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Editor Biographies, Spring 2023

Katherine Amberson Editor/Writer Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama Major/Minor: Public Relations/Spanish Academic Achievements: President’s List (Fall 2020–Fall 2022), Kappa Tau Alpha National Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, Spanish Seal of Biliteracy Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Media Writing Center Mentor—University of Alabama (September 2022-Present), Staff Member and Social

Editor Biographies, Fall 2022

Lauren Barnes Editor/Writer Hometown: Peachtree City, Georgia Major/Minor: Public Relations/Psychology Academic Achievements: Dean’s List, Honors College Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Event Programmer — University Programs, PR Intern — Tuscaloosa Angels, President — PRCA LEPT, Delta Gamma Honor Board Community Service: Crimson Village and Pine Valley, AIDB, Soldier Care Boxes,

A Year of Work for One Event: Communication Practitioners and Annual Festivals

A Year of Work for One Event: Communication Practitioners and Annual Festivals

Published on Nov. 14 at 4:15 p.m.by Annabelle Blomeley. Across the United States, there are more than 800 music festivals, 8,000 art festivals, 1,800 film festivals, 7,000 food festivals and thousands of other festivals outside of the mentioned categories. With special events and festivals dating back millennia, it’s no wonder why they

When the Internet Beats the PR Team to the Punch

When the Internet Beats the PR Team to the Punch

Published on Oct. 17, 2022 at 4:10 p.m.by Annabelle Blomeley Ned Fulmer seemed like the perfect husband. For years, he embodied an online personality with his wife, Ariel, at the very center. Prior to last week, Fulmer was one-fourth of The Try Guys, a YouTube channel featuring

The World of the Alumni Magazine

The World of the Alumni Magazine

Published on Sept. 29, 2022, at  4: 05 p.m. by Annabelle Blomeley.  Former President of the United States Barack Obama, actress Natalie Portman and Facebook inventor Mark Zuckerberg all have one thing in common: They are alumni of Harvard University. Each year, more than 61,000 eager students face Harvard’s notoriously low acceptance rates in

When the Celebrity Family Goes Rogue

When the Celebrity Family Goes Rogue

Published on Sept. 21, 2022, at 4:09 p.m.by Annabelle Blomeley. Sometimes celebrities and influencers can technically do everything right. From monitoring what they say, to being altruistic enough to stay “unproblematic” in the public eye, sometimes maintaining their own public image isn’t enough. When their

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