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The Collapse Of Sensemaking At The Pennsylvania State University, Travis Schott

Communication & Leadership Dissertations and Theses

The Pennsylvania State University (PSU) has generated billions of dollars from collegiate licensing of products and corporate sponsorship due largely to the success of their football program. Therefore, significant economic consequences exist if the PSU brand sustains damage to its image and reputation. This thesis examines events and communication among key actors at PSU who had knowledge of allegations, or who were directly involved with the investigation of Jerry Sandusky, the former PSU football defensive coordinator, for improper sexual contact with minors dating back as far as 1998. Two reports published following independent investigations of this incident provide detailed accounts …

Communiqué, June 2, 2014, Lindenwood University

Communiqué

The Communiqué was the faculty/staff newsletter for Lindenwood University/College from 1982 to 2016.

Report Of The Internet Content Governance Advisory Group, Brian O'Neill

Reports

No abstract provided.

Black And Blue And Read All Over: News Framing And The Coverage Of Crime, Kalistah Quilla Cosand

Dissertations and Theses

This study explores the representation of crime in the news in relation to expressed emotion and intention for future action. Episodic and thematic framing (Iyengar, 1991) and narrative processing (Singer & Bluck, 2001) served as the theoretical foundations of this study and helped examine how scripted news stories involving crime influence levels of fear, anger, and empathy in individuals, and how these emotions subsequently affect behaviors. To measure these framing effects, an experimental manipulation was employed using three conceptually different news stories all involving gun-related crimes. One news story utilized an episodic format, while the other two stories used a …

Media Frames And Cognitive Accessibility: What Do "Global Warming" And "Climate Change" Evoke Partisan Minds?, Jonathon P. Schuldt, Sungjong Roh

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Decades of research demonstrate that how the public thinks about a given issue is affected by how it is framed by the media. Typically, studies of framing vary how an issue is portrayed (often, by altering the text of written communication) and compare subsequent beliefs, attitudes, or preferences—taking a framing effect as evidence that a media frame (or frame in communication) instantiated a particular audience frame (or frame in thought). Less work, however, has attempted to measure frames in thought directly, which may illuminate cognitive mechanisms that underlie framing effects. In this vein, we describe a Web experiment (n = …

Multimedia Portfolio, Dan Clark

Journalism Program

For a journalist, there are only a few things that can land you a job. One of those things is having a professional portfolio. That’s why the Journalism Department has its students complete a professional portfolio as part of their Honors program. The Honors Program takes work students have already completed, then asks them to revise it, or even do it again. That way, when we leave the program, we’re ready to start sending out portfolios and resumés to potential employers. My portfolio is dominated by work that I wrote for a print medium because that’s what our program focuses …

A Sinking Ship: An Extensive Crisis Communications Case Study Of Carnival Cruise Lines, Amanda Ryann Michelson

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

This paper examines the problem that Carnival Cruise Lines (Carnival), a famous cruise ship line for vacationing, continues to endure crisis situations yet fails to take the appropriate actions for rectification.

It is common knowledge within the public relations field that a crisis can make or break the sustainability of a successful organization. It is for this reason that it is necessary for professionals to analyze past events within a company’s history in order to improve its relationships with its stakeholders to keep the business afloat.

This study focuses on three major incidents. The first one involves a fire in …

Flaws In The Federal Communications Commission, Sally Kay Mcpherson

Honors Capstones

No abstract provided.

Prospectus, April 30, 2014, Ken Smith, Peter Cowley, Scott Barnes, Alex Wallner, Mace Mackiewicz

Prospectus 2014

PARKLAND'S WIRELESS ISSUES, Parkland Planetarium Presents "The Planets," Being an International Student is no Small Feat, Don't Count the Humanities Out, Improving Graduation Rates, Golf Stays Hot Going Into Post-Season, Change in Game of Thrones Episode Sparks Controversy Among Viewers

Prospectus, April 23, 2014, Ken Smith, Peter Cowley, Mackenzie Eisenmann, Alex Wallner, Mace Mackiewicz

Prospectus 2014

COBRA RAISES ISSUES AT PARKLAND, Diet Tips for a Healthy Student Lifestyle, Supreme Court Upholds Michigan Ban on Affirmative Action in State Universities, Parkland Fitness Center Helps Beat Winter Blues, Boston Marathon Bombing Survivor: My Best Days are Ones Others Take for Granted, When a Wave and a Smile are Magic, Lovett Receives Award of Excellence, Heartbleed Virus Affects Internet Security

Columbia Chronicle (04/21/2014 - Supplment), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle

A special edition of the student newspaper from April 21, 2014 entitled The Weed Issue. This issue is 27 pages.

