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Curly Hair Comeback

Curly Hair Comeback

Published on Feb. 17, 2025, at 10:05 a.m. by Braden Barksdale. The struggles of not knowing how to style or wash curly hair correctly, the constant use of a straightener, the endless fights with a brush or not feeling beautiful with your own hair —

Editor Biographies, Fall 2024

Lisé Badeaux Lisé Badeaux Editor/Writer Hometown: Vestavia Hills, Alabama Major/Minor: Public Relations/Communication Studies Academic Achievements: President’s List (x4) Jobs, Internships & Other Achievements: Employee Engagement and Communications Call Center Intern at Protective Life Insurance Community Service: Make-a-Wish, Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Alabama Organization Membership: University of Alabama EcoCAR, Chi

From Pitch to Partnership: Fostering Genuine Connections in PR and Journalism

From Pitch to Partnership: Fostering Genuine Connections in PR and Journalism

Published on Nov. 19, 2024 at 12:01 p.m. By Braden Barksdale Forming strong relationships with journalists is a necessity for public relations professionals. Without a cohesive relationship, journalists would scramble to find content and PR professionals would disappoint their clients. The two jobs need each

Hats off to Briley King: The Trucker Hat Queen

Hats off to Briley King: The Trucker Hat Queen

Published on Nov. 18, 2024 at 6:21 p.m. By Braden Barksdale. Briley King is the wife of country singer Marcus King. She is also the face behind Little Bird Trucking. In February 2023, Briley and Marcus got married. She quit her day-to-day job in finance and

The Dynamic Duo: Events and PR

The Dynamic Duo: Events and PR

Published on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 at 11:13 p.m. By Braden Barksdale. Events and public relations can go hand in hand. Many companies are using both industries to increase their engagement. So how do these two intertwine? How are companies mixing events and PR? Enhancing

The Airbnb Advantage

The Airbnb Advantage

Published on September 25, 2024, at 6:34 p.m. By Braden Barksdale. Hotels are not the only lodging option anymore. Companies like Airbnb and VRBO are giving hotels a run for their money. But what sets Airbnb apart from a trusted hotel? About Airbnb Airbnb was established

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