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Remembering Pan Am 103: Lessons Learned 20 Years Later, Victoria Wells

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

Twenty years ago, on December 21, 1988, a bomb exploded aboard flight Pan Am 103. The plane crashed intoLockerbie,Scotland, killing 270 people on board and on the ground. Among those lost were 35SyracuseUniversitystudents coming back from a semester abroad inLondon.

This documentary uses interviews with about 40 professors and former students to tell the story of Pan Am 103. These people were reunited on campus during Remembrance Week 2008. This project explores the mistakes that were made and lessons that have been learned. The research is supplemented by interviews with current faculty and staff members. These people have researched and …

Zipped Magazine, Shilpa Prabhakar

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

For my capstone project, I chose to do something that fell within the creative category. Being a magazine journalism major, most of my coursework has to do with editing, writing, and layout so I wanted to use the skills I learned in the classroom to create and find a new publication on the S.U. campus. Zipped magazine is S.U.’s only fashion publication and it allows students with an interest in this area, the opportunity to further develop their skills through writing, photography, graphics and design. Furthermore, readers are able to learn about issues that the fashion industry faces in the …

Inkstinct Tattoo-Lifestyle Magazine, Celina Rosita Tousignant

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

Inkstinct, an American tattoo-lifestyle magazine, covers a broad assortment of editorial content in six regular sections: “Inkternet,” “Fokus,” “Kulture,” “Inkternational,” “Lokal,” and “Your Ink.” Created as a regularly published magazine, Inkstinct’s sections allow for fresh content every month, while enabling consistency in theme and reader expectations.

The target demographic of Inkstinct falls between the age of 18 and 35, has interest in tattoos and body manipulations, and is both male and female. Inkstinct assumes readers have at least a very basic knowledge of tattoos and body manipulations, and avoids explaining basic information in detail. However, Inkstinct’s editorial …

The Fourth Phase: New Media And Political Campaigns, Timothy Martinez Jr.

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

With the increased use of new media in political elections, I set out to answer two important questions: how does new media affect the relationship among candidates, journalists, and citizens during elections and how will traditional media adapt to the new technology? Since this topic is evolving, I read blogs and news articles during the 2008 presidential election and reflected on past elections to discover key differences.

I found that four key distinctions pertaining to new media that made the 2008 election different than previous ones. First was the creation of a virtual town hall, which was illustrated through public …

From Page To Screen: Television And The Decline Of Fiction In Magazines, Mirel Ketchiff

Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All

My Capstone project explores how the rise of television contributed to the decline of fiction in magazines and the decline of general interest magazines in America. I argue that television appealed more to advertisers as a mass-market medium than general interest magazines. Magazines had to find a new way to appeal to advertisers, and they did so by becoming niche publications that could offer advertisers a specific type of audience, rather than just a huge amount of readers. Fiction had been used in magazines as a form of mass-market entertainment; with magazines become geared towards specialized interests, fiction fell by …

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 …

Women's Health And Fitness Magazines: An Accurate Portrayal?, Jennifer M. Shymansky

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

This study is a content analysis examining the representation of health information, particularly the leading causes of death, in cover story headlines of one year of the top women's health and fitness magazines: Prevention , Shape , Fitness , Self , Health and Women's Health. The study is grounded in social responsibility theory, a normative media theory. The findings show that women's health and fitness magazines' cover story headlines predominately discuss diet and exercise for weight loss, rather than the leading causes of death facing women. This under representation of actual societal health concerns can limit the vast readerships' health …

Echo, Summer/Fall 2009, Columbia College Chicago

Echo

Student-produced magazine formerly published as Chicago Arts and Communication, changed to Echo magazine in 1997. Cover Articles: Change your game: living large in a recession; Secrets of super achievers; Perfect your job hunting skills; Indulge in the arts; World class weekend in the Windy City. 66 pages.

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 …

The Cowl - V. 73 - N. N/A - Apr 30, 2009

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 73 - Number n/a - April 30, 2009. 8 pages.

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.

The Rattler (Volume 96, Issue 11, Edition 1), St. Mary's University

The Rattler (Previous issues)

Founded in 1919, The Rattler is the student voice of St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. The newspaper documents campus life, academic and social issues, student opinion, and local and national events as they relate to the University community. Content typically includes news articles, editorial commentary, arts and culture coverage, sports reporting, and advertisements.

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

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 84, No. 47, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Global Get-Together – International Students, International Weekend
• Barczak, Mary. Student Government Association Plan Protest, Petition Against Tuition Increase
• Laun, Susie. Letter from the Editor re: James Neighbors, Homeless Story Removed from Website
• Hale, Marianne. Number of FAFASA Applications Filed Increases – Free Applications for Federal Student Aid
• Howerton, Christian. Greenwood Mall Parent Company Files Bankruptcy – General Growth Properties
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: Earth Day
• Every Little Bit Helps – Earth Day
• Abston, Jason. The Importance of Free Speech
• Capillo, Greg. Kudos on Campus Energy Policy
• Hale, …

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

Communiqué, April 20, 2009, Lindenwood University

Communiqué

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