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Monday, December 1, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
A Taffeta Christmas video blog posting coming soon
(Courtesy photo)
Have a great Thanksgiving, from blogger, Karen Cotton WTE.
Looking for a solution for your turkey leftovers? Turn to Journey on Sunday, Nov. 30 for wine and turkey pairing recipes. Subscribe today : http://www.wyomingnews.com/
Please, check back to see the video posting part 1 from behind-the-scenes of "A Taffeta Christmas."
You can watch the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players' production of "A Taffeta Christmas" starting on Dec. 5.
The behind-the-scenes story will be in ToDo on Dec. 2 in the Wyoming Tribune Eagle...and more behind-the-scenes video postings will also be posted after Dec. 2.
You can watch the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players' production of "A Taffeta Christmas" starting on Dec. 5.
The behind-the-scenes story will be in ToDo on Dec. 2 in the Wyoming Tribune Eagle...and more behind-the-scenes video postings will also be posted after Dec. 2.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
"Rock Band 2" review teaser
courtesy
"'Rock Band 2' screen shot"
"Rock Band 2" is rated T for Teen by ESRB
Locals review "Rock Band 2" for XBOX 360
You can read the "Rock Band 2" review in ToDo on Nov. 23.
Heavy rock musicians of Endless Wynter, Chris Cotton and James Trujillo, lent their expertise to the WTE "Rock Band 2" review, along with Ana Rivera, 18, her sister, Kelsi Rivera, 15, and fellow actor, Zach Hall, 13.
Ana and Hall were both cast members of the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players' production of "Oliver." Both Kelsi and Ana were actors in Cheyenne's Central High production of "Night of the Living Dead."
ToDo is the daily entertainment section of the Wyoming Tribune Eagle.
Subscribe to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle today, http://www.wyomingnews.com/
The WTE features department and newsroom staff, regularly reviews video games in ToDo.
More recently the WTE reviewed "Fable II."
Friday, October 31, 2008
"Oliver" review and a look at the CLTP season
Photo copyright Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Aaron Dreury, aka Sgt. Carlino, Brooks Reeves as Harry Roat and Dale Williams, playing Mike, left to right, will be starring in the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players production of "Wait Until Dark." Larry Brinlee/staff
"Wait Until Dark" By Frederick Knott,
When: Oct. 31 to Nov. 9; Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sundays, 2 p.m.
Where: Atlas Theater, 211 W. 17th St.
Tickets: $18; $16 for seniors; $10 for students
More info: 638-6543
Theater season info: http://www.cheyennelittletheatre.org/
By Karen Cotton
kcotton@wyomingnews.com
Hats off to those of you fortunate enough to see “Oliver”, the Cheyenne Little Theatre Players’ first musical of their 2008-2009 season.
“Oliver” featured a fully costumed 67 member cast and one well-behaved dog, Moo.
The cast members were backed by a live orchestra.
If “Oliver” is any indication of the theater’s potential, this season looks to be well worth the price of admission.
Sure, community theater makes some people roll their eyes – it isn’t Broadway, and isn’t supposed to be professional, or even close to it.
Besides who can afford to fly to New York City, right now, or drive down to Denver?
Well, the good news is you don’t have to, not when the Little Theatre Players have stepped up their game, like they did with “Oliver.”
Here’s a recap.
Dave Hall and his nephew Zach Hall stole the show.
Dave played Fagin, and Zach was cast as the Artful Dodger.
They made “Consider Yourself,” “Pick a Pocket or Two,” “I’d Do Anything” and “Reviewing the Situation” the best musical numbers of the production.
Zach had the cockiness of the Artful Dodger’s character down to a T.
When Zach sang “Consider Yourself,” he was confident, in the zone and the live audience didn’t seem to faze him.
Zach and Dave drew upon their family ties, which helped in this case.
Their chemistry and comfort level were obvious, making their characters larger than life – large enough that they stood out from the 67-member cast.
In “Pick a Pocket or Two” Zach was oblivious to the audience as he paid close attention to Dave.
But then everybody’s eyes were on Dave at that point, audience included, as he explained pick pocketing to Oliver (Liam Guille) and the gang.
It was as if Fagin and the Artful Dodger had magically jumped directly from the pages of the Dickens novel onto the stage of the Mary Godfrey Playhouse.
Kudos to them for the many hours they must have put in to make their roles shine.
Fagin’s gang wasn’t too bad, either.
“I’d Do Anything,” the song where the Artful Dodger pretends to court Nancy (portrayed by Cheryl Brown), is a perfect example of the strength of this show’s ensemble.
The Artful Dodger and Nancy ride in a pretend carriage made up of a team of horses (young people prancing) and the wheels (young actors hiding behind twirling umbrellas).
Their choreography was in sync, while all of the voices in Fagin’s gang were strong and the scene was beautifully executed.
Some of the actors/singers in the cast were weaker than others, yet the “Oliver” cast delivered and exceeded the expectations of a community theater production.
Not a single line was forgotten and the audience got lost in the story. So, the directing, acting, singing and behind-the-scenes work was, for the most part, a job well done.
There isn’t anything better than live theater, but live theater has to be good to make spending money on tickets worthwhile, especially with Wall Street on a daily roller coaster.
With that said, get you’re trick-or-treating done early tonight, so you can watch the theater‘s thriller production “Wait Until Dark” at the Atlas Theatre.
