Michael Koretzky
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Michael Koretzky is an American journalist
, editor and writer. His appearance has been compared to that of Chuck Norris.
Koretzky attended the University of Florida
in the early 1980s, where he worked at the Independent Florida Alligator, UF's student-run newspaper. After several attempts he was selected to become the editor in chief in 1987 of the country's largest student-run newspaper.
He has worked at several publications including the Sun-Sentinel
in Florida
and XS. While working at the Sentinel, covering the city of Boynton Beach, he started his own publication, Ice Magazine.
He also briefly owned Free Press a magazine in Palm Beach County, Florida.
In addition to that he produced a local South Florida zine called Slug. In one of the issues he rubbed two top 100 newspapers the wrong way by obtaining internal memos from the Sun-Sentinel and Palm Beach Post and publishing them.
He also was the managing editor of the world's largest jazz
magazine, Jazziz.
Koretzky was the adviser for Florida Atlantic University
's student-run newspaper, the University Press
for almost 12 years. He was accused of ethical violations in 2004 by FAU's Student Government and almost fired and fined $6,000 On May 18, 2010 Koretzky announced he was let go from the UP because of a reorganization of FAU's student media.
Koretzky also organized a First Amendment Free Food Festival on the campus of Florida Atlantic University on Constitution Day
in 2006. He received a grant from College Media Advisers and the South Florida Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists
to host the event. Because of its success Koretzky has been asked to help other college campuses host similar events across the nation.
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
, editor and writer. His appearance has been compared to that of Chuck Norris.
Koretzky attended the University of Florida
University of Florida
The University of Florida is an American public land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant research university located on a campus in Gainesville, Florida. The university traces its historical origins to 1853, and has operated continuously on its present Gainesville campus since September 1906...
in the early 1980s, where he worked at the Independent Florida Alligator, UF's student-run newspaper. After several attempts he was selected to become the editor in chief in 1987 of the country's largest student-run newspaper.
He has worked at several publications including the Sun-Sentinel
Sun-Sentinel
The Sun Sentinel, owned by the Tribune Company, is the main daily newspaper of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S., and all of Broward County, but circulates throughout all of South Florida.-Overview:...
in Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
and XS. While working at the Sentinel, covering the city of Boynton Beach, he started his own publication, Ice Magazine.
He also briefly owned Free Press a magazine in Palm Beach County, Florida.
In addition to that he produced a local South Florida zine called Slug. In one of the issues he rubbed two top 100 newspapers the wrong way by obtaining internal memos from the Sun-Sentinel and Palm Beach Post and publishing them.
He also was the managing editor of the world's largest jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
magazine, Jazziz.
Koretzky was the adviser for Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University, also referred to as FAU or Florida Atlantic, is a public, coeducational, research university located in , United States. The university has six satellite campuses located in the Florida cities of Dania Beach, Davie, Fort Lauderdale, Jupiter, Port St. Lucie, and in Fort...
's student-run newspaper, the University Press
University Press (Florida Atlantic University)
The University Press, also commonly referred to as the UP, is the student-run newspaper of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida, USA. The newspaper is published semimonthly during the summer and weekly during the fall and spring semesters. The current editor-in-chief is Gideon Grudo...
for almost 12 years. He was accused of ethical violations in 2004 by FAU's Student Government and almost fired and fined $6,000 On May 18, 2010 Koretzky announced he was let go from the UP because of a reorganization of FAU's student media.
Koretzky also organized a First Amendment Free Food Festival on the campus of Florida Atlantic University on Constitution Day
Constitution Day
Constitution Day is a holiday to honor the constitution of a country. Constitution Day is often celebrated on the anniversary of the signing, promulgation or adoption of the constitution, or in some cases, to commemorate the change to constitutional monarchy:...
in 2006. He received a grant from College Media Advisers and the South Florida Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists
Society of Professional Journalists
The Society of Professional Journalists , formerly known as Sigma Delta Chi, is one of the oldest organizations representing journalists in the United States. It was established in April 1909 at DePauw University, and its charter was designed by William Meharry Glenn. The ten founding members of...
to host the event. Because of its success Koretzky has been asked to help other college campuses host similar events across the nation.