COM 3330 One-Minute TV

Anchor: Sharon Hendricks

Reporter: Steve Anderson

 ON CAM-In Studio- Runs-:20

Sharon: Hi I'm Sharon Hendricks reporting on the royal wedding that will take place in London...England in less than forty-eight hours. The couple...Prince William and Kate Middleton... will tie the knot at the Westminster Abbey on April twenty-nineth. Here is Steve Anderson covering the story live.

Visual: Picture of Westminster Abbey

-LIVE-Full Screen-Steve Anderson: Runs-:12

Live here in London...the town is full of royalty fans ready for the awaited wedding to take place on Friday. Tourist from all over came to celebrate this special moment of history.

Visual: Pan of city streets

-LIVE- VO-Steve Anderson: Runs: 12

Here with me... I have Molly Altmire from Florida to witness this excitment. What are you looking forward to the most?

MOS- I am looking forward to seeing the royal procession and the palace kiss to take place.

Visual: Royal procession map

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/royal-wedding/8241637/Royal-Wedding-map-of-the-wedding-procession.html

-End VO-

LIVE-Steve Anderson: Runs:3

Thank you Molly. Back to you Sharon.

-OC-In Studio- Tag-Runs:13

Sharon- As you can see...the awareness of this wedding has brought many tourist to London as they continue to countdown the hours. That's all for tonight! Thanks for watching W-K-S-U TV. Have a good night!

COM 3330 Online Story

ATLANTA, Ga.- The special day is almost here for the heir to the British throne to marry his Princess. Prince William, son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, will marry Kate Middleton, daughter of Michael and Carole Middleton on April 29, 2011 in London, England.

The wedding ceremony will be held at Westminster Abbey, where Middleton will arrive by car instead of the traditional horse drawn carriages. The Archbishop of Canterbury will marry the couple, whereas the Dean of Westminster will conduct the service. William's younger brother, Prince Harry, the third in line to the throne, has been chosen as best man. Kate's sister, Philippa will be her maid of honor. Around 1,900 guests have been invited to the main ceremony consisting of the couple's friends and family.

The newlyweds will then be escorted out of Westminster Abbey traveling in the royal carriage procession to their destination at the Buckingham Palace. The wedding will be followed by a lunchtime reception hosted by Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace with 600 people invited.

“This is a wedding of love, not of arrangement and that is what makes this occasion so incredibly more special,” Philipa Gregory, author, says.

Please visit www.officialroyalwedding2011.org to learn more about the royal wedding. Check out the sneak peak of the royal procession at http://edition.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2011/04/27/palk.precession.wedding.practice.cnn . For more information about the royal family, check out:

COM 3330 Print Story

ATLANTA, Ga.- The special day is almost here for the heir to the British throne to marry his Princess. Prince William, son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana, will marry Kate Middleton, daughter of Michael and Carole Middleton on April 29 in London, England.

The wedding ceremony will be held at Westminster Abbey, where Middleton will arrive by car instead of the traditional horse drawn carriages. The Archbishop of Canterbury will marry the couple, whereas the Dean of Westminster will conduct the service. William's younger brother, Prince Harry, has been chosen as best man. Kate's sister, Philippa will be her maid of honor. Around 1,900 guests have been invited to the main ceremony consisting of the couple's friends and family.

The newlyweds will be escorted out of Westminster Abbey traveling in the carriage procession to their destination at the Buckingham. The wedding will be followed by a lunchtime reception hosted by Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham with 600 people invited. Palace Palace

The couple met at St. Andrew's University in Fife, Scotland in 2001. "I turned bright red when I met you and sort of scattered off being very shy...," Kate says to William. William proposed in October 2010 in Kenya with his mother's, Princess Diana, diamond and sapphire engagement ring.

"I want her and her family to see what life is like in my family and that is kind of why I waited this long to give her a chance to back out if she wanted to," William says.

As of today, the wedding is set. The only thing keeping them apart are the two words: "I do."

Please visit www.officialroyalwedding2011.org to learn more about Prince William and Kate's Wedding and visit to learn about the Westminster Abbey history.

http://edition.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/03/10/uk.abbey.royal.wedding/index.html

(268)

News Conference Story

Talia Gutierrez

COM 3330

Atlanta, Ga-The director of the CDC, told in a press briefing on Tuesday about the CDC's release of Vital Signs on Non-Fatal Motor Vehicle Occupant Injuries and Seat Belt Use Among U.S. Adults, covering the rapid decline in motor vehicle injuries and deaths due to the regularity of seat belt use.

Vital Signs discusses the utilization for seatbelts and how they have become a social norm in America. According to CDC’s director, Thomas Frieden, in 2008 the overall seat belt use reached a high of 85 percent with seven states achieving a rate of 90 percent in seat belt wearing.

