JMC department faculty pack up their offices and classrooms in advance of moving to temporary facilities during a major renovation project. Included in the project has been the construction of a state-of-the-art student media newsroom. ... [Read More…]
Renovation to bring multimedia newsroom
By Jared Fields, Managing Editor The second and third floors of the Don H. Morris Center will receive a complete makeover beginning in May to make room for a multimedia newsroom for student media publications like the Optimist and the Prickly Pear to use. Dr. Susan Lewis, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass ... [Read More…]
Lori’s Story: Life lessons learned with the ‘Optimist’
By Lori Bredemeyer, Managing Editor "Hello there! Don't forget to sign up for Life in Hell today!" It's amazing how true and untrue this statement has proven this year. It's printed on a sticker promoting a comic strip called "Life in Hell" that's been taped to my computer since August, and I've seen it each day that I've worked at my desk. My ... [Read More…]
Editors chosen for on-campus media: Students reviewed by panel of faculty, administration
By Kyle Peveto, Opinion Editor Editors of next year's student publications, the Prickly Pear and the Optimist, were chosen last month by a committee composed of Dr. Royce Money, president of the university; Dr. Cheryl Bacon, chair of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication; and other faculty members. Jonathan Smith, sophomore ... [Read More…]
Staff’s poor judgment affects student’s privacy
I will begin by saying how disappointed I am in the lack of wisdom shown by the editors of the Optimist in the Nov. 12 and the Nov. 14 issues. The two articles concerning the tragic accident on Campus Court specifically named the driver. Although I do know that this was not out of spite or any malice, I do think that this showed poor judgment ... [Read More…]
Letter from the Editor: Marler leaves legacy, won’t be forgotten
By Paul A. Anthony, Editor in Chief Today, an era ends. Dr. Charlie Marler, arguably one of the greatest men to walk this campus, retires today. To understand the importance of Dr. Marler-or "Doc," as many students have come to call him-requires a brief history. Doc was editor of the Optimist in 1954-55 and after graduation and a stint in the ... [Read More…]
Reporting less than accurate in FAC story
I have some concerns about the story published on the clothing drive last Wednesday. I was interviewed for the story by a student reporter. We talked for a while, and I told her why FAC decided to sponsor the clothing drive. She asked me various questions, and I was happy to answer. However, whenever I got the accuracy check from Merlin Mann I ... [Read More…]
A positive and negative side exists to every news story
I just read Mr. Paul Anthony's opinion on the Views page ("From now on, Views to be positive," Wednesday, Dec. 4). I could not agree with him more. A journalist has every right and responsibility to write the truth, the non-sugar coated truth, every time he or she puts pen to paper. You have a First Amendment right to say what is on your mind. ... [Read More…]
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