Category Archives: Journalism II
Students Embed at Pentagon
WSP journalism students got a rare opportunity to learn how reporters operate inside the Pentagon. Students toured the labyrinth U.S. military headquarters, met with Defense Department spokespersons, and spoke with print and broadcast reporters who cover military affairs. Above, students … Continue reading
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Students Sit In on Meet the Press
WSP students sat in on the live broadcast of NBC’s Meet The Press on September 27. Afterward, they met with host David Gregory who discussed his approach to interviewing newsmakers.
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Students Get Firsthand Look at CBS Washington Bureau
WSP journalism students visited the Washington bureau of CBS News and met withSenior Producer Jim McGlinchy and Investigative Producer Laura Strickler. Afterward, they toured the iconic studio and learned the ins and outs of broadcast production.
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Students Tour Nationals Stadium
On September 24, WSP journalism students witnessed a close contest between the Washington Nationals and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Nationals Park. Before the game students met in the press box with representatives of the Nationals’ Media Relations/Communication team as well as … Continue reading
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CBS News legend Bob Schieffer talks to WSP Students
CBS News legend Bob Schieffer spoke to Washington Journalism Semester students about his long and rich experiences in the field of broadcast media. His visit was definitely one of the highlights of our year so far. Nearly 100 students listened … Continue reading
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Murrow Award Winner Visits WSP Students
WTOP Radio National Security Correspondent J.J. Green met with Washington Semester journalism students. Green, a 2009 Edward R. Murrow Award winner, discussed his series, “Hidden Hunter,” about life aboard a U.S. nuclear submarine. He also told students about his ongoing research … Continue reading
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Capitol Tea Party
Washington Semester students Anja Neumann, Abbey Lee and Grace Lawrence (left to right) attended the anti-tax Tea Party rally on Capitol Hill on Sept. 12. Protesters expressed their disapproval of proposals for health-care reform, big government and the President. Many Tea Party participants carried signs such as … Continue reading
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CNN’s Ed Henry Speaks With WSP Students
CNN’s senior White House correspondent Ed Henry spoke with Washington Semester students about what it takes to make it in the field of broadcast journalism. Above, Henry is seen with WSP journalism student Eico Schweins.
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Project for Excellence in Journalism Welcomes Students
WSP journalism students met with Tom Rosenstiel, director of the Project for Excellence in Journalism. Rosenstiel discussed his book, The Elements of Journalism, and the many challenges facing reporters.
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Students Attend D.C. United Game
Washington Semester journalism students attended a Major League Soccer match in September between the Kansas City Wizards and D.C. United at RFK Stadium in Washington. Before the match, students met with D.C. United’s Vice President of the Communications, Doug Hicks, and learned his … Continue reading
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