The Department of Global & International Studies financially supported members of Over the Edge to attend Canada’s 77th annual student journalism conference from January 14-18, 2015 in Ottawa where they had a chance to meet CBC’s chief correspondent, Peter Mansbridge (in photo with SuIn Lee (L) and Kelley Ware (R). Over the Edge is UNBC’s free, student-run newspaper. The conference gave UNBC’s student journalists the opportunity to meet with fellow journalists, share skills, and participate in seminars hosted by professionals in the field. Peter Mansbridge was the first night’s keynote speaker. He spoke about the importance of investigation and accountability in journalism. Lisa LaFlamme, Chief Anchor and Senior Editor of CTV National News, was another keynote speaker. Her speech was given as if she was talking to her family and friends beside a fireplace. She spoke candidly of the times when she couldn’t take a shower for days due to reporting in war zones or when she was present at Saddam Hussain’s execution. Attending the conference made us realize that journalism is not only about being able to write well but also about ethics rooted in humanity. Writing flows from human values, emotions, and action.