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The Diffusion Of Gis In Journalism, Ben S. Wasike

LSU Doctoral Dissertations

The purposes of this study were to determine the likelihood of reporters to adopt Geographical Information Systems and to predict the future of the diffusion of GIS in the journalism industry using the diffusion of innovations theory. The study used two data collection methods: in-depth interviews and a Web survey. The indepth-interviews revealed factors that will influence the diffusion of GIS, including the availability of map data, competition between media agencies, the ease of getting management to buy GIS once its functionality has been demonstrated to them, and the general use of secondary GIS products. The Web survey showed that …

Religious Experience In The Age Of Digital Reproduction, Frederick Mark Gedicks, Roger Hendrix

Faculty Scholarship

A religious experience is an extraordinary event that occurs against the backdrop of ordinary life, infusing that life with a meaning it would not otherwise have. Mass culture is now replete with portrayals of such experiences. Spiritually-themed television shows, movies, books, music, and fashion are now common and even popular. This is not necessarily good news for religion and religious experience. What mass culture portrays as sacred may be merely an imitation, resembling more the ubiquitous feel-good self-affirmance of popular psychology than authentic communion with the divine.

On the other hand, the appropriation and portrayal of religious experience by mass …

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 33, December 16, 2004

Central Florida Future

What I want for the holidays...A peek at the gifts Future writers hope to find under the tree

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 28 [No. 27], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Reed, Lindsey. Western Hoping for Good News from Legislature – Budget
• Reed, Lindsey. Lessons on Constitution May Be Forced - Budget
• Clark, Ashlee. A Center for Hope – El Centro La Esperanza
• Green, Tavia. Louisville Artist to Receive Honorary Doctorate – Ed Hamilton
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon re: Big Red in A Christmas Story
• Sainlar, Lindsay. Goodbye ‘til Then
• We’ve Got Presents for You
• Smith, Darin. They Don’t Hate Our Freedom – Iraq War
• Buckman, Josh. Graduate Says Adios
• Duncan, Mike. For Roommates, Two Cultures …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 27 [No. 26], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Wilberding, Beth. Western Watching University of Kentucky’s Winter Term
• Clark, Ashlee. Students Skimping on Study Time
• Richardson, Kelly. WKU Police Recognize Crime Tippers
• Reed, Lindsey. Clinical Education Complex Meets Goals After Donations
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon re: People Graduate In Four Years?
• Tierney, Daniel. Don’t Be Duped by Man Looking for Some Extra Cash, Call the Police Immediately
• It’s Four Yeas & You’re Out
• Baker, Joanie. For the Love of Your Cat, Chop His Balls Off
• Reed, Lindsey. Two Education Departments Will Benefit from Richard …

Spartan Daily, December 6, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 123, Issue 65

Central Florida Future, Vol. 37 No. 32, December 6, 2004

Central Florida Future

Holiday Blues: The winter break is a dangerous time for students dealing with depression; Senate's $12,000 for wild ride: Baja vehicles add to $2300 total semester funding; Find spring classes with Web services.

Spartan Daily, December 2, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 123, Issue 63

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 26 [No. 25], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Clark, Ashlee. Judge Denies Motion to Release Lucas Goodrum – Katie Autry
• Allen, Natasha. Crossing Miss’ter Western – Ryan Cummings
• Wilberding, Beth. Student Government Association Proposes Plan to Help Students Graduate in Four Years
• Buckman, Josh. Snell Hall Still Awaiting Renovation
• Green, Tavia. Monica Burke Receives Robert Leech Award
• Forensics Team Returns with 3 Championships
• Reed, Lindsey. Program Offers Educational Help – Just Think
• Richardson, Kelly. Former President Injured in Wreck – Thomas Meredith
• Questioning the Useless Questions – Faculty Evaluations
• Ross, Lisa. Editorial Cartoon …

Prospectus, December 2, 2004, Leah Nelson, Nick Martin, Jon Volkman, Alison Smith, Joseph Rosenbaum, Ryan Zerrusen

Prospectus 2004

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, November 23, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 123, Issue 60

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 25 [No. 24], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Reed, Lindsey. Pell Grant Requirements Tightened
• Green, Tavia. Greeks Start Honor Society – Gamma Sigma Alpha
• Wilberding, Beth. University Senate Nixes Student Government Association Evaluation Idea
• Watt, Wes. The End of a Long Trip – Volleyball
• Wilberding, Beth. Plus/Minus Program Approved
• Clark, Ashlee. Lucas Goodrum Murder Trial Moved a Week Earlier – Katie Autry
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon re: Thanksgiving
• Hensley, Holly. Pimped Out Cars Need to Slow Their Roll
• Kirby, Kelly. Trashy Behavior Off the Field Shouldn’t Happen
• Smiling Is Overrated, Try a Little …

Spartan Daily, November 19, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 123, Issue 58

Prospectus, November 18, 2004, Alison Smith, Erin Koelkebeck, Sarah Trusty, Larry V. Gilbert, Nicole Simmons, Leah Nelson, Takeyah Black, Mary Jacobs, Chad Thomas, Adam Preston, Ryan Zerrusen

Prospectus 2004

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 22 [No. 23], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Buckman, Josh. Smoking Zone Plan Approved
• Coulter, Amber. Driving the Crowd – Emerson Drive, Concerts
• Clark, Ashlee. Chris Groves to Lead Cave Study Group
• Maines, Ashley. Student Appears on Late Show with David Letterman – Abby Wells
• Harrell, Bobby. Professor Researching Butterflies – Jeffery Marcus
• Clark, Ashlee. Staff Council Reviewing Scholarship Policies
• Henze, Adam. Editorial Cartoon re: Remedial Education
• Toone, Stephanie. Quit Buying Poop – Entertainment
• All Work & No Play . . . for Nothing – Remedial Education
• Sainlar, Lindsay. Ernie Fletcher & Fish …