"We also know that today's data shows that strong seat belt laws save lives and save money," Frieden says.

Frieden explains that each state has different seat belt laws. Seat belt use is much higher in states that have primary and secondary seat belt laws, compared to the state of New Hampshire, which does not have any seat belt laws in effect.  Primary and secondary laws relate to whether or not you are required to wear a seat belt in the front seat versus the back seat.

Epidemiologist Laurie Beck verifies research by telling the caller that seatbelts, “…reduce the death of injury in [a] crash by about 50 percent.”

"We cannot afford to continue to lose the money and lives that are being lost to motor vehicle crashes, Frieden said.

Although motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death in the United States among people age 5 to 34, the use of the seat belt is the most effective way to reduce this.

Frieden ends the press briefing by noting that more progress is still possible and advises states that do not have primary seat belt laws to consider adopting them.

Speech Story

Talia Gutierrez

April 20, 2011

Comm 3330- HW

Park Theater, NY.--Birth control activist and founder of the American Birth Control League, Margaret Sanger, spoke on Nov. 18 at Park Theater about the Birth Control subject and its various aspects.

"We (of the ABCL) stand on the principle that Birth Control should be available to every adult man and woman. We believe that every adult man and woman should be taught the responsibility and the right use of knowledge. We claim that woman should have the right over her own body and to say if she shall or if she shall not be a mother, as she sees fit," Sanger said.

The ABCL sent letters to men and women representing both sides of the controversy on the Birth Control issue. In those letters, they asked four questions regarding their opinion.

Sanger addressed all issues that the audience had about Birth Control, especially the disagreement in the moral side of the subject. She believes that no matter how people feel about the matter shall discuss the moral issue as adults with dignity and intelligence, which is why she desired to bring everyone together and discuss the subject openly.

ABCL aims to have the help of the medical profession. They want practical information to be distributed directly to the mothers by members of the medical profession, so that motherhood may be based on one’s choice, rather than one of ignorance and chance.

Near the end of Sanger's speech, she tells how society is divided into three groups. The first is those who obtain knowledge of Birth Control and exercise it in regulating family size. The second group is those who desire to control family size, but are unable to gain the knowledge of Birth Control or put it into practice. Lastly, the third is those who are ignorant and careless about the consequence of their acts.

She tells her audience that with the more people who gain knowledge, the less morality will exist.

“We must control conception,” Sanger says, leaving a lasting thought on her audience.

30 Second Radio Read

Talia Gutierrez

Comm 3330

April 7, 2011

In Studio- Gutierrez: Runs- :30

Calling all dare-devils:

It’s that time of the year again! Six Flags Over Georgia is now open for its peak season and is expecting a new coaster Memorial Day Weekend.

Dare Devil Dive will feature a 10-story vertical climb before the coaster plummets down to the ground at 52 mph. Don't worry Six Flag regulars, no rides will be eliminated due to the addition of this new and exciting coaster.
Save money by buying an individual season pass ticket for $59.99. Adult general admission day pass is $49.99 and children under 48" costs $34.99.

Come check it out, if you dare!

Six Flags Over Georgia Expects New Ride in Spring 2011

Talia Gutierrez

Comm 3330

April 7, 2011

Online News Story

KENNESAW, Ga.- Located in Austell, Ga., Six Flags Over Georgia is adding its 11^th rollercoaster to the theme park expected to be running by late spring 2011.

The new, thrilling rollercoaster, Dare Devil Dive, will feature a 10-story vertical lift that dives beyond vertical as it plunges towards the ground.

"The mission begins with guests being pulled straight up to the sky on a special vertical chain lift, then slowly rolling to the top of the tower nearly 100 feet in the air. After an agonizing pause at the crest of the summit, the coaster car plummets downward at an angle that is beyond straight down -- it actually angles inward at a blistering 52 miles per hour,” company spokesman David Matthews, said in an email response.

The $9 million construction was custom-designed and engineered by Germany-based Gerstlauer Rides.

The company emerged from a Chapter 11 restructuring earlier this year. With the approaching new ride comes a new promise of increased attendance for the company. It is expected that the new coaster can help recover from Chapter 11.

First announced in September 2010, Dare Devil Dive’s construction crews broke ground in October 2010 with the help of heavy machinery.

Dare Devil Dive will be the first, new coaster at the park since the famous Goliath, which was introduced in 2006. The park has come a long way from when it opened having only one roller coaster in 1967.

The newest ride will be located in the U.S.A. section of the park. No other rides will be eliminated due to this addition of this ride.

Dare Devil Dive’s expected date for riders is May 28, 2011.

Six Flags Over Georgia Expects New Coaster in Spring 2011

Talia Gutierrez
Comm 3330
April 7, 2011
Print Story

Kennesaw, Ga.- This spring 2011, Six Flags over Georgia might just give everybody acrophobia when it opens its 11th roller coaster, Dare Devil Dive. The newest coaster, Dare Devil Dive, will feature a 10-story vertical climb greeted with Six Flags first ever pause feature before the coaster plummets down to the ground.

