Saturday, October 16
Friday, October 15
The Campus Orange Tree- It's only temporary
October 15, 2010
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.-- One natural centerpiece on the Westminster College campus transformed this October standing out against the steel and glass of the McKelvey Campus Center. A lone Sugar Maple tree, also known as Acer saccharum Marshall, has turned into an orange tree.
Officials at the Physical Plant Office say the 40-foot tree is about 30 years old. It's proximity to the Campus Center makes it a popular place for students to sit and read or relax.
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.-- One natural centerpiece on the Westminster College campus transformed this October standing out against the steel and glass of the McKelvey Campus Center. A lone Sugar Maple tree, also known as Acer saccharum Marshall, has turned into an orange tree.
Officials at the Physical Plant Office say the 40-foot tree is about 30 years old. It's proximity to the Campus Center makes it a popular place for students to sit and read or relax.
Wednesday, October 13
First Frost of the Season
October 13, 2010
PLAIN GROVE TOWNSHIP, Pa.-- Early morning risers discovered frost covered windshields on Wednesday morning. Walking along a road side covered with fallen leaves revealed an extra crunchy sound. Dozens of leaves from nearby Maples and Oaks shimmered with what appeared to be a sugar glaze coating thanks to Jack Frost.
The first significant frost of the season ushers in an urgency to the brilliant foliage painting the Lawrence County countryside.
PLAIN GROVE TOWNSHIP, Pa.-- Early morning risers discovered frost covered windshields on Wednesday morning. Walking along a road side covered with fallen leaves revealed an extra crunchy sound. Dozens of leaves from nearby Maples and Oaks shimmered with what appeared to be a sugar glaze coating thanks to Jack Frost.
The first significant frost of the season ushers in an urgency to the brilliant foliage painting the Lawrence County countryside.
The colorful scenery will soon disappear as will the memory of this first frosty morning of October 2010.
Enjoy our Autumn Views along Reese and Old Ash roads in Plain Grove Township and on Potter Run Road in Washington Township.
Tuesday, October 12
Stacks of Stalks
October 12, 2010
WILMINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa.--Each autumn in Lawrence and Mercer counties means the mulching and plowing under of corn stalks on most farms, but on the Amish farms in the area you'll find those corn stalks piled neatly into what locals call corn stalk teepees.
Johnston says where most farmers discard the old stalks, the Amish see an opportunity to recycle and turn a profit.
"I normally just mow mine down," Johnston told WCN. " But the Amish stack their stalks into the what you call teepee shape to dry out the stalks. It prevents mold and mice from destroying the stalks. They sell the dried stalks as decorations."Check out our slide show and enjoy the brilliant colors a journey along Wagner and Allen roads in Wilmington Township in Lawrence County.
WILMINGTON TOWNSHIP, Pa.--Each autumn in Lawrence and Mercer counties means the mulching and plowing under of corn stalks on most farms, but on the Amish farms in the area you'll find those corn stalks piled neatly into what locals call corn stalk teepees.
Johnston says where most farmers discard the old stalks, the Amish see an opportunity to recycle and turn a profit.
"I normally just mow mine down," Johnston told WCN. " But the Amish stack their stalks into the what you call teepee shape to dry out the stalks. It prevents mold and mice from destroying the stalks. They sell the dried stalks as decorations."
Check out our slide show and enjoy the brilliant colors a journey along Wagner and Allen roads in Wilmington Township in Lawrence County.
Thursday, September 16
Capstone Students Blog On This!!!
Lee Biermeyer,The BC Conquerer
BC Capstone student Lee Biermeyer took the plunge with producing THE COUNTY LINE this week. However, Lee's role did not end there. He also directed the show and is serving as the show's executive producer this semester.
But wait! Lee even found time to produce a TCL friendly package based on his documentary, The Ladies of the Duke. The TV feature piece Lee put together for TCL about the local restuarant gave us a nice sample of what he'll be serving up with his documentary in November.
BC 602 Blog Prompt for the Sept. 19 Deadline!!!
Tw0 Parts
Part One: Introduce us to your off-campus expert. Provide a brief professional bio and summarize the person's expertise. Briefly explain why you selected this person and how they can help you in your project. Please also identify how this person can offer you constructive criticism through your production and post-production process. Give a few examples of input they have given you and what you have done with the feedback.
Part Two: Give us an overview of the production process so far in your project. What have you shot? Where have you gone? Have you logged your video? Be specific as you discuss your video and audio and analyze it with a critical eye. What has gone wrong? What has gone right? How will you address any problems? Will you re-shoot? Finally, offer us a summary of your plans for the next few weeks. Be specific when offering insight into when you will be completing a script and rough edit.
