What's a Portfolio and Why do I Need One?
Almost from day one of college, many students have been told to start thinking about a portfolio to showcase their work. This especially...
A Different Angle on Promotion: Hidden Tickets
Free Imax tickets were hidden around Birmingham last July to promote Marvels new super hero movie Ant-Man. The tickets were released the...
Super Bowl Commercials Through the Eyes of a Communication Student
The Super Bowl is known for three things, the football game, the half time show, and the commercials. As a communication major, my...
Non-Profit PR and Social Media: The Love Your Melon Mission
With a craving for volunteer work and a love for social media, I learned to intertwine two of my passions. With a craving for volunteer...
5 Things I Learned During My First Communication Internship
Paid or un-paid, an internship is an invaluable resource. I hate to use the cliché “you learn something new every day,” but it is...
10 Signs You're a Public Relations Major
#1: You hear, “Oh you’re communications major? You must love speaking in front of large groups of people,” and find yourself awkwardly...
No Shame in Your Foodstagram Game
If you’re like me, you subject your Instagram followers to constant pictures of food. I love discovering new restaurants and sharing my...
When Winter Vacation Breaks Into Reality
From inside the helmet, the world wizzes by in a blur of greens, browns, and whites. I can hear the hum of the warm engines whine as...
Lessons in Advertising from "Mad Men"
The first time I watched AMC's "Man Men" I was surprised by the historical accuracy of it. One night while watching the show, Betty...
Post Graduation: You Can Talk Yourself Through It
Another graduation has come and gone at North Dakota State University. Excitement and anticipation consume the graduates - along with...