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Mark LeBaron

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MY RESUME:

Education:
BS in Mass Communication, Strategic Communication
University of Utah, April 2013

Associates in Science
Utah Valley University, Aug. 2011

Work:
US Synthetic
Finish Operator July 2010- Aug. 2011

Macey’s
Assistant Frozen Food Manager Jan. 2009-June 2010

Volunteer Work:

Intern at the Gallivan Center Jan. 2012- August 2012
Volunteer church representative Nov. 2006- Nov. 2008

ABOUT ME:
I am passionate about music and family. I also enjoy laughing, traveling, cooking, writing and taking naps. I’m a pretty easy-going guy and I like setting reachable goals and achieving them. I love to play, watch and follow football, basketball and soccer.

Rebekah-Anne Gebler

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MY RESUME:

  • University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2008-2013
    • Bachelor of Science in Communications with a focus in Journalism
    • Bachelor in Music with a focus in Piano Performance
  • Study/Volunteer in Bangalore, India, August 2009-May 2010.
    Work Experience
    The Wayne Brown Institute and VentureCapital.Org; Salt Lake City, Utah

    Fall 2011-Present
    • Events Project Manager: Fall 2011
    • Co-managed all the Institute’s events. (Event participants are between 60-100 people.)
    • Worked closely with the President of the Institute to collaborate for these events.
    • Associate Director of Public Relations: Spring 2012
    • Writes press releases to increase the reputation of the Institute
    University of Utah’s Piano Pedagogy Program; Salt Lake City, Utah

    Fall 2010- Spring 2011
    • Privately taught children weekly that were enrolled in the Pedagogy program.
    • Assisted and taught group music classes as the teaching assistant.
    Private Piano Instructor; Salt Lake County and Boston Area, MA

    Fall 2005-Spring 2011
    • Taught children the essentials of learning how to play the piano.
    • Held recitals yearly in order to help the children gain performance experience.
    Volunteer Experience
    Latter-Day Saints Student Association: Publicity Committee; Salt Lake Institute of Religion, Salt Lake City, Utah

    Fall 2010-Present
    • Member of the committee for the first year.
    • Executive Secretary for the present school year.
    • Organizes weekly meetings for the committee members.
    • Contacts members to address their individual assignments.
    • Works hand in hand with the director of the committee in developing new ways to expand the publicity of the classes, activities and events that are held at the Institute.
    University of Utah: Lowell Bennion Center’s Running Forward Program; Salt Lake City, Utah

    Spring 2011
    • Participated as a mentor by running with children in the program once a week.
    • Contributed as a  role model to help them become physically fit and educationally inspired
    • The program is designed to activate the minds and bodies of middle school children in Title One schools in the Salt Lake area.
    Sukrupa Education Centre; R T Nagar, Bangalore, India January—May 2010
    • Developed and headed the school’s choir program
    • Instructed the children 5-days weekly
    • Taught children from 1st—9th grade (130 students)

ABOUT ME:

Rebekah-Anne is pursuing degrees in both mass communications and music, emphasizing in journalism and piano performance at the University of Utah.

She aims to finish with both degrees by December 2013 and then either pursuing a MBA degree or serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Her educational goal is to combine her passions of city life, music and writing by being a classical music critic for a city newspaper, either in Salt Lake City or elsewhere. Having lived in Boston; Chicago; Salt Lake City; Vancouver, Ca.; and Bangalore, India, she aims to continue living in or around a large city for the remainder of her life.

She has had experience in leadership through her TA roles in the Piano Area Department; as a choir teacher in Bangalore, India for a small elementary school; as the secretary for Publicity Committee for the Latter-Day Saint Student Association and as the eldest sibling of her family.

She looks forward to her new leadership opportunity this fall of being the Publicity Director for LDSSA.

However, her lifetime goal is to be a mother, and she knows her leadership experience now assists in this goal.

To release stress, she loves running in the foothills of the Valley.

Jessica Morgan

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MY RESUME:

ABOUT ME:

I am a senior at the University of Utah currently in my last semester of college. As a communication major with with a minor in design, I hope to graduate as a well-rounded individual and enter the working world as an interior designer.

I found my love for interior design while interning for a local design firm: AMB Design. I have always loved creating, and find comfort in the home, so interior design quickly became the perfect fit for me.

Upon graduating in May 2012 my husband and I will be moving to Portland, Oregon where he will be working as in-house counsel for an architecture firm. My hope is to bring my experience with interior design to Portland by either working for a locally based firm or venturing out and starting my own design company.

Andrew S. Jones

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MY RESUME:

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EDUCATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER SKILLS/ CREDENTIALS

   Manager, Service DepartmentAccess RV, Salt Lake City, UT, April 2009-Present

  • Organize and supervise labor of RV mechanics
  • Train new service department employees
  • File warranties and track shipments on a daily basis
  • Retain hundreds of files containing sensitive client information
  • Keep meticulous records using several computer programs
  • Maintain and organize RV parts inventory

 Volunteer Missionary

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Carlsbad, CA, April 2007-April 2009

  • Administered chaplain services to marines at Camp Pendleton
  • Spent many hours serving those who lost their homes in 2007 California fires
  • Supervised up to 24 other young men, holding them accountable for their productivity, location, and activities
  • Kept a rigorous schedule of study, work, proselytizing, and service

Lot Technician

Access RV, Salt Lake City, UT, June 2002-April 2007

  • Performed basic RV repairs
  • Cleaned and maintained RVs
  • Trained renters and purchasers in how to use their RVs
  • Completed very thorough damage checks with meticulous attention to detail

 

University of Utah

Bachelor of Science in Economics, International Relations Certificate

Projected Graduation Date: April 2013

 LDS Business College

Associates of General Studies, Graduated: April 2011

GPA: 3.53

Relevant Coursework:

  • Principles of Public Speaking                        A
  • Computer Applications                        IC3 Certified
  • Interpersonal Communications                      A
  • Intermediate College Writing                        A-

 

  • Eagle Scout
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and many forms of software documentation
  • Excellent written and oral communicator
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Optimistic and positive
  • Volunteer as Public Announcer for Woods Cross High Basketball Team

ABOUT ME:

I am currently a student at the University of Utah majoring in Economics and International Relations. I have an interest in doing graduate work in either business or law following completion of my undergraduate work. This class has improved my writing as well as my ability to communicate ideas and sift through scenarios and situations to identify main points effectively and efficiently.