The show begins at promptly 7:30 p.m.
The play is a psychological thriller, by Frederick Knott is directed by Rick Hammond.
It’s about a woman who’s been blind for a year, is a recent newlywed and lives with her husband in a Greenwich Village basement apartment in New York.
Unbeknownst to her, however, two con men had her husband smuggle a heroin-filled doll back into the country for her.
The show is rated PG, Hammond said, because it’s a psychological thriller, there is also some violence and there’s the mature content of the drugs in the doll.
You can watch the play through Nov. 9 with performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Catch the full “Wait Until Dark” story in the Halloween edition of ToDo.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Information for teen writers interested in a career in journalism
New Futures writing presentation Oct. 23 at the Laramie County Library Journalism and writing
Colleges in Wyoming and northern Colorado that offer journalism, or basic English programs
Journalism/communications colleges in Wyoming
(Courtesy info)
University of Wyoming – bachelor’s and master’s degrees
http://www.uwyo.edu/
Communication and journalism department
Degrees can be earned in communication and journalism. Within these degree areas, students may specialize in news/editorial, public relations, advertising, photojournalism or visual communication. Other career opportunities include human relations, consulting, education, sales, business promotion and diversity training.
(307)766-3122
Ken Smith
433 Ross Hall
766-5437
klsmith@uwyo.edu
Undergraduate Degrees
The department offers courses leading to baccalaureate degrees in communication and journalism.
Departmental Core CoursesIn addition to the University Studies Program requirements listed in the "General Bulletin," all students majoring in communication and mass media must take the following departmental core courses:
COJO 1000 Introduction to Mass Media
COJO 2100 Reporting and News writing
COJO 3070 Introduction to Communication Research
STAT 2070 Statistics for Social Science Majors
Communication Major
Journalism Major
The department encourages journalism majors to work actively in print and broadcast media. The department offers unique professional opportunities for students with the student newspaper (the Branding Iron), the university-licensed public broadcast station (Wyoming Public Radio), and UWTV .
InternshipsAll journalism students are now required to complete an internship in their field. In addition to working with the Branding Iron (UW's daily newspaper), students complete internships with state, regional, and national weekly and daily newspapers, radio and television stations, advertising and public relations agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses, professional and university sports organizations, government agencies, and other organizations and institutions. (NOTE: a maximum of 6 hours in COJO 3480 and/or 4990 count as fulfillment of the requirements for the major. All remaining hours count toward graduation and as upper-division hours.)
back
UW student newspaper
Branding Iron
http://www.brandingirononline.info/
WYOMING COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Casper College
http://www.caspercollege.edu/
Offering crucial foundation courses in Journalism, the Journalism emphasis prepares students for a print media career or for further study in Journalism at a four year institution. A third choice is the Multimedia emphasis which offers students flexibility in their course of study with courses that give students a foundation for a career or for further study in print, video, radio, and /or web media, depending on the students’ interests and needs.
Both the Journalism and Media Studies emphases are relevant for students seeking careers in such fields as advertising, news reporting and editing, marketing, public information, radio or television, sales, and media production, as well as many other areas of the media and performing arts.
All emphasis areas offer students opportunities for skill development in workshops, in cooperative learning courses, and in service learning experiences.
In addition to excellent classes, the Communications department offers a variety of activities for students and faculty:
· a nationally ranked forensics program affiliated with Phi Rho Pi, Cross-Examination Debate Association, American Forensics Association and National Parliamentary Debate Association
· Chinook student newspaper
· Expression magazine
· internships at local TV and radio stations, and newspapers
· A.A.S. Communication Skills Community Advisory Board
· Faculty Associations - Western States Communication Association, Phi Rho Pi, AFA, PBA.
Contact Information:
Kathy Coe
Academic Assistant
(307) 268-2533
AD 292
email Grant Wilson
Department Head
(307) 268-2593
Central Wyoming College
http://www.cwc.edu/
Doesn’t offer a journalism emphasis associate’s degree?
Does offer graphic design, English and broadcasting
Graphic Design:
www.cwc.edu/Academics/Programs-of-Study/Graphic-Design.htm
Broadcasting contacts
John Gabrielsen, radio
307-855-2121
Amanda Watkins, television
307-855-2319
Email: Broadcasting
The Central Wyoming College Radio/TV Broadcasting program is the only one of its kind in Wyoming and the television emphasis is the only such program in the state.
Wyoming Public Television www.wyoptv.org
Eastern Wyoming Community College
http://ewc.wy.edu/
English degree only, no communications degree
1-866-327-8996
(1-866-EASTWYO)
(307) 532-8200
FAX: 532-8222 Eastern Wyoming College
3200 West C Street
Torrington, WY 82240
Laramie County Community College
http://www.lccc.wy.edu/
Mass Media/Multimedia
Laramie County Community College offers two associate degree options in the field of media: Mass Media or Multimedia.
Most students in this program enroll in courses from both areas. Instructors who have solid credentials and media experience will guide you with personalized attention in small classes. We want to ensure your success whether you enter the workplace or transfer to a four-year program.
Multimedia Program
Students who are interested in the more technical aspects of the digital mass media should major in Multimedia.
In addition, students who indicate they want to enter the creative side of the world of work in computer graphics, animation, and Web design should major in Multimedia.
