UNM

Department of Communication & Journalism 2007                                                                                                           E-Mail C&J Online
 
C&J News
Faculty News
Alumni News
Grad News
Newsletter pdf

Newscasts and Rundowns

SHOW 17 RUNDOWN
Producers:   Lawrence Gilligan and Ryan Hardway

See the newscast. . .
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3270071542967169201

In this edition of Campus Report, we bring you the latest in hot cars and cool international exchange programs. We'll also introduce you to one of New Mexico's toughest champions and a biker bar where serving and spiking is part of the game.

  • New Mexico Auto Show: Reporter Aaron Links covered the 2007 New Mexico Auto Show and its preview of tomorrow's cars.
  • Cage Fighter Interview:   Sophia DeConti also sat down with a New Mexico cage fighter, WEC Welterweight Champion Carlos Condit.
  • New Mexico Rail Runner: This is a glimpse of New Mexico's new commuter train, the Rail Runner.
  • Beach Biker Volleyball:   Reporter Travis Weber went to Albuquerque's Stoneface Tavern, a biker bar that serves volleyball, along with brews.  
  • Universidad Fray Luca Pacioli Exchange Program: Led by Professor Arturo Lopez Durran, UFLP students from Cuernavaca, Mexico, filmed themselves working with the Campus Reports students in the KNME Studio.
  • Cross Border Issues Summer Exchange: Lawrence Gilligan interviews Prof. Richard Schaefer about the Cross Border Issues class he is teaching in Cuernavaca this summer, and its international team-reporting approach.

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

SHOW 16 RUNDOWN
Producers:   Aaron Links and Kimberly Morris

See the newscast. . .
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1645030222899290991

This edition of Campus Reports looks at fraternity community service, the financial downside of today's high-profile weddings and the nature of diversity of the University of New Mexico Campus.

  • Fraternity Cancer Service: Reporter Travis Weber looks at how one fraternity is helping those diagnosed with cancer.
  • Diversity at UNM: Reporter Sonia Rivera looks at the status of Mexican immigrant students on the UNM campus.
  • Summer Swimming Pools: Cody Thomason shows us that the swimming season is just days away.
  • Wedding Expenses: Amber James reports on the high cost of today's fairy-tale weddings.

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

SHOW 15 RUNDOWN
Producers:   Richard Cöté and Sonia Rivera

See the newscast. . .
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6333460485475814597

If you're into competitions, this edition of Campus Reports may interest you. We report on the Scorpions hockey team and another team that stands by its words. . . its poetry that is.  We'll also take you to an Albuquerque company that has revolutionized the shoe industry and provide an in-depth on autism and the New Mexico Autism Society.

  • Autism: Reporter Cody Thomason visited the New Mexico Autism Society, including an interview with its president, Liz Thomason.
  • Z-Coil Shoes: Sophia DeConti reports on an Albuquerque company that has revolutionized running shoes.
  • Poetry Slam Competition Preview: Reporter Richard Cöté provides a depth-report on the New Mexico Poetry Slam competition.  
  • Scorpions Post-Season Prospects: Blaize Aldrich reports on the Scorpions and their playoff and future capabilities.  

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

SHOW 14 RUNDOWN
Producers:   Amber James and Meghan White

See the newscast. . .
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2333926979149836414

In this edition of Campus Reports we provide insight into a form of theft hitting many local grocery stores, the Lobo community reacts to the new men's basketball head coach, we'll take you to an all-evening gym and provide a few details on the emerging digital TV conversion.

  • Grocery Basket Snatching: Scott Wiggans gives reports that local grocery stores are dealing with a new form of shoplifting.
  • Lobo Coach Alford: Lawrence Gilligan gets reactions from the Lobo community about the new men's basketball head coach.
  • Analog to Digital TV: Kimberly Morris talks with KNME Production Manager Franz Joachim about the coming major change in how we view television.
  • The 24-Hour Gym: If you want to get fit this summer, Aaron Links takes us to a boutique gym. 