My professional goals include landing a career that both tests my knowledge and skills as an effective communicator and critical thinker while contributing to a greater cause or objective. I have a great interest in doing sensitive government work and am confident my character would fit every requirement to do so.

I have a wife and baby boy due in July of this year, and they are my life. Most everything I enjoy doing depends on being with them. I love camping, traveling, playing basketball, watching movies, and working the bar-b-que. I am also an avid professional basketball and college football fan and enjoy an occasional round of golf.

I currently volunteer as the public announcer for Woods Cross High School Boys Basketball program. I also devote a lot of time doing work for my church as well as other community functions.

Kristin Bingham

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MY RESUME:
Kristin Bingham

lbinghamw@aol.com

PROFILE

An enthusiastic, hard working, self motivated, college student who is looking to find a position with a company that will allow me to learn and develop skills and advance within the organization.

EDUCATION

Hunter High School, Graduated in the top ten percentile, ranked 60 out of 624 students with a GPA of 3.77.

Salt Lake Community College, Graduated in 2011 with associates degree.

University of Utah, Currently attending and plan to graduate in 2013 with a degree in communication/journalism

EXPERIENCE

Intern, ABC 4 News/Hive T.V., 2008/2009

·         Assisted producer in set up for onsite shoots

·         Assisted in editing film for T.V. Broadcast

DECA, Hunter High, 2006/2009

·         DECA officer and member for 2 ½ years

·         Managed a concession stand for a fundraiser

·         Negotiated with local department stores to be a part of our fashion show and promote their apparel.

Crown Burgers, 2010/2012

·         Duties include cashiering, cleaning, and serving food.

Tahitian Tan, 2012/Present

.          Duties include cleaning beds, assisting customers and selling products

REFERENCES

.           Available upon request

ABOUT ME:

I am a senior at the University of Utah studying broadcast journalism. I hope to become a news anchor, that is Ideally what I want to do. My interest in this field began in 9th grade when I was on the school’s news/announcement team. Since then I have continued with the same work and love it.

I am an only child. I’m silly, weird and a bit random. I love my family, my boyfriend of five years and my best friend Ryly. I can’t thank them enough for all they have done for me and have put up with.

My favorite colors are black, blue and purple. My favorite food is Chinese. I enjoy all types of music and movies. I prefer Mac or PC even though I don’t have a Mac. I’m a gamer (My nerdy side) and love love love shopping!

Overall I’m really a laid back person but hard working. I plan on graduating in the spring of 2013 and am trying to enjoy every bit of college life!

Daniel Paniagua

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MY RESUME:

Daniel Paniagua

West Jordan, 84084, Utah, US
Mobile Phone: 8017552527
Secondary Phone:

E-mail: dannypaniaguamusic@hotmail.com

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Technician Manager
August 2007 – present
Aquakleen | Tustin, CA

Summary: Aquakleen is a water refinement company that deals with residential homes. The company
specializes in providing the customer with purification systems such as reverse osmosis, carbon filters,
and water softeners.
Description: As a Technician Manager I have many responsibilities, including managing inventory,
customer service, sales, product installations, product repairs, data collection, and customer service
reports.

Skills: Bilingual: Spanish and English, Plumbing Repair/Maintenence, Customer Communications, Data
Entry, Microsoft Office Excel, Management, Sales & Marketing.

National Television Contestant
May 2011 – November 2011
Super Delicious | 6121 Santa Monica BLVD, Suite G, Hollywood, CA

Summary: Super Delicious is a production company that films national television shows on the Food
Network. The television show that I was part of is called “Cupcake Wars”.
Description: I was a contestant for Cupcake Wars. My responsibilities were to work very quickly in a
timed setting. I was to compete with my partner against other pastry businesses from all over the nation. I
was involved with filming, broadcast training, and public communication training.

Skills: Public Communication, Acting, Fast Learner, Production Research, Public Relations, Team
Building and Project management, Team work, Marketing Research, Advertising, Marketing, Under-
pressure decision making.

Business Owner
Spring 2011 – present
Lawns for Charity | West Jordan, UT

Seasonal Lawncare

Summary: I decided to start a lawncare business with the purpose to donate to a charity foundation. This
year I chose the charity foundation to be Operation Smile, a foundation to help fund surgeries to children
who have cleft palate syndrome. So far this year we have produced over $1,500 in our first 2-weeks
working to donate.
Description: As a lawncare business owner I have many responsiblilities. I make all of the business
decisions, give direction to my team, manage all of the funds, and customer data.

Skills: Sales, Leadership, Data Entry, Tough Decision-Making, Public Communication, Problem Solving,
Project Managing

EDUCATION

Four years of coursework completed, Strategic Communication
University of Utah | Salt Lake City, Utah
I am expecting to graduate Spring of 2013.

SKILLS

Writing
Customer Communications
Data Entry
Microsoft Office Excel
Management
Sales
Public Communication
Acting
Team Building and Project Management
Marketing Research
Advertising
Public Relations
Marketing
Fast Learner
Innovative Thinker

LANGUAGES

English – Fluent
Spanish – Fluent
Portuguese – Intermediate
Russian – Beginner

INTERESTS

Music Performance, Photography, Wrestling, Church Activities, Charity Service, Snowboarding, Sports,
Weight Training, Writing, Reading, Learning New Languages.

REFERENCES

Sov Ouk

President/CEO, Global Marketing Alliance
1-801-541-6164
ouksov@yahoo.com

Sean Fleming

Retired, Real Estate
1-801-554-7984
sfleming7@gmail.com

Mark Stromberg

Vice President/Director, Franklin Covey Co.
1-801-817-1776
mstromberg1@mac.com

Marcus Southworth

President/CEO, Southworth International
801-651-0290

J. Burns #336

Sandy Police Officer
1-801-826-5619

ABOUT ME:

I am the type of person that consistently thinks of ways to innovate life and the way things work. I have a business mind. I enjoy verbally communicating with new people. One of my favorite things in life is traveling to new places. I love change. I cannot handle routine. There are a few things that get under my skin, one of which is condescension. For the most part I am a very easy going person.

