Taking advantage of newest technologies, media coverage on the Rwandan genocide, independent music and advertising, and gender stereotype in newspaper comic strips were the four topics presented in a panel of graduate students. Cooper Cherry, mass communication graduate, presented Netwar. He opened with a statement on Internet taking over television. “The revolution will not be televised, but maybe you can […]
Working at a college radio station can sometimes feel like a bubble, as with the college experience in general. Many student DJs wonder what will they do once that bubble pops. Danny Trevino, a.k.a. D-Train, came to Texas State as a freshman with the idea of majoring in criminal justice. He graduated with a degree in mass comm. His entire […]
In the past seven years Military Writer Sig Christenson has made the 20-hour flight seven times from San Antonio to the Middle East to cover the Iraq War for the San Antonio Express-News. The classroom of 18 students and faculty remained quietly intrigued as he let them in on his knowledge and experience as an embedded journalist during Mass Communication […]
New media is all around us. The internet delivers a consistent influx of new software, widgets and social networking tools that are in a constant state of fad and fin. As part of Mass Comm week at Old Main, Robert Quigley, internet editor at The Austin American Statesman, and Tony Plohetski, Statesman staff writer, talked about their use, and self-proclaimed […]
News is immediate. News is unpredictable. And today the news affected the Radio News panel, Tuesday, Oct. 21, for Mass Communications week at Texas State University. Robert Wood of the Texas State Network was unable to attend the Radio news panel because of breaking news that was happening in Austin involving a death row inmate and a Texas senator. Fortunately, […]
Ron Oliveira, The changing world of broadcast news Dressed in a sleek black suit, Ron Oliveira made his way into Mass Communication week. Oliveira came to speak about the exciting and scary changes happening in the broadcast industry. Oliveira, a member of the KEYE news team in Austin, spoke to a room of 40 students Tuesday, to explain the dedication […]
Robert Quigley and Tony Plohetski talk about the Statesman’s usage of Twitter. Direct to Ustream video page
Heloise spoke Monday at the Texas State University Round Rock campus. She is a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist and author. Heloise also writes a column for Good Housekeeping Magazine. The audience ranged from students to local citizens in their late 70’s. Heloise’s charisma, charm, and witty personality quickly won over the audience. The crowd loved her and enjoyed every bit […]
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication is hosting its annual Mass Comm Week, Oct. 6-10, 2025. This year, we have some amazing events both in person and online! Don’t miss out on the chance to look to the future and hear professionals discuss issues, trends and careers in mass media. Visit our Schedule page to learn more about each event and panel.