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How to rock an internship application
- Tips and Tricks
October 11, 2017 by Sophie Gordon
As November approaches, so do many internship deadlines for the following spring and summer. Most internship applications ask you to have the same things: clips, letters of recommendation, a cover letter, a resume. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your application. WHEN SELECTING CLIPS… Don’t pick the “easy” ones that every […]

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Considering college? Check out this 8-step decision-making process
- Tips and Tricks
September 20, 2017 by Sophie Gordon
In business, there is an eight-step model for strategic decision-making. The steps include, defining the problem, identifying the criteria, allocating weight to the criteria, developing alternatives, select alternative, implementing the alternative, and evaluating decision effectiveness. These steps can also be used to make big decisions in your life: buying a car, joining an organization, getting […]

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Monthly Contests are back!
- Contests
September 6, 2017 by Sophie Gordon
You’ve put all of your time and effort into finishing a story/design/photo/video/podcast/etc. and your entire school has seen your work. Why not submit it for contests and get recognized for your talent? BSU Journalism Workshops hosts monthly contests, which gives you even more chances to enter your work and win awards. No more waiting for […]

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J-Day Jams: Meet Keynote Speaker Jim Streisel
- News
March 1, 2017 by Sophie Gordon
Journalism Day’s 2017 keynote speaker is Jim Streisel, the newsmagazine adviser at Carmel High School. He was named the 2013 Dow Jones News Fund National High School Journalism Teacher of the Year. Streisel is a rockstar journalist! He plays guitar and sings lead vocals with his band The Dead Squirrels. How long have you been […]

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Why you should support the New Voices campaign
- News
February 13, 2017 by Sophie Gordon
It’s time to cure Hazelwood. The freedom of press is important to students now more than ever. In an effort to combat the effects of the Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier decision, which restricted students’ First Amendment rights in school, states are trying to enact New Voices legislation. Indiana is among them. This year, the New Voices Campaign […]

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5 tips for applying to Ball State’s Scholarship
- News
January 27, 2017 by Sophie Gordon
Each year, Ball State University’s Department of Journalism offers nearly $8,000 in freshman scholarships. The Freshman Scholarship application closes Feb. 1, so here are some tips for putting together a great application. Provide a variety of strong clips The application asks for 3-5 clips, so include only your best work. If you don’t have five […]

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What does a new president mean for the media?
- Tips and Tricks
January 20, 2017 by Sophie Gordon
With the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump today, many in the media are wondering what it means for them. Trump has a history of manipulating the media, blaming the press for publishing fake news and banning reporters from his events. He has caused concern among journalists about what he might change once he officially takes […]

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How to Write a Cover Letter
- Tips and Tricks
January 13, 2017 by Sophie Gordon
In addition to a portfolio, many places will ask that you provide a cover letter to explain why you are interested in working for their organization. This letter is your first impression, so you need to wow the selection committee with your words. Here are some tips for getting the most out of your cover […]

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5 things to do after #NHSJC
- Tips and Tricks
November 14, 2016 by Sophie Gordon
Plans for front page bylines, awesome websites, and publication domination shouldn’t stop after we return home. We’ve all been inspired by keynote speakers, contest wins, and meeting other staffs from around the country and now it is time to follow up. Here at 5 tips to avoiding a post-conference haze. 1. Review the hashtag! There’s no possible […]

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Convention: Places to visit in Indy
- Tips and Tricks
October 26, 2016 by Sophie Gordon
We’ve told you the best places to eat in Indianapolis and given you some tips on how to take advantage of the convention itself, but what about that free time you may have in the evenings? Use this list of places to visit in Indy to plan out where you’d like to go because the […]

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