New Conference Provides New Challenges for the Lady Ute’s

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Story by Rachel Thomas

After winning the Mountain West Conference Tournament last year, the University of Utah’s women’s basketball team faces new challenges and obstacles upon entering the Pac-12.
Utah finished their last season with an 18-17 record, but came back from the losses to win the Mountain West Conference Tournament in Las Vegas, Nevada. After finishing last season with such a large win, the Pac-12 coaches picked the women’s basketball team to finish sixth out of 12 teams, according to the Deseret News.
Utah’s depth chart is growing because of new recruits wanting to be a part of the PAC-12. Four of the team’s starters have scored over 30 points in a single game during their careers, according to the Deseret News.  One of those starters is Janita Badon. Badon enters the 2011 season as a fourth-year starter at point guard, and was chosen as last year’s Mountain West Conference Tournament’s MVP.
The team has yet to play any in-conference home games, but Badon said, “Going off of playing the PAC-12 teams last year, they’re really strong and tall! I think the way they defend will be very different from the Mountain West Conference. The Pac-12 teams play zone defense rather than man.”
According to Badon, the workouts have also changed. The team has begun focusing more on strengthening their legs and becoming stronger, both physically and mentally.
Badon said, “I most enjoy being a part of the Pac-12 because we’re now a part of a well-known conference, not just athletically, but academically as well. One major conflict is the fact we are the “newbies,” but at the same time it can also be a positive, because we have the opportunity to do something really special in the Pac-12.”
Not only have the teams changed, but the marketing aspects of the games have changed as well. New promotions have been created to build hype for the team.
Courtney Gramse, who is the Spirit Coordinator and works directly with the marketing directors said, “To build excitement the marketing team have started a Facebook and Twitter pages that have a lot of updates on them so that the fans know things first hand. They do a lot more promotions involving giveaways which gives people more incentive to come.”
The public is welcome to all of the games. To get more families and children to attend the games, the marketing department has created a “kid zone,” which according to Gramse is full of interactive activities and games.
The crowds at the University of Utah’s women’s games aren’t as large as other sports, but the band provides entertainment and music for all other attendees.
Ryan Kelleher, a student at the University of Utah that has attended every home game over the past 3 years, said, “It’s still too early to tell any major differences yet because we haven’t had any Pac-12 home games, but the coaches have gotten a little more intense and have started pushing the girls a little harder to prepare them for the new teams. I think the crowd will grow being in a power house conference rather than being in a moderate conference. Crowds will grow not only in women’s basketball, but in all sports at Utah.”
For further information on the University of Utah’s women’s basketball team visit,
http://www.utahutes.cstv.com/sports/w-baskbl/utah-w-bskbl-body.html.

College Football Players Weigh in on Life as a Student-Athlete

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Story by: Chris Washington

Every Saturday, from the beginning of September all the way until early December, millions of Americans attend college football games. Millions of others, who don’t make it to the games, watch them on television. However, the difficulties that these student-athletes face while attempting to juggle two full-time jobs is often ignored.

An average workday for a collegiate football player is typically not considered luxurious. After a six-o-clock conditioning session, a player will generally have to attend approximately three hours of classes. However, it isn’t necessarily the classes that give players a tough time; it is the fact that the player must fit the conditioning, along with the classes, into their schedule before one-o-clock, at which point they would be preparing for another 4 hours of practice and meetings.

A general defense, and common misconception that is often attributed to student-athletes, especially football players, is the idea that athletes live like kings on campus. Chandler Johnson, a wide receiver for the University of Utah football team, didn’t agree with that.

“People always think that professors just hand out passing grades and that athletes drive nice cars and have plenty of money, but in all reality that couldn’t be more false”, Johnson said.

According to Johnson, not only do many professors treat athletes in a stricter manner, due to the perception that football players might be expecting unearned grades, but a lot of players have less money than regular students.

Johnson elaborated by saying, “Most students have time to get a job when they are short on cash, but we don’t even have time to get jobs, so we basically just have to live off of the $910 scholarship check that we get every month.”

Sam Brenner, an offensive guard for the Utah Utes, believed that things like weight demands can make it even harder to live comfortably off of the $910 monthly check.

“We are expected to weigh a certain amount every week, some players are told to gain like 50 or 60 pounds, so we pretty much have to spend around 300 dollars of our money every month on food. If you add rent and things like that into the equation, before you know it your whole check is gone”, explained Brenner.

Things like this are often not thought about when millions of people are enjoying their favorite team’s triumphs on the field.

Fortunately it is possible to gain perspective from both the student-athlete’s side, as well as the experiences of the regular students on campus.

“I’m not sure what life is like for football players, but I would imagine it is probably not that great other than when they are playing in games and signing autographs”, said Liz Anderson, a student at the University of Utah.

Anderson went on to explain how she has time to go to school full-time and also work as much as she needs to.

Despite Universities bringing in millions of dollars on the player’s behalf, athletes everywhere often struggle, both mentally and financially.

Although life can be very difficult for a college football player, it is a life that each player signed up for completely of his own free will.

The good news is that life is not all frowns for these guys. There are numerous benefits to playing football at such an elite level. Sam Brenner explained how gratifying the life of a college football player can be, by saying,

“Even though there are times when it’s hard, at the end of the day I am doing what I dreamed of as a child. That’s all that really matters to me.”

With the possibility of college players being paid to play in the future, people like Sam Brenner might be the last of a dying breed.

Sean Gustafson

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MY RESUME:

Sean Gustafson
Holladay, Utah 84124
Email: bggruff05@yahoo.com

Qualifications & Experience
•    Produced Weekly Student Update Promos (2011)
•    Oversaw the production of remotes (2011)
•    Help Revised the station format (2011)
•    Help promote concerts and station for K-UTE student radio (2011)
•    Helped out setting up and running university Halloween Party (2011)
•    Help Planed for Live Remotes and Events (2010-2011)
•    Set up interviews for other DJ (2011)
•    Help Demonstrate the duties of working in a studio during a tours through the studio (2010)
•    Produced Weekly Student News Updates (2010)
•    Help Set up and take down for offsite remotes for MCC Radio (2010-2011)
•    Help managed the studio when under technical difficulties (2010)
•    Help Set up Interviews and contest for MCC Radio (2010)
•    Familiar with starting up sound equipment at the radio station (2010)
•    Efficient with the soundboard equipment, board opting, music holding systems (2010)
•    Official DJ of 5-k run (2010)
•    Attended production meeting for the Salt Lake Community College Radio Station (2010-2011)
•    Help maintained studio area (2010)
•    Hosted and produced a radio program on MCC Radio (2010-2011)
•    Covered 2010 Spring Graduation Commencement ceremonies (2010)
•    Conducted interviews and surveys for MCC Radio (2010)
•    Efficient with interviewing, pre-announcing, and back- announcing (2010)
•    Severed in Activists Committee at University of Utah’s Institute of Religion (2008-2010)
•    Develop and gave presentations for FCCLA (2005)
•    Served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (2005-2007)
•    Tended workshops on advertising, publicity, and presentations (2004-2005)