"The mission begins with guests being pulled straight up to the sky on a special vertical chain lift, then slowly rolling to the top of the tower nearly 100-feet in the air. After an agonizing pause at the crest of the summit, the coaster car plummets downward at an angle that is beyond straight down -- it actually angles inward at a blistering 52 miles per hour,” company spokesman David Matthews, said in an email response.

Costing roughly $9 million to create, it was custom-designed and engineered by Germany-based Gerstlauer Rides. Any viewer of this ride can see that creators wanted to push the limit.

The Dare Devil Dive will be the first, new coaster at the park since the famous Goliath, which was introduced back in 2006. The newest ride will be located in the USA section of the park. No other rides will be eliminated due to this addition of this ride.

“The company emerged from a Chapter 11 restructuring earlier this year. It reported strong second quarter 2010 financial results, with revenue up 7 percent in the quarter as a result of increased attendance and sponsorship,” company spokesman David Matthews said.

Due to the economy, many companies have had to suffer the hardship and Six Flags was one of them. Shortly after Chapter 11, in September 2010, the first announcement was made about the newest ride coming to Six Flags Over Georgia. With the approaching new ride comes a new promise of increased attendance for the company. It is expected that the new coaster can help recover from Chapter 11.

To ensure attendance, Six Flags offers season pass tickets to eliminate having to purchase a day pass each time a guest visits. The season pass helps guest save money in the long run and helps bring guests back to the park. An individual season pass ticket is

$59.99, while a general admission day pass is $49.99 and children under 48" costs

$34.99. Therefore, if one guest plans on attending Six Flags theme park more than once during the season, the individual season pass will be cheaper. The peak season for Six Flags Over Georgia starts with Spring Break -for students- until Halloween.

             Founded in 1961 by Angus Wynne, Six Flag's started by building its first park in Texas. Six Flags Over Georgia continues to be the largest regional theme park in the Southeast for the past 43 years.

As of now, Dare Devil Dive remains under construction with an expected rider date set for Memorial Day weekend.

Six Flags Over Georgia Expects New Ride

Talia Gutierrez
Comm 3330
News Release

KENNESAW, Ga.- This spring 2011, Six Flags over Georgia might just give everybody acrophobia when it opens its 11th roller coaster, Dare Devil Dive. This roller coaster will feature a 10-story vertical climb greeted with Six Flags first ever pause feature before the coaster plummets down to the ground. Don't worry Six Flag regulars, no rides will be eliminated due to the addition of this new and exciting coaster.

      When the park opened in 1967, it started out with only one roller coaster, The Dahlonega Mine Train. The Dare Devil Dive will be the first, new coaster at the park since the famous Goliath, which was introduced back in 2006. Costing roughly $9 million to create, it was custom-designed and engineered by Germany-based Gerstlauer Rides. Any viewer of this ride can see that creators wanted to push the limit.

"The mission begins with guests being pulled straight up to the sky on a special vertical chain lift, then slowly rolling to the top of the tower nearly 100-feet in the air. After an agonizing pause at the crest of the summit, the coaster car plummets downward at an angle that is beyond straight down -- it actually angles inward at a blistering 52 miles per hour,” company spokesman David Matthews, said in an email response.

 With 19 park locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Six Flags is world’s largest regional theme park company. Six Flags offers thrilling packed roller coasters, but also is family friendly. Certain sections of the park were built especially for the younger thrill seekers, including live shows featuring Bugs Bunny and Friends from the Looney Tunes .

The mission of Six Flags’ parks is to be convenient and affordable. Angus Wynne founded Six Flags in 1961; the same year the first park was built and opened in Texas.

 "A broad entertainment product, featuring innovative rides complemented by brilliant theme presentations, became his formula for success, and his ingenious use of themes turned the centuries-old amusement park idea into the broader theme park concept. Angus' vision, themed designs to enrich an entertainment experience, was right on target — and the regional theme park industry was born," Mel Towne spokesperson of Six Flags over Atlanta said in a conference held in Atlanta, Ga.

Six Flags Over Georgia's also has a nearby sister park, White Water. Six Flags White Water happens to be the South's largest water park and rated on the Travel Channel's Top 10 water parks in the whole country. This park has nearly 50 attractions available. The atmosphere and ideals are very similar to that of the theme park. A friendly staff and excellent customer service is always a major priority next to fun, of course, at all of the Six Flags parks.

The opening day of Six Flags White Water, May 21^st, will be around the same time the new ride will be up and running at Six Flags Over Georgia.

