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Crisis Coversage: Fort Hood
A panel of four journalists, both professional and student, discussed what goes into crisis coverage today in Old Main. Debbie Hiott (alumna), editor for the Austin American-Statesman; Jackie Stone,...
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“CREATIVITY” in the Real Advertising World
Heidi Kucera Frustration with clients, rejection and creative limitations are part of the reality that comprise a career in advertising. Sara Helmy, CEO of the advertising and marketing firm Tribu,...
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Mass Comm Week: Meet and Greet
By Kristen Smith San Marcos River by Kristen Smith Mass Communications week at Texas State spans 4 days every year to focus on professionals, students and professors of the mass communications realm....
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Thursday Wrap Up- Mass Comm Week Comes to an End
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication successfully hosted their annual Mass Communications Week. This event is a four-day conference that allows students to interact with professionals in...
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SJMC Advisory Council
Texas State University’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication held its bi-annual Advisory Board Meeting Thursday afternoon to discuss the future of the College, including a new major to be added...
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From Backpack to Briefcase: Q&A Panel
By Caelan Bernal Maria Balandra, Nick Bastress, Michael Baum and others are answering questions for students. Photo by Caelan Bernal Texas State alumni who now are professionals in the field of...
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O Captain! My Captain!
CJ Morgan stands on the steps of Old Main. “First off, let me transition into radio mode.” He shifts his weight, clears his throat and looks at the room: “It’s CJ Morgan – the CAPTAIN, 93.7 KLBJ… this...
View ArticleA unique marriage proposal catches viewer attention nation-wide
By Madelynne Scales Mass communication students gathered in a classroom Thursday during Mass Comm Week to hear how one professional used his skills to create an adverting love story. Nick Bastress,...
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Spurs On the Airwaves
Spurs On the Airwaves By Adam Schuster Texas State University students were treated to a special Q&A session with three of the most vital members of the San Antonio Spurs’ regional TV broadcasting...
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Eric Webb Talks Search Engine Opitimization
Eric Webb presenting at the lectern. by: Thomas Hobbs As part of Texas States’ Mass Communication Week, Eric Webb, producer for statesman.com, gave a presentation on optimizing digital content for...
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A Demographer’s Relationship with Mass Communication
This week, SJMC students attended seminars designed to inform and inspire future mass communication professionals. In today’s event, Trending in Texas…, Texas State Demographer Dr. Lloyd Potter...
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CNN International Field Producer, Bharati Naik, speaks about how she got from...
Interview took place prior to viewing in Hines 204 on October 21,2015. From bombings to floods to polyandry, Bharati Naik, a field producer for CNN International in London now covers a wide array of...
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Media Relations: From Catching News to Pitching a Story with Mike Cox
Mike Cox, journalist and author of 29 books including his acclaimed two-volume history, “Cowboy Stuntman: From Olympic Gold to the Silver Screen,” came to Texas State University for its Mass...
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Texas Parks and Wildlife: Using Technology to Connect to the Outdoors
When you think of government agencies you don’t generally think of a hip, cutting-edge social media presence, but Texas Parks and Wildlife has become just that. Whitney Bishop, social media manager for...
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Adventures in Editing with National Geographic’s David Brindley
Even the editors at National Geographic magazine make copy-editing mistakes. David Brindley, managing editor for National Geographic, speaks to students and faculty Oct. 21 about effective copy editing...
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Texas State Graduate Student Panel Gives Advice to Aspiring Bobcats
After graduation, what comes next can be a daunting question we might find ourselves facing. Some students go directly into the workforce after graduation, some take some time off to decompress from...
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Careers in Web Developing, Something to Consider
Mass Communication Week is already halfway over with the end of tonight’s last event: A panel discussion of Texas State grads about careers in Web Development. The panel consisted of Ashley Hebler,...
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Encouraging Words From The Texas Tribune’s Evan Smith
Evan Smith, CEO and editor-in-chief of the nonprofit news organization The Texas Tribune, held a compelling talk with the students of Texas State during Mass Communication Week. Photo of Evan Smith and...
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Jennifer Hogan Story Two
Anne Boyson is a futurist with after the Millennials, who lectured for students at Texas State University as a guest speaker during mass communication week. Both students and faculty attended the...
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Covering a Crisis: Memorial Day Weekend
Crisis Panel shares their perspectives during the Memorial Day Flood Local representatives from the City of San Marcos, KTSW radio, the University Star, Texas State Social Media and Hays Free Press...
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