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Analyzing Policy Issues In Presidential Speeches And The Media: An Agenda-Setting Study, Jessica L. Hughes

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

For decades, researchers have maintained that the president has a significant role in setting the policy-making agenda. In this study, a grounded theory approach was applied to determine President George W. Bush's success in focusing the media's attention toward policies mentioned in his State of the Union Addresses (2002-2008). Bush's issue priorities were determined by coding individual paragraphs as themes. To identify the frequency of these same themes in the media, the front pages of The L.A. Times, The New York Times, and The Washington Post were analyzed one week before and after each address. Coding was limited to every …

Spartan Daily, April 30, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 48

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 50, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Hale, Marianne. Western Sees Fewer Donations – Fund Raising
• Ulber, Emily. New Software to Monitor Energy Use – Sustainability, Lucid Design Group
• Moore, Josh. House Aids Students with Families – Bowling Green Scholar House
• Stewart, Collen, Angela Oliver & Magen McCrarey. Local Businesses Prosper in Recession – Greener Groundz, Great American Donut Shop, Little Caesars, Aladdin’s Lamp
• Bennett, Emily. A Thousand Words – Kiara Whitney, Jay Eleazer, Bowling Green Hot Rods
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Executives Veto Bill Despite Senate Support
• Brandenburg, Katie. Health Services Prepares for …

Ua12/2/1 24 Hours, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special 24 hours at WKU photojournalism edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Abby Seifert – Agriculture, University Farm
• Johnathon Hill – Bristow Elementary School
• Cynthia George / Douglas Price – CPR Training
• Timothy Payne / Christina Moore
• Mike Tonini – Tug of War, Sigma Nu, Greek Week
• Keilah Hatcher – Tug of War, Chi Omega, Greek Week
• John Cline – Music
• Charlotte Smith – Music
• Cory Gearlds – Sigma Phi Epsilon
• Abdullah Al Wosaifer / Hani Alomare / Khaled Alturkey – International Students
• Greg Capillo / JP Mayer / Emily Gilespie / Rebecca Katz – Parties
• Nate Hovee / Gary …

The Legacy, April 29, 2009, Lindenwood University

The Legacy (2007-2018)

Student Newspaper of Lindenwood University

Spartan Daily, April 29, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 47

Prospectus, April 29, 2009, Chuck Shepherd, Chrissie Mckenney, Sean Hermann, Anthony Burkert, Cassandra Cunningham, Jesse Woodrum, Levi Norman, John Bouvet

Prospectus 2009

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, April 28, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 46

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 49, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Arricles:

• Barczak, Mary. PETA Flushes Goldfish Party – People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Delta Tau Delta
• Hale, Marianne. Add/Drop Fee Increased to $50 for Fall
• Moore, Josh. Movin’ On Up – Robin Rathje, Kevin Utt, Housing & Resident Life, Dormitories
• Moore, Josh. Ecofriendly Advocates Meet for Sustainability Conference
• Hale, Marianne. Regents Approve Salary Increases
• Claybourn, Cole. Rotaract Club to Send Shoes Overseas – Africa
• Howerton, Christina. Professor Named Fulbright Scholar – John All
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Provost Barbara Burch & Budget
• Approving Salary Increases for …

Spartan Daily, April 27, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 45

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 48, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Hale, Marianne. Student Government Association Negotiates Change to $30 Student Fee Proposal
• McCrarey, Magen. Movie Theaters Provide Temporary Relief – Economics
• Ulber, Emily. Landlords Look for Innovative Ways o Attract, Entice Student Tenants – Economics
• McLaughlin, Ariana. A Thousand Words – Spoon Man, Panhandling
• Moore, Josh. Sustainability Contest Winners Announced – Ryan McPeak, Chase Goff, Tom Cannon, Beth Meyer
• Domestic Partners Deserve Benefits Too – Health Insurance
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Vandalized Sculptures
• Gilley, Regan & Kevin Smiley. Student Government Association Works to Answer Students’ Concerns
• Schwab, …

The Cowl - V. 73 - N. 19 - Apr 23, 2009

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 73 - Number 19 - April 23, 2009. 32 pages.

