Keep religion out of state business “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof….” The first 16 words of America’s First Amendment were written to prevent Congress …
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Overcoming fear of public speaking crucial to career
Being a communications major, people expect me to like talking to people. It should be easy to get up in front of a room full of strangers and do a presentation because, hey, that’s your …
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Reporter achieves dream through truth
Editor’s note: This is the last in a three-part series about how women have made an impact in the media fields in Southeast Texas. All it took was one assignment in a high school journalism …
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Shooting hits home for LU alumnae
Three people were killed and three were injured in a shooting in Utrecht, Netherlands, Monday. The shooting occurred on a tram near the 24 Octoberplein stop. Lamar alumnae Tammie Nolte, who moved to the Netherlands …
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Anchor overcomes, achieves dream
— Women’s History Month — Editor’s note: First in a three part series about how women have made an impact in media in Southeast Texas. Since she was a little girl, Jackie Simien wanted to be on …
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Discussion #5
1.) Is non-profit journalism any different than traditional journalism? Why or why not? 2.) What are the ethical considerations or disclosures about funding that non-profit outlets should be aware of and share with their readers? …
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Discussion #4
1.) Ad sales are being driven down because digital advertising is less expensive.How can local media outlets compete economically to sustain their operations? Will citizens pay for news? Would you pay for news? How much …
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UPbeat Spring 2019 — A University Press Magazine
The November 2018 edition of UPbeat, a University Press magazine. Layout by 2018-19 UP editor, Cassandra Jenkins, 2018-19 UP managing editor, Olivia Malick, 2018-19 UP photo editor, Noah Dawlearn, 2018-19 UP staff writer Cade Smith …
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UP Vol. 95, No. 23 — April 25, 2019
Eleventh and final issue of the spring 2019 semester. Layout completed by 2018-19 UP editor, Cassandra Jenkins, and 2018-19 UP managing editor, Olivia Malick.
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Discussion #3
Political polarization in the US is reported on frequently in the news media. There are many voices that say the media is to blame and therefore, it’s credibility has faltered in the faith many citizens …
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UP Vol. 95, No. 22 — April 11, 2019
Tenth issue of the spring 2019 semester. Layout completed by 2018-19 UP editor, Cassandra Jenkins, and 2018-19 UP managing editor, Olivia Malick.
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UP Vol. 95, No. 21 — April 4, 2019
Ninth issue of the spring 2019 semester. Layout completed by 2018-19 UP editor, Cassandra Jenkins, and 2018-19 UP managing editor, Olivia Malick.
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About Me
I’m a journalist, student and an avid searcher for the truth.I was born and raised in Beaumont, Texas. I’m currently a sophomore at Lamar University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications, with an emphasis in …