Education History
•    Currently attending University of Utah (2011)
•    Salt Lake Community College (2008-2011)
•    Graduated from Olympus High School-HS Diploma (2005)

Work Experience
•    K-UTE Radio, DJ (Salt Lake City, Utah) (2011)
•    Salt Lake Community College, MCC Radio Studios (Taylorsville, Utah) (2010-2011)
•    Granite School District – Churchill Junior High, sweeper (Salt Lake City, Utah)-(2008)
•    Granite School District –Wasatch Junior High, sweeper  (Salt Lake City, Utah)-(2005)
•    5 Buck Pizza, Customer Service and cook (Salt Lake City, Utah)-(2002-2004)

Positions Held
•    Program Director for Radio SLCC (Salt Lake Community College Radio Station) (2011)
•    News Director for MCC Radio Studio (Salt Lake Community College Radio Station) (2010)
•    Activity Committee Member for LDSSA at the University of Utah (2009-2011)
•    Sports and Recreation Committee Member for LDSSA University of Utah (2009)
•    Missionary for the LDS Church (2005-2007)
•    Vice President of Publicly for FCCLA -in charge of publicity and activities (2004-2005)
•    Olympus High School Homecoming Committee- in charge of activities. (2003-2005)

References
•    Alison Arndt Wild, Media Coordinator for SLCC Div of Arts & Communication, (801) 957-4587, Alison.Arndt@slcc.edu
•    Bruce Newton, Bishop – 801-272-8596, brucenewton7@gmail.com
•    Rob Branch, Faculty Advisor – Radio SLCC MCC Radio, (801) 957-4537, rbranch1@mymail.slcc.edu

ABOUT ME:

From an early age, I have learned to love writing. Due to troubles in reading and speaking in my earlier years, I would spend weeks in the library reading out load anything I could. This helped me read, write and speak better. It was in those halls of books that my love for writing began.

Since then, I have continued to read and write, developing my skills. In the fall of 2010 I reopened the news director position at Radio SLCC (then called Globe Radio). There I oversaw all news stories that were aired on the radio.

Roughly six months later, I became the program director for the entire station. There I wrote and published promos and announcements that would be read over the air.  In addition to this I also assisted in the reformatting of the station and representing the station to faculty and staff in a variety of settings like radio remotes and other station functions.

In the fall on 2011, I transferred to the University of Utah where I am currently working a degree in mass communication.  It is there I hope to gain a greater understanding of how to communicate using the different forms of media that are out there.

Jim Fisher’s view of Morals and Ethics

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Story by Kaitlyn Christensen
“Ethics is the process of making a decision and morals is what we have been told is right by our church and mothers,” said Jim Fisher, Associate Professor Lecturer in communication.
Oct. 03, 2011, Jim Fisher lectured a class of journalism students at the University of Utah about morals and ethics.
“Most of us are ethical people,” said Fisher, but would any one push that aside to get ahead and print the story of a journalist’s career?
Fisher wanted the students’ input in different scenarios and to see if it was right or wrong to send an article to the press that could potentially ruin the reputation of the people behind it.
These scenarios had students questioning what they would do in this situation.
Callie Mendenhall, a journalism student at the university, said, “His lecture was great; his talk about ethics made me question between what was right and what was wrong.”
Is it write to say something that could potentially hurt someone in the end?
“Community standards, if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it at all.” Fisher said about towards when considering one’s morals in a story.  The lecture opened another door for students when it comes to journalism.
Katie Andrus, a journalism student from the University of Utah said, “The lecture gave such great insight on what the difference was between ethics and morals.”

Trust in Media Accuracy is Declining

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Story by Steven Blomquist

Trust in news media has changed over time according to a recent poll by Pew Research Center published in Sept. of 2011
In 1985, 34 percent of people believed stories published in the media were inaccurate. Today, 66 percent of people believed that stories are inaccurate.
Local news organizations tend to be the most trusted of the news media, as 69 percent of people trust their local news organizations. The survey showed that large organizations such as Yahoo and Google tend to be most common where people get their information.  These national organizations tend to only have 59 percent trust approval.
“Google and Yahoo have… so much news information that it makes it a one stop shop,” said Alex Rasmussen, at student of communication at the University of Utah.
Receiving information from national organizations such as CNN and FOX News is the second most common form. According to the survey 77 percent of the people surveyed believe that those press organizations tend to favor one side of a point of view.
Tyson Phillips, a mass communication student, said he believes, “It’s good to get information from multiple sources to receive your news.”
The percentage of people who believe that the press is influenced by powerful people is up from 53 percent in 1985 and is now 80 percent in 2011.
Bryant Jacobson, a Democrat, US Army veteran and current student at the University of Utah, said, “News organizations have their own agendas, thus making it hard to trust what they say.”
The Pew Research Poll has shown throughout their study of many different aspects trust in media has changed over the past 25 years. People tend to not trust news media as much as they once did.

Economic expert speaks to University of Utah students

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Story by Chris Washington

The economic recession is something that many Americans felt very close to home. However, very few really understand what caused it and what can fix it. Floyd Norris is one of those people.

Norris is the chief financial correspondent for the New York Times. He has a wealth of knowledge regarding economics as a whole and particularly the current state of the economy. The economic situation is more to him than just a bunch of graphs and numbers; it is something that has affected millions of Americans directly.

“I love this country”, said Norris, “I’m proud to pay taxes and wouldn’t mind paying more if it helped us get out of this crisis.”

Economists tend to try to let things work themselves out regarding the economy. However, Norris believes that it is time to start taking action in order to fix what is happening in our economy. According to Norris, despite many people believing that the recession ended in 2010, it is actually still going on.

“People saw the light at the end of the tunnel, but were wrong.” explained Norris.

In Norris’ opinion it is both the American people’s and the banks’ fault for the economic crisis. He believes that a lot of the suffering that is affecting American lives, was brought on by people buying houses that they cannot afford. Many people borrow these great sums of money that they can’t pay back. The banks are partially responsible for this because they enable these people to make these decisions even though it wasn’t always expected to work out.

Many people believe that the crisis could have been avoided. Steven Blomquist, a University of Utah student, agreed.

