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Newscasts and Rundowns

SHOW 7 RUNDOWN –Spring 08
Producers: Christina Lovato & Oliver Riggle

See the newscast. . .http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1988810627609511847

In this edition of Campus Report. . .

  • Reporter Hayley Iwaszek covers the opening of Taos Ski Valley to snowboarders. (Sources: Lee Fullman, Staff Member Taos Ski Valley; Frank Manfredi, Burton Snowboards; George Brooks, Skier; Bob Roulet, Taos Ski Valley Patrol Team; Emiliano Vasquez, Snowboarder
  • Kemmie Turpin reports on the annual New Mexico fiery foods show. (Sources: Sharon Davidson, Fiery Foods Show Vendor; Zachary Burke, Chile Head)
  • Reporter Jorge Hernandez interviews UNM golfer Jon Sauer about managing the competing demands of schoolwork and college athletics.
  • Marian Anderson reports that after decades of having its doors open all night, the Frontier restaurant has begun closing during the early morning hours.

Campus Reports are produced by journalism students at the University of New Mexico.

SHOW 6 RUNDOWN –Spring 08
Producers: Kemmie Turpin & Katie Wesselman

See the newscast…http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7429133578602169249&hl=en

In this edition of Campus Report. . .

  • Reporter Katie Wesselman looks at how the Albuquerque Thunderbirds use Webcasting equipment to broadcast their NBA-Development League games. (Sources: Travis Weber, Media Relations Coordinator; Robert Gassaway, UNM Student)
  • Katie Wesselman also interviewed UNM student Robert Gassaway about Webcasting for the Thunderbirds.
  • Reporter William McClary shows how affording ticket prices and a flexible new venue have make the Santa Ana Star Center one of the hot places to go in New Mexico. (Sources: Amy Lahti, Director of Marketing and Public Relations; Matt Burcham, Director of Operations)
  • Reporter Ana Sanchez takes a look at a cancer support group in New Mexico that integrates Hispanic and Latino cultural values. (Source: Elba Saavedra, Program Director.
  • Reporter Dennis Kinzler looks at the controversy surrounding recruiting international players to compete on the UNM Women’s Tennis team. (Sources: Kath Kolankiewicz, Head Coach-UNM Woman’s Tennis; Maria Sotirchos, UNM Junior Tennis Player; Lucy Scott, UNM Senior Tennis Player)
  • Denny Kinzler follows the report with a debrief about the issue.
  • Danielle Bloch reports on the new fleet of hybrid buses put in service by ABQ Ride. (Sources: Greg Payne, ABQ Ride Director; Dennis Chavez, ABQ Ride Bus Driver)
  • Amanda Shepherd reports on the Downtown Action Team’s efforts to revitalize downtown Albuquerque. (Sources: Giorgio Gianni, Project Manager; Katixa Mericer, Local Student; Andrew Brunson, Construction Worker)

Campus Reports are produced by journalism students at the University of New Mexico.

SHOW 5 RUNDOWN –Spring 08
Producers: Oliver Riggle & Ana Sanchez

See the newscast. . . http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4926520691195203055&hl=en

In this edition of Campus Report:

  • Reporter Justin Goodrum takes a look at the young voter demographic and the impact it could have on the general election. (Sources: CG: R.J Albritton, VP of Black Men in Motion; Stephen Dinkel, President of Lobo Conservatives; Oscar Lopez, Representative of Martin Heinrich; Lee Drake, Southwestern Director of College Democrats of America)
  • Justin Goodrum also interviews Stephen Dinkel, president of the Lobo Conservatives.
  • Reporter Kristen Bowers describes the essential “dos” and “don'ts” of security survival when going to the airport. (Sources: Sims Bowers, TSA Baggage Inspector; TSA statistics). Kris Bowers also appears on set to answer questions about airport security.
  • Jorge Hernandez reports on a Albuquerque's newest high school, called Atrisco Heritage, which promises to relieve overcrowding at West Mesa and is generating a lot of excitement for APS students. (Sources: Donna Navarette, Data researcher, Atrisco Heritage: Karen Sanchez-Griego, Atrisco Heritage Principal: Christina Campos, concerned parent). Jorge Hernandez also appears on set.
  • Reporter Danielle Flores takes us to Sports and Wellness to find out whatever happens to those hopeful New Year's resolutions after just a few months time, and how gyms are offering new goodies to keep patrons motivated. (Sources: Robyn Heimer, employee, N.M.S&W; Gabe Gonzales, member service manager, N.M S&W; Seth Wilkie, personal trainer, N.M S & W)

Campus Reports are produced by journalism students at the University of New Mexico.

SHOW 4 RUNDOWN –Spring 08

See the newscast. . . http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5174186096868973975&hl=en

In this edition of Campus Report. . .