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

SHOW 13 RUNDOWN
Producers: Robert Gassaway and Ryan Hardway

See the newscast. . .
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6449618164453289447

This edition of Campus Report takes a look at Internet dating services, African-American Student Services, high school spirit competitions and Santa Fe's newest recognition.

  • Dating Services: Breanna Cox looks at how people are using the Internet to try and find love.  
  • African-American Student Services:   Chanté Coleman explores the benefits of the African-American Student Services Center.
  • Spirit Competition: Ryan Hardway shows how high school spirit has become very competitive.
  • Mascot Interview: Ryan Hardway interviews Thunderbirds mascot Ben Schroeder.
  • Santa Fe Art Town: Annie Breheny goes to Santa Fe to get reactions to the city's latest accolade as an art community.

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

SHOW 12 RUNDOWN
Producers:   Janelle Newman and Travis Weber

See the newscast. . .
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6948312847407767647

On this addition of campus Reports, we sit down with Brittany Jaeger to find out what exactlty A-S-U-N-M is and does, we'll take a look at the busy life of student mothers and we'll tell you how to avoid black widows this spring.

  • ASUNM: Cody Thomason talks with Associated Students of New Mexico President Brittany Jaeger about the structure and function of ASUNM.
  • Electronic Highway Signs: Sonia Rivera provides info on the new electronic roadway signs being used by the New Mexico Department of Transportation.
  • Student Mothers: Reporter Amber James introduces you to the hectic lives of three student mothers.
  • Black Widow Spiders: Scott Wiggans describes why there are so many black widows this season and how you can protect your pets from them.

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

SHOW 11 RUNDOWN
Producers:  Richard Cöté and Sophia DeConti

See the newscast. . .
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6662435144132346003

In this edition of Campus Report, we introduce you to the newest addition to the Lobo men's basketball team, how some UNM students are finding a cheaper way to commute to school, and we take a road trip to Roswell to find some little green men.

  • Coach Alford: Robert Gassaway reports that UNM men's basketball team has hired former Iowa coach Steve Alford for the 2007-2008 season. We get a preview of the new coach from his March press conference in the SUB.
  • Scorpions Home: Reporter Blaize Aldrich describes how the Scorpions' new Rio Rancho arena is an improvement over the old one.
  • Transportation: Reporter Ryan Hardway shows that with gas prices over $2.50 a gallon, UNM students are finding cheaper ways to get to campus. One form of Albuquerque transportation is a major relief in wallets of students.
  • Roswell that Ends Well: Reporter Meghan White takes us to a city where every street is lined with all things extraterrestril — Roswell, New Mexico. We take a road trip to this mysterious town and find something out of the ordinary.

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

SHOW 10 RUNDOWN
Producers:   Sonia Rivera and Cody Thomason

See the newscast. . .
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2133923517427496969

This edition of Campus Reports has stories on the new law about the Human Papilloma virus vaccine, the U.S. military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy, UNM's attempts to crack down on student piracy of digital music files, the new architecture building and a very cuddly furry friend in the studio.

  • Gardasil Vaccine:   Janelle Newman reports on the Gardasil cervical cancer vaccine and the new opt-out law to introduce it into New Mexico schools.
  • Don't Ask, Don't Tell:   Kimberly Morris interviews veterans of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy on sexual orientation in the military.
  • Ryan Hardway went to see how the new architecture building, George Pearl Hall, was shaping up.
  • Saba Mohammed reports on what's being done about music piracy on campus.
  • Breanna Cox talks with Anna Sanchez of the Albuquerque Animal Care Center and introduces an adorable and adoptable furry friend.    

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

SHOW 9 RUNDOWN
Producers:   Blaize Aldrich and Richard Coté

See the newscast. . .
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8394592206287145153

This edition of Campus Report takes a look at cage fighting, also the new segways for transportation, and an interview with Pink Flamingo band member Ryan Montano.

