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Digital Media Example – Meg

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/texas-sheriff-releases-report-on-supreme-court-justice-scalias-death/2016/02/23/8c0bdb0c-da82-11e5-891a-4ed04f4213e8_story.html?hpid=hp_no-name_hp-in-the-news%3Apage%2Fin-the-news

This report by the Washington Post discusses updated information on Judge Scalia’s death. The journalists included a photo from Scalia’s funeral and a photo of himself, as well as a short tribute video. A hyperlink to the incident report was also included.

Digital Media Element Example // Rachel Hirsch

http://www.journalnow.com/news/state_region/charlotte-council-votes-to-extend-transgender-rights/article_81603fa1-fb80-54c1-963e-2a6811186384.html

This article includes a video of the Charlotte City Council vote on wether or not transgender people should be able to use a public restroom that corresponds to their gender identity. This video shows the real vote the City Council went through which happened to be 7-4 to approve this non-discrimination ordinance. This really helps the readers know what the vote looked like and how the observers responded to the council members after their decision.

Digital Media Element//Karlee Spirit

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/02/23/like-talking-to-a-30-year-old-murderer-teen-charged-with-killing-his-little-sister/?tid=pm_pop_b

This article includes a video of the Bay County Sheriff Frank McKeithen discussing the incident of a 10-year-old girl that was fatally shot by her teen brother in Fountain, Florida. The article also includes hyperlinks that lead to photos of the victim as well as alternative articles with different opinions, information, photos and details. The article entitled “‘Like talking to a 30-year-old murderer’: Teen charged with killing his little sister”, also pictures a tweet tweeted by a reporter of the victims hometown and a school picture of the deceased.

Multimedia Post – Anna Conte

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/white-house-unveils-plan-for-closing-military-prison-at-guantanamo-bay/2016/02/23/3860f408-da35-11e5-81ae-7491b9b9e7df_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_gitmo10am%3Ahomepage%2Fstory

This article includes a video of Obama addressing the Guantanamo Bay concern, a photo library allowing readers to visualize what the prison is like as well as providing suggestions of further readings by including links to other articles. All multimedia elements of this article help reads gain a more holistic understanding what the prison at Guantanamo Bay stands for as well as the plan to close this prison and end this portion in our nation’s history.

Katie Dickens – Digital Media Element Example

Example of Digital Media – hyperlinks for explanations!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/after-british-deal-with-the-eu-cameron-races-to-win-support-at-home/2016/02/20/7eab86f6-1855-415d-a943-0a808196657f_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-more-top-stories_britexit-823am%3Ahomepage%2Fstory

WFU Post

Five sources:

1. Nathan O Hatch- President of WFU
2. Martha Blevins Allman- Dean of Admissions
3. Adam Hammer- President of Student Body
4. Andy Chan- Vice President, Innovation & Career Development
5. Penny Rue-Vice President of Campus Life

Five sources of information:

1. http://blog.magazine.wfu.edu/2014/02/martha-allman-study-affirms-test-optional-policy-for-admissions/
2. http://www.wfu.edu
3. http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/wake-forest-2978
4. http://news.wfu.edu/2016/02/10/98-of-2015-wfu-grads-employed-or-in-grad-school-new-data-shows/
5. http://oldgoldandblack.com

Three story ideas:

1. Why did Wake Forest go test optional and what kind of effects has this test optional strategy had on the admissions process?
2. What is the best kept secret about Wake Forest?
3. According to a news article by WFU, 98% of WFU grads are employed or in grad school. What kind of jobs do WFU grads have and what role did Wake have in helping these students get these jobs?

WFU Beat – Brandon Liu

People
1. President Nathan O Hatch
2. Andy Chan – Vice president of career development
3. Penny Rue – Vice president of campus life
4. any members of the campus life advisory board
5. Wendy Harper, Senior Financial Management Analyst
6. Michele Gillespie, Dean of the College
7. Dr. Malika Roman Isler, Director of Campus Wellbeing
8. professors

sources
1. http://institutionalinformation.wfu.edu/
2. http://financialaid.wfu.edu/
3. http://wfuogb.com/
4. https://win.wfu.edu/
5. http://campuslife.wfu.edu/
6. Wake Forest Social Media
7.

Three story ideas:

1. What is the average tuition cost for a Wake student, and average salary for a wake Graduate?
2. What percentage of students are involved in clubs/sports and how does that affect their lives?
3. What qualities does Wake Forest look for in professors that make them unique. What rules are given to lead them to the desired Wake teaching style?

WFU Beat Reporting

Five Sources

1. Adam Hammer, President of Student Body

2. Max Floyd, Head of Campus Recreation

3. Nathan O. Hatch, President of WFU

4. Penny Rue, Vice President of Campus Life

5. Ron Wellman, Director of Athletics

Five Sources of Information

1. http://events.wfu.edu/

2. http://www.wfu.edu/academics/

3. http://www.bloggersodear.com/

4. http://inside.wfu.edu/inside/

5. http://su.wfu.edu/

Three Story Ideas

1. WFUBMC 3D printing body parts

2. Graduate School vs. Professional world: What Are WFU Graduates Choosing and Why?

3. Bell Chimers: What Inspires You to Chime?

Wake Forest Higher Education Beat /// David Blue

People to know:

1. Adam Goldstein, Dean of Students
2. Nathan O. Hatch, President
3. Betsy Adams, Director of Greek Life
4. Ron Wellman, Director of Athletics
5. Dean Shore, Campus barber/photographer

Sources:

1. http://events.wfu.edu
2. Winston Salem Journal
3. Old Gold and Black
4. www.wfu.edu/athletics
5. http://www.wakeforestsports.com/

Story Ideas:

1. Evaluate Greek Life on campus… What do students involved think about it? What do students not involved think about it? Is the administration for or against it?
2. How does the current political landscape affect our view on politics in general?
3. What is the overall consensus about athletics on campus? Does being at a smaller private school and not being known as an athletic “powerhouse” affect our opinion toward sports?

WFU Higher Education Beat — Eisert

People to know:

Penny Rue, Vice President of Campus Life
McKenzie Maddox, Old Gold & Black editor-in-chief
Dean Shore, photographer and barber
Martha Blevins Allman, Dean of Admissions
Ron Wellman, Director of Athletics
Regina G. Lawson, WFU Police Department Chief

Sources:

http://events.wfu.edu/
http://www.wfu.edu/academics/
http://oldgoldandblack.com/ (older issues in ZSR)
http://www.hercampus.com/school/wake-forest; http://theodysseyonline.com/wake-forrest
http://www.wakeforestsports.com/
http://www.scout.com/college/wake-forest/forums/1118-wake-forest-sports

Story ideas:

Feature piece on students and professors that created a 3D printer capable of producing bone, tissue, organs, etc.
Comparative piece about student athletes who come to WFU with the intention of going pro after school or in the middle of their time at school versus those who don’t.
Student opinion piece of the lack of diversity at WFU and on WFU’s attempts to remedy it.