Prospectus, April 16, 2014, Peter Cowley, Ted Setterlund, Ken Smith, Alex Wallner, Mace Mackiewicz

Prospectus 2014

PARKLAND STUDENTS ATTEND "PLANET" INTERNATIONAL LANDSCAPE COMPETITION; Parkland College and Urbana High School perform together; Craft a Greener Home; Take study breaks with fun Parkland activities; In college, choose to thrive; Whether it's bikes or bytes, teens are teens; Women s Basketball bring home gold; Oder generation loses nostalgic feelings for new "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"

The Legacy, April 15, 2014, Lindenwood University

The Legacy (2007-2018)

Student Newspaper of Lindenwood University

Prospectus, April 9, 2014, Ken Smith, Ted Setterlund, Peter Cowley, Mackenzie Eisenmann, Alex Wallner, Mace Mackiewicz

Prospectus 2014

ON TIME REGISTRATION PROGRAM URGES STUDENTS TO PLAN EARLY, New Student Services Center Building Nearing Completion, Tips for Preparing for Parkland's Job Fair, Sleep Deprevation's Effect on Students, Supreme Court was Wrong to Lift Limits on Campaign Contributions, How the Fast-Food Corportations Pickpocket Their Workers, Here's the Scoop, Parkland Softball Heats up the Spring, Sony Introduces Virtual Reality Headset for PS4

Wright State University Magazine, Spring 2014, Office Of Marketing, Wright State University

Wright State University Magazine

Thirty-six page issue of the Wright State University Magazine. This magazine is published twice a year and focuses on news related to Wright State alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the university.

Journalism And Community: A Case Study Of The Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service (Nns), Herbert J. Lowe Jr.

Master's Theses (2009 -)

This is a case study of the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service (NNS) – a three-year-old, award-winning, online-only journalism source at www.milwaukeenns.org. A longtime journalist and communications professional leads a small team of part-time reporters, interns and volunteers as NNS seeks to provide professional and objective reporting about 17 low-income communities in America’s 30th largest city. This research examines the extent to which NNS has achieved its goals by analyzing and interpreting a significant sample of the 750-plus stories published on its website. It also focuses on the individual and shared experiences of the news service’s staff as it uses journalism …

Chimes: March 21, 2014, Calvin College

Chimes

Bosnian-Americans a fixture of Calvin dining halls by Kate Parsons

SAGA's LGBT panel discusses experiences of LGBT people at Calvin by Lauren Hubers

Only one executive team registered for senate election by ben Rietema

Calvin to host biannual Festival of Faith and Writing by Audrey Enters

Student runs marathon to promote girls' empowerment by Emily Cole

ThinkFast game show tests students' knowledge on pop culture by Joe Mohan

Calvin lacrosse looking to build foundation by Brian Exner

Local rabbi talks about being Jewish in Grand Rapids by Katelyn Bosch

Prospectus, March 19, 2014, Mace Mackiewicz, Mackenzie Eisenmann, Ken Smith, Alex Wallner

Prospectus 2014

LESS ALCOHOL-RELATED ISSUES SEEN DURING UNOFFICIAL 2014, College Costs Rising More Rapidly for Poorer Students, Analysis Shows, Student Government Candidate Statements, Resources for Undecided Majors at Parkland, Study Skills Part Two: Finishing the Semester Strong, 20th-Century Travel Technology in an Advanced Tech. World, Philanthropic Revolution for Charity-Givers, Cobra Baseball Hits the South, 88.7 WPCD Pick of the Week

The Legacy, March 18, 2014, Lindenwood University

The Legacy (2007-2018)

Student Newspaper of Lindenwood University

Prospectus, March 12, 2014, Ken Smith, Mace Mackiewicz, Shiv Manchanda, Alex Wallner

Prospectus 2014

PARKLAND ACQUIRES AVIATION PROGRAM, Same-Sex Marriage Licenses Distributed in C-U Area Early, Act Now to Get Health Coverage Through Get Covered Illinois, 10 Tips for Having a Blast on a Budget, A Bailout for Ukrainians, by Ukrainians?, The Trade-Offs of Higher Education, Who Gets Tax-Based Student Aid, Basketball Playoffs Bring Excitement for Cobras, Images Magazine Now Taking Entries From Student Artists

Prospectus, March 5, 2014, Ken Smith, Rosemarie Driscoll, Mace Mackiewicz, Alex Wallner, Mackenzie Eisenmann

Prospectus 2014

PARKLAND LIBRARY ADDS 3-D PRINTER, New Registration, Payment Deadlines at Parkland, 6 Ways to Ace Your Next Paper, Oscar-Winning Films Pay Off at the Box Office, Potholes in Chambana Area a Hazard, From the FDA, a Mixed Bag of Food Labels, Red-Carpet Bingo, Parkland's Hall of Fame Inductees Shine, Unofficial 2014 Brings New Fines, Enrollment After Four Months, Voters' Views on Washington

Value Of Situation Awareness Information Requirements Analysis And Information Flow Analysis, Norman E. Groner

Publications and Research

No abstract provided.

