Sometimes life experiences can lead us to our destiny. For DeAndria Turner, the people and situations that impacted her life led her to a career of storytelling with empathy.
Gautier native’s passion for storytelling leads her to Huntsville
Journalism is a family legacy for University of Mississippi grad, now New Orleans reporter and anchor
There is no such thing as a typical day for Peyton LoCicero Trist, breaking news reporter and fill-in anchor at WGNO, an ABC affiliate in New Orleans. When her alarm goes off at 2:30 a.m. each morning, she never knows where the day is headed.
In the world of TV news, one University of Mississippi journalism grad embraces new learning experiences
Taylor Tucker graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media in May of 2020, but she did not have an ideal graduation because of COVID-19. After graduation, Tucker became a news reporter at WTVA in Tupelo where she works on the weekend interviewing, shooting and editing stories.
University of Mississippi journalism student creates art business during pandemic
Starting your own business can can be intimidating, and working up the courage to do so can be daunting. But the pandemic has led many students to spend their free time making money. Jordan Majersky, a University of Mississippi School of Journalism and New Media student, created the small art business, S & J Designs, with her roommate, Samantha Fletcher.
Column: Why I want to become a professional journalist
Never in my life had I dreamed of being a journalist. At first, all I thought journalists did was write. However, after a few minor events in my life, I realized that traveling the road to becoming a professional and successful journalist was one of the most important decisions in my life.
CNN video production assistant says strong writing foundation is essential for storytelling
While she hates to hear someone utter the phrase ‘Print is dead,’ Lacey Russell, a CNN video production assistant, predicts newspapers will eventually fade away. Digital is the future.
A look behind the scenes at Ole Miss NewsWatch Live at Five
The broadcasters enter the Student Media Center at 2:30 p.m. Dressed to impress, Matthew Hendley logs into the rundown to see what stories he’ll be covering as anchor when the show begins.
Former Newswatch reporter enters the real world of journalism
Newswatch field reporter, Daniella Oropeza, recently received her degree in broadcast journalism. Daniella joined Newswatch as a junior in 2015. Although she’s sad to leave, she has plenty to look forward to.
Column: Internships are important, and college students must aggressively pursue them
Kennedy Glanzer Oxford Stories As most college professors will tell you, it’s imperative that students try to get an internship before graduating and entering the real world. Having an internship is important […]
Students gain broadcast journalism experience working at Rebel Radio
Jack Newsom Oxford Stories jsnewso2@go.olemiss.edu Rebel Radio is a student-run organization that broadcasts throughout much of North Mississippi and enables students to gain broadcasting experience by becoming volunteer interns. Just like any […]
Miss University dreams of becoming Miss Mississippi and Miss America
Save Lydazja Turner Oxford Stories A University of Mississippi senior, who is also known as Miss University, is studying to become a broadcast journalist, but dreams of becoming Miss Mississippi and Miss […]
Students seek career advice at Mississippi Association of Broadcasters Day
By LaReeca Rucker Adjunct Journalism Instructor University of Mississippi Meek School of Journalism When Abbie McIntosh was in 8th grade, her mother demanded that she finish her homework before watching her favorite football […]
Ole Miss journalism graduate offers advice to Meek School of Journalism students
Meredith Enger Oxford Stories mgenger@go.olemiss.edu Many students choose journalism as there major because they feel the need to tell a story. Whether students desire to be involved in print media, editorial journalism, […]
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