In the recent years, we have all noticed the economy taking its toll on places all around us. Six Flags unfortunately was one of them, but with this new ride comes a new promise of increased attendance for the company. “The company emerged from a Chapter 11 restructuring earlier this year. It reported strong second quarter 2010 financial results, with revenue up 7 percent in the quarter as a result of increased attendance and sponsorship,” company spokesman David Matthews said.

To ensure attendance, Six Flags offers season pass tickets to eliminate having to purchase a day pass each time a guest visits. The season pass helps guest save money in the long run and helps bring guests back to the park. An individual season pass ticket is

-more-

$59.99, while a general admission day pass is $49.99 and children under 48" costs

$34.99. Therefore, if one guest plans on attending Six Flags theme park more than once during the season, the individual season pass will be cheaper. The peak season for Six Flags Over Georgia starts with Spring Break -for students- until Halloween.

Not only does Six Flags offers season passes to save money, they even have side programs to help you save on the admission cost. Some ways to save money on ticket prices are bringing in a can of non-perishable food to help the homeless or bringing in an empty coke can. Both are easy, inexpensive ways for the average person to save. Coca-Cola is the official soft drink provider for Six Flags Over Georgia. Six Flags offers sponsors an exclusive, uncluttered environment to communication to consumers one-on-one. One agreement Six Flags has made with their sponsor Coca Cola is allowing them exclusive rights to serve Coca Cola products to guests in their parks.

Six Flags is not only a large and successful company, but also a charitable one. The company supports causes and organizes events to help raise awareness. This year’s event is A Walk In The Park happening this summer. During this event, 11 Six Flags parks nation-wide will be participating to raise funding and awareness for pediatric illnesses. The funds will go towards Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Six Flag's even delves into education by sponsoring a program called Read to Succeed. This program allows students in grades K- 6 to earn a free ticket to a park within 250 miles of their school if they complete six hours of recreational reading.

Although Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is the world’s largest regional theme park company, the competition is a continuous battle. Big name theme parks such as, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Busch Garden have an advantage because they are easily recognized by their characters and marketing techniques. Six Flags Corporation has the most park locations world-wide reaching out to 25 million guests annually. Also, compared to a Walt Disney World ticket that costs $87.33 USD, a Six Flags Over Georgia ticket is only $49.99 making their parks a steal compared to their competition. Not only are the parks affordable, but they are tons of fun making visitors 90 percent more likely to want to return and visit. Wynne, founder of Six Flags, park mission holds accurate.

For additional information, please contact Talia Gutierrez at (912)695-1226.

# # #

Redo Press Release

Talia Gutierrez
Com 3330- Section 04
News Press Release

March 23, 2011

Press Release- Print version

Carnival Cruise Lines
Public Relations Department

3655 N.W. 87th Ave
Miami, FL 33178

(800) 438-6744, ext. 16000
(305) 599-2600, ext. 16000
Fax: (305) 406-8630
E-mail: mailto:media@carnival.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Talia Gutierrez

Media Communications

Cell #: 912-695-1226

Tgutier1@students.kennesaw.edu           

Carnival Elation is pulled from Mobile, Ala.

KENNESAW, Ga.—Carnival Cruise Line has decided that the Carnival Elation ship will no longer dock at the port in Mobile, Ala. due to high fuel cost and low fares. The low fares for the passengers do not measure up to the amount of fuel the ship needs for Mobile’s waterways. As a result, Carnival will no longer offer cruises departing from Mobile, Ala.

“It was a difficult decision brought upon by many factors. Although we have consistently filled the ship, it has been at lower relative pricing to the rest of our fleet. We have made every effort to drive higher demand and pricing through our sales and marketing initiatives and the deployment of a newer class of ships in 2009, however we have not been successful in achieving a sustainable level of acceptable pricing,” says an e-mail written by the spokesperson of Carnival Cruise Lines.

                According the Carnival’s website, the Carnival Elation first set sail in 1998 and updates recently were added in 2009. The renovation includes an adults-only pool deck, a club geared to 12- to 14-year-olds and expanded buffet options.

Carnival Elation’s new home port is now in New Orleans, La. and will begin operating year-round Caribbean cruises in November 2011. This marks the first time in six years that Carnival Cruise Line will have two ships operating from the same port, carrying more than 350,000 guests annually. Continually bringing in large amounts of tourist could be a major benefit for the state of Louisiana.

More

With gas prices steadily increasing, the distance to the port could be a deciding factor on which cruise line one shall sail with. Carnival Cruise Line still offers cruises leaving from other nearby ports, such as Jacksonville, Tampa, and Port Canaveral.

For additional information, please contact Talia Gutierrez at (912)695-1226.

# # #

Final News Release 3/17/11

Carnival

March 17, 2011                                                           For Immediate Release

Contact: Ms. Talia Gutierrez

                                                                                    912-695-1226

                                                                                    Tgutier1@students.kennesaw.edu

Carnival Elation leaves Mobile Port

MOBILE, Ala- After the Carnival Elation cruise ship arrived home from Mexico on Saturday, passengers found out that this could be the last time the ship would leave from the Mobile port.