The Wingspan student newspaper consistently wins journalistic awards nationwide.
Mass Media Program
The terms "journalism," "mass media," and "mass communications" span many career fields. Students taking mass media classes often combine majors or minors in other fields to expand their career possibilities.
Degree-seeking students take a broad base of general education classes in transfer preparation for a variety of specialized mass media areas offered at four-year institutions across the United States.
LCCC Student newspaper WINGSPAN
http://www.lccc.wy.edu/wingspan/
About Wingspan
Students are welcome their first semester at LCCC to work on Wingspan, a national award-winning, four-color newspaper. Many times it has won the Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker, a national award considered the Pulitzer Prize of the student press, as well as ACP's Best of Show award.
The publication regularly wins national awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Columbia Scholastic Press Association, and American Scholastic Press Association.
Since 1976, Wingspan has won more awards than any other community college newspaper in the region, including the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Media Association's "Best in Newspapers."
Every year, Wingspan staffers attend state, regional, and national media conventions for professional development as well as fun. These trips are so treasured that they often become students' most memorable highlight of their college career.
In recent years, they have traveled to New York City, Las Vegas, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, where they appeared on a live CNN television show.
Contact 307-778-5222 ask for Rosalind Schliske
Northwest College in Powell
www.northwestcollege.edu/info
Communication
Associate of Arts
Competence in oral communication contributes to one's success in employment and in human relationships. Good oral communication skills are listed as the number one factor in helping college graduates gain employment - more important than the resume, appearance and work experience. (Curtis, Winsor, Stephens, Communication Education, 1989). Learning how to be an effective, competent speaker can have lifelong benefits.
Sample Careers
Public Relations Specialist, Arbitrator, Mediator, Communications Consultant, Speech Writer, Consumer Affairs Specialist
Additional Resources
The Northwest College Forensics Team is one of the top programs in the region. We emphasize educational goals, competition, and personal development. We also offer various scholarships for students involved in forensics.
Course Syllabi: Search this section for specific syllabi offered at NWC.
Scholarship Opportunities
NWC offers a variety of scholarships.
Student newspaper: The Northwest Trail
Contacts
Duane Fish
Professor of Speech Communication & Chairperson of Communication Division
307.754.6024
Jeannie Hunt
Instructor of Speech Communications
307.754.6422
Western Wyoming Community College
http://www.wwcc.wy.edu/
Western Wyoming Community College2500 College Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901307-382-1600
Offers a two-year degree in journalism
Doesn’t have a student newspaper
Used to have student newspaper, the Oracle
Northern Colorado colleges
Colorado State University
www.colostate.edu/
Communication Studies
Students receive a broad-based liberal arts education.
Internships are available at radio and television stations, cable companies, non- profit organizations, and more.
Technical Journalism
Concentrations: Computer-Mediated Communication, News-Editorial, Public Relations, Specialized and Technical Communication, and Television News and Video Communication.
As one of only 105 nationally accredited programs in journalism and mass communication, we provide a strong broad-based understanding of mass communication and new communication technologies.
The major includes a highly successful professional internship program that places nearly 100 students each year with Colorado and national media and communication outlets.
University of Northern Colorado
http://www.unco.edu/
Mission Statement
The Journalism and Mass Communications program strives for excellence in the delivery of a professionally oriented mass communications education, steeped in the liberal arts, and dedicated to the ideals of free expression. To that end, we promote the following:
effective writing and editing
critical thinking
ethical decision making
multicultural and global awareness
the ability to use appropriate techniques and technology
Furthermore, we promote faculty research and service that integrates the mission of the program, the school, and the university.
How to contact the program:
Office: Candelaria 1265
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
Coordinator: Charles Ingold
E-mail: charles.ingold@unco.edu
Phone: (970) 351-2726 (Administrative Assistant)
Journalism organizations that also have information for youth
Society of Professional Journalists
Society of Professional Journalists
http://www.spj.org/
Information courtesy of SPJ Web site
Quick Facts
— Founded: 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi fraternity
— Location: Eugene S. Pulliam National Journalism Center, 3909 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis
— Purpose: To Improve & Protect Journalism
— Membership: About 9,000 members nationwide
— Operating budget: $1.7 million annually
SPJ Mission
The Society of Professional Journalists is dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty.
To ensure that the concept of self-government outlined by the United States Constitution remains a reality into future centuries, the American people must be well-informed in order to make decisions regarding their lives and their local and national communities. It is the role of journalists to provide this information in an accurate, comprehensive, timely, and understandable manner.
It is the mission of the Society of Professional Journalists:
— To encourage a climate in which journalism can be practiced freely and fully
— To promote this flow of information
— To stimulate high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism
— To foster excellence and to encourage diversity among journalists
— To inspire successive generations of talented individuals to become dedicated journalists
— Finally, the Society must maintain constant vigilance in protection of First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and of the press
Becoming a Journalist: Journalism is a field that is wide open, with many avenues and opportunities for careers in print journalism, broadcasting, online journalism, industry and corporate communications and beyond.
SPJ suggests that if you choose journalism as a career, you do a couple of things.
First, choose a college with an excellent communications program. This will allow you as much access as possible to the broader areas of communications and will allow you more contact with professionals already in the field.
Second, after you enter the program, choose your electives carefully.
