
Oakland is losing the A’s, who have played in the city since 1968. A final slap in the face for fans who stuck with the team through good and bad, especially the last two decades. Story via
@matthewkawahara
and
@SarRavani
.
The Oakland Zoo provided an updated on Lola and Mia, two of the tigers rescued from roadside zoo in Oklahoma nearly two weeks ago. Want to learn more about the rescue mission that brought them to the Bay Area? Read my story about it from last week:
Tiger rescue update: Lola & Mia are doing well. The big cats rescued from deplorable conditions at an abandoned Oklahoma roadside zoo have strong appetites & are adjusting to new environments, including shifting between spaces so keepers can care for them.
This is Mia🐯
(more)
Sac State requires 48 units of GE. My major only requires 40 units to obtain the degree. By the time I finish college next spring, I’ll have amassed around 30 extra units of general education courses because of the 120 unit requirement to graduate. Seems like a joke.
Only 22.5 years.
What about the family that will never heal?
What about the daughter that lost her father forever?
Derek Chauvin gets to walk free at 68 years old while George Floyd never gets to take another breath.
Make. It. Make. Sense.
Today’s A1 of the
@sfchronicle
:
‘Fire still out of control; 2 dead’: the McKinney Fire continues to rage in
@Klamath_NF
and has burned over 56,000 acres while threatening thousands of structures. This morning, two more people were confirmed dead, bringing the death toll to 4.
Being a part of the Opinion section for the past year has been one of the joys of my time at the
@TheStateHornet
. These amazing journalists/people were one of the few bright spots during this (boring) semester. I know we’ll all be successful wherever we end up. ❤️ you guys🥺
nothing better than returning home to sactown tonight to watch
@SacHornetsFB
become
@BigSkyConf
champions for the THIRD straight season. this time we had to do it to ‘em undefeated style. 11-0 LFGGGGGG🏆🍾
next up: an
@NCAA_FCS
title👀
I’m so proud to be an editor
@TheStateHornet
and work alongside some of the most amazing journalists in college media. This just shows all of the hard work our staff has been putting in during the most challenging time. Congratulations everyone, you deserve it🗣🎉
Today I’m lunching out with more than 100 of my Chronicle/SFGATE colleagues to urge Hearst to support a fair contract. We deserve a contract that values experienced journalists and removes the company’s problematic language on grievance rights and parental leave ✊🏾
Listen, because of the AV expansion in S.F. right now, Cruise (whether fair or not) will likely face scrutiny for what has transpired here tonight. We should also focus on the well-being of the victim, who we still have no update on. Another thing to take note of is that…
UPDATE:
@Cruise
shared video with me showing the woman was first struck by another vehicle driven by a human driver. The woman tumbled on top of the car before she fell into the path of the Cruise vehicle, which ran her over.
To say I was emotional when I wrote this piece would be an understatement. One day that could be me lying on the ground begging for help. That’s the harsh reality that I have to deal with everyday as a Black Man. Why does America hate me so much? WE NEED JUSTICE
#BlackLivesMatter
OPINION: “Angry, confused and heartbroken. That’s how I felt as I watched Floyd’s body become lifeless,” writes
@jparkerwrites
in this piece about the need for police officers to be held accountable for their actions:
In SF from 2018 to 2022, Black people were found to be 10.5 times more likely to be pulled over in a pretext stop than white people. The SF Police Commission voted to limit pretext stops, joining cities like LA who have passed similar policies.
@omposerca
Hey, my job as a breaking news reporter is to provide the most accurate updates minute by minute. That’s what I did. Nothing is factually incorrect in the story lol. At the end of the day, seems like y’all in the comments are split into two sides. One side hates Cruise and the…
Thread (1/?): a little late but spent the past week reflecting on my year as EIC
@TheStateHornet
. the organization is now in the hands of the amazing
@iamtonyrod
, who will excel in leading it forward. Before I go, I wanted to reflect on some of my fave stories from the past year!
It’s a small feat but I was so excited to see
@AP
give credit to my article in the
@sfchronicle
for being the first to report on the unethical experiments done on prisoners in the 1960’s/1970’s. Read it here: …
A prominent California medical school has apologized for conducting dozens of unethical medical experiments on at least 2,600 incarcerated men in the 1960s and 1970s.
@KeyshawnWrites
’s lead photo of the Reclaim MLK Day Parade in January won 7th in the photojournalism contest. I’m proud of Key for the way he just went out and got this visual and he demonstrated that visuals are just as important as the story itself.
“I think it (the program) did not have the benefits that people thought it should have. And in that sense, I would call it a waste of money.”
@SFBART
paid $350,000 for a homeless outreach program that helped…one person.
My latest for
@sfchronicle
.
NEW: the
@sfchronicle
obtained exclusive photos from the scene of a crash last night that appeared to show the victim trapped under a
@Cruise
car.
Here’s what we know:
• separate car hits pedestrian (a woman) causing her fall into the path of Cruise car, which ran her over…
NEW: A report from
@SFBART
’s inspector general found the agency paid the
@salvationarmysf
$350,000 over 2 years to conduct homeless outreach at downtown SF stations that resulted in just one unsheltered person receiving services.
This is factually incorrect.
Trayvon Martin was killed by George Zimmerman.
George Floyd was killed by police.
Journalism matters, but getting it right is critical. Invest in representation and oversight.
@NABJ
@NABJDigital
#TrayvonMartin
In a petition to
@NHTSAgov
, engineer Ronald Belt argued it was possible for the vehicles to suddenly accelerate without a driver pushing on the accelerator and without the vehicle’s data recorder detecting a malfunction of the car. The NHTSA has not yet ruled on Belt’s petition.
(T/W: child sex abuse). My latest for
@sfchronicle
: The Diocese of Oakland announced yesterday it was considering filing for bankruptcy due to 330 child sex abuse lawsuits. “It is increasingly evident we face a monumental challenge.”
NEW: I wrote about two
@UCSF
dermatologists who did unethical experiments with mosquitoes on at least 2600 incarcerated people in the 1960’s/1970’s. One of the doctor’s who performed the research still remains in practice and a professor at the school.
INCREDIBLE investigative reporting here from
@jordanlatimore7
and
@dmcneilltypes
about how Sac State softball’s head coach is accused of emotional and verbal abuse from former players. “We didn’t matter as individuals; we mattered as softball players.”
Journo Request: hi, i’m a reporter with
@sfchronicle
. If any Twitter employees who resigned today after Elon’s ultimatum want to talk, I’m here. My DM’s are open or you can reach me via email at jordan.parker
@sfchronicle
.com
There’s always that moment where you don’t want to click too soon but you also don’t want to wait too long after the “bye” and sit in awkward silence lol
I talked to some of
@Disneyland
's most loyal fans, some of whom expressed displeasure with the Magic Key program. Disneyland began allowing renewals of Magic Key's, but more blackout dates and less benefits have left a lot to desire |
@sfchronicle
I was so proud to be a part of history today in the State Hornet Publication Board Meeting. I know how deserving we are of a place to call home
@sacstate
and this space is an investment in our digital media operation that will only get better as time goes on.
I feel like nothing else in the sports world should matter tonight but the health of Damar Hamlin. And while they’re at it, cancel the postgame show, no highlights from other sports, nothing.
New from me: A Brooklyn man and his daughter traveled from New York to San Francisco for
@sfoutsidelands
to see
@mitskileaks
. Then, their rental car got broken into and most of their stuff, including their tickets were stolen. Full story for
@sfchronicle
:
the governor of texas just said “as bad as it may have been, it could’ve been worse.” no, 19 children and two teachers dead is worse enough mr. governor