video:

file:///F:/VID00101.MP4

power point/graphics:

file:///F:/221%20project.pptm

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/ueli_gegenschatz_extreme_wingsuit_jumping.html

Ueli Gegenschatz soars in a wingsuit

For more information contact

Marie McGinnis

Public Relations Group

123-456-7896

mcginnis.1895@osu.edu

Communications 221 important course for all students

Columbus, OH, May 25/Public Relations Group/--The field of Journalism is a very important and vital field for everyone across the world. It is the source of how people are updated and informed about the what is occurring in the world around them. Whether it is regarding political changes, health care, or even weather warnings, journalism is an important element for everyone.

Communication 221 is an introduction class to the field of journalism. It introduces to students the skills and tools necessary to be an efficient journalist. The course covers all spectrums in the field of journalism including print writing, interviewing, research, broadcast reporting, and even how it relates to the public relations.

Dan Caterinicchia is the current instructor for Communications 221. He is a former employee for the esteemed Associated Press and also a former writer for Federal Computer Week magazine. With his accomplished background experience, Caterinicchia teaches students how to become a good journalist. Though most students aren’t necessarily pursuing careers as journalists, Caterinicchia still believes it is important that students become aware of it. “Regardless of what your professional goal is, being a better communicator will serve you well. After taking 221, you will be a more effective communicator, writer, and editor,” Caterinicchia states as he promotes his course.

The field of Journalism isn’t quite the same as it once was. As technology evolves, people aren’t getting all of their news information from the daily newspaper or watching the evening news. Now, people have constant access to news whether through an iPhone, iPad, or iBook. It is important that journalists learn to adapt to these new changes. The field is in a transition period and it is important that students are aware of the changes that are occurring.

After taking this class, students will be more knowledgeable about their news sources and how information spreads through out the world. Caterinicchia will provide the skills necessary for students to determine what is trustworthy and informative. Communication 221 is a course all students should take to understand the vital world of journalism.

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For more information contact:

Marie McGinnis

Ohio State University

123-456-7892

mcginnis@osu.com

THE LANTERN AND RED CROSS TEAM UP FOR A CAMPUS BLOOD DRIVE

Columbus, Ohio, May 20/-- Ohio State’s student newspaper, The Lantern, will be hosting a blood drive Tuesday June 8, 2010. It will be located in front of the Journalism Building on Neil Avenue from 10A.M.-4P.M.

The Lantern collaborated with the American Red Cross to provide a blood mobile that allows students to donate blood and help with a worthy cause. The Red Cross is campaigning their blood drive with the slogan, “The world needs more universal heroes”. This is encouragement for donors to do a good deed and also help the lives of many others. It is also encouraged that Type O individuals donate to aid its high demand.

In order to donate blood, participants must be at least 17 years of age or have parental permission if 16-years-old. Donors must be at least 110 pounds and have either a Red Cross donor card or another form of identification. If participants are previous donors they are only eligible if their last donation was on or before April 13, 2010.

Drinks and snacks will be provided for donors post blood donation procedure. The Red Cross will also be rewarding donors with an eco-friendly aluminum water bottle.

By participating in this blood drive, people can provide help for those in medical need and also support environmental efforts. Dan Caterinicchia, a Red Cross spokesman, encourages donating blood by saying, “Giving blood is the right thing to do, you can help save a life.”

To make a donor appointment or find more information regarding the blood drive, go to www.redcrossblood.or. (sponsor code: buckeyes) Participants may also call 1-800-Red Cross to receive further information.

About The Lantern

The Lantern is Ohio State University’s student run newspaper publication. It is the third largest college newspaper in the country. It is produced by student journalism majors that provide information regarding news and events that take place on campus and even worldwide.

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ARTICLE THAT DISCUSSES HOW ENTERTAINMENT NEWS IS "DUMBING DOWN" AMERICANS. HAS A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON YOUTH

• News vs. Entertainment: How Increasing Media Choice Widens Gaps in Political Knowledge and Turnout
• Markus Prior
• American Journal of Political Science, Vol. 49, No. 3 (Jul., 2005), pp. 577-592
• Published by: Midwest Political Science Association
• Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/3647733

DISUCESSES ACTUAL EXPERIMENT OF ENTERTAINMENT CONSUMPTION. SHOWS THE DIFFERENT LEVELS AND HOW THAT AFFECTS SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND IDENTITY.

Authors: McCutcheon L. E.¹; Lange R.²; Houran J.³

Source: British Journal of Psychology, Volume 93, Number 1, February 2002 , pp. 67-87(21)

Publisher: British Psychological Society

TV SHOWS: E! NEWS, ACCESS HOLLYWOOD, TMZ, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT
MAGAZINES: US WEEKLY, PEOPLE, STAR, INTOUCH, ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
WEBSITES: perezhilton.com, tmz.com, eonline.com

INTERVIEWS:
Jared Gardner (Professor of Popular Culture Studies-confirmed)
Leslie Bruce (former US Weekly employee- still waiting)
Ashley Dingus (Lantern staff/Perez- still waiting)

--- I will additionally ask other students/peers about their reasons for consuming entertainment news and the amount they consume. both males and females. hoping to get a sports/gossip perspective from males.

PLANNING ON DOING A 90 second VIDEO BROADCAST.

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