Students will have a core curriculum of courses that are required for a communications degree.
In addition to these courses such as writing, reporting and ethics, as a reporter you need a broad background in a variety of subjects.
Students be writing about many different things, and the more you are exposed to the better your writing will be.
The only exception to this would be if you absolutely plan to specialize in a specific type of reporting such as business reporting. In this case, you should focus on electives in the area where you want to specialize.
For instance, if you are considering international reporting, you will need foreign language courses.
SPJ suggests a basic accounting course for all journalism students. Most likely you will be asked to prepare some type of financial stories at some point.
As soon as you set foot on your college campus, get connected with the student newspaper, television or radio station.
In addition to classes and professors, this is an invaluable source of learning and preparation for a journalism career. Students might also volunteer with community journalism groups. Tell the groups that you are interested in what they do and would like to help out and learn a little in the process.
Students who intern will probably be working for free, but this will pay off big in experience for the future.
Contests for 9th graders (this contest has expired but check the web site for future contests)
The Society of Professional Journalists wants to increase high school student's knowledge and understanding of the importance of the Free Media to our lives. National winners of this essay contest receive scholarship awards.
Who ís eligible?
All students enrolled in grades 9-12 in public, private and home schools. Students must submit original work and have a sponsoring teacher sign the contest entry form.
Format
The essay should be 300-500 words and must include an entry form.
Entries may be typed or handwritten but must be double-spaced.
Entering
Send all entries to the Participating Chapter in your state.
If your state has no participating chapter, send your essay entry to:
High School Essay Contest
Society of Professional Journalists
3909 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46208
National Awards
First Place: $1,000 scholarship
Second Place: $500 scholarship
Third Place: $300 scholarship
Entry Deadline:
All entries should be postmarked by March 1, 2008.
Wyoming High School Student Press Association
http://www.whsspa.org/
Southeast district advisors
Cheyenne's Central High School (4A)
5500 Education Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82009-4008 771-2680
771-2699 Mitzi Harris (NP)
harrism@laramie1.k12.wy.us
Amy Tighe (YB)
tighea@laramie1.k12.wy.us
Cheyenne's East High School (4A) 2800 East Pershing Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY 82001-5762 771-2663
771-2679 Suzie Quinn (NP, YB)
quinns@laramie1.k12.wy.us
Colleges in Wyoming and northern Colorado that offer journalism, or basic English programs
Journalism/communications colleges in Wyoming
(Courtesy info)
University of Wyoming – bachelor’s and master’s degrees
http://www.uwyo.edu/
Communication and journalism department
Degrees can be earned in communication and journalism. Within these degree areas, students may specialize in news/editorial, public relations, advertising, photojournalism or visual communication. Other career opportunities include human relations, consulting, education, sales, business promotion and diversity training.
(307)766-3122
Ken Smith
433 Ross Hall
766-5437
klsmith@uwyo.edu
Undergraduate Degrees
The department offers courses leading to baccalaureate degrees in communication and journalism.
Departmental Core CoursesIn addition to the University Studies Program requirements listed in the "General Bulletin," all students majoring in communication and mass media must take the following departmental core courses:
COJO 1000 Introduction to Mass Media
COJO 2100 Reporting and News writing
COJO 3070 Introduction to Communication Research
STAT 2070 Statistics for Social Science Majors
Communication Major
Journalism Major
The department encourages journalism majors to work actively in print and broadcast media. The department offers unique professional opportunities for students with the student newspaper (the Branding Iron), the university-licensed public broadcast station (Wyoming Public Radio), and UWTV .
InternshipsAll journalism students are now required to complete an internship in their field. In addition to working with the Branding Iron (UW's daily newspaper), students complete internships with state, regional, and national weekly and daily newspapers, radio and television stations, advertising and public relations agencies, non-profit organizations, businesses, professional and university sports organizations, government agencies, and other organizations and institutions. (NOTE: a maximum of 6 hours in COJO 3480 and/or 4990 count as fulfillment of the requirements for the major. All remaining hours count toward graduation and as upper-division hours.)
back
UW student newspaper
Branding Iron
http://www.brandingirononline.info/
WYOMING COMMUNITY COLLEGES
Casper College
http://www.caspercollege.edu/
Offering crucial foundation courses in Journalism, the Journalism emphasis prepares students for a print media career or for further study in Journalism at a four year institution. A third choice is the Multimedia emphasis which offers students flexibility in their course of study with courses that give students a foundation for a career or for further study in print, video, radio, and /or web media, depending on the students’ interests and needs.
Both the Journalism and Media Studies emphases are relevant for students seeking careers in such fields as advertising, news reporting and editing, marketing, public information, radio or television, sales, and media production, as well as many other areas of the media and performing arts.
All emphasis areas offer students opportunities for skill development in workshops, in cooperative learning courses, and in service learning experiences.
In addition to excellent classes, the Communications department offers a variety of activities for students and faculty:
· a nationally ranked forensics program affiliated with Phi Rho Pi, Cross-Examination Debate Association, American Forensics Association and National Parliamentary Debate Association
· Chinook student newspaper
· Expression magazine
· internships at local TV and radio stations, and newspapers
· A.A.S. Communication Skills Community Advisory Board
· Faculty Associations - Western States Communication Association, Phi Rho Pi, AFA, PBA.