According to Fox 10 News, the load of passengers were not the only ones shocked to hear that Carnival was pulling this port off of its lists for available docks. City Mayor Sam Jones also heard this news for the first time after the announcement was already made.

Carnival has decided to pull the Elation due to high fuel cost and low fares, according to Carnival’s website. The low fares for the passengers do not measure up to the amount of fuel the ship needs for Mobile’s waterways.

With summertime quickly approaching, the elimination of this port could be a deal breaker when planning a family vacation. Passer-by Talia Gutierrez says she chose the Carnival Elation cruise for her spring break trip because of the convenient drive from her college town. Gas prices are steadily increasing, therefore the distance to the port could be a deciding factor on which cruise line one shall sail with.

 “Usually the night before a Carnival ship sets sail, every hotel room is booked,” says Best Western Hotel manager.  “There are also numerous taxi and shuttle services whose business could decline with lower amounts of tourists.”

Best Western’s manager also comments that the city’s revenue relies heavily on the amount of tourists that visit before attending their Carnival cruise.

With the departure of Carnival, the city remains in debt due to the Alabama Cruise Terminal. For this reason, Mayor Sam Jones plans on searching for another cruise line to replace the Elation, according to Fox 10 News.

New Orleans, Louisiana will be the new port for the Carnival Elation ship.

For additional information, please contact Talia Gutierrez.

# # #

Final Draft

Talia Gutierrez
Comm 3330-4
Feb. 23, 2011
Final Draft TV News Story

Anchor: Gutierrez

Reporter: Jim Smith

TAKE: A ROLL

                       

In Studio- VO- Gutierrez : Runs- :12

The Kennesaw State University Health Clinic is bringing Eating Disorder Awareness Week to KSU’s campus, February 21-24. 

Visual: Pan of KSU Campus

Live on Scene-Jim Smith: Runs- :20

Live here at KSU’s campus, I have freshman student, Caroline Ariemma telling how she plans on getting involved with this weeks events.

MOS- Ariemma: I plan on attending all the events and passing out Post It notes with positive phrases to let people know they are beautiful.

Live on Scene: Jim Smith

KSU takes this opportunity to inform students about eating disorders, but can also be saving a life or two. Back to you Gutierrez.

Visual: KSU Wellness Center in background. Nat Sound: Students chattering

In Studio- Tag- Gutierrez: As you can see, the social awareness of eating disorders can only help Kennesaw students. That’s all for tonight! Thanks for watching WKSU TV. Have a good night!

TV News

 Talia Gutierrez

Comm 3330-4

Rough Draft of TV News Story

Feb.21,2011

TAKE: A ROLL                     

Studio- VO- Gutierrez : Runs- :12

Caroline Ariemma tells about Eating Disorder Awareness Week coming to Kennesaw State University’s campus, February 21-24. Nat Sound: Students chattering

Visual: KSU Campus

VO-Gutierrez:

KSU takes this opportunity to inform students about eating disorders.

SERVER SEGMENT- :25

In Cue: “Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any other mental illness,” says South Carolina’s Department of Mental Health. “It is estimated that eight million Americans have an eating disorder – seven million women and one million men.”

Graph with Statistics

Eating Disorder Awareness Week

Talia Gutierrez

Comm 3330-4

Assignment #2: Interview Final Draft

February 14, 2011

I had a discussion with Caroline Ariemma, a first-year freshman at Kennesaw State University. She is a member of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority, whose philanthropy donates to the Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders Foundation, and a supporter of Eating Disorder Awareness Week which is coming to the Kennesaw State University campus Feb. 21-24. Ariemma suffered from this disease in high school and is now dedicated to spreading the word to fellow students about how dangerous the effects of this disease can be.

Q: How did you hear about eating disorder awareness week at Kennesaw State University?