  • Cage Fighting: Reporter Sophia DeConti covers cage fighting and how it has grown as a sport.
  • Segway: Breanna Cox takes drive on the new one-person transportation device.
  • Pink Flamingo band member Ryan Montano tells Blaize Aldrich what it's like playing in the local band.

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

SHOW 8 RUNDOWN
Producers:   Janelle Newman and Travis Weber

See the newscast. . .
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-982620437104421586

In this edition of Campus Reports shows some new construction that you might want to avoid, what students are really spending their students loans on, the immigration program on Radio Lobo and where to go for the hottest and spiciest foods.

  • Albuquerque Road Projects:   Annie Breheny tells us to avoid the Washington Bridge for the time being.
  • Student Loans:   Janelle Newman reports on UNM students who used their student loans for things other than school, and how they're still paying for it.
  • Radio Lobo Immigration Program:   Sonia Rivera reports on the immigration program on Radio Lobo, who's on it and what they're saying.
  • Some Like It Hot:   Robert Gassaway takes us to the hottest show in Albuquerque, the hottest food show that is. . . and the certainly not cool characters you find there.

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

SHOW 7 RUNDOWN
Producers:   Annie Breheny and Lawrence Gilligan

See the newscast. . .
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2544016365134320849

This edition of Campus Reports takes a look at an old-school approach to an alternative to cell phones, an interview with VP of New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union Charla Reinhart on credit card debt, job opportunities with the US Corps of Engineers for college students and a look at the New Mexico Scorpions hockey team and its new stadium.

  • Alternatives to Cell Phone Usage: Reporter Aaron Links goes inside the world of cell phones and an old-school alternative to cut your phone bill in-half.
  • Credit Card Debt Interview: Amber James digs into the facts with VP of NM Educators Federal Credit Union Charla Reinhart on ways to keep your credit card out of the red.
  • Lobo rugby player David Lee talks with Ryan Hardway about the team and what UNM can do to draw more fan support for the nation's 11th ranked team.
  • Job Opportunities with the US Corps of Engineers: Reporter Chanté Coleman explains why working with the US Corps of Engineers is a good paying job for college students who have hectic schedules.
  • New Mexico Scorpions: Blaize Aldrich gives us a detailed look into the Scorpions season and their new home, the Santa-Ana Star Center.

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

SHOW 6 RUNDOWN
Producers:   Kimberly Morris and Scott Wiggans

See the newscast. . .
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6896573115417048389

This edition of the University of New Mexico's Campus Reports explores why Albuquerque's waiters feel left out by the minimum wage pay increase, advises students not to borrow with credit cards and shows how Albuquerque got "inked" by the physical graffiti tattoo tour.

  • Health Center Services: Cody Thomason visits the UNM Student Health Center to find out about the many services it offers students.
  • Student Credit Problems: Reporter Amber James explains why credit cards may not be the best source of funding for young people.
  • Tattoo Tour Recap: Annie Breheny went to the New Mexico State Fairgrounds for an in-depth look at the physical graffiti tattoo tour's stop in the Duke City.

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

SHOW 5 RUNDOWN
Producers: Richard Coté and Ryan Hardway

See the newscast. . .
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3384053873523986328

This edition of Campus Report takes a look at street racing, the C&J Department's latest effort to become accredited, Albuquerque's Family Advocacy Center, and an interview with Lobo rugby player David Lee.

  • Street Racing: Reporter Scott Wiggans goes inside this sport with fast cars and dangerous practices.
  • Family Advocacy Center: Breanna Cox show that New Mexico has a place for the victims of domestic violence -- the Family Advocacy Center.
  • Lobo rugby player David Lee talks with Ryan Hardway about the team and what UNM can do to draw more fan support for the nation's 11th ranked team.
  • C&J Department Accreditation: Reporter Richard Cote explains what accreditation is and what it means for the UNM's Communication and Journalism Department.

