Reporting on John Lennon's Death-Wally Robinson's Story
January 15, 2020 App Interview

Wally Robinson was on call for a major network the night John Lennon was shot. His reporting was aired around the world. This is story about that night.

Discussing Television Through the Years. From Howdy Duty to Modern Streaming Services.

Barbara Meadows and Allyson Hutchens discuss television from Howdy Duty and the Kennedy Assassination, to todays modern streaming service’s. They talk about how news coverage can change the way a nation views the world.

COMM 240 Interview with Dr. Brent Blackwell

We discussed how the emergence of the internet and phones changed the way we maintain relationships. We also talked about how formality has changed in the workplace and education.

Cidnye Weimer’s Thoughts on Social Media Use

Cidnye Weimer, the 24-year-old from Cincinnati, OH, who now lives and works in Richmond, VA as the advisor for VCU's student organization, the Activities Programming Board, describes her thoughts and answers questions regarding social media in today's society.

A personal recollection of living through 9/11

Can you imagine witnessing the biggest news story unfold in real time? Well Ann Gurrola and many others who were alive in the early 2000’s did. I interviewed my mom, Ann Gurrola on the terrorist attack of the twin towers...

Where Towers Once Stood

Two beautiful buildings that seemed impossible to be taken down collapsed on September 11, 2001. Aden Strong interviewed his father, Craig Strong, on January 9, 2019 in Los Angeles California. 9/11 was the day two planes were hijacked in New...

Our Eyes Have Seen (Episode IV: Life and Times of Thomas Henry Sheffler)

Part I: A multigenerational conversation about the events in history that we witnessed and how they affected us. We talk about culture, war, television, media, historical influences, points of view and legacy. Part II: Uploaded separately as Teacher Talk -...

Steve Desroches and Jay Critchley

Steve Desroches (47) and Jay Critchley (74) talk about ReRooters Day a holiday unique to Provincetown, Massachusetts that Critchley created in 1983. Celebrated every year on January 7 on the flats of the East End of town its a beloved...

Life Before the Internet and Big Media

Patrick Newcomb talks to his daughter about how media and the Internet were like when he was growing up in comparison to now. They talk about different news platforms, the effects of media, and life 40 years ago.

News intake in a changing world

I interviewed my father on his relationship with news throughout his life. The changing scope of news and media since the 1960’s.

How COVID-19 Has Impacted Work Life in the Banking Industry: An Interview With My Mom

In this interview with my mom, we talk about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted her work life within the banking industry. We also discuss how this pandemic is being covered in the news and media.

Stone Tablets to Laptops: Communication in the 60s

Conducted by Sharaia Hughes, a sophomore Mass Communications major at Virginia Commonwealth University. Interviewed today was Moya Shifflett-James. This is a glimpse into the personal life of a woman growing up in the 1960s. Communication has changed greatly, from dating...

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Nicholas Connell and Bobby Esparza

One Small Step partners Nicholas Connell (26) and Bobby Esparza (30) reflect on their upbringings, the news industry, and the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Dolph Simons Jr. and Crosby deMenocal

Crosby deMenocal (35) interviews his grandfather, Dolph Simons, Jr. (93), about their family's newspaper business in Lawrence, Kansas. Dolph describes the history of the business beginning with his grandfather, W.C. Simons, and details the transformation of The Lawrence Journal-World through...

Talayeh: The Aesthetic

Taleyeh, Keyli and Jalyn are Highschool best friends in their Senior year. They mainly focus on understanding Taleyas passion for the Arts, especially photography. They talk about the internet’s impact on style and language.

JaLynn Evans Mass Communications Media Project

Today I will be interviewing Shanel Evans and we will discuss the importance of media from when she was growing up, and how it has impacted her life.

News Reflections.

My Personal Reflections on the news.

The AC/DC Album That Set The Standard

My name is Meghan Mastroberti and I’m a college student speaking with my mom Laurie Mastroberti about her experience with music and different listening platforms overtime.

“We had a shuffle board tournament party and we invited John Lennon”

Scott Sklar grew up in Manhattan as the son of Rick Sklar, who ran ABC Radio in New York. His childhood was something special, as he was constantly in the presence of popular culture icons and attended some of the...

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Brock Marchant and Charles McCollum

Brock Marchant (23) interviews his friend and mentor Charles "Charlie" McCollum (68) about his work at small town newspapers and how the field has changed over the course of his career.