Spartan Daily, April 23, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 44

Spartan Daily, April 22, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 43

Prospectus, April 22, 2009, Chuck Shepherd, Chrissie Mckenney, Patrick Wood, Sean Hermann, Anthony Burkert, Heidi Leuszler, Jesse Woodrum

Prospectus 2009

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, April 21, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 42

Spartan Daily, April 20, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 41

The Legacy, April 15, 2009, Lindenwood University

The Legacy (2007-2018)

Student Newspaper of Lindenwood University

Prospectus, April 15, 2009, John Bouvet, Chuck Shepherd, Chrissie Mckenney, Sean Hermann, Aaron Partridge

Prospectus 2009

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, April 14, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 38

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 45, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Aricles:

• Lintner, Jonathan. Western Graduate Kenny Perry Nearly Wins Masters – Golf
• Ulber, Emily. Western Implements New Emergency Procedures – Emergency Management
• Waggoner, Tabitha. Night of Mayhem – Concert
• Simpson, Mandy. Western Fails 2 Equal Opportunity Goals – Integration, Discrimination
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: National Political Issues – Big Red, Uncle Sam
• Students Should Care About Issues That Could Affect Them
• Bryan, Kendrick. The Student Government Association Needs to Display Championship Effort – Elections
• Hale, Marianne. Tax Tea Party Wednesday – Protests, Demonstrations, DontGoMovement
• McCrarey, Magen. Professor Offers …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 44, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Aricles:

• Hale, Marianne. Western Prepares for 4 Percent Budget Cuts
• Hale, Marianne. Small Business Meet Success as Auto Industry Feels Downturn – Imagine Cakes & Candies
• Stewart, Colleen. Corvette Plant Takes Hard Hit – Economics
• Diamond, Kala. A Thousand Words – Skyler Winters, Cheryl Obright
• Howerton, Christina. President’s Task Force on Quality & Access Releases Recommendations
• Former Dean Dies at Age 58 – Karen Adams
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Faculty Raises
• Faculty & Staff Should Consider Other Parties Involved with One-time Bonuses
• Smiley, Kevin. You Care. I Care. …

Spartan Daily, April 8, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 35

Prospecuts, April 8, 2009, Patrick Wood, Levi Norman, Chuck Shepherd, Chrissie Mckenney, Jesse Woodrum, Samantha Hylla

Prospectus 2009

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, April 7, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 34

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 43, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Howerton, Christina. Board of Regents to Vote on Additional Costs for Course Hours Exceeding 15
• Moore, Josh. Western to Submit 6-Year Capital Plan to the State – Construction
• Simpson, Mandy. Taking On Water – Concrete Canoe, Engineering
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Senate Has Yet to Spend Its Full Budget
• Ulber, Emily. Scholarship Honors Former Psychology Student – Jesse Keeling
• Moore, Josh. Student Housing Renewals Rise – Housing & Resident Life
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Vending Machine
• Don’ Approve Price Gouging – Tuition
• Harten, David. I Want …

Spartan Daily, April 6, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 33

Spartan Daily, April 2, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 32

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 42, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Hale, Marianne. U.S. House Votes to Postpone Loan Auction – Student Financial Aid
• Simpson, Mandy. Putting In the Extra Hours – Jessica Gad, Steak ‘n’ Shake
• Harten, David. Western, Sun Belt Conference Cope with Tough Economic Times – Athletics
• Greer, Lindsey. A Thousand Words – Douglas Lopez, Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Approves 35, Rejects 2 Constitutional Amendments
• Veritas Forum to Discuss Science, Religion – Fritz Schaefer
• Howerton, Christina. Music Department to Host Recital Sunday
• Ulber, Emily. Student Wins Idea State U Competition – …

The Cowl - V. 73 - N. 18 - Apr 2, 2009

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 73 - Number 18 - April 2, 2009. 32 pages.