Kathy LuNewsroom edit tests reflect on your organization. So stop making them so exploitativeOn behalf of journalism applicants everywhere, I’m here to say that editing tests need a makeover.4 min read·Feb 14, 2022----
Kathy LuWhy journalists should try tracking their hoursI didn’t have a sense of how much time it takes to send 15 emails. I do now.4 min read·Dec 1, 2021----
Kathy LuDecolonizing journalism: Internship applicationsIt’s up to each of us to not do what The Washington Post did.5 min read·Sep 9, 2021----
Kathy LuDear journalists: You are more than your job titleThe other day, I heard from another journalist who was laid off.3 min read·Jul 26, 2021----
Kathy Luin#StopAsianHateWhat’s in a Name?You likely made assumptions about me based on my name — here’s what you don’t know·3 min read·Jan 5, 2022--1--1
Kathy LuMy dad did his best to build a life for his children.My dad died Friday, March 5, 2021. As we are a small family with no extended relatives in the U.S., we decided on no obit, no services. So…4 min read·Mar 11, 2021----
Kathy LuDear new editor: Here are 3 things to help you in your journeyCongratulations! You’ve gotten your first editor job!4 min read·Jan 8, 2021----
Kathy LuI’m a minority journalism program alum and leader. News flash: Programs aren’t enoughMainstream media newsrooms must realize that institutional change can’t rely on a passionate few, often people of color. It’s been more…6 min read·Aug 12, 2020----
Kathy LuMy dad wanted me to write to Shaq. Here’s what happened after I did it on TwitterI’ll be forever amazed by the power of Twitterati5 min read·Jan 16, 2020--1--1
Kathy LuI was laid off. Here’s how sharing the news on social media helped meGetting laid off from your profession of 21 years is like the worst “It’s not you, it’s me” breakup. Ever.4 min read·Dec 20, 2019----