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Editor Biographies, Spring 2016

Kala Brumbaugh — Claysburg, Pennsylvania Writer/Editor Major/Minor: Public Relations/Management Academic Achievements: Dean’s List (Fall 2013-Present), President’s List (Fall 2015) Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: PR Department Assistant Director — Capstone Agency (Fall 2014-Present); Elementary School Tutor — America Reads & Counts (Fall 2014-Present); Director of

Sayonara via Platform

Sayonara via Platform

Published on April 28, 2016, at 3:50 p.m. by Kelley Breeding. Dear Newbies, The time is drawing near for the Class of 2016 to graduate. As sad as it is, we know we must move forward. These past four years have taught us more than

French Fry Frenzy

French Fry Frenzy

Posted on April 18, 2016, at 6:50 p.m.; updated on April 25, 2016 at 9:00 p.m. by Mackenzie Ross. Last month, I stopped at a McDonald’s drive-through and perused the menu looking for my favorite item. Much to my dismay, the grilled chicken and ranch

The Leadership Behind the Leadership

The Leadership Behind the Leadership

Published on April 20, 2016, at 4:45 p.m. by Mackenzie Ross. Founded in 2005, The Plank Center for Leadership in Public Relations promotes leadership and innovation in the field of public relations. Each year, the Center hosts the Milestones in Mentoring Gala in Chicago to

#SocialMediaGoals

#SocialMediaGoals

Published on April 12, 2016, at 9:30 p.m. by Mackenzie Ross. Everyone has that one friend — the one who’s famous. No, I’m not talking about celebrity status; I’m talking about social media famous. Have you ever been scrolling through Instagram and wondered how someone

When, Where & Why: How to Master Crisis Communications

When, Where & Why: How to Master Crisis Communications

Published on March 23, 2016, at 9:30 p.m. by Mackenzie Ross. A plane crashes, stocks plummet, a political candidate is involved in a scandal. What do all of these things have in common? They are, without a doubt, tragic events, but more than that, they

The Walking Depp

The Walking Depp

Published on March 9, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. by Mackenzie Ross. “The Walking Dead” fans were in for a treat when Johnny Depp made a cameo appearance in Sunday night’s episode. Well, sort of. Protagonist Rick Grimes had to send a head as an offering

Touchdown, Academics!

Touchdown, Academics!

Published on March 2, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. by Mackenzie Ross. As football fans, alumni and students stepped off the plane at the Phoenix airport before the 2016 College Football Playoff National Championship. A large billboard greeted them with the words, “Roll Phoenix Roll.” This

It’s a New Barbie World

It’s a New Barbie World

Posted on February 5, 2016, at 1:40 p.m. by Mackenzie Ross. Like many little girls, I spent countless hours crafting fairytales, building dream homes and finding the perfect pink outfit for my 11.5 inch, blonde-haired, blue-eyed best friend. The doll known as “Barbie” was more

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