The Freeman Manuscripts - Fiction, Journalism, Short Stories and More

This blog, www.markfreeman.me, showcases journalism stories as well as sample fiction pieces.

In general, I love to write, and this portfolio showcases some of my work. I enjoy translating difficult topics into clear, understandable language.

Included in this blog are:

-Short stories
-Columns from my 'On the Net' feature in the Clayton Pioneer
-Work for the Saint Mary's College Newspaper, The Collegian


All original work is © Mark Freeman

Title: Microsoft hits back at Google Docs with free Office 2010
Author: Mark Freeman
Paper: Clayton Pioneer - On the Net Column 7/9/2010
Summary: My final column for the Clayton Pioneer revolves around Microsoft's attempt to compete with Google Docs, the search giant's growing online office suite. At the time I wrote this review in June 2010, Office Web Apps was a promising new service. Its online versions of Word and Powerpoint were impressive, though the online version of Excel left something to be desired. I compared Office Web Apps with Google Docs to get a better sense of how each stacks up.
Source: Office Web Apps, Google Docs, cloud office software, original Clayton Pioneer article (keyword Mark Freeman)

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Title: Podcasting brings radio into the digital age
Author: Mark Freeman
Paper: Clayton Pioneer - On the Net Column 6/11/2010
Summary: Is radio dead? Hardly. The Internet-age has helped launch a new era of radio. The technology that brings your favorite programs to your computer are known as podcasts. I examine these programs and try some out for a test run.
Source: Podcasting, iTunes, NPR original Clayton Pioneer article (keyword Mark Freeman)

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Title: Websites investigate urban legends
Author: Mark Freeman
Paper: Clayton Pioneer - On the Net Column 5/7/2010
Summary: Do you often get urgent emails from relatives that warn about one crisis or another? Before you start stressing out, check out Snopes.com first.
Source: Urban Legends, Snopes, TheSmokingGun, original Clayton Pioneer article (keyword Mark Freeman)

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Title: Web branding helps you navigate tough job market
Author: Mark Freeman
Paper: Clayton Pioneer - On the Net Column 4/9/2010
Summary: In my Public Relations class, we learned the importance of using social media to increase your web presence. In this column, I apply these lessons to the job search.
Source: Web branding, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, original Clayton Pioneer article (keyword Mark Freeman)

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Title: Can YouTube save GaelVision in wake of digital TV?
Author: Mark Freeman
Paper: Collegian - News Section 5/11/10
Summary: After the Federal government mandated a change from analog to digital TV programming, GaelVision the College's station found itself in a difficult situation. While there is a chance they might return to screens soon, they are still uploading quality content via YouTube.
Source: GaelVision, digital TV, original Collegian article

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Title: Macken debate team succeeds on national stage
Author: Mark Freeman
Paper: Collegian - News Section 5/4/10
Summary: The Macken Speech and Debate team concluded one of its best seasons in recent years. But as veteran players depart, they must now rebuild for the future.
Source: Macken Speech and Debate original Collegian article

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Title: Saint Mary's announces layoffs
Author: Mark Freeman
Paper: Collegian - News Section 4/13/10
Summary: The effects of the recession has caused Saint Mary's to lay off staff members or otherwise reduce hours. Unfortunately, the College's success in the NCAA won't be the financial windfall predicted by some.
Source: Saint Mary's College, layoffs original Collegian article

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Title: Author not afraid to laugh at her own work
Author: Mark Freeman
Paper: Collegian - News Section 3/16/10
Summary: Jane Vandenburgh, a writer in residence at Saint Mary's College, read a short excerpt from her memoir, A Pocket History of Sex in the 20th Century. The selection included descriptions of her time in Washington D.C., and the new wealth that has cropped up among the youth there.
Source: Jane Vandenburgh, Creative Writing Reading Series, original Collegian article

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Title: Web TV ready for mainstream
Author: Mark Freeman
Paper: Clayton Pioneer - On the Net Column 2/5/2010
Summary: Are you tired of surfing through several network Websites to see your favorite TV shows? Enter Clicker.com, the Internet TV guide.
Source: Clicker, Web TV, original Clayton Pioneer article (keyword Mark Freeman)

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