“Regarding our economy, you can’t expect to go up forever and keep prospering more and more, eventually you will peak and then you begin to spiral downward, which is the phase we are in right now,” he said.

Norris said that people could see the recession coming in 2006 and 2007. When Americans can borrow a lot of money and credit is easy to come by, the country grows a lot like it did in the 1920s. However, much like The Great Depression, there is a price to pay after such a large amount of growth. Norris thinks that if economists would have paid more attention during America’s most recent episode of economic growth, that this could have been predicted and possibly prevented.

Norris understands the power of money and the importance of a good economy. When speaking about a past treasury secretary, Norris stated that in all actuality three presidents served under him. Although that is an exaggeration it is an example of just how important and how powerful the people who control and understand American money can be.

“Money makes the world go ‘round, if you don’t have it you really stand no chance.” said Rachel Thomas, a student and cheerleader for the University of Utah.

Although the economic situation American’s are in is something that cannot be mapped out perfectly, people like Floyd Norris exemplify the importance of a good base of knowledge and how being aware can empower Americans.

Norris Covers Economic Issues

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Story by Steven Blomquist

Norris Covers Economic Issues

“Capitalism messes with a lot of things up but it’s better than the alternatives” said Floyd Norris.
An audience of eager students packed the Marriott Library’s Gould Auditorium to discuss the challenges with the US economy with Floyd Norris, chief financial correspondent for The New York Times.
Norris began by remembering one of the most influential men in American government Andrew Mellon, who served as Treasury secretary in the early 1900’s. Who is said by many “three Presidents served under him.” according to Norris. Mellon was supporter of free-market ideas, urging government to refrain from getting involved.
Quoting Herman Cain, Norris said “Don’t blame Wall Street, don’t blame the big banks, if you don’t have a good job blame you.” There is a lot of talk lately about the struggling job market and expectation for the government to provide jobs for the people.
“While we don’t really have a lot of faith in government now, that lack of faith may have been earned” through a stimulus plan that hasn’t fulfilled on its promises and bad regulation, according to Norris.
This country needs more stimulus, Norris said, comparing it to a student who studied for an exam and did poorly on it doesn’t mean the student shouldn’t study.  The student may need to take the next step and study a bit more or in this case of the economy it may need more stimulus.
“Bad regulation and lack of regulation got us into this mess,” Norris said. “The financial crisis would not have happened if either the financial system or the government regulators had performed better.”
Norris said that the banks are also partly to blame for the today’s economic issues, for allowing people to purchase houses knowing they wouldn’t be able to pay back the loans. Norris said, “We should have intervened before the foreclosures happened.”
Norris also said that it is time to extend a helping hand. One thing Norris mentioned was to give lower interest rates. That would make it so the American people can begin to dig us out of economic downturn.  He said we the economists/American public don’t know how long it is going to take to bounce back but went on to say bounce back could take an upward to seven years from the time economy blew up.
Norris began to close the forum by saying “I love this country… proud to pay taxes and wouldn’t mind paying more to help us get out of this crisis.
“Norris also went on to say, “ (while) capitalism messes… a lot of things up but it’s better than the alternatives.”
Rachel Thomas, a communication major, said it was a good opportunity to learn about the complicated issue of the economy.
“There is so much going about the state of the economy its hard to follow with all the homework we have,” said Thomas. “Opportunities like this allow for college students to take a brake and get informed on what’s going on in the economy.”
Makaylee Pettit, a communication major, said “It was very informative and a great opportunity to hear a national financial journalist take about the current state of the economy.”
“Norris’s presentation was great opportunity for college students to understand why we are in this economic downturn. For college age students don’t have time to focus on todays issues as they are so busy studying textbooks.” Thomas.

When Morals and Laws Collide

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Story by Scott Stuart

 
Former Tribune Editor Jim Fisher, now an Associate Professor of Communication at the University of Utah, spoke about ethics in journalism to newswriting students at the U. of U. last month.

Fisher’s speech covered:
•    The differences between the law, morals and ethics
•    How they relate to the Code of Ethics
•    His own experiences as an editor

“There’s a big difference between ethics, law and morality,” said Fisher..
According to Fisher, they lie on a continuum with the law at one end and morals at the other.

“Morality is defined by culture within a set of rules,” said Fisher. “Ethics is a decision making process.”

Fisher described that this decision-making process involves which morals one should confine to within the realm of legality.

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The Code of Ethics created by the Society of Professional Journalists guides this decision-process.

 
“Reporting the truth is what you have to do,” said Brenda Manjuano, a student in the class.

 
This is in accordance to the first of four standards in the Code of Ethics – “seek truth and report it.” The other three standards are: “minimize harm,” “act independently” and “be accountable.”

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“Journalism ethics is about to publish or not to publish, to name or not to name,” said Fisher.

 
Fisher followed by discussing decisions he was forced to make as an editor.

 

“It was helpful to hear examples of how these ethical decisions are made,” said Montana Peterson, another student in attendance. “Sometimes you can’t avoid hurting someone.”

In Pursuit of the Perfect Spaghetti Sauce: The Nature of Choice and Happiness

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Story by Laura Qualey

Many consumers rarely take a second thought to wonder why one product may have so many variations. Malcolm Gladwell, a New Yorker staff writer, popular blogger and author of four books, has been known to expose the understanding of many things that often remain unknown to the public. What was exposed today? The story of one man’s pursuit to change the way the food industry approaches creating foods that will please the general public.

Gladwell retold the story of renowned psychophysicist Howard Moskowitz this morning and his major contribution to the food industry: the reinvention of spaghetti sauce.

Moskowitz, throughout his career had been approached by companies who asked him to help create a better (or different) product to satisfy their customers.

Moskowitz shattered the assumption that asking a consumer what he or she prefers is the best path to creating a great product. After conducting experiments with perplexing data, Moskowitz discovered that the best way to make the consumers happy was to “group data into clusters.” Gladwell concluded that Moskowitz saved Campbell’s by grouping people’s taste preferences into three categories: plain, spicy and chunky.

After Moskowitz advised Campbell’s to create three new Prego sauces to satisfy its customers, it was reported that over ten years Campbell’s made $600 million in profits off the extra chunky sauce alone. Gladwell’s main point during his presentation: “When we pursue universal principles in food, we don’t just make an error, we do ourselves a disservice.” In short, embracing the diversity of human beings finds a sure way to happiness.

