Class Projects – Amanda Roach

Are Leaders Born or Made?

I never really like the word ‘or’ in questions. Most of the time, I find the answer lies somewhere in the middle and not at either extreme as presented. With that mindset, I suggest we look at this as a spectrum, and I will examine both sides of the question, as well as what theContinue reading “Are Leaders Born or Made?”

Poynter Classes/Certifications (Updated 4/30/20)

Students Bond Over On-Campus Zombie Apocalypse

Students banded together over the weeks leading up to spring break to overcome the zombie outbreak that overtook the campus. The event was hosted by residence life and encouraged all students that lived in the dorms to participate for the event’s first official year. “It’s humans versus zombies,” freshman business management major Tyler Stephens said. Continue reading “Students Bond Over On-Campus Zombie Apocalypse”

Foodie Fest Promo Materials

I was in charge for Marketing for an on-campus event called “Foodie Fest,” which was part of Global Entrepreneurship Week. We had local food vendors come by and sell goodies, and also had a presentation by a very successful local chef. All promo materials created on Adobe Illustrator. Any vectors were used courtesy of FlatContinue reading “Foodie Fest Promo Materials”

The Rambler Football Feature Social Media Strategy

One Day Prior to Publication: Post a poll to Facebook and Twitter with the caption: “Hey, Rams! Football season is done for your #TxWesRams, and we are entering into playoff season for the NFL. With that in mind, how much do you like #football? Stay tuned tomorrow for a story about how students are learningContinue reading “The Rambler Football Feature Social Media Strategy”

The Rambler Geek Feature Social Media Strategy

Two Days Prior to Publication: Post to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: “Hey, Rams! With such a thriving geek life on campus, we want to know how you define the term “geek”. What comes to mind when you hear the word? Check back on Friday* with a story about how the Wesleyan community has embraced theContinue reading “The Rambler Geek Feature Social Media Strategy”

Feature Three: Geek: How an Insult Became a Phenomenon

In 2013, the word chosen to be Collin’s English Dictionary’s first-ever ‘Word of the Year’ was “Geek.” This is primarily significant because just a short time before this, “geek” would have been considered an insult. The word “geek” was originally used to describe circus performers that could do incredible feats. In the 20thContinue reading “Feature Three: Geek: How an Insult Became a Phenomenon”

Super Student Feature Social Media Strategy

Two Days Prior to Publication: Post to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: “Hey, Rams! We have a fun question for you today; who is your favorite superhero? Leave a comment down below and check back Friday* for the story of an on-campus #superhero!” *Replace with date of publication. One Day Prior to Publication: Post a pollContinue reading “Super Student Feature Social Media Strategy”

Feature Two: Super Student Set to Graduate in December

This story was published in the Fall 2019 edition of the Gradual. In late 2016, a young man woke up, put on his ‘uniform’ – a red and blue spandex bodysuit decorated with spiderwebs – and headed to another day at campus. He was set to speak before a class of criminal justice students andContinue reading “Feature Two: Super Student Set to Graduate in December”

Feature One: Davis Tackles Work, Family, School, and More

The alarm goes off at 7 a.m., maybe earlier, depending on the day. You immediately check your e-mails and any other messages that may have come in overnight. You double-check Blackboard to see if any updates on your two classes today have come through, and upon seeing that your professors have not canceled class, youContinue reading “Feature One: Davis Tackles Work, Family, School, and More”