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

SHOW 4 RUNDOWN
Producers: Saba Mohammed and Cody Thomason

See the newscast. . .
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4471775465790413802

In this edition of the University of New Mexico's Campus Reports journalism students provide reports on buying books at UNM's Bookstore, safety problems with MySpace, UNM's Rec Services and a new cell phone law in Albuquerque.

  • UNM Bookstore: Kimberly Morris looks at textbook pricing at the UNM Bookstore and finds it a bit steep.
  • MySpace and local stalkers: Meghan White describes a case of stalking on Campus and tells how MySpace figured into it.
  • Rec Services: Richare Coté reports that UNM's Rec Services provides a lot more than weight benches and hoops.
  • Cell phones and driving in the Duke City: Sonia Rivera reports on the new quasi-ban on using a hand-held cell phone in Albuquerque.

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

SHOW 3 RUNDOWN
Producers:   Blaize Aldrich and Robert Gassaway

See the newscast. . .
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1319978518858609125

This edition of the University of New Mexico's Campus Reports features student produced news stories about auto theft on campus, the five finalists in the search for a new university president, Watermelon Mountain Ranch -- a home for unwanted pets, an interview with Lobo men's basketball player Ryan Kersten, and the outlook for the NBA Development franchise in Albuquerque.

  • Car Theft on Campus: Richard Coté examines the rise in auto theft at UNM and tells what students can do to avoid the problem.
  • Presidential Finalists: Kim Morris provides a brief background on the five candidates who are seeking to become the next president of the University of New Mexico.
  • Watermelon Mountain Ranch: Sophia DeConti reports on an organization dedicated to helping stray pets live out their lives in peace and dignity.
  • Ryan Kersten: Reporter Annie Breheny interviews Lobo guard Ryan Kersten about the teams recent skid and prospects for ending the season on a more positive note.
  • Albuquerque Thunderbirds: Lawrence Gilligan reports on the NBA Development League franchise in Albuquerque and the team's prospects for repeating as league champions.

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

SHOW 2 RUNDOWN
Producers:   Amber James and Sonia Rivera

See the newscast. . .
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-3422413141069412698

This University of New Mexico Campus Reports features stories on new passport requirements for travelers, New Mexico's new shoplifting law, AIDS education, the return of a fraternity to the UNM Campus and Albuquerque's latest attempt to build a downtown sports arena.

  • New Passport Rules: Saba Mohammad looks at the new need for North American travelers to use a passport.
  • Felony Shoplifting: Scott Wiggans reports that shoplifters must now steal over $500 to be charged with a felony.
  • New Mexico Aid Society: Janelle Newman shows how the New Mexico Aid Society works on AIDS prevention.
  • Sigma Chi Fraternity: Meghan White reports on Sigma Chi's efforts to return to the University of New Mexico Campus and interviews Telos House resident Adam Bencomo.
  • Sports Arena: Travis Weber reports on Albuquerque's on-again off-again efforts to build a new downtown sports arena.

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

SHOW 1 RUNDOWN
Producers:   Chanté Coleman and Breanna Cox

See the newscast. . .
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1649777202145529575

This University of New Mexico Campus Reports newscast features stories on the Columbine High School videogame, global warming, Super Bowl parties and driving under the influence, and the re-introduction of Mexican grey wolves in New Mexico.

  • Columbine Video Game: Lawrence Gilligan reports about a free online video game that allows kids to morph into the two Columbine High School killers.
  • Global Warming: Blaize Aldrich shows what local New Mexicans think about global warming.
  • Superbowl DUIs: Robert Gassaway reports that it's hard not to associate the Super Bowl with drinking, but make sure the drinking doesn't spoil your ride home.
  • The Lobos: Annie Breheny has an update on the REAL lobos, and how they've come out on top. Check out Breheny's awesome u footage of the Mexican wolf.

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