A: I attend an ANAD meeting on Thursdays at the Collegiate Recovery Center on campus, and one of the dietitians was in our meeting and informed us about the great week that KSU has planned for Eating Disorder Awareness.   
Q: Have you ever participated in an event that helps spread awareness about eating disorders?
A: No. However I have always wanted to. Being from a small town our resources were limited and the topic of eating disorders was always something no one spoke about.  
Q: Why are you interested in eating disorder awareness week?
A: Three years ago when I was a junior in high school I was diagnosed with anorexia and bulimia and, unfortunately, I am still struggling with these diseases today. No one around me has ever really understood what I go through and I often feel very alone. Many people assume that an eating disorder is something a person can just stop whenever they want to. Not many people realize that it is an actual mental disease.
Having Eating Disorder Awareness week on campus is amazing to me because it will inform people about the diseases so they can become more understanding towards those who suffer and encourage people who are struggling with an eating disorder to ask for help.  
Q: How do these types of programs or events make you feel after all you've been through them?
A: When I first learned about the Eating Disorder Awareness week I felt happy that people care enough about those struggling, to dedicate a whole week to teaching others about what they go through.
I was also relieved that maybe now more students might come forward and receive help once they learn about all of the resources that KSU has to offer. I know how much I have struggled and still struggle, so to think that hopefully during this week at least one person might get help and not let their disorder get as bad as mine did makes me feel delighted.  
Q: Which KSU event are you looking forward to the most that week?
A: I am most looking forward to seeing my peers and sorority sisters hand out Post It notes to people with positive phrases on them. It is very empowering to see others getting involved with something that I am so passionate about. I am excited to see the positive energy from everyone involved throughout the week. There is something special about reading something that tells you that you’re beautiful or pretty. I am happy that many people will receive those words, and I cannot wait to see their smiles.  
Q: How are you going to get involved?
A: I plan on attending all the events and passing out Post It notes with positive phrases. I am in contact with the coordinator and I will help in any way that I am needed. 
Q: Any advice that you would give someone that has a eating disorder, but can't ask for help?
A: My advice to someone struggling with an eating disorder would first be to tell someone. An eating disorder is not something anyone can fight on his or her own. You need the help and, most importantly, support of those around you. In most cases, an eating disorder is a family disease, which means it affects not only the person, but also his or her family as well. In order to treat the disease all members must seek treatment together such as family therapy. Having someone there to talk to about the emotions and pain is also very important because he or she will not feel as though they are fighting the disease alone.  
Q: Are there any other organizations that you are involved with that help spread the word of eating disorders?
A: Yes, my sorority Delta Phi Epsilon holds a campus-wide event annually called Deepher Dudes. This event is a male beauty pageant. The pageant is supposed to dramatize the amount of stress someone is under when dealing with her appearance. This event also has a moment of silence to reflect on those who have passed from this disease. Otherwise, there are not any other organizations on campus that spread the word of eating disorders. However, there are resources to help those struggling, such as counselors, the Collegiate Recovery Center, the Wellness Center and a Healthy Body Image group located in Kennesaw Hall.

After conducting research, the University of Maryland-Baltimore has found the chances for recovery increase the earlier anorexia nervosa is detected. Therefore, it is important to be aware of some of the warning signs of anorexia nervosa. Ariemma treated her disease before it took her life.

“Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any other mental illness,” says South Carolina’s Department of Mental Health. “It is estimated that eight million Americans have an eating disorder – seven million women and one million men.”

Although many of Ariemma’s fellow peers are categorized in the high risk category for eating disorders, Ariemma is conquering the battle against her eating disorder. “I hate the negativity people have about their bodies. These thoughts usually arise from gossip and mean gestures towards one another, but I want more than anything for them to stop. I am going to make this week a memorable week for myself and all, to help promote being comfortable in one’s own skin,” says Ariemma.

There will be eating disorder screenings done by KSU Counseling and Psychological Service during the week of Feb. 21-24. Kennesaw State has chosen this opportunity to inform students about eating disorders, but they could also be saving a life or two.

Eating Disorder Awareness Week at KSU

Talia Gutierrez

Comm 3330-4

Assignment #2: Interview Rough Draft

February 9, 2011

I had a discussion with Caroline Ariemma, a 1^st-year freshman at KSU, on Feb. 8. She is a member of Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority, whose philanthropy is Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, and a proud supporter of Eating Disorder Awareness Week that is coming to campus Feb. 21-24. She suffered from this disease in high school and is now dedicated to spreading the word to fellow students.

Q: How did you hear about eating disorder awareness week at KSU?

A: I attend an ANAD meeting on Thursdays at the Collegiate Recovery Center on campus and one of the dietitians was in our meeting and informed us about the great week that KSU has planned for Eating Disorder Awareness week.   

Q: Have you ever participated in an event that helps spread awareness about eating disorders?
A: I have never had the opportunity to participate in an event that helps spread awareness about eating disorders; however I have always wanted to. Being from a small town our resources were limited and the topic of eating disorders was always something no one spoke about.  

Q: Why are you interested in eating disorder awareness week?
A: Three years ago when I was a junior in high school I was diagnosed with Anorexia and Bulimia and unfortunately I am still struggling with these diseases today. No one around me has ever really understood what I go through and I often feel very alone. Many people assume that an eating disorder is something a person can just stop whenever they want to. Not many people realize that it is an actual mental disease. Having Eating Disorder Awareness week on campus is amazing to me because it will inform people about the diseases so they can become more understanding towards those who suffer and encourage people who are struggling with an eating disorder to ask for help.  

