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Blog 6 – Diaz – Reflection

Oh, Comm 465… Well, first, I want to point out that Dr. Z was not kidding when he said this class was going to be very difficult and extremely time consuming – it was exactly that. Every aspect of production … Continue reading

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Blog 5 – Safe Harbor Easton

EASTON PENNSYLVANIA—A warm bed, a hot nutritious meal, clothing – all elements that become treasures when faced with homelessness, drug or alcohol abuse, or disability.   Safe Harbor of Easton, an emergency homeless shelter in Easton, Pennsylvania, has dedicated the … Continue reading

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Astrid Diaz – Reaction to Project 3

All of the projects have been challenging for me because of the lack of time and limit on topics I am allowed to use for the projects. Project 3 was a lot of fun to do but it was a … Continue reading

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Diaz- Weekly Story 7

The Boalsburg Farmer’s Market will receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farmers Market Promotion Program in order to help expand their programs and availability. The focus is on what the grant will do specifically and how this will affect … Continue reading

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Blog 3: North Philly to State College: The Barber Edition – Astrid Diaz & Kevin France

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Growing up in the rough streets of northern Philadelphia, Anthony Vankirk, co-owner of the Nothing But Hair Salon on College Avenue, spent his days dreaming of a future that would one day include him with a … Continue reading

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Weekly Story 6 – Diaz

The focus:State College Mayor Elizabeth Goreham went on a bike ride this week to promote bike riding as a method of commuting and recreation and to promote the Centre Region’s “Share the Path” initiative. It’s a partnership with Centre Region Bike … Continue reading

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Blog 2 – Astrid Diaz: John Branch Lecture

Branch Brings Advice for Aspiring Journalists UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Building strong relationships, seeking originality, and preparing great story ideas were among the most notable pieces of advice from John Branch, New York Times sports reporter and 2013 Pulitzer Prize … Continue reading

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Weekly Story Idea 5 – Diaz

1. The Focus of this week’s story is on the ‘Day of Caring’ services that occurred in the Centre Country area on Thursday where hundreds of people from corporations, companies, Penn State, and individually volunteered to help schools, libraries, and municipalities … Continue reading

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Webstory- “Jessie Church: My Struggle with Fibromyalgia” – Kevin France & Astrid Diaz

BELLEFONTE – Jessie Church, 20, resembles your average college student. She enjoys hanging out with friends, listening to music, and playing her favorite sport, volleyball. She enrolled at the Pennsylvania State University in 2011 to begin her career as a … Continue reading

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Astrid Diaz Weekly Story 4

The focus of the story is on an eight-week program entitled “Girls Just want to Run” that just began at the Bellefonte Area School District elementary and middle schools, which promote a healthy lifestyle and exercise for young girls. People in the … Continue reading

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