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Columbia Chronicle (02/08/2016)

Columbia Chronicle

Student newspaper from February 8, 2016 entitled The Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 40 pages and is listed as Volume 51, Issue 18. Cover story: "Pfleger tells tale of two cities" Editor-in-Chief: Kyra Senese

Chimes: February 5, 2016, Calvin College

Chimes

Senate president steps down by Amelia Sterenberg

Calvin flocks to Flint by Alden Hartopo

Interim snapshots: students reflect on J-term experiences by Natalie Henderson

Cokes and Clubs refreshes memories by Morgan Anderson

Hockey sweeps Davenport, stays atop ACHA by Anna Gernant

New genetically modified organisms by Michael Messina

J.I. Packer ends his ministry by Eckhart Chan

Prospectus, February 3, 2016, Parkland College

Prospectus 2016

Black History Month commemorated at Parkland; Springfield considering alternate funding options for MAP grants; When did America stop being great?; Parkland Fitness Center offers many benefits; Wild nights at the Canopy Club

Prospectus, January 27, 2016, Parkland College

Prospectus 2016

Parkland offers customizable degree; Forward Momentum software tool reaches Parkland; Parkland budget crisis leads board of trustees to cut scholarships;

The Legacy, January 26, 2016, Lindenwood University

The Legacy (2007-2018)

Student Newspaper of Lindenwood University

The Prospector, January 26, 2016, Utep Student Publications

The Prospector

Headline: Blazed and Confused

The Prospector, January 19, 2016, Utep Student Publications

The Prospector

Headline: Welcome Back Issue

Exploring Links Between Diabetes And Depression, Kirby Farineau

The Scope

Some people may think mental health and physical health are completely unrelated, but in fact, they are closely linked, says Dr. Briana Mezuk, a researcher and professor at VCU. She recently received a grant from the C. Kenneth and Dianne Wright Center for Clinical and Translational Research at VCU to study the relationship between diabetes and depression.

Drone Journalism Lab Operations Manual, Matt Waite, Ben Kreimer

College of Journalism and Mass Communications: Faculty Publications

This text is a guide for safely conducting drone journalism field work. It takes into account America's current drone regulations, our understanding of the public's acceptance of drones, the state of drone technologies, and our own experiences. The number one goal of any drone journalism operation is safety. At no time should safety be compromised. If there is any doubt, return the drone, also known as an unmanned aerial system (UAS), to the landing zone and terminate the flight. Ethical journalism is responsible journalism, and flying a drone means taking responsibility for the safety of those near you, on the …

Researcher Honored For ‘Outstanding Early Career’, Chris Rubis

The Scope

Dr. Matthew L. Banks, an assistant professor in VCU’s Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, recently received the university’s Outstanding Early Career Faculty Award. His research centers on two themes – developing behavioral and pharmacological strategies to treat drug addiction, and making existing medications more effective with fewer side effects.

Ua19/16/2 Athletic Media Relations Press Releases, Wku Athletic Media Relations

WKU Administration Documents

General WKU athletic press releases for the year 2016.

Ben H. Bagdikian Papers And Manuscripts, Ben H. Bagdikian

Finding Aids

Ben Bagdikian (1920-2016) graduated from Clark University in 1941 before becoming a journalist. He reported on prisons, poverty and civil rights and won the Pulitzer Prize. While Bagdikian was an editor at The Washington Post, Daniel Ellsberg gave him a top-secret history of the Vietnam War, The Pentagon Papers. Bagdikian gave a copy to a senator who read them into the Congressional Record. These papers include speeches and articles and research materials and manuscripts for his books, Media Monopoly, Double Vision, In the Midst of Plenty, Caged, and The Memoir of Lydia Bagdikian.

A Fluffy Friend Can Chase Stress Away, Jessica Mayfield

The Scope

With final exams looming, VCU students could play with friendly dogs at “Paws for Stress” events held by the Center for Human-Animal Interaction and University Counseling services. CHAI is studying whether interacting with therapy dogs really can lower your stress levels.

Songbird’S Winter Grounds Face Environmental Threats, Kirby Farineau

The Scope

VCU graduate biology student Jessica Reese has documented the environmental threats facing the prothonotary warbler. Development has depleted the mangrove forests of Panama and Colombia where these gray and yellow songbirds spend the winter months.

Informational Efficiency And The Reaction To Terrorism: A Financial Perspective, Nicholas Roland

Honors Undergraduate Theses

The purpose of this study is to measure the message terror organizations hope to convey using the financial markets as a proxy of measurement to determine patterns within the marketplace and the effects on the terrorists’ ability to deliver a desired message due to the increased use of digital devices and access to instantaneous news, seen over the past decade. Using death count, geographic location, and event type, this study identified 109 attacks between 1985 and 2015 to be analyzed against 5 market indices and 5 securities. Measuring the effects within a 10-day sample window from the time of the …

Forum Magazine, Fall 2016

Forum Magazine

No abstract provided.

