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C&J 475: Multimedia Journalism, Spring 2008
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UNM vs. CNM

For students seeking a college education in Albuquerque, there are two main choices they can consider: CNM or UNM. Chris Sanchez, Darrick Hurst and Deborah Torza covered topics on the history of the two schools, freshman retention rates and faculty comparisons. Broadcast students Kris Bowers and Hayley Iwaszek went on campuses to talk to students.

Tackling Injuries

Vanessa Strobbe and Marian Anderson went behind Lobo athletic success to dive into the world of head athletic trainer David Binder. Strobbe
explores Binder's career history and his present day-to-day duties, a journey that developed into a profile of the leader of the training room. Anderson presents a video story to illustrate Binder's life as a trainer at UNM.

Santa Ana Star

Report focuses on the sports, entertainment and arena of the Santa Ana Star Center. See Justin Goodrum's photo essay. José A. Aguilar writes on travel to the Star. Steve Painter writes on the NMAA State Basketball Tournament. See William McClary's video package on upcoming events, and a Brent Booher and Jorge Hernandez video package on sporting events at the venue.

Tribune R.I.P.

Stephanie Kitts and Desireé Polonis interview Phill Casaus and Jim Montalbano and discuss their different viewpoints of the Tribune closing, as well as a brief history of the paper. Amanda Shepherd interviews students, citizens and Phill Casaus for their opinions on video about the closing of the newspaper.

Tennis Internat'l

The UNM women's tennis team strives with international players. Read the story by Natalie McBride and Amber Dilley and see their photos from a tennis practice and match. See Dennis Kinzler's video with Coach Kathy Kolankiewicz, senior Lucy Scott from Wales and junior Maria Sotirchos from Virgina.

Cycle Mania

The Lobo Classic is the first race of the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cycling Conference series. Jodi Melin and Danielle Flores provide a video report on the state of UNM cycling, while Christopher Downs and Jack Jackson cover the development of collegiate cycling and how young cyclists can get involved.

1st District Race

For the first time in 40 years Democrats feel they have a good chance to win the First Congressional District seat. David J. Boston covers a forum. Christina Lovato gives an inside view by video of the candidates. Kitty Hurst has an exclusive interview with Robert Pidcock.

Spanish in U.S.

Nancy Sepúlveda reports on the challenges of being a Spanish-only speaker in an English-speaking world. Ana Sanchez and Janae Herrera explore this situation in public schools through a broadcast presentation.

Super Delegates

Super delegate Brian Colón discusses his role as Democratic Party super delegate in an interview with Grace Lorraine Bologna. UNM professor Christine Sierra shares the thoughts of her government class with Ashleigh Sanchez.

STD Programs

Xochitl Campos writes an article about measures that should be taken to avoid STDs and pregnancy, as well as programs provided by the Student Health Center, which counsels students. Katixa Mercier looks at the STD testing services available for students at the University of New Mexico. See Danielle Bloch's interactive map of locations of clinics as well as STD screening labs around Albuquerque.

Signs by P&M

Entrepreneur Phil Archuletta builds a nationwide presence with his high-quality signs. Laura Smith and Lorinda Toledo report with video, a photo and a story.

Caucus

Oliver Riggle and Kemmie Turpin use video to look at the Democratic Caucus for a presidential candidate in New Mexico and upcoming state-wide primary in June.

Web Basketball

Basketball is a hot topic in Albuquerque, and so is Web-casting it. Steven Fernandez reports on the UNM men's basketball tournament, while Tristen Critchfield reports on Web-casting high school basketball. Brian Gates reports on the new Web-casting system used by the Albuquerque Thunderbirds, and Katie Wesselman
shows how the Albuquerque Thunderbirds broadcast their games using the latest digital technology.