Contact Information:
Kathy Coe
Academic Assistant
(307) 268-2533
AD 292
email Grant Wilson
Department Head
(307) 268-2593
Central Wyoming College
http://www.cwc.edu/
Doesn’t offer a journalism emphasis associate’s degree?
Does offer graphic design, English and broadcasting
Graphic Design:
www.cwc.edu/Academics/Programs-of-Study/Graphic-Design.htm
Broadcasting contacts
John Gabrielsen, radio
307-855-2121
Amanda Watkins, television
307-855-2319
Email: Broadcasting
The Central Wyoming College Radio/TV Broadcasting program is the only one of its kind in Wyoming and the television emphasis is the only such program in the state.
Wyoming Public Television www.wyoptv.org
Eastern Wyoming Community College
http://ewc.wy.edu/
English degree only, no communications degree
1-866-327-8996
(1-866-EASTWYO)
(307) 532-8200
FAX: 532-8222 Eastern Wyoming College
3200 West C Street
Torrington, WY 82240
Laramie County Community College
http://www.lccc.wy.edu/
Mass Media/Multimedia
Laramie County Community College offers two associate degree options in the field of media: Mass Media or Multimedia.
Most students in this program enroll in courses from both areas. Instructors who have solid credentials and media experience will guide you with personalized attention in small classes. We want to ensure your success whether you enter the workplace or transfer to a four-year program.
Multimedia Program
Students who are interested in the more technical aspects of the digital mass media should major in Multimedia.
In addition, students who indicate they want to enter the creative side of the world of work in computer graphics, animation, and Web design should major in Multimedia.
The Wingspan student newspaper consistently wins journalistic awards nationwide.
Mass Media Program
The terms "journalism," "mass media," and "mass communications" span many career fields. Students taking mass media classes often combine majors or minors in other fields to expand their career possibilities.
Degree-seeking students take a broad base of general education classes in transfer preparation for a variety of specialized mass media areas offered at four-year institutions across the United States.
LCCC Student newspaper WINGSPAN
http://www.lccc.wy.edu/wingspan/
About Wingspan
Students are welcome their first semester at LCCC to work on Wingspan, a national award-winning, four-color newspaper. Many times it has won the Associated Collegiate Press Pacemaker, a national award considered the Pulitzer Prize of the student press, as well as ACP's Best of Show award.
The publication regularly wins national awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Columbia Scholastic Press Association, and American Scholastic Press Association.
Since 1976, Wingspan has won more awards than any other community college newspaper in the region, including the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Media Association's "Best in Newspapers."
Every year, Wingspan staffers attend state, regional, and national media conventions for professional development as well as fun. These trips are so treasured that they often become students' most memorable highlight of their college career.
In recent years, they have traveled to New York City, Las Vegas, San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Dallas, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, where they appeared on a live CNN television show.
Contact 307-778-5222 ask for Rosalind Schliske
Northwest College in Powell
www.northwestcollege.edu/info
Communication
Associate of Arts
Competence in oral communication contributes to one's success in employment and in human relationships. Good oral communication skills are listed as the number one factor in helping college graduates gain employment - more important than the resume, appearance and work experience. (Curtis, Winsor, Stephens, Communication Education, 1989). Learning how to be an effective, competent speaker can have lifelong benefits.
Sample Careers
Public Relations Specialist, Arbitrator, Mediator, Communications Consultant, Speech Writer, Consumer Affairs Specialist
Additional Resources
The Northwest College Forensics Team is one of the top programs in the region. We emphasize educational goals, competition, and personal development. We also offer various scholarships for students involved in forensics.
Course Syllabi: Search this section for specific syllabi offered at NWC.
Scholarship Opportunities
NWC offers a variety of scholarships.
Student newspaper: The Northwest Trail
Contacts
Duane Fish
Professor of Speech Communication & Chairperson of Communication Division
307.754.6024
Jeannie Hunt
Instructor of Speech Communications
307.754.6422
Western Wyoming Community College
http://www.wwcc.wy.edu/
Western Wyoming Community College2500 College Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901307-382-1600
Offers a two-year degree in journalism
Doesn’t have a student newspaper
Used to have student newspaper, the Oracle
Northern Colorado colleges
Colorado State University
www.colostate.edu/
Communication Studies
Students receive a broad-based liberal arts education.
Internships are available at radio and television stations, cable companies, non- profit organizations, and more.
Technical Journalism
Concentrations: Computer-Mediated Communication, News-Editorial, Public Relations, Specialized and Technical Communication, and Television News and Video Communication.
As one of only 105 nationally accredited programs in journalism and mass communication, we provide a strong broad-based understanding of mass communication and new communication technologies.
The major includes a highly successful professional internship program that places nearly 100 students each year with Colorado and national media and communication outlets.
University of Northern Colorado
http://www.unco.edu/
Mission Statement
The Journalism and Mass Communications program strives for excellence in the delivery of a professionally oriented mass communications education, steeped in the liberal arts, and dedicated to the ideals of free expression. To that end, we promote the following:
effective writing and editing
critical thinking
ethical decision making
multicultural and global awareness
the ability to use appropriate techniques and technology
Furthermore, we promote faculty research and service that integrates the mission of the program, the school, and the university.