Wednesday, September 15
BC Students Freelance VIDEO stories for local newspaper
September 15, 2010
Westminster College students in the spring semester "Broadcast Journalism" course experienced the challenges and rewards of freelance video production.
The junior broadcast communications majors were in a class taught by Bradley Weaver, Westminster lecturer of broadcast communications. "This exercise gave students an opportunity to pitch a story and then deliver it to meet the expectations and promises negotiated with the editor," Weaver explained.
Students met with Tim Kolodziej, editor of the New Castle News, with proposals for video essays they researched, shot, produced, and submitted as freelancers for the paper's online edition. Their payment was 10% of their grade, if the video was accepted by the newspaper. No points were given if the video was rejected.
"That's how freelance journalists make it," Weaver said. "Payday only comes when someone buys your work. This project forced students to tap into their skills as journalists and their skills in presenting and selling their work to an employer."
Six of the nine videos were accepted by the New Castle News.
"We are planning several stories to coincide with the videos we've received from the Westminster students," Kolodziej said. "Our summer intern will review each video and build a more in-depth story by visiting the sites and interviewing the subjects further."
Weaver and Kolodziej have partnered on other projects-most notably, the music on the New Castle News' website during the holiday season and sharing news clips and videos from Westminster's The County Line show-but this is the first classroom assignment they have undertaken cooperatively.
"I enjoyed meeting with Brad and the students back in April," Kolodziej said. "I was impressed by their passion for their subjects and their confidence in pitching ideas. I like Brad's energy and his students are well-prepared for their tasks."
Westminster College students in the spring semester "Broadcast Journalism" course experienced the challenges and rewards of freelance video production.
The junior broadcast communications majors were in a class taught by Bradley Weaver, Westminster lecturer of broadcast communications. "This exercise gave students an opportunity to pitch a story and then deliver it to meet the expectations and promises negotiated with the editor," Weaver explained.
Students met with Tim Kolodziej, editor of the New Castle News, with proposals for video essays they researched, shot, produced, and submitted as freelancers for the paper's online edition. Their payment was 10% of their grade, if the video was accepted by the newspaper. No points were given if the video was rejected.
"That's how freelance journalists make it," Weaver said. "Payday only comes when someone buys your work. This project forced students to tap into their skills as journalists and their skills in presenting and selling their work to an employer."
Six of the nine videos were accepted by the New Castle News.
"We are planning several stories to coincide with the videos we've received from the Westminster students," Kolodziej said. "Our summer intern will review each video and build a more in-depth story by visiting the sites and interviewing the subjects further."
Weaver and Kolodziej have partnered on other projects-most notably, the music on the New Castle News' website during the holiday season and sharing news clips and videos from Westminster's The County Line show-but this is the first classroom assignment they have undertaken cooperatively.
"I enjoyed meeting with Brad and the students back in April," Kolodziej said. "I was impressed by their passion for their subjects and their confidence in pitching ideas. I like Brad's energy and his students are well-prepared for their tasks."
Thursday, September 2
Coming soon...new BC Capstone bloggers
This entry is directed at all new BC Capstone bloggers. It's time to set up your blog, develop your blog persona and start posting.
It's a place for you to reflect and communicate with me and each other (AND THE WORLD) on what you're doing with your documentary. Your BC weblog is also where you will explore what you want to do with a career while also reflecting on your experience at Westminster College.
What should you blog about?
Each week I will prompt you to write reflectively or professionally about a topic or aspect of your documentary, your future plans or some aspect of your college life.
You are encouraged to go beyond the required blog entries. Discuss current events in electronic media or offer your own polished commentary on the industry to demosntrate you're plugged in to the business and issues of electronic media.
I also encourage you to post links to job resources that may assist you in your future efforts.
Finally, keep your capstone blog PROFESSIONAL and on task. It is about your capstone and broadcasting. I encourage you to review the blogs of your classmates as well and engage in commenting with constructive feedback. However, keep personal matters to a private or separate blog.
Monday, August 30
BC Students Freelance VIDEO stories for local newspaper
September 15, 2010
Westminster College students in the spring semester "Broadcast Journalism" course experienced the challenges and rewards of freelance video production.
The junior broadcast communications majors were in a class taught by Bradley Weaver, Westminster lecturer of broadcast communications. "This exercise gave students an opportunity to pitch a story and then deliver it to meet the expectations and promises negotiated with the editor," Weaver explained.
