From The Department of Communication: Convergent Reporting
Spring 2009
Student coursework in the journalism emphasis area includes convergent
reporting produced in the Media Writing and Reporting and Writing courses.
Below is a sample of multi-media news stories (requires pdf to open and
Windows Media Player) from student reporters representing the Truman
Media Network.
The recession has left some Kirksville-area
families in a tight spot financially, but humans aren’t the only ones hurting.
By Allison Toepfer, Nathan Vickers and Lindsey Williams
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Truman State students Walked
and ran to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis. By
Dennis Bosslet, Tyler Brandel, Jake Bruning
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Truman State students give back to the Kirksville community at Twin Pines. By Dana Bruxvoort and Jillian Chrischilles and Chelsae Cordia ...more
Adair County’s 11th annual Relay for Life at the NEMO Fairgrounds raised just over $40,000 with money still streaming in to support the American Cancer Society. By Caitlin Corrigan, Kim Day and Meredith Engel ...more
Truman State student organizations team up to promote safe choices over the summer by adding new events to Alcohol Awareness Week for the first time in over ten years. By T.J. Faust, Beth Guckes, and Tim Holmes ...more
The Unwritten Letters
Project has allowed scores of writers to express their feelings online--all
thanks to a Truman State student. By Katie Huffman, Eric Hughes and Jackie
Jones
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Truman State University students and Kirksville
citizens say there are economic and social benefits to combining Truman’s summer
orientation program with a newly shortened Truman Week. By
Josh Privitt, Jessica Redmon and Gina Ribaudo
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After years of fundraising, a new skateboard park in north Kirksville is available for public use. By Thomas Schonhardt, Rachel Richardson, and Dwayne Riley ...more
Flashes ...more news