How to contact the program:
Office: Candelaria 1265
Hours: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
Coordinator: Charles Ingold
E-mail: charles.ingold@unco.edu
Phone: (970) 351-2726 (Administrative Assistant)
Journalism organizations that also have information for youth
Society of Professional Journalists
Society of Professional Journalists
http://www.spj.org/
Information courtesy of SPJ Web site
Quick Facts
— Founded: 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi fraternity
— Location: Eugene S. Pulliam National Journalism Center, 3909 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis
— Purpose: To Improve & Protect Journalism
— Membership: About 9,000 members nationwide
— Operating budget: $1.7 million annually
SPJ Mission
The Society of Professional Journalists is dedicated to the perpetuation of a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty.
To ensure that the concept of self-government outlined by the United States Constitution remains a reality into future centuries, the American people must be well-informed in order to make decisions regarding their lives and their local and national communities. It is the role of journalists to provide this information in an accurate, comprehensive, timely, and understandable manner.
It is the mission of the Society of Professional Journalists:
— To encourage a climate in which journalism can be practiced freely and fully
— To promote this flow of information
— To stimulate high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism
— To foster excellence and to encourage diversity among journalists
— To inspire successive generations of talented individuals to become dedicated journalists
— Finally, the Society must maintain constant vigilance in protection of First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and of the press
Becoming a Journalist: Journalism is a field that is wide open, with many avenues and opportunities for careers in print journalism, broadcasting, online journalism, industry and corporate communications and beyond.
SPJ suggests that if you choose journalism as a career, you do a couple of things.
First, choose a college with an excellent communications program. This will allow you as much access as possible to the broader areas of communications and will allow you more contact with professionals already in the field.
Second, after you enter the program, choose your electives carefully.
Students will have a core curriculum of courses that are required for a communications degree.
In addition to these courses such as writing, reporting and ethics, as a reporter you need a broad background in a variety of subjects.
Students be writing about many different things, and the more you are exposed to the better your writing will be.
The only exception to this would be if you absolutely plan to specialize in a specific type of reporting such as business reporting. In this case, you should focus on electives in the area where you want to specialize.
For instance, if you are considering international reporting, you will need foreign language courses.
SPJ suggests a basic accounting course for all journalism students. Most likely you will be asked to prepare some type of financial stories at some point.
As soon as you set foot on your college campus, get connected with the student newspaper, television or radio station.
In addition to classes and professors, this is an invaluable source of learning and preparation for a journalism career. Students might also volunteer with community journalism groups. Tell the groups that you are interested in what they do and would like to help out and learn a little in the process.
Students who intern will probably be working for free, but this will pay off big in experience for the future.
Contests for 9th graders (this contest has expired but check the web site for future contests)
The Society of Professional Journalists wants to increase high school student's knowledge and understanding of the importance of the Free Media to our lives. National winners of this essay contest receive scholarship awards.
Who ís eligible?
All students enrolled in grades 9-12 in public, private and home schools. Students must submit original work and have a sponsoring teacher sign the contest entry form.
Format
The essay should be 300-500 words and must include an entry form.
Entries may be typed or handwritten but must be double-spaced.
Entering
Send all entries to the Participating Chapter in your state.
If your state has no participating chapter, send your essay entry to:
High School Essay Contest
Society of Professional Journalists
3909 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46208
National Awards
First Place: $1,000 scholarship
Second Place: $500 scholarship
Third Place: $300 scholarship
Entry Deadline:
All entries should be postmarked by March 1, 2008.
Wyoming High School Student Press Association
http://www.whsspa.org/
Southeast district advisors
Cheyenne's Central High School (4A)
5500 Education Drive
Cheyenne, WY 82009-4008 771-2680
771-2699 Mitzi Harris (NP)
harrism@laramie1.k12.wy.us
Amy Tighe (YB)
tighea@laramie1.k12.wy.us
Cheyenne's East High School (4A) 2800 East Pershing Blvd.
Cheyenne, WY 82001-5762 771-2663
771-2679 Suzie Quinn (NP, YB)
quinns@laramie1.k12.wy.us
Monday, October 13, 2008
For teen writers who are interested in novel/poetry writing careers
From the New Futures writing presentation Oct. 23 at the Laramie County Library Journalism and writing
(If you are younger than 18 please ask a parent's permission before surfing the Web and posting on blogs)
This list includes:Professional writing organizations in Wyoming and around the nation in a number of literary genres.Writing Web sites, contests and other information specifically for young people and students.Check back often.
This list will continually be updated with more information. for young writers.