Students met with Tim Kolodziej, editor of the New Castle News, with proposals for video essays they researched, shot, produced, and submitted as freelancers for the paper's online edition. Their payment was 10% of their grade, if the video was accepted by the newspaper. No points were given if the video was rejected.
"That's how freelance journalists make it," Weaver said. "Payday only comes when someone buys your work. This project forced students to tap into their skills as journalists and their skills in presenting and selling their work to an employer."
Six of the nine videos were accepted by the New Castle News.
"We are planning several stories to coincide with the videos we've received from the Westminster students," Kolodziej said. "Our summer intern will review each video and build a more in-depth story by visiting the sites and interviewing the subjects further."
Weaver and Kolodziej have partnered on other projects-most notably, the music on the New Castle News' website during the holiday season and sharing news clips and videos from Westminster's The County Line show-but this is the first classroom assignment they have undertaken cooperatively.
"I enjoyed meeting with Brad and the students back in April," Kolodziej said. "I was impressed by their passion for their subjects and their confidence in pitching ideas. I like Brad's energy and his students are well-prepared for their tasks."
Westminster College students in the spring semester "Broadcast Journalism" course experienced the challenges and rewards of freelance video production.
The junior broadcast communications majors were in a class taught by Bradley Weaver, Westminster lecturer of broadcast communications. "This exercise gave students an opportunity to pitch a story and then deliver it to meet the expectations and promises negotiated with the editor," Weaver explained.
Students met with Tim Kolodziej, editor of the New Castle News, with proposals for video essays they researched, shot, produced, and submitted as freelancers for the paper's online edition. Their payment was 10% of their grade, if the video was accepted by the newspaper. No points were given if the video was rejected.
"That's how freelance journalists make it," Weaver said. "Payday only comes when someone buys your work. This project forced students to tap into their skills as journalists and their skills in presenting and selling their work to an employer."
Six of the nine videos were accepted by the New Castle News.
"We are planning several stories to coincide with the videos we've received from the Westminster students," Kolodziej said. "Our summer intern will review each video and build a more in-depth story by visiting the sites and interviewing the subjects further."
Weaver and Kolodziej have partnered on other projects-most notably, the music on the New Castle News' website during the holiday season and sharing news clips and videos from Westminster's The County Line show-but this is the first classroom assignment they have undertaken cooperatively.
"I enjoyed meeting with Brad and the students back in April," Kolodziej said. "I was impressed by their passion for their subjects and their confidence in pitching ideas. I like Brad's energy and his students are well-prepared for their tasks."
Thursday, August 19
The TItan Terror Project
This fall, the BC 251 mini-movie project goes campus-wide. It's not just for those enrolled in video production this semester.
THE TITAN TERROR PROJECT- Presented by AV Services, Titan Radio & WCN 24/7.
Friday, August 6
Titan Radio shares spotlight with Stanford & Brown universities
NEW WILMINGTON, Pa.-- When The Princeton Review's annual survey ranks Titan Radio among the best campus radio stations in the country, what other schools share the list with Westminster. Here's a rundown of this year's top 20 stations:
Princeton Review's Most Popular College Radio Stations-2011 Edition
1. DePauw University ...WGRE 91.5 FM, Greencastle, IN
2. Ithaca College ...WICB 91.7 FM, Ithaca, NY
3. Emerson College ...WERS 88.9FM, Boston, MA
4. St. Bonaventure University ...WSBU-88.3 FM, St. Bonaventure, NY
5. Brown University ...BSR 88.1 FM, Providence, RI
6. Stanford University ...KZSU 90.1 FM, Stanford, CA
7. Knox College ...WVKC 90.7 FM, Galesburg, IL
8. Howard University ...WHUR 96.3 FM, Washington D.C.
9. University of Puget Sound ...KUPS 90.1 FM Tacoma, WA
10. Carleton College ...KRLX 88.1 FM, Northfield, MN
11. Guilford College ...WQFS 90.9 FM, Greensboro, NC
12. Alfred University ...WALF 89.7 FM, Alfred, NY
13. Siena College ...WVCR 88.3 FM, Loudonville, NY
14. Swarthmore College ...WSRN 91.5 FM, Swarthmore, PA
15. Reed College ...KRRC 97.9 FM, Portland, OR
16. Seton Hall University ...WSOU 89.5 FM, South Orange, NJ
17. Whitman College ...KWCW 90.5 FM, Walla Walla, WA
18. Sacred Heart University ...WHRT-FM, Fairfield, CT
19. Westminster College ...TITAN RADIO- WWNW 88.9 FM, New Wilmington, PA
20. Manhattanville College ...WMVL 88.1 FM, Purchase, NY
Only 2,500 four-year colleges in the country make it into The Princeton Review's annual guidebook "The Best 373 Colleges." The 2011 edition includes detailed profiles of the colleges with scores in eight categories, plus top-20 rankings in 62 categories based on The Princeton Review's surveys of students at each college.
