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The Point of Power

The Point of Power

Published on June 21, 2017, at 5:20 a.m. by Jessie Banks. It is the year of 2017 and along with oversized denim jackets and Vans checkered sneakers, having an opinion also seems to be of the latest trends.  If you don’t believe me, just log

Public Relations: New Age Seduction

Public Relations: New Age Seduction

Published on June 20, 2017, at 1:10 PM by Katie Willem. Getting hired in the field of public relations isn’t easy. In fact, the hiring process can be quite demanding. Most of the time, it takes more than a résumé full of accomplishments and a

MiLB and PR

MiLB and PR

Published on June 19, 2017, at 10:47 a.m. by Terrika Woods. The sports industry is a dream career path for most communicators. Whether the NFL, NBA, NHL or MLB, communicators are drawn to the sports industry. But what about minor league sports? Minor League Baseball

Primer, Powder and PR

Primer, Powder and PR

Published on May 29, 2017, at 9:18 a.m. by Kahla Anderson. Have you ever watched a YouTube video and the person you are watching entices you with a new product or app that you should download? This is called influencer marketing. Influencer marketing consists of

Keyword: Transparency

Keyword: Transparency

Published on May 25, 2017, at10:23 a.m. by Kayla Sullivan. Tuscaloosa, a city with three colleges, has been no stranger to negative events involving police officers. The in-custody death of Anthony Ware, the shooting of a man suffering from a mental illness and tazing of students

The Flourish Collaboration

The Flourish Collaboration

Published on May 25, 2017, at 10:23 a.m. by Terrika Woods. Breaking into public relations while still being in college can be overwhelming and stressful. At The University of Alabama, public relations students are taking experiential learning into their own hands by helping start a women’s

Slow and Steady Wins This Race

Slow and Steady Wins This Race

Published on May 2, 2017, at 5:05 p.m. by Clara Balestrieri and Kayla Sullivan. During the Obama presidency, Cuba and the United States began to normalize relations. The Cuban Embassy was established in Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Embassy was established in Havana, Cuba. Travel

The Protection of Personal Responsibility

The Protection of Personal Responsibility

Published on May 1, 2017, at 12:19 p.m. by Allison Morris. Privacy has traditionally been known as the concept of being free from the public eye. In most cases, individuals have the freedom of choosing what elements of their lives are kept private and what

My Ode to Platform

My Ode to Platform

Published on April 27, 2017, at 9:24 a.m. by Lynn Brantley. As graduation creeps upon me, I find myself looking back and wondering where my senior year has gone — let alone the past four years. I could tell you it was lost to nights

Marketing and Public Relations: The Value of Switching Hats

Marketing and Public Relations: The Value of Switching Hats

Published on April 25, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. by Julia Cione. Public relations and marketing jobs seem to have many overlapping roles in the job market. There are obvious differences between the two industries; however, it is important to recognize the ways in which they are

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