Christopher Paolini:
The well-known Montana author of the "Eragon" series, who got his start as a teen http://www.alagaesia.com/index.php
Alliance for Young Artists and Writers
writing contest for 7-12th graders
www.artandwriting.org/how_to_apply.htm
Authors who have lived in Wyoming or write about Wyoming
http://wiki.wyomingauthors.org/
Equality State Book Festival - Casper
Writing workshops
www.equalitystatebookfest.org/
Jackson Hole Writers Conference
Option for teen writer admission/with a parent who is also a writer
Info from Tim Sandlin: We'll still have a parent/teen deal at next summer's conference. I think it will still be $570 for the pair, but we will probably be charging a bit extra for manuscript critiques this year. Because of a grant from the WAC Trust Fund, we're going to be especially strong in the YA track. Chris Crutcher, Terry Davis, and Roz Monette are all coming to speak. We have an agent who is strong in YA also
http://jacksonholewritersconference.com/
Garden Writers Association
www.gardenwriters.org/
Horror Writers Association
http://www.horror.org/
International Food, Wine, and Travel writers Association
www.ifwtwa.org/
Literary program on the radio backed by the University of Wyoming's MFA program www.speakingofwriting.com/
Mystery Writers of America
www.mysterywriters.org/
National Association of Science Writers
www.nasw.org/
Outdoors Writers Association
www.owaa.org/index.php
Poets and Writers magazine
www.pw.org/
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers
www.rmfw.org/
Romance Writers of America
http://www.rwanational.org/
Science fiction fantasy writers association
www.sfwa.org/
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
http://www.scbwi.org/
Rocky Mountain Chapter
http://www.rmcscbwi.org/
Dakotas chapterhttp://www.scbwidakotas.org/
ABOUT SCBWI
Membership in the SCBWI is open to anyone with an active interest in children’s literature or media. We welcome aspiring and published writers and illustrators, librarians, educators, artists, students, dramatists, musicians, filmmakers, and others. A passion for children’s literature is our #1 criterion. Dues are US$75 for the first year and US$60 each renewing year. membership@scbwi.org with your name and mailing address.
Young Writers Camp in Wyoming
http://www.youngwriterscamp.org/
Western Writers of America
www.westernwriters.org/
Wyoming Arts Council
http://wyoarts.state.wy.us/
Wyoming Arts Council's blog(Updated often with arts news and events across the state. Lists arts organizations across the state)
http://wyomingarts.blogspot.com/
Wyoming Book Festival - Cheyenne
www.wyomingbookfestival.org/
Wyoming Center for the Book
www.wsl.state.wy.us/wcb/
Wyoming Poets
www.wyopoets.org/
Wyoming Writers
www.wyowriters.org/Members.web.htm
Youth writing
www.owaa.org/youth_writing.htm
The young writers society - a informative blog meant for young teen writers and anyone else who writes : www.youngwriterssociety.com/ywsblog/
(If you are younger than 18 please ask a parent's permission before surfing the Web and posting on blogs)
This list includes:Professional writing organizations in Wyoming and around the nation in a number of literary genres.Writing Web sites, contests and other information specifically for young people and students.Check back often.
This list will continually be updated with more information. for young writers.
Christopher Paolini:
The well-known Montana author of the "Eragon" series, who got his start as a teen http://www.alagaesia.com/index.php
Alliance for Young Artists and Writers
writing contest for 7-12th graders
www.artandwriting.org/how_to_apply.htm
Authors who have lived in Wyoming or write about Wyoming
http://wiki.wyomingauthors.org/
Equality State Book Festival - Casper
Writing workshops
www.equalitystatebookfest.org/
Jackson Hole Writers Conference
Option for teen writer admission/with a parent who is also a writer
Info from Tim Sandlin: We'll still have a parent/teen deal at next summer's conference. I think it will still be $570 for the pair, but we will probably be charging a bit extra for manuscript critiques this year. Because of a grant from the WAC Trust Fund, we're going to be especially strong in the YA track. Chris Crutcher, Terry Davis, and Roz Monette are all coming to speak. We have an agent who is strong in YA also
http://jacksonholewritersconference.com/
Garden Writers Association
www.gardenwriters.org/
Horror Writers Association
http://www.horror.org/
International Food, Wine, and Travel writers Association
www.ifwtwa.org/
Literary program on the radio backed by the University of Wyoming's MFA program www.speakingofwriting.com/
Mystery Writers of America
www.mysterywriters.org/
National Association of Science Writers
www.nasw.org/
Outdoors Writers Association
www.owaa.org/index.php
Poets and Writers magazine
www.pw.org/
Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers
www.rmfw.org/
Romance Writers of America
http://www.rwanational.org/
Science fiction fantasy writers association
www.sfwa.org/
Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
http://www.scbwi.org/
Rocky Mountain Chapter
http://www.rmcscbwi.org/
Dakotas chapterhttp://www.scbwidakotas.org/
ABOUT SCBWI
Membership in the SCBWI is open to anyone with an active interest in children’s literature or media. We welcome aspiring and published writers and illustrators, librarians, educators, artists, students, dramatists, musicians, filmmakers, and others. A passion for children’s literature is our #1 criterion. Dues are US$75 for the first year and US$60 each renewing year. membership@scbwi.org with your name and mailing address.
Young Writers Camp in Wyoming
http://www.youngwriterscamp.org/
Western Writers of America
www.westernwriters.org/
Wyoming Arts Council
http://wyoarts.state.wy.us/
Wyoming Arts Council's blog(Updated often with arts news and events across the state. Lists arts organizations across the state)
http://wyomingarts.blogspot.com/
Wyoming Book Festival - Cheyenne
www.wyomingbookfestival.org/
Wyoming Center for the Book
www.wsl.state.wy.us/wcb/
Wyoming Poets
www.wyopoets.org/
Wyoming Writers
www.wyowriters.org/Members.web.htm
Youth writing
www.owaa.org/youth_writing.htm
The young writers society - a informative blog meant for young teen writers and anyone else who writes : www.youngwriterssociety.com/ywsblog/
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Welcome to a Day in the Life of the Jonas Brothers/Denver, Colo.