Spartan Daily, November 18, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 123, Issue 57

Spartan Daily, November 17, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 123, Issue 56

Spartan Daily, November 16, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 123, Issue 55

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 21 [No. 22], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Reed, Lindsey. Remedial Courses Get New Policy
• Bruggemann, Marlene. Standing Tall – Quinton Head
• Richardson, Kelly. Trial Set for Alleged Peeper – Reginald Calhoun
• Coulter, Amber. Shantytown Raises Money for Habitat for Humanity
• Richardson, Kelly. Aneurisms Claim Life of Western Employee – Nancy Ausbrooks
• Wilberding, Beth. Student Government Association to Present Evaluation Plan
• Richardson, Kelly. Man Arrested for Computer Theft – William Simmons
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon re: Charles Moose
• North, Amber. Is Gay the New Communism?
• Casagrande, Michael. Somebody Save Private Ryan
• Buckman, Josh. …

Spartan Daily, November 12, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 123, Issue 53

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 19 [No. 21], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Richardson, Kelly. Arrest Made in Lampkin Park Case
• Clark, Ashlee. Group of Professors Receive Grant – Psychology
• Hupman, Samantha. Class to Bring Students to Presidential Inauguration
• Reed, Lindsey. Clinical Compassion – Suzanne Vitale
• Fisher, Lee. Brian Strow Prepares for Seat on Bowling Green City Commission
• Buckman, Josh. Barry Wells Leaves Western for Dallas – Dining Services
• Wilberding, Beth. Professors to Get Recognition – Student Government Association
• Henze, Adam. Editorial Cartoon re: George Bush
• Hall, Alex. Happy for Some Left-winged Representation – Chuck Williamson
• Meyer, Dustin. …

The Guardian, November 10, 2004, Wright State University Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

Eighteen page issue of The Guardian, the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. The Guardian has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 19 [No. 20], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Green, Tavia. Available Flu Shots Are Limited
• Wilberding, Beth. Youth Vote Improves, But Less Than Expected
• Maines, Ashley. Torn Apart – Cory Kemble, Divorce
• Clark, Ashlee. American Humanics Minor Proposed
• Richardson, Kelly. Post Office Supervisor Indicted for Stealing – Christopher Hillard
• Put the Community Back In Community Service
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon re: Shantytown
• Williamson, Chuck. For Those Who Voted Yes . . . It’s Never Too Late for An Apology – Same Sex Marriage
• Hitch, John. There’s Nothing Funny About 9/11
• Magill, Wes. There’s …

Spartan Daily, November 5, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 123, Issue 48

Ua12/2/1 Youth Movement, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special basketball edition of the College Heights Herald contains articles:

• Casagrande, Michael. Fresh Faces Highlight Darrin Horn’s Second Year
• Stamm, Jason. Crystal Kelly Juggles Basketball, Photo, In Rookie Season
• Duncan, Mike. Patrice Holmes, Lady Raiders Look to Defend Title
• North, Amber. Tiffany Porter-Talbert Working to Become a Vocal Leader
• Duncan, Mike. Orien Greene Looks to Lead Louisiana Lafayette
• Watt, Wes. Georgia, Virginia Highlight Softer Schedule

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 18 [No. 19], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Wilberding, Beth. George Bush Keeps Keys to White House
• Wilberding, Beth. Bowling Green Gets Extreme Makover
• Hupman, Samantha. Western Honors 21 Pulitzer Prize-winning Alumni
• Reed, Lindsey. Regents Approve Facility – Shuttles
• Henze, Adam. Editorial Cartoon re: George Bush
• Elections Are Over
• Rodgers, Allan. It’s Hard to Dry Up a Culture When It’s Dripping Wet – Fraternities, Alcohol
• Dillon, Ryan. Hollywood Stars Are Just Plain Clueless - Elections
• Little, Harold. Found Himself Moved by Commentary – Charles Bussey
• Harrell, Bobby. Skateboarding Gets the Boot
• Reed, Lindsey. …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 17 [No. 18], Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Richardson, Kelly. Peeping Tom Arrested Again – Craig Byrd
• Fisher, Lee & Amber Coulter. Local Candidates Speak Up – Elections
• Wilberding, Beth. Influx of Young Voters Could Be Key in Election
• Clark, Ashlee. Celebrities Get Active In Election Process
• Reed, Lindsey. Training Aims to Help Web page Access – Information Technology
• Richardson, Kelly. Lampkin Park Shooting Investigation Continues – Derris Thomas
• Prohibition Won’t Work – Alcohol, Fraternities & Sororities
• Ingram, Brooks. Editorial Cartoon re: Fraternities & Alcohol
• Zoll, Heather. High School Behavior Needs to Cease …

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 80, No. 16 [No. 17], Wku Student Affairs

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WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. This issue contains articles:

• Richardson, Kelly. One Dead, Three Injured in Lampkin Park Shooting – Kevan Thomas
• Green, Tavia. In Unison – Step Dance, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi
• Reed, Lindsey. Media, Technology Building Officially Opens – Mass Media & Technology Hall
• Wilberding, Beth. University Senate Approves Plus/Minus Plan
• Green, Tavia. Fraternity Houses May Get New Alcohol Regulations
• Clark, Ashlee. Gary Ransdell Reminds Faculty, Staff About Using School Resources to Promote Campaigns – Elections
• Mass E-mail Unnecessary – Tailgating
• Henze, Adam. Editorial Cartoon re: Tailgating Restrictions
• Sainlar, Lindsay. …

Spartan Daily, October 25, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 123, Issue 39

Spartan Daily, October 22, 2004, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 123, Issue 38