This piece was written in May of 2019 for the UW media writing class. An estimated 1 in 5 adults live with mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. These conditions can seriously affect individual’s daily lives, relationships and careers. At the University of Wyoming, however, there are many resources available toContinue reading “Disability Services at UW”
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Banana Bread- Baking in Quarantine
This past week, my boyfriend and I have been stuck at home, anxiously awaiting my COVID test results. Luckily, my entire pantry was well stocked, allowing me to keep my mind off of the issue at hand. For my final project in Multimedia production, I decided to combine my love of creating with my loveContinue reading “Banana Bread- Baking in Quarantine”
Self-Reflection: My time in multimedia production
Entering multimedia production, I couldn’t have expected to reach such a diverse set of skills. At most, I had hoped to learn about photography and social media. Ultimately, I was lucky enough to learn the skills necessary to create a diverse portfolio online, one which includes an array of different platforms of delivering news andContinue reading “Self-Reflection: My time in multimedia production”
My Experience With Instagram Promotions
This week I tried my hand at cross-platform promotions. I posted graphics about each of my blog posts on my Instagram. I created these graphics using Canva. I’ve only used Canva once before, in my visual communication class, as an activity to create an info-graphic. I use Instagram everyday and have gained over 1,000 followersContinue reading “My Experience With Instagram Promotions”
Laramie Local Social Distancing Favorites
Right now, there is a huge group of college students who are stuck in Laramie. The majority of these people are not locals and haven’t had the opportunity to explore the beautiful treasures surrounding this town. Most of my friends who aren’t from here have been bored out of their minds, not knowing what toContinue reading “Laramie Local Social Distancing Favorites”
Furry Culture – Creating through Stigma
Mattie Carlson and I dated in high school, during which she opened up about her interest in the furry community. Witnessing her working through the difficulties of enjoying something while socially it was widely stigmatized was a unique experience. Carlson and I are extremely comfortable talking about hard topics, which made this interview a breeze.Continue reading “Furry Culture – Creating through Stigma”
Trustees Finish Selection Process – Appointing Seidel as UW President
The Board of Trustees announced their decision to appoint Edward Seidel as the 28th President of the University of Wyoming, March 4. After controversy regarding past presidential appointments, the trustees wanted to ensure an open and thorough decision making process. Selection Process The first phase of the selection process included a selection committee made upContinue reading “Trustees Finish Selection Process – Appointing Seidel as UW President”
A Practice in Photojournalism
Checking In – I took this image while spending the day at the Wyoming State Capitol. I stumbled upon this scene while watching how representatives dealt with the dull task of following legislative procedure, in which role call is required of all members every morning. This shot was more difficult to capture due to limitedContinue reading “A Practice in Photojournalism”
Learning the Ropes of Photography
Analysis Peel Away – For this image, I incorporated the rule of thirds as a way to focus draw attention to the paint splitting while incorporating the cactus. I believe this image highlights both the beauty of nature and human made beauty. By using the rule of thirds, I worked to incorporate color while maintainingContinue reading “Learning the Ropes of Photography”
Welcome
Welcome to my first ever blog post. As an individual who hopes to pursue a career in journalism, I thought it would be best to continue to develop my skills on an open platform. I’m excited to receive feedback on my content throughout this journey, as well as provide interesting stories, recipes, and general postsContinue reading “Welcome”
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