The Wyoming Tribune Eagle's features department was chosen by Jonas Brothers LLC. to hang out with the trio; Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas for the day on July 19th in Denver, Colo.
The Jonas Brothers were performing at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre in Englewood, Colo. that night.
OMJ! Jonas Fans ... here's your chance to see your favorite band behind-the-scenes, like you've never seen them before.
Even if you're not a fan of the brothers' music, there's still some cool footage you won't want to miss out on. Like a behind-the-scenes tour of the Verizon Wireless Mobile Recording Studio tour bus that the Jonas Brothers use to work on music while on tour. Linkin Park, Pearl Jam, Madonna and Timbaland have also used the recording studio bus.
Catch us in print: Read the complete Jonas Brothers' Behind-The-Scenes story, Aug. 24 in Journey. Read TODO for your daily entertainment news.
Our Web site: www.wyomingnews.com
If you are a Jonas Brothers fan and want to keep up with all of their latest news go to their official Web site and MySpace pages.
(If you are younger than 18 be sure to ask your parents' permission first):
http://www.jonasbrothers.com/
www.myspace.com/jonasbrothers
If you're a fan of the Jonas Brothers' opening act and "Camp Rock" co-star, Demi Lovato, here are her official Web sites: http://www.demilovato.com/, or www.myspace.com/demilovato
To subscribe to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle go here http://www.wyomingnews.com/
The Jonas Brothers were performing at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre in Englewood, Colo. that night.
OMJ! Jonas Fans ... here's your chance to see your favorite band behind-the-scenes, like you've never seen them before.
Even if you're not a fan of the brothers' music, there's still some cool footage you won't want to miss out on. Like a behind-the-scenes tour of the Verizon Wireless Mobile Recording Studio tour bus that the Jonas Brothers use to work on music while on tour. Linkin Park, Pearl Jam, Madonna and Timbaland have also used the recording studio bus.
Catch us in print: Read the complete Jonas Brothers' Behind-The-Scenes story, Aug. 24 in Journey. Read TODO for your daily entertainment news.
Our Web site: www.wyomingnews.com
If you are a Jonas Brothers fan and want to keep up with all of their latest news go to their official Web site and MySpace pages.
(If you are younger than 18 be sure to ask your parents' permission first):
http://www.jonasbrothers.com/
www.myspace.com/jonasbrothers
If you're a fan of the Jonas Brothers' opening act and "Camp Rock" co-star, Demi Lovato, here are her official Web sites: http://www.demilovato.com/, or www.myspace.com/demilovato
To subscribe to the Wyoming Tribune Eagle go here http://www.wyomingnews.com/
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Joe Jonas and management ready for a game of trampoline dodge ball
Joe Jonas gets ready to play a game of trampoline dodge ball against his brothers, Kevin and Nick Jonas and members of the boys' management crew, including Big Rob, their bodyguard.
Teen reporter, Roxy King, of Boulder, Colo. also joined in on the game.
Video by Karen Cotton. kcotton@wyomingnews.com
Copyright Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Nick Jonas practices in batting cages at a Denver, Colo. family amusement center
Nick Jonas practices batting for fun at a family amusement center in Denver, Colo.
It's a break for him during a very full work day.
He and his brothers, Joe and Kevin were all at the entertainment center before their July 19th show at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre.
Video by Karen Cotton. kcotton@wyomingnews.com
Copyright Wyoming Tribune Eagle.
Jonas Brothers' soundcheck concert for Verizon Wireless winners and fans
Lucky Jonas Brothers fans got a sneak peek at the Jonas Brothers sound check.
The fans won a Verizon Wireless contest and were able to see them sing in Denver at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre on July 19 during their sound check.
Video by Karen Cotton. kcotton@wyomingnews.com
Copyright Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Verizon Wireless Mobile Recording Studio Part 1
Erik Niewiarowski is the video engineer on the Verizon Wireless Mobile Recording Studio Bus.
He give a behind-the-scenes look the Jonas Brothers' recording process and equipment. The bus is one of nine that the Jonas Brothers travel with.
Video by Karen Cotton. kcotton@wyomingnews.com
Copyright Wyoming Tribune Eagle
Verizon Wireless Mobile Recording Studio part 2
Jesse Jensema explains how the Verizon Mobile Recordings Studio works on site at the Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre.
Essentially it is the Jonas Brothers' place for down time. They can go in there whenever they have an idea or just want to play around. The brothers aren't “recording” their new album, they are “working” on it.
Video by Karen Cotton. kcotton@wyomingnews.com.
Copyright Wyoming Tribune Eagle
An example of what a meet and greet with the Jonas Brothers is like
An example of what a meet and greet with the Jonas Brothers is like.
Members of the press pool thanked the Jonas Brothers for their time and also had photos taken with them.
Here is Dory Larrabee, editorial assistant for Popstar! Magazine with the Jonas Brothers.
Video by Karen Cotton. kcotton@wyomingnews.com.
Copyright Wyoming Tribune Eagle.
Felicia Culotta, assistant to the Jonas Brothers, talks about costume changes and more
Felicia Culotta, assistant to the Jonas Brothers, talks about how she helps them during their show with costume changes and other details.
The brothers were performing at the Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre on July 19, the day that this video was taken.
Video by Karen Cotton. kcotton@wyomingnews.com.
Copyright Wyoming Tribune Eagle.
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