Media
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Amid the Decline of Print Media, College Newspapers Push Onward
The date reads January 12, 2023. The headline: “Glory, Glory.” In a full-page photograph, just above the fold, the UGA quarterback Stetson Bennett, kisses the national championship trophy. This was the cover of a special print edition of The Red & Black, an independent, student-run newspaper at UGA. It celebrated…
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Bitter Southerner Celebrates 10th Anniversary at 40 Watt Club with Music, Philanthropy
S.G. Goodman returned to the city where she recorded her most recent album to perform March 21 at 40 Watt Club for over 250 people at the Bitter Southerner’s 10th anniversary party. Goodman said this was her first time playing a large venue in the Classic City, despite her…
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UGA MFA In Film, Television, And Digital Media Brings Sustainability To Set
University of Georgia master’s of fine arts student Matt Hudgins just received a sustainability grant for his project “And…Action! Bringing sustainability on-set with the MFA in Film, Television, and Digital Media.” The project was devised to “help reduce the environmental footprint of UGA student film productions, as well as enhance…
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How To Engage in Multimedia Journalism
Students creating their first multiplatform reporting assignment are tasked with engaging their audience in a story that contains several aspects to fully present the narrative, but what does it really mean to shoot photo and video or produce audio and graphics — not to mention write an article? The following…
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The Creation And Curation of Graphic Design in Copenhagen
The meshing of history and innovation is clear in Copenhagen, Denmark, where 400-year-old buildings stand across from new shops lining the streets. Though the city is filled with history, new signs advertise along every block. This constant influx of media can be as overwhelming as it is informative, especially as…
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Movie Preferences and Adaptations Taking Control of Literary World
What do you prefer — the book or the movie? If you answered movie, you’re right there with the majority of people. Most people say they like the film adaptation better than the book — and authors are taking notice of this trend. Based on data from Goodreads and Netflix,…
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Valerie Boyd Recognized For Her Impact on Writing Community by Georgia Writers Hall of Fame
On April 12, the personal journals of Alice Walker — Georgia native, literary revolutionist and the first-ever Black woman to receive a Pulitzer Prize in fiction — will be released to the public. Walker chose a University of Georgia professor to work with her to publish “Gathering Blossoms Under Fire:…
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Podcast: Professor sees ‘bright’ future for women in media
Journalism Academic Professional at the University of Georgia, Dr. Amanda Bright, is using her experience and passion for journalism to encourage inclusivity in newsrooms. From diversity in the newsroom, to women in leadership positions in the media, Bright discusses it all in this podcast. Danielle Burrows is a student majoring…
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5 Ways to Use Video to Tell the Story
Storytelling is important in any journalistic story, but video showcases emotions in a way that words sometimes cannot. Hannah Gaber, winner of a 2021 Religion News Association award for her short video, Oakwood Baptist Church hid a pastor’s disturbing secret from its congregation, offers insight on using video to…
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Media Literacy: You Think You Know More Than You Do
John Weatherford, a senior lecturer at the University of Georgia’s New Media Institute, talks to David Velez about the importance of media literacy in today’s digital age. David Velez is a senior majoring in journalism, minoring in sport management, and earning a Certificate in Sports Media in the…