Jacob W. Maxwell

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Photo by Elizabeth Heaton

MY STORIES:

MY BLOG:

The problem I’ve noticed as a graduating student at the University of Utah is that colleges are academic cocoons. When is it the right time for us to leave the safety of the campus and flutter our wings in the cutthroat job market? In my senior year of college, teachers, peers and guidance counselors have turned into sales people for continuing education. For my slice of life article I decided that I would profile a recent graduate and how he was faring in the job market.

I found a recent graduate named Chris Jex at Brewvies, a cinema pub that I frequent. At that point he was very happy to have found a job one week prior to his graduation. He seemed to be very disheartened at the point of our first interview because he was working the same type of job that he had quit a few years back to concentrate on school.

An ironic twist to my story came when the subject of my profile, who works for local sports merchandise retailer Fanzz, described his absolute displeasure with professional sports.
He said, “I feel that organized sports are beneficial for society’s leisure but are also examples of our society’s misplaced priorities. When things like education, civil engagement take a back burner to an athlete snatching a rubber ball in the air I feel there is something wrong.”

I asked Chris why, then, did he take the job?

He was afraid that if he didn’t start working that he would start to get behind on living expenses and student loan debt. So he bit the bullet and took the best available job. I avoided talking about his initial dislike toward the industry he now works in because it started to detract from the story.

I also had to scrap an interview with Chris’ roommate Brad because it was based on taking an ironic angle to my story that I let go of to write a more clear and concise story. He did compare Chris working for Fanzz to Nick Naylor, a character in “Thank You for Smoking” who lobbies for major tobacco companies. Brad feels that Naylor’s famous quote, “everyone’s got a mortgage to pay,” is the reason Chris keeps going with his job.

With the three ideas I came up with for my enterprise story, I decided to focus my story on a mandate Brewvies Cinema Pub put in place to have its employees cover up their tattoos. When it came time to write the story, the mandate dissolved due to public pressure. However, when I was talking to Andrew Murphy, the pub’s manager, about the tattoo mandate, I found another story to write about.

Murphy talked about a fine that the pub received during the summer of 2011 for showing an R-rated film because it violated a state statute. When the story broke, it quickly received national attention. After a lengthy conversation, I asked him if he would be willing to go on record.

He agreed and gave me an exclusive into Brewvies’ take on the fine and the possible slippery slope that the precedence set by the violation could have in the future.

This happened so fast that I wasn’t sure where I was going with the story. I realized that my enterprise story could go multiple directions so I let my interviewees determine the direction I took it in.

I emailed Francine Giani, interim director of the DABC, to get her comments. She had taken over the DABC after the fine was given to clean the agency up after an audit revealed alleged illegal activity and extensive mismanagement of resources.

She gave a statement describing why the DABC went after Brewvies and cited the law it allegedly violated.

I found both her statement and the law she cited interesting because it looked like the DABC may have violated Brewvies’ First Amendment rights.

David Vergobbi, my third interview, agreed.  He said that any R-rated film falls under protected speech and Brewvies has grounds to fight the violation.

I learned that when writing about heated issues concerning education and alcoholic beverage control, it was difficult to keep my opinion out of the stories.

Also, in putting together these stories, I learned to keep my ear open during the development process for different angles to take my stories in.

ABOUT ME:

Jacob “Jake” Maxwell is currently attending the University of Utah pursuing a Bachelor of Science in strategic communication. He plans to graduate in August 2012.

Maxwell always understood that his life’s journey would include higher education. Originally entering college as a political science major, his plans changed after taking an introduction to communication course at Salt Lake Community College from Philip Anoske, an instructor originally from Africa who taught an English speaking communication course using his third language. He also taught Maxwell that everyone has different ways of communicating and that by becoming aware of these factors; it would help us to become better communicators. Maxwell decided to take the challenge and learn how to be a better communicator.

Maxwell is a 2010 graduate of Salt Lake Community College with an Associate of Science in speech communications and graduated from Hillcrest High School in Midvale, Utah.

He is a windshield technician for Rock Doc Chip Repair LLC. in Salt Lake City.

Steven Blomquist

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MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

ABOUT ME:

I was born in Logan, Utah on February 23, 1988. I grew up in Holladay, Utah, where I attend Olympus High graduating in 2006. Growing up I was very activity and still am. I also love spending time with family and friends. I played football and lacrosse while in high school but also enjoy basketball, snowboarding and wake-boarding.

Following high school I served an LDS mission in the Canada Toronto East Mission, under Tad R. Callister, from November of 2006 through December of 2008.

Currently a student at the University of Utah studying mass communication focusing on the strategic communication sequence. I planning on graduating in 2012 and then attend graduate school.

Morgan Heath

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MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

Morgan Heath
Morrgi101@hotmail.com

322 H Street
Salt Lake City, Utah
84103

Education:
University of Utah 2009-present
Majoring in Mass Communication
Lone Peak High School Graduate 2009

Experience:

Retail Manager of Journeys Kidz 2010- present

Fashion Coordinator of Invisible Children Fundraising Event-2009

Sales Associate of Head Over Heels- 2008-2009

Secretary of Firehouse Car Wash and Detail 2006-2008

Other Skills:
Computer:  Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Programming

ABOUT ME:

I’m a 20-year-old student currently stuck somewhere in between a sophomore and a junior at the University of Utah.  I’m majoring in mass communication with a emphasis in public relations. I’m a hardworking, busy college student who is constantly out to try new things. News writing was an exciting way to explore new ways of writing. News writing allows me to think freely and research new topics. On top of being a full time student, I also work full time as  a manager for a retail company. If I’m not at school you will find me at the workplace managing my store. I live a very busy but yet fulfilling life and enjoy every minute of it!

Rachel Thomas

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MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

Rachel Thomas
15 West Oak Drive ▪ Woodland Hills, Utah 84653
(801) 722-9890 ▪ u0661926@utah.edu

Resume

Education:

•    Currently studying at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, Expected Graduation – April 2013
•    Diploma, Spanish Fork High School, Spanish Fork, Utah, May 2009

Recognition and Awards:

•    Graduated high school with high honors maintaining a 3.80 cumulative GPA.
•    Made Dean’s List throughout the 2009 and 2010 school years at University of Utah.
•    President of Health Occupation Students of America.
•    Selected as High School Academic All Star.

•    Selected as All Star at High School Cheer camps for two consecutive years; an award given only to two cheerleaders in each squad.
Job Experience:
Central Utah Stars    Salem, UT
Dance Teacher
August 2007 – July 2009
•    Job requirements included teaching students proper technique, and keeping a group involved and motivated
•    I was also required to be punctual and come prepared each time with a lesson plan.