Prospectus, February 26, 2014, Ken Smith, Naomi Leanage, Megan Radogna, Mace Mackiewicz, Aubree Sanders, Alex Wallner, Rod M. Lovett

Prospectus 2014

MONEY SAVING TIPS AND BENEFITS FOR CASH-STRAPPED STUDENTS, Notice to Students and Faculty Regarding Final Examinations, Raising the Minimum Wage, Views on the Health Care Law, The 101: Crack the Job Hunt Code, How to Make the Most of Your Morning, Comcast Looking to Merge with Time Warner Cable, Information on Criminal Justice Club, The 1964 Beatles, Parkland's Charmers Dance Team Go on Hiatus Until 2014-2015 Season, Cobra Use Torrid Second Half Shooting to Beat Illinois Wesleyan JV 80-69, America's Sweetheart: Charming and Diplomatic, Shirley Temple Black Won Over Film Fans and Heads of State

Prospectus, February 19, 2014, Mackenzie Eisenmann, Ken Smith, Mindy Brand, Heidi Priebe, Mace Mackiewicz, Alex Wallner, Rod M. Lovett

Prospectus 2014

CHRISTIE CLINIC ILLINOIS MARATHON FAST APPROACHING IN CHAMPAIGN, Construction to Bring Many Improvements for Parkland, Allerton Spring Break Program Needs More Volunteers for 2014, Do Smartphone Traffic Apps Really Work?, Effective Listening a Good Tool for Students, Coca-Cola Commercial Receives Mixed Reactions, Comcast/Time Warner Merger Isn't That Bad, Cobra's Softball Enters 2014 Season, Cobra Men's Basketball Lose at Wood, PC Women's Basketball Start Fast, Finish Strong, Making Their Mark: Surveying the Historical and Cultural Contributions of Black Women

Prospectus, February 12, 2014, Ken Smith, Mackenzie Eisenmann, Mace Mackiewicz

Prospectus 2014

STUDY TIPS TO AVOID STRESS, Preview: "Wait Until Dark" at Parkland Theatre, Human Rights Issues Around the World, An Event Like No Other: Costs, Climate and Security Among the Many Concerns Heading Into Sochi, How Safe is Your Credit Card? Just How Safe Should It Be?, If You're Sick Enough to Need Medicine, Do Everyone a Favor and Just Stay Home, Review: Lego Movie Perfect for Every Viewer

The Legacy, February 11, 2014, Lindenwood University

The Legacy (2007-2018)

Student Newspaper of Lindenwood University

Communiqué, February 20, 2014, Lindenwood University

Communiqué

The Communiqué was the faculty/staff newsletter for Lindenwood University/College from 1982 to 2016.

Prospectus, February 5, 2014, Mace Mackiewicz, Mackenzie Eisenmann, Alex Wallner, Ted Setterlund

Prospectus 2014

UIUC SMOKING BAN TAKES EFFECT, Number of Students Applying to More Colleges Declines, Study Abroad Program a Good Opportunity, The Human Brain: What We Do and Do Not Know, So Social: Messy Facebook? Clean It Up, Obama and the State of the Union, Making College Safe for Women, Obama Makes the Case for a Higher Minimum Wage, Seattle Seahawks win Super Bowl XLVIII 43-8, Featured Athletes of the Month, Meet the New Director of WPCD

Prospectus, January 29, 2014, Mace Mackiewicz, Jojo Rhinehart, Diarien Garrett, Alex Wallner

Prospectus 2014

SERIOUS CHANGES COULD BE COMING TO THE INTERNET, U of I Student Backlash Urges Change, Reflection, Slain Purdue Teaching Assistant is Remembered as a Professor's Dream, So Social: Five Steps to Improve the Way You Use Social Media, Public Safety Gives Advice on Traffic Stops, The Fine Line Between Being 'Helpful' and 'Too Close,' Net Neutrality Must Remain a Core Internet Principle, Disney's Dizzying Year, Recruiting Necessary for a Successful Team

The Leading Edge, January 28, 2014, Lindenwood University

The Legacy (2007-2018)

The Leading Edge was an attempt at a magazine version by the student newspaper of Lindenwood University. It lasted for a single issue.