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.