The lists featured in the "Best 373 Colleges" are based on The Princeton Review's survey of 122,000 students, about 325 per campus on average. The 80-question survey asked students to rate their institutions on a number of topics and report on their campus experiences.Thursday, July 29
Broadcast Journalism for a Newspaper? Students freelance for local online newspaper
July 29, 2010 (story courtesy the Westminster College Communications Office)
NEW CASTLE, Pa.-- Westminster College students in the spring semester "Broadcast Journalism" course experienced the challenges and rewards of freelance video production.
The junior broadcast communications majors were in a class taught by Bradley Weaver, Westminster lecturer of broadcast communications. "This exercise gave students an opportunity to pitch a story and then deliver it to meet the
expectations and promises negotiated with the editor," Weaver explained.
Students met with Tim Kolodziej, editor of the New Castle News, with proposals for video essays they researched, shot, produced, and submitted as freelancers for the paper's online edition. Their payment was 10% of their grade, if the video was accepted by the newspaper. No points were given if the video was rejected.
"That's how freelance journalists make it," Weaver said. "Payday only comes when someone buys your work. This project forced students to tap into their skills as journalists and their skills in presenting and selling their work to an employer."
Six of the nine videos were accepted by the New Castle News.
"We are planning several stories to coincide with the videos we've received from the Westminster students," Kolodziej said. "Our summer intern will review each video and build a more in-depth story by visiting the sites and interviewing the subjects further."
Weaver and Kolodziej have partnered on other projects-most notably, the music on the New Castle News' website during the holiday season and sharing news clips and videos from Westminster's The County Line show-but this is the first classroom assignment they have undertaken cooperatively.
"I enjoyed meeting with Brad and the students back in April," Kolodziej said. "I was impressed by their passion for their subjects and their confidence in pitching ideas. I like Brad's energy and his students are well-prepared for their tasks."
Houston, PA
Brittany Grego, a junior broadcast communications major, is a daughter of Timothy and Kimberly Grego and a graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. Her video essay, "Diversify the Farm with Goats," can be viewed by clicking here. "My topic focused on goat farming and why people raise them. I loved this project! I learned how to make the topic interesting and entertaining through writing and how to bring out more natural sound of the goats. I loved going out, meeting my subjects, interviewing them, learning about their lives, and taking everything I learned to inform and entertain the public. I felt like a real reporter going out on the scene and getting that field experience that will greatly benefit me."
New Castle, PA
Katelyn Altman, a junior broadcast communications major, is a daughter of Weston and Laurie Altman and a graduate of Mohawk Area High School. Her video essay, "Golf Car Supply in New Castle," can be viewed by clicking here.
New Kensington, PA
Bradford Arick, a junior broadcast communications major, is a son of Scott and Janice Arick and a graduate of Kiski Area High School. His video essay, "Family History Detective Work at the New Castle Library," can be viewed by clicking here.
Pittsburgh, PA
Ashley Bishop, a junior broadcast communications major, is a daughter of Robert and Nancy Bishop and a graduate of Baldwin High School. Her video essay, "How Do You Say Volant?," can be viewed by clicking here. The video offers a brief history of the Lawrence County village that is nearly 200 years old. It begins and ends with trying to discover the correct pronunciation of the town's name. Volant resident and unofficial historian Betty Steve is the expert source.
Tionesta, PA
Angela Tucker, a junior broadcast communications major, is a daughter of Mary Tucker and the late John Tucker and a graduate of West Forest High School. Her video essay, "Bingo Night at the Scottish Rite Cathedral," can be viewed by clicking here.
