Author: Ameliah Kolp

Rebecca Slezak: From Yearbook Photographer to Award-Winning Photojournalist

March 24, 2021 by Ameliah Kolp

Meet Rebecca Slezak – a graduating senior from Mahomet, Illinois who majors in photojournalism. Rebecca is a student who takes risks. She’s not afraid to step out of her comfort zone to uncover the personal stories that surround her. These past two years, Rebecca’s work has not gone unnoticed. She was awarded the Indiana College […]

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Ball State Student Media Paving the Way for Future HSPA Partnerships

December 17, 2020 by Ameliah Kolp

In a first-of-its kind partnership in Indiana, the Hoosier State Press Association and Ball State Student Media are teaming up to help HSPA members provide more content for their audiences, while giving student journalists an opportunity to earn professional bylines. The partnership, which began in October, provides multimedia content, including photos, graphics and videos from […]

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Garrett Looker: From Print Journalist to Award-Winning Filmmaker

December 14, 2020 by Ameliah Kolp

Meet Garrett Looker — a second-year grad student from Logansport, Indiana who majors in journalism and digital storytelling. Garrett is a student filled with goodwill and determination. He looks past the “impossible” and instead sees opportunity — opportunities that foster his creative growth and benefit Muncie’s community at large. Through his award-winning documentary and his […]

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CCIM Student Finds His Voice as a Mental Health Advocate

November 24, 2020 by Ameliah Kolp

Meet Terence Lightning Jr – a second-year grad student from Fort Wayne Indiana who studies photojournalism. A name like Terence Lightning beckons inspiration and that’s exactly what Terence does; he aspires to be his true self every day while creating mental health awareness across social media. This past year, Lightning has pushed past social constructs […]

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