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Student Media Never Takes A Vacation

Student Media Never Takes A Vacation
Summer is almost upon some college students in Chicago.   With school no longer in session, that means student media outlets and organizations have published/produced (or will be publishing/producing) their last issues, last newscasts, or radio shows of the semester.   Now we face a student media-less summer, and some of us might say, “I... Read more »
By Kim De Guzman,
May 20, 2012 at 2:43 pm
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First, Loyola. Then, the city of Chicago. Then, the rest of the country!

First, Loyola. Then, the city of Chicago. Then, the rest of the country!
I’m a believer of good ideas. Not just good ideas, but big ideas. I believe you can shoot them down all you want, at first. But until you never try out the idea, you can never dismiss it as a “bad idea” or an idea that “will never work.” I personally believe in dreaming big... Read more »
By Kim De Guzman,
April 17, 2012 at 5:27 pm
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My baby is going to print. Awhhh...they grow up so fast.

My baby is going to print. Awhhh...they grow up so fast.
Hey ChicagoNow blog land! I apologize I haven’t been blogging much lately. I have been on hiatus because of Easter and life has consumed me since then. But no more excuses. I’m back now. AND I HAVE SOME BIG NEWS. This blog post is an update about many things that have happened in my own... Read more »
By Kim De Guzman,
April 16, 2012 at 9:22 pm
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES: WCRX FM 88.1

BEHIND-THE-SCENES: WCRX FM 88.1
“Hello, Chicago! This is Radio Jake broadcasting here on WCRX FM 88.1, getting you through the midday hump. What a gorgeous day outside today, with a high of 82 degrees! And it looks like this 80 degree weather will continue until tomorrow, as well!” He tells me later on, “Radio is something you can be... Read more »
By Kim De Guzman,
March 27, 2012 at 5:09 pm
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“What the hell is a [insert random made up position title here] supposed to do?”

“What the hell is a [insert random made up position title here] supposed to do?”
Spring is the air! That can only mean one thing. It’s transition season for student media. Students are filling out applications to be the next editor-in-chief at the campus newspaper/magazine, the next executive producer at the campus newscast, or the program director at the student-run radio station. After the brand new editor/executive producer/main management staff... Read more »
By Kim De Guzman,
March 22, 2012 at 1:21 pm
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ADVISER'S CORNER: Caring about Students

This “Adviser’s Corner” post is the first in this blog’s recurring feature series profiling different student media advisers around Chicago.   Despite its many benefits, student media can certainly be a daunting experience. Student media leaders may realize they may not always know what they are doing. They may want to grow their organization, but... Read more »
By Kim De Guzman,
March 17, 2012 at 3:14 pm
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES: The DePaulia

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Hello there ChicagoNow world! I’ve been on blog hiatus for the last week because of Loyola’s spring break. BUT NOW I’M BAAAAAACK!!!!!! And I’m ready to blog again!   Let’s start this week off with our weekly behind-the-scenes feature. This week’s featured campus media organization is the DePaulia, the award-winning campus newspaper at DePaul University... Read more »
By Kim De Guzman,
March 13, 2012 at 3:30 pm
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES: Loyola Business Network

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It’s time for another behind-the-scenes look inside another Chicago student media outlet. This week’s behind-the-scenes photo gallery features the “Loyola Business Network.” The Loyola Business Network, or LBN as it’s also referred to, is Loyola’s new business TV show. Jabari McMillan, a business student who helped start LBN, says the show “analyzes everyday events from... Read more »
By Kim De Guzman,
March 1, 2012 at 1:05 pm
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To print or not to print? That is the question...

To print or not to print? That is the question...
Many student media publications around the country have stopped printing editions of their publications (whether newspaper, magazine, etc.), citing different reasons, particularly not generating enough advertising revenue to cover printing costs, and dropping circulation figures. Others claim that it’s because “print journalism is dying.” No one reads newspapers or magazines anymore, they say. Online is the... Read more »
By Kim De Guzman,
February 29, 2012 at 6:28 pm
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK: Rambler Sports Locker and the LUChameleon

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This photo gallery post is the first of many recurring behind-the-scenes features on this blog and is meant to showcase behind-the-scenes looks at various Chicago student media organizations. This gallery feature series will allow you to catch your first glimpse into the Chicago student media world. You’ll see students or advisers in action in newsrooms/offices... Read more »
By Kim De Guzman,
February 23, 2012 at 6:25 pm
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