Jour 4500: Web Publishing I: Html/Css (Syllabus), Bryan Robinson

Journalism and Strategic Media Syllabi Archive

Course Description: Creation and development of journalism/mass media web sites; incorporation of target audience analysis and web usability; application of information products' conceptualization and layout.

Jour 4900: Multimedia Visual Communications (Syllabus), Matthew J. Haught

Journalism and Strategic Media Syllabi Archive

Course Description: Using computers to learn process/software/production design concepts involved in multimedia primarily designed for computer communication; digital editing of still images, off-line video editing, animation and production techniques for assembling all into a single CD or video to convey advertising, public relations, or news editorial concepts.

Jour 6500: Web Publish I: Html/Css (Syllabus), Bryan Robinson

Journalism and Strategic Media Syllabi Archive

Course Description: Creation and development of journalism/mass media web sites; incorporation of target audience analysis and web usability; application of information products' conceptualization and layout.

Jour 4500: Web Publish I: Html/Css (Syllabus), Bryan Robinson

Journalism and Strategic Media Syllabi Archive

Course Description: Creation and development of journalism/mass media web sites; incorporation of target audience analysis and web usability; application of information products' conceptualization and layout.

Crossing The Line: Navigating A Polluted Transboundary Watershed, Celia T. Tobin

Graduate Student Theses, Dissertations, & Professional Papers

Montana’s Lake Koocanusa sits at the end of a river system that drains Canada’s most productive coal country. Today, the waters of the massive lake contain a mineral called selenium, a poorly understood byproduct of mine waste. This summer, the U.S. federal government will be in a position to declare that the selenium in the lake puts Canada in violation of its international treaty with the U.S. The Montana government, however, is preparing to argue otherwise through its own water analysis. The disagreement has U.S. ecologists frustrated with the state’s position, saying they won’t practice science that is slave to …

Public Perceptions Of Genetically Modified Food On Social Media: A Content Analysis Of Youtube Comments On Videos, Nanlan Zhang

Theses and Dissertations

Controversy about genetically modified (GM) food prevails on social media. Discussion about GM food includes the implementation of mandatory labeling as well as public concerns about potential health hazards posed by GM food. Previous studies mainly focus on traditional press and broadcast media, few investigate such controversial topics on social media. Interested in public opinion about this issue and possible influences of social media on public opinion, this study uses quantitative content analysis to examine the characteristics of user comments on a specific social media platform, YouTube. The purpose of the study is to investigate YouTube comments from several aspects, …

South Africa's Forgotten Freedom Fighters, Kimberly H. Conner, Natasha Scully

Capstones

More than two decades have passed since the end of apartheid, yet freedom is elusive for those who battled to bring democracy to South Africa. There are more than 16,000 military veterans living in South Africa, according to the Department of Military Veterans database. The real figure is likely much larger since the database is still under development. Many of these veterans are caged by the psychological, social and financial consequences of their past.

Columbia Chronicle (12/14/2015)

Columbia Chronicle

Student newspaper from December 14, 2015 entitled The Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 40 pages and is listed as Volume 51, Issue 15. Cover story: "NFL Draft punts graduation back to The Chicago Theatre" Editor-in-Chief: Kyra Senese

The Cowl - V.80 - N.12 - Dec 10, 2015

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 80 - No. 12 - December 10, 2015. 28 pages.

Spartan Daily, December 8, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 145, Issue 41

Columbia Chronicle (12/07/2015)

Columbia Chronicle

Student newspaper from December 7, 2015 entitled The Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 40 pages and is listed as Volume 51, Issue 14. Cover story: "Vacant campus building offers hidden view of EBONY headquarters" Editor-in-Chief: Kyra Senese

Chimes: December 4, 2015, Calvin College

Chimes

Calvin launches college-wide effort to increase student retention by Josh Parks

Women's soccer: NCAA success by Mark Peless

"We Stand Together": Calvin shows solidarity against racism by Bethany Cok

Calvin ranked second for number of students studying abroad by Alicia De Jong

Open ocean fish display impressive biological cloacking by Natasha Strydhorst

Heartside gallery continues to grow by Saraphina Sefcik

Pope Francis visits Kenta, Uganda, and the Central Republic by Eckhart Chan

The Cowl - V.80 - N.11 - Dec 3, 2015

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 80 - No. 11 - December 3, 2015. 24 pages.

Spartan Daily, December 2, 2015, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 145, Issue 39