Phoenix Energetics     Spanish Fork, UT

Vice President of Company
Business Product Labeler
August 2003 – August 2005
•    Job requirements included labeling explosives, creating spreadsheets, and organizing shipping orders.
•    I was taught to meet deadlines, and to perform fast and efficient work.

Judge Memorial High School    Salt Lake City, UT
Head Cheer Coach
April 2009- Present
•    Job requirements include provide training to high school students in cheerleading, organize schedules, plan events, and deal with the needs of students and their parents.

Experience:

University of Utah
April 2009 – Present
Cheerleader
•    Was among the nine cheerleaders selected from a group of sixty applicants during the try-out process.
•    Have significant experience training high school cheerleaders through a variety of safety clinics.
•    Able to juggle various responsibilities in cheerleading and school and have maintained a 3.75 GPA while being selected for the Dean’s List.

Spanish Fork High School
April 2007 – April 2009
Cheerleader
•    As Competition Caption, oversaw routines used for a variety of multi-squad competitions, worked with coaches to improve routines, and trained other members of squad when needed.
•    Choreographed multiple routines used during performances while working as squad’s Half-time Coordinator.
•    Organized as Song Leading Captain to ensure efficiency and preparation during games, competitions and other performances.
•    Song leading team was Division Champions for both years of participation.

Various Dance Studios
September 2000 – April 2009
Dancer
•    Learned dance fundamentals which have been used to excel in both high school and college dance/cheer programs.
•    Choreographed several solo and group routines used during performance and competition. Taught dancers the routines choreographed.
•    Took advantage of many opportunities to teach and train other members of dance teams.

References

Rob Gramse (Coach)
University of Utah Cheer Coach
981 Mogul Peak Rd. #g303
Midvale, UT 84047
(801) 243-9750

Mckenzie Beck (Supervisor)
Central Utah Stars Dance Instructor
High school Cheer Advisor
Central Utah Stars
576 W. SR 198
Salem, UT 84653
(801) 310-6130

Alissa Degreef (Captain)
University of Utah’s Head Cheerleader
11988 So. Genova Drive
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 864-6889

ABOUT ME:

My name is Rachel Lynn Thomas, and I grew up in Woodland Hills, Utah. I am a 21-year-old junior at the University of Utah. While attending Spanish Fork High School I made the University of Utah cheerleading squad, which made my decision of which college to attend a lot easier.

After researching many occupations and interviewing different sources I finally decided to major in strategic communication. After I graduate I plan to use my degree to enter the public relation field.

Lyndsay Frehner

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MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

  • Objective
  • To obtain a position that will allow me to work in an uplifting environment while learning new skills and attend school to the point that I can effectively influence both places.
  • Experience
  • University of Utah Registrar’s Office                                   03/2011 to present
  •   As an employee of the Registrar’s office, I work in the Transcript and Verification division.  I am required to keep up on all the daily requests that come in.
  •   My tasks include: processing all window verification and transcript requests, online verifications, answering the telephones, and helping the students that come to the window during my assigned time.
  • Southern Utah University Housing                                         05/2009 – 07/2010
  •  As a member of the SUU Housing team, I was required to be on time every day.  We were entreated to keep the residence halls clean, safe, comfortable, and a fun environment for the guests and residents.
  •  My daily tasks were to clean an assigned area and provide the best cleaning possible for the residents.  As part of the Housing staff, I worked with many people on a daily basis.  We were a tight knit group and more often than not we depended upon others to get their job done so we could accomplish ours.
  • Southern Utah University Public Safety                                    08/2008- 04/2009
  •  While working for the Public Safety department on campus, I was required to log my own hours each day that I worked.  I also was responsible for turning in the paper work for the tickets that were written
  •  The main task of working for the Public Safety Office was ticket writing.  I was to make sure that the cars in the various parking lots had the designated permits to be parked there.
  • Days Remembered Flower Shoppe    05/2006- 08/2008
  •   While working at the flower shop, I was required to oversee the front desk area.
  •   My duties were: answering the phone, greeting customers, upkeep of the store front displays, placing different orders, and basic janitorial duties in the back room where most flower work took place.
  • Education
  • University of Utah     08/2010
  • I am currently attending the University of Utah.  I am studying meteorology.  After graduating from the University of Utah, I hope to work for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in the Hurricane Center.
  • Southern Utah University    08/2008- 05/2010
  • I attended Southern Utah University for two years.  While attending this college, I worked on completing many general education requirements.  These requirements helped to be farther progressed when I transferred to the University of Utah.
  • Skills
  • I am a highly motivated person who does not require constant supervision and telling what to do.  I look for things to do when my job is finished.  I am also very organized and like to have everything in its place before finishing a task.  Being punctual is very important to accomplish the tasks that need to be done.  I am also willing to learn and do any job that others would not be open to.

ABOUT ME:

I grew up in Las Vegas, Nev., and moved to a small town at the age of 15.  After attending Southern Utah University for two years I transferred to the University of Utah.  I am a junior studying atmospheric sciences.  My dream job would be to work for the National Hurricane Center and study the clouds that develop in hurricanes.  Hooray!

Kaitlyn Christensen

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MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

Kaitlyn Bonita Christensen
462 University Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
801.910.8540
LuvyalotsQT@aol.com

Work History

Oct 2011    Marketing Coordinator (Internship) 
to                Christensen Coins
Present        West Jordan, UT

Jul 2010        Office Manager
to                  Mountain View Foot Clinic
Present         Salt Lake City, UT

Jan 2010         Cashier / Customer Service
to                    Menlove Toyota and Scion
Jul 2010          Bountiful, UT

Education

Aug 2009       University of Utah
to                   Salt Lake City, UT
Present          Major: Communications
Minor: Business Management

Aug 2006    Copper Hills High School
to        West Jordan, UT
Jun 2009    High School Diploma

Memberships
•    Member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
-Vice President Membership Development
•    Member of Talk I’ll Listen
•    Volunteer at Jordan Valley Medical Center

References

Steven Royall D.P.M.        (801)262-1172
Annie Schank     Asst. Manager    (801)957-1286

Software/System Skills
Well versed in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Outlook

ABOUT ME:

I am currently a junior at the University of Utah studying strategic communication with a minor in business management. I have no clue what I plan on doing when I graduate next spring, but I am excited for life’s journey and where it will take me.