Q: How do these types of programs or events make you feel after all you've been through?
A: When I first learned about the Eating Disorder Awareness week I felt happy that people care enough about those struggling to dedicate a whole week to teaching others about what they go through. I was also relieved that maybe now more students might come forward and receive help once they learn about all of the resources that KSU has to offer. I know how much I have struggled and still struggle, so to think that hopefully during this week at least one person might get help and not let their disorder get as bad as mine did makes me feel delighted.  

Q: Which KSU event are you looking forward to the most that week?
A: I am most looking forward to seeing my peers and sorority sisters hand out Post It notes to people with positive phrases on them. It is very empowering to see others getting involved with something that I am so passionate about. I am excited to see the positive energy from everyone involved throughout the week. There is something special about reading something that tells you that you’re beautiful or pretty. I am happy that many people will receive those words, and I cannot wait to see their smiles.  

Q: How are you going to get involved?
A: I plan on attending all the events and passing out Post It notes with positive phrases. I am in contact with the coordinator and I will help in any way that I am needed. 

Q: Any advice that you would give someone that has a eating disorder, but can't ask for help?
A: My advice to someone struggling with an eating disorder would first be to tell someone. An eating disorder is not something anyone can fight on his or her own. You need the help and most importantly support of those around you. In most cases, an eating disorder is a family disease, which means it affects not only the person, but also his or her family as well. In order to treat the disease all members must seek treatment together such as family therapy. Having someone there to talk to about the emotions and pain is also very important because he or she will not feel as though they are fighting the disease alone.  

Q: Are there any other organizations that you are involved with that help spread the word of eating disorders?
A: Yes, my sorority Delta Phi Epsilon holds a campus-wide event annually called Deepher Dudes. This event is a male beauty pageant. The pageant is supposed to humorize the amount of stress a girl is under when dealing with her appearance. This event also has a moment of silence to reflect on those who have passed from this disease. Otherwise, there are not any other organizations on campus that spread the word of eating disorders. However there are resources to help those struggling such as counselors, the Collegiate Recovery Center, the Wellness Center and a Healthy Body Image group located in Kennesaw Hall. 

After conducting research, the University of Maryland-Baltimore has found the chances for recovery increase the earlier anorexia nervosa is detected. Therefore, it is important to be aware of some of the warning signs of anorexia nervosa. Ariemma caught her disease before it took her life. “Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any other mental illness,” says South Carolina’s Department of Mental Health website. “It is estimated that eight million Americans have an eating disorder – seven million women and one million men.” Kennesaw State has chosen this opportunity to inform students about eating disorders, but they could also be saving a life in the meantime.

KSU's Study Abroad Program

 Talia Gutierrz

Comm 3330-4

Assignment #1- Final News Story

Feb. 7,2011

Kennesaw,Ga.- Announced on January 31, Kennesaw State University earned the Institute for International Education’s 2011 Andrew Hesikell Award for innovation in international studies.

Thus far, KSU’s Global Learning Scholarship has awarded more than $725,000 to students since 2008, when the scholarship was founded. 

More than 1,000 institutions are eligible to compete for this award, yet KSU received 1 out of 12 of the awards.

Although KSU offers these scholarships to its students who attend international educations, it may not even matter if the attendance of students applying does not increase, says Keith Tudor, professor of Marketing and Professional Sales at Kennesaw State.

“Due to the economy, there has been a decline in enrollment over the last two years for study abroad programs.” He says, “This decline in enrollment of study abroad programs is an extraneous variable that hopefully changes very soon.”

Money for this scholarship is included in every student’s fees at KSU, yet while students are investing money towards this program, they are not taking much action to use it. KSU reports on its website that 866 students studied abroad in 2010 and the number gradually is getting lower.

Kennesaw State, which is now the third largest university in Georgia, offers this scholarship program as part of its broader efforts to expand access for more student opportunities and enhance global learning to every student who studies abroad.

“In today's complex, interdependent world, it is important to have first-hand experience of other countries and cultures,” says Dan Paracka, education-abroad director for KSU’s Institute for Global Initiatives.  “We believe that every KSU student should study abroad; therefore we are doing our best to make such important educational opportunities more accessible.”

Shannon Roche, a third-year Communication major at Kennesaw State, participated in the Italy study abroad program in summer of 2010. She agrees with the above statement and says she believes study abroad really helps young people understand how different American culture is compared to others. “It helped me see the history of that country and I also made friendships that last a lifetime,” says Roche.

Scholarships widen students’ access to the education abroad experience, says Paracka. Professor Tudor has a somewhat different opinion; “normally the scholarship would help students sign up for education abroad. I just don’t know if it did this year by looking at the low amounts of sign ups,” he says.

Tudor believes that students’ psychological perspective of the scholarship helps them feel like they are receiving some money back after paying x amount of dollars in their fees for the program. As of now each student enrolled in a study abroad program receives a $500 scholarship. The fewer students who enroll, the more money each student receives, boosting the scholarship value.