Newark, OH
Drew Trifelos, a junior broadcast communications major, is a son of James and Melanie Trifelos and a graduate of Granville Christian Academy. His video essay, "Bluebird Farmers," can be viewed by clicking here. Blanche and Richard Kind have helped bring the bluebird back to their community by building and maintaining dozens of bluebird houses on their Grassy Crest Dairy Farm in Plain Grove Township. For more than a decade they have observed and recorded the bluebird activity, including how many nests have been built and the number of eggs hatched. "It was definitely a good project, as it was different than what we had been used to. Having it worth 10% of my grade didn't seem too bad until it was made known that we didn't get that if the video essay wasn't used. That kind of put me on edge as I did not know if my work would be good enough. What I took away from the assignment is knowing what can be expected from reporters, not only interviews and multiple shots, but also being able to put it all together so that it flows-which is not as easy as I had thought previously."
NEW CASTLE, Pa.-- Westminster College students in the spring semester "Broadcast Journalism" course experienced the challenges and rewards of freelance video production.
The junior broadcast communications majors were in a class taught by Bradley Weaver, Westminster lecturer of broadcast communications. "This exercise gave students an opportunity to pitch a story and then deliver it to meet the
expectations and promises negotiated with the editor," Weaver explained.Students met with Tim Kolodziej, editor of the New Castle News, with proposals for video essays they researched, shot, produced, and submitted as freelancers for the paper's online edition. Their payment was 10% of their grade, if the video was accepted by the newspaper. No points were given if the video was rejected.
"That's how freelance journalists make it," Weaver said. "Payday only comes when someone buys your work. This project forced students to tap into their skills as journalists and their skills in presenting and selling their work to an employer."
Six of the nine videos were accepted by the New Castle News.
"We are planning several stories to coincide with the videos we've received from the Westminster students," Kolodziej said. "Our summer intern will review each video and build a more in-depth story by visiting the sites and interviewing the subjects further."
Weaver and Kolodziej have partnered on other projects-most notably, the music on the New Castle News' website during the holiday season and sharing news clips and videos from Westminster's The County Line show-but this is the first classroom assignment they have undertaken cooperatively.
"I enjoyed meeting with Brad and the students back in April," Kolodziej said. "I was impressed by their passion for their subjects and their confidence in pitching ideas. I like Brad's energy and his students are well-prepared for their tasks."
Houston, PA
Brittany Grego, a junior broadcast communications major, is a daughter of Timothy and Kimberly Grego and a graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School. Her video essay, "Diversify the Farm with Goats," can be viewed by clicking here. "My topic focused on goat farming and why people raise them. I loved this project! I learned how to make the topic interesting and entertaining through writing and how to bring out more natural sound of the goats. I loved going out, meeting my subjects, interviewing them, learning about their lives, and taking everything I learned to inform and entertain the public. I felt like a real reporter going out on the scene and getting that field experience that will greatly benefit me."
New Castle, PA
Katelyn Altman, a junior broadcast communications major, is a daughter of Weston and Laurie Altman and a graduate of Mohawk Area High School. Her video essay, "Golf Car Supply in New Castle," can be viewed by clicking here.
New Kensington, PA
Bradford Arick, a junior broadcast communications major, is a son of Scott and Janice Arick and a graduate of Kiski Area High School. His video essay, "Family History Detective Work at the New Castle Library," can be viewed by clicking here.
Pittsburgh, PA
Ashley Bishop, a junior broadcast communications major, is a daughter of Robert and Nancy Bishop and a graduate of Baldwin High School. Her video essay, "How Do You Say Volant?," can be viewed by clicking here. The video offers a brief history of the Lawrence County village that is nearly 200 years old. It begins and ends with trying to discover the correct pronunciation of the town's name. Volant resident and unofficial historian Betty Steve is the expert source.
Tionesta, PA
Angela Tucker, a junior broadcast communications major, is a daughter of Mary Tucker and the late John Tucker and a graduate of West Forest High School. Her video essay, "Bingo Night at the Scottish Rite Cathedral," can be viewed by clicking here.
Newark, OH
Drew Trifelos, a junior broadcast communications major, is a son of James and Melanie Trifelos and a graduate of Granville Christian Academy. His video essay, "Bluebird Farmers," can be viewed by clicking here. Blanche and Richard Kind have helped bring the bluebird back to their community by building and maintaining dozens of bluebird houses on their Grassy Crest Dairy Farm in Plain Grove Township. For more than a decade they have observed and recorded the bluebird activity, including how many nests have been built and the number of eggs hatched. "It was definitely a good project, as it was different than what we had been used to. Having it worth 10% of my grade didn't seem too bad until it was made known that we didn't get that if the video essay wasn't used. That kind of put me on edge as I did not know if my work would be good enough. What I took away from the assignment is knowing what can be expected from reporters, not only interviews and multiple shots, but also being able to put it all together so that it flows-which is not as easy as I had thought previously."
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