I have lived in Utah my whole life, but I hope after college that I get the opportunity to travel and explore the world. I currently work as the marketing coordinator for Christensen Coins. It has given me the opportunity to meet people, travel and do something that I am interested in.

I am adventurous, passionate and dedicated when it comes to things I am dedicated to. I work hard to play hard in the end.

I am a diehard Ute and Jazz fan. You will find me watching every game. I enjoy watching movies, dancing, laughing and the company of my family and friends.

Meish Roundy

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MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

meishackmac@hotmail.com
Work Experience:
Booking trips, working retail, Moab Adventure Center, Moab, Utah: From April 2011-August 2011
Banquet Server, Captain, Temple Square Hospitality, Salt Lake City, Utah:  June 1st 2010-Current Position
Paper Route, Newspaper Agency, Salt Lake City, Utah: October 2007-May 2008
Education:
East High School, Diploma, Salt Lake City, Utah: Sept. 2003-June 2007
General Studies, Brigham Young University, Salt Lake City/ Provo Utah: June 2010- April 2011
Mass communication major at University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah: Sept.2007-December 2007, Aug. 2011- current student.
Special Skill”s
Enjoy Working with People
Fluent in Hungarian
Hard worker
Membership / Affiliations:
Served an LDS Mission to Hungary from December 2007-May 2009

ABOUT ME:

I am a 22-year-old Salt Lake City native studying at the University of Utah. I am currently a mass communication major. I enjoy writing short stories and drawing.

Laurie Carlson

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MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

Laurie Carlson
lauriecrlsn@yahoo.com

SKILLS
•    Type 55 Words per minute
•    Computer Skills-Word, Powerpoint
•    Work well with others and alone
•    Outgoing and very friendly
•    Good Communicator
•    Good Organizer

EXPERIENCE
Travel Study Abroad to London, Paris & Cardiff, Wales- May 2011
Work:
October 2011- Present: Reservations Agent at Intercontinental Hotel Groups in Salt Lake, UT.
April 2010- Present: EMT for South Towne Expo & Salt Palace in Salt Lake, UT.
February 2010-October 2011: Courier for Key Bank in Salt Lake, UT.
August 2009-2011: Aide at Rolling Meadows Elementary in West Valley, UT.
November 2007-2010: Fitting Specialist at Tuxedos by Lee in West Valley, UT.
October 2006-Present: Usher at the Hale Centre Theatre in West Valley, UT.

Performing Arts:
2009-2010: Member of the Salt Lake Community College Dance Team in Taylorsville, Utah.
2009-Present: Dancer at Center Stage Dance Studio in Orem, Utah.
2005-Present: Tumbler at Hunts Gymnastics Academy in Sandy, Utah.
2007-2009: Piano accompanist and choir member of the Granger High Madrigals and        Concert Choir.
2006-2009: Member of the Granger High Drill team and Dance Company.
2005-2009:  Competed dance solo in numerous competitions and performances.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
2008-2009: Dance Sterling Scholar State Finalist for Granger High School.
2008-2009: Dance Sterling Scholar for Granger High School.
2008-2009: Performed dance solo at National Dance Championship in Orlando, Florida.
2007-2009: Dance Solo awards of 3rd and 4th Place at Solo Competitions.
2006-2009: Granger High School National Honor Society member.

EDUCATION
August 2011-Present: University of Utah
August 2009 – July 2011: Salt Lake Community College, Associate Degree.
August 2006- June 2009: Granger High School GPA 3.85.
August 2003- June 2006: Kennedy Junior High School.

REFERENCES
Colleen Hansen: Friend for 20 Years – 801-577-0757
Jed Hansen: Friend for 20 years, Head of Events at the Salt Palace- 801-918-5911
Jessica Hansen: Friend for 20 years, colleague at the South Towne Expo- 801-949-0717
Michael Fox: Boss at Hale Centre Theatre- 801-415-2307

ABOUT ME:

I am currently a junior in college at the University of Utah. I am a transfer student from Salt Lake Community College where I received my associate’s degree. I am majoring in mass communication with an emphasis in broadcast journalism. I love to be in the spotlight and realized this would be a great way for me to have it.

I love meeting new people and helping people as well. I am one of those people who loves to be involved. I have been involved in just about everything in the arts area. I have a drive and passion for anything in the arts category as well. The arts is one place where I really would like to focus my reporting on.

I also love to travel. Traveling is a great thing because it helps expand your horizons on just about everything, from the culture shock to the food and people. I have a passion for the European country and plan to tour all over it some day.

Family and friends are also a big part of my life. My family especially means everything to me, and I could not have gotten through many things I have been through without them. I am the luckiest girl in the world because of them.

Rachel Maughan

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MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

SKILLS: I work well with people and by myself. I am organized, outgoing and friendly. I make friends easily. I can work Word, Excell and Powerpoint. I am almost fluent in Spanish.

EMPLOYMENT:

  • Lifeguard at Salt Lake City Sports Complex from May 2009 to September 2011.
  • Scrubber at IFreedom direct from November 2011 to present.

EDUCATION:

  • East High School
  • Salt Lake Community College
  • University of Utah

ABOUT ME:

My name is Rachel Maughan. I was born in Texas, but have lived in Utah my whole life. I attended East High School. I gradutated half a year early and went to SLCC for one sememster. Now, I am a freshman at the University of Utah. I am studying mass communication and journalism. I am especially interested in Brodcast Journalism.  When I grow up I know I want to be a newscaster.

Marquis Newman

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MY STORIES:

MY RESUME:

Marquis Newman
801-824-9248
juice9291@gmail.com
West Valley City, UT 84128

Education

High School Diploma 2010 from Cyprus High School, Magna UT
Currently attending the University of Utah and undecided on a major

Service

Has taught at basketball camps from 2007-2011
Has gone to Elementary Schools to teach students importance of exercising from 2007-2010.

Experience

Worked at United Parcel Service for 1 year from 2010 to 2011
I currently work at Nordstrom Rack since November 2011

ABOUT ME:

I am a 20-year-old student currently enrolled at the University of Utah. I am in the process of deciding what major I want to pursue in the field of communication. I have a high interest in investigative journalism, broadcast journalism and sports reporting. I am a huge sports fan and love basketball, football, baseball, UFC, boxing and the Olympics. I want to eventually work for a major sports network.  I would love to be on Sportscenter one day as an anchor or analyst.