Overall, the fewer students who sign up for a study abroad program could change the trip experience. “The memories you share with each other and learn from one another are some of the most important aspects of the trip,” Prof. Tudor says.

Study Abroad Scholarship vs. Decline in Enrollment

Talia Gutierrez

Comm 3330-4

Assignment #1- Basic News Story

Feb. 4,2010

Kennesaw,Ga.- Kennesaw State University earned the Institute for International Education’s 2011 Andrew Hesikell Award for innovation in international studies.

Thus far, KSU’s Global Learning Scholarship has awarded more than $725,000 to students since 2008, when the scholarship was founded.

More than 1,000 institutions are eligible to compete for this award, yet KSU received 1 out of 12 of the awards.

Although KSU offers these scholarships to its students that attend international educations, it may not even matter if the attendance of students applying does not increase, says Doctor Keith Tudor, professor at Kennesaw State. “Due to the economy, there has been a decline in enrollment over the last 2 years for study abroad trips.” He says, “this is an extraneous variable that hopefully changes very soon.

Money for this scholarship is included in every student’s fees at KSU. Therefore, students are investing money towards this program, yet not taking much action upon it. In 2010, there were 866 students who studied abroad and the number gradually is getting lower.

Kennesaw State, which is now the third largest school in Georgia, offers this scholarship program as part of its broader efforts to expand access and enhance global learning to every student that studies abroad.

“In today's complex interdependent world, it is important to have first-hand experience of other countries and cultures,” said Dan Paracka, education-abroad director for KSU’s Institute for Global Initiatives.  “We believe that every KSU student should study abroad and therefore we are doing our best to make such important educational opportunities more accessible.”

Shannon Roche, student at KSU, agrees with this statement and believes study abroad really helps you understand how different American culture is compared to other cultures. “It helped me see the history of that country and I also made friendships that last a lifetime,” says Roche.

Scholarships increase students access to the education abroad experience, says Paracka. Doctor Tudor says something somewhat different; “Normally the scholarship would help students sign up for education abroad. I just don’t know if it did this year by looking at the low amounts of sign ups.”

Tudor believes that students psychological perspective of the scholarship helps them feel like they are receiving some money back after paying x amount of dollars. “For example, with the scholarship, a trip that costs $3665 would only be 14% off of the remaining balance that the student would have to pay,” says Dr. Tudor.

Right now the scholarship that each student enrolled in a study abroad program receives is at $500. The lesser amount of students enrolled means more amount of money remaining, therefore the amount for each scholarship may increase. Luckily this is a positive aspect of the scholarship for students.

Pig on the Loose

COBB County, Ga.—Motorist spotted a pot bellied pig roaming along Interstate 75 on their Thursday evening commute. The pig escaped the police capture and the search resumed on Friday. An alert of the ongoing animal control search for a runaway pig on Interstate Highway 75 was issued on Friday, Jan.28.

            Officials were concerned the pig could cause an accident if it scampered onto the interstate, said Joe Hernandez, a county police spokesman. Traps to contain the pig were set up near the I-75 ramp to Chastain Road, but the attempt was unsuccessful and the pig was loose throughout the dark night.

            Students at Kennesaw State University received text messages, emails, and phone calls about the pig roaming around the area. One student stated, “Only in Kennesaw would this happen!”. Reportedly, this is not the first time a pig has been spotted on Interstate 75.

            The pig eluded capture until 10 a.m. on Sunday. Officials are attempting to contact pig’s owner, but as of now, it is still unclaimed.

Siblings Murdered for Being Mouthy to Mother

A 50-year-old mother in Tampa, Florida has been charged for the murder of her two teenage kids because they “talked back” too many times. The suspect was found covered in blood on her back porch when police arrived on Friday morning.

According to investigators, the 13-year-old son was shot twice in the head while on the way to soccer practice with his mother. The mother then returned to their upscale Tampa home to kill her daughter. The son was left in the front passenger seat of the car, while the mother went upstairs and shot her daughter in the head twice, once in the back of her head and once in her face, while she was on her computer studying.

Investigators believe the teens never saw it coming. The arrest affidavit said the weapon, a .38-caliber pistol, was purchased five days before the shootings.

“She did tell us that they talked back, that they were mouthy,” says Laura McElroy, with the Tampa Police Department. Officers went to the home after the department received a phone call from the suspect’s mother. The grandmother received an email from her daughter, saying she was depressed. After trying to contact the family and not being able to reach anyone, the grandmother decided to call the police.

Police also say the suspect admitted to purchasing the revolver and planned on murdering her children, then kill herself. 

Both victims died at the scene. Their mother was charged with two counts of murder in the 1^st degree.

The investigation still continues.