  • Reporter Oliver Riggle takes a look at why Super Tuesday, was particularly super in terms of turnout for this year’s Democratic Primary. (Sources: Lucas Hubbard, young voter; Adam Feldman, executive director, GOPNM; Chris Atencio, political director, GOPNM.
  • Reporter Kemmie Turpin also provides background on the primary season
  • Reporter Ana Sanchez takes a look at how a six-hundred year old Brazilian marshal art-dance form, called Capoeira, is gaining popularity. (Sources: Rosa Seleis, Capoerista; Tiantea Fornte, Capoeira instructor)
  • Reporter Christina Lovato shows us the volunteers who support the Animal Shelter. (Sources: Matthew, volunteer; James Halaman, program coordinator; Jan, volunteer)
  • Reporter Kris Bowers looks at the iPod, and why this little electronic gadget has become essential equipment on campus. (Sources: Valerie Silva, iPod owner; Celina Rosales, iPod owner; Dale Enggass, iPod owner

Campus Reports are produced by journalism students at the University of New Mexico.

SHOW 3 RUNDOWN –Spring 08
Producers: Janae Herrera & Hayley Iwaszek

See the newscast. . .http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5222603912683066350&hl=en

In this edition…

  • Brent Booher reports that the UNM Lobo Pit, where the men’s and women’s basket teams play should be renovated for the start of the 2008-2009 seasons. (Sources: Tim Cass, UNM Associate Athletic Director; Brent Booher, Campus Report Journalist)
  • Kris Bowers reports on HPV/Gardasil, and the cervical cancer health concern that all females should know about. (Sources: Tawnya Ingimundson, Nurse Practitioner; Celina Rosales, UNM Student; Jennifer Mecklenberg, UNM Student; Danielle Bauer; Kris Bowers, Campus Report Journalist)
  • Hip-hop is alive and well, reporter Jorge Hernandez lets us know why “Breaking Hearts” can be so much fun. (Sources: Robert“Biko”Baker, League of Young Voters; Christopher“Buddhasack”Marcel, Hip-Hop and Yoga Class; Cyrus Gould, Breakin’Hearts Coordinator)

Campus Reports are produced by journalism students at the University of New Mexico.

SHOW 2 RUNDOWN –Spring 08
Producers: Marian Anderson & Danielle Bloch

See the newscast. . . http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6102736412844216049

In this edition of Campus Report. . .

  • Reporter Amanda Shepherd reports on an exhibit at Coronado Center Mall that will leave you to thinking about the hereafter. The Bodies Human art exhibit uses real human cadavers to display the human form. (Sources: Aldo Lebya, BodiesHUMAN Supervisor; Chester Hockersmith)
  • Reporter Jodi Melin visits Los Poblanos to explore why organic farming is good for the environment as well as your health. (Source: Casey Paul, Los Poblanos)
  • Reporter Katixa Mercier shows how the UNM Campus recycling progam is helping UNM to go green. (Sources: Rebecca Ashton, UNM Medical Studen; Izaac Tajan, UNM Architecture Student • Reporter Justin Goodrum takes us behind the scenes to see how the Special Olympics is growing in high schools around the country. (Sources: Chris Castillo, Special Olympics Coach; JT Wilson, Special Olympics Participant; Kathy Casey, Special Olympics Coach.)
  • Reporter Jorge Hernandez visited a local Habitat for Humanity development that makes it possible for low-income families to become homeowners by providing them with the materials to build the own home, but not with all the labor. (Sources: Jose Arevalo, New Home Owner; Debbie Trujillo, New Home Owner; Kevin Kronk, CEO Habitat for Humanity; Larry Lan, Volunteer)
  • Reporter Denny Kinzler Reports that the University of New Mexico now has a seven million dollar indoor practice facility. Governor Richardson’s capital outlay discretionary fund paid for the facility to be built primarily for the UNM football team. (Sources: Rocky Long, Head UNM Football Coach; Greg Remington, UNM Associate Athletic Director of Media Relations; Cody Kase, UNM Senior Linebacker.)
  • Janae Herrera shows that Route 66 Casino is bringing its night club to the streets…. Literally. Its new advertisement on wheels is called the “Route 66 Casino Roadshow,” and it usually travels along busy streets like Central or Montgomery. (Source: Maria Esquiebel, Route 66 Marketing Coordinator)

Campus Reports are produced by journalism students at the University of New Mexico.

SHOW 1 RUNDOWN –Spring 08
Producers: Christina Lovato & Richard Schaefer

See the newscast. . . http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-494082304598736028

In this edition of Campus Report. . .

  • Reporter Oliver ... all » Riggle looks at the state of home sales in the state of New Mexico, which never experienced a large housing bubble. (Sources: Mark Fedler, Rio Rancho Realtor; Michael Wilshire, Qualifying Broker)
  • Reporter Ana Sanchez reports on two New Mexico organizations that are helping to ensure the rights of migrants in the United States. (Sources: Raquel Lazar, El Centro de Igualidad y Derechos; Elsa Lopez, Somos un Pueblo Unido)
  • Katixa Mercier interviews UNM Prof. Richard Schaefer about some surprising New Mexico statistics on Mexican immigration to New Mexico.
  • Reporter Danielle Bloch shows how some planners are envisioning an ideal campus for the University of New Mexico. (Sources: James Richardson, UNM Planning Prof.; Ron Kull, Consultant; Tony Atkin, Atkin, Olshin, Schade; Kristina Yu, UNM Architecture Prof.)

Campus Reports are produced by journalism students at the University of New Mexico.