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Spartan Daily, May 13, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 55

Spartan Daily, May 12, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 54

Ua12/2/1 Stress Busters, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special finals week edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Classic TV Shows Word Search
• SuDoKu
• Williams, Wayne. Daily Crossword
• Olschwang, Alan. Daily Crossword
• Wolfe, Robert. Daily Crossword
• Movies Word Search
• 2009 Spring Semester Final Exam Schedule

Spartan Daily, May 11, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 53

The Sweet Script: A Critical Analysis Of American Sportswriting, Jonathan Schreiber

Honors Scholar Theses

This thesis analyzes the sportswriting genre as a form of personal essay. It explores the art over time through writers Red Smith, A.J. Liebling, Roger Angell, George Plimpton, Bart Giamatti, Frank Deford, and Rick Reilly, as well as anthologized writers from 2008 and blogs.

Children's Perceptions Of Male And Female Athletes As Presented In Sports Illustrated For Kids, Brittany Perotti

Honors Scholar Theses

Despite gains made by Title IX in the past 36 years, including increased female participation in high school and collegiate sport, there is evidence that gender equity in sport is not fully achieved. Researchers target the media because they tend to shape social values and disseminate information to the masses (Kane, 1978, in Fink & Kensicki, 2002). As sports become more pervasive, framing theory has become particularly relevant. The purpose of this study is to build on the Hardin et al.

(2002) study by examining the relationship among media sports coverage, gender equity in sport and the perceptions young sports …

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

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 52

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 52, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Belcher, Ashley. Local Hispanic Crime Rates Lower Than U.S. Average
• Hale, Marianne. Faculty, Staff Prepare for Stimulus Money – American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
• Moore, Josh. Gone Green – Sustainability
• Sanchez, Armando. A Thousand Words – Curtis Frost
• Hale, Marianne. Changes Expected in Loan Programs – Student Financial Aid , Federal Family Education Loan Program
• Hale, Marianne. Richard Kirchmeyer to Retire September 30 – Information Technology
• Marsupial Awards
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon: Koala Climbing Pearce-Ford Tower
• Bryan, Kendrick. Student Government Association Is Your Organization
• Ulber, Emily. Students Lobby …

Ua12/2/1 A Guide To Graduation, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

Special commencement edition of the College Heights Herald.

• Howerton, Christina. Frequently Asked Questions
• McCrarey, Magen. Grad Do’s & Don’ts
• Things You Shouldn’t Do When Shaking Gary Ransdell’s Hand
• Ulber, Emily. Deans Offer Advice – Sam Evans, David Lee
• Department of English Graduates
• Graduation Playlist
• Waggoner, Tabitha. Seniors Celebrate Graduation with Unique Cap Art
• Places to Stay in Bowling Green – Hotels, Motels
• Department of Economics Graduates
• Things You Should Do Before Leaving Bowling Green
• Who Would You Like to Speak at Graduation Ceremonies?
• Places to Eat in Bowling Green – Restaurants
• Department of Management Graduates

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

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 51

Prospectus, May 6, 2009, Levi Norman, Anthony Burkert, Samantha Hylla, John Bouvet, Chuck Shepherd, Jesse Woodrum, Chrissie Mckenney, Sean Hermann, Nada Youssef, Sam Walker

Prospectus 2009

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, May 5, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 50

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 51, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Hale, Marianne. University Prepares for State Deficit – Budget Cuts
• Simpson, Mandy. I See Me – Jayray Fiene, Transgender
• Howerton, Christina. Pearce-Ford Tower Food Court Traffic Low at Lunch – Dining Services
• Moore, Josh. Housing & Residence Life Plans Summer Dorm Renovations – Keen Hall, Rodes-Harlin Hall, McCormack Hall, Gilbert Hall, Pearce-Ford Tower
• Minimizing the Harm – Budget Cuts
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Budget Cut Jenga
• Michaels, Stephen. Die Week, Die – Dead Week
• Hale, Marianne. Retired Assistant Professor Dies – James Binham
• Ulber, Emily. Two Western …

Spartan Daily, May 4, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 132, Issue 49

Torturing Terrorists For National Security Imperatives: Mediated Violence On "24", Michael D. Sears

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

This study analyzed mediated violent content as seen on the FOX television program 24. The study covered a seven year period, or six seasons, of 24 , with a sample set of 43 episodes and 445 individual acts ofviolence. Three research questions guided this study. The first research question sought to determine if a relation exists between heroic characters inflicting torturous violence and justifying the act with a national security imperative. The second research question examined the prevailing mode of violence and the use of nonlethal and lethal weapons. The third research question examined the portrayed efficiency of violence on …

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 …

Parasocial Relationships With Celebrities: An Illusion Of Intimacy With Mediated Friends, Amanda R. Laken

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

This research looked at parasocial interactions among college students. The study looked at the differences in gender and parasocial interaction, ethnicity/race and parasocial interaction, and the type of entertainment the celebrity was in and parasocial interaction. The research looked at celebrities as themselves and not as the characters they play as previous studies have. The research consisted of a revised parasocial interaction scale along with basic demographic questions. Although there have been studies examining levels of worship among different celebrities, they have been no correlations or differences stated concerning parasocial interactions. In addition, there has been no previous research stating …

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 …

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, …

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