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Throughout my time in COMM465, I learned a lot of very valuable lessons while filming and reporting. I came into the course with limited video experience, and I feel that I have grown in my ability to capture great footage … Continue reading →

Happy Valley depends on tourism. The area thrives because of the yearly influx of visitors looking for entertainment and sports options in the form of plays, skiing, hiking and all of Penn State’s varsity competitions. The new Happy Valley Sports … Continue reading →

Bridges are vital to how people in Centre County go about day-to-day activities. Bridges connect communities and businesses together, and they keep things flowing smoothly. However, while these structures look sturdy, many bridges greatly need repairs. Bridges across the entire … Continue reading →

Eric Fenstermaker- Weekly Story Idea No. 8 The Axel: I want to do a story on trick-or-treating this year. I am writing this idea on Friday because I would want the story to go out on Friday evening. I think … Continue reading →

Eric Fenstermaker- Weekly Story Idea No. 7 The Axle: I want to do a story on the current job market and work situations/ opportunities in Pennsylvania. I want to examine three main areas when talking about work in Pennsylvania: the … Continue reading →

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Farming is one of the biggest industries in Centre County. As shown by these statistics, farming accounts for millions of dollars in annual revenue, and the farms provide both food for the community and opportunities for … Continue reading →

Eric Fenstermaker- Weekly Story Idea No. 6 The Axle: I want to do a story on the record-setting decline in enrollment at Pennsylvania state-owned universities. I found an AP article highlighting how state-owned colleges in Pennsylvania are struggling mightily, and … Continue reading →

Eric Fenstermaker- Weekly Story Idea No. 5  The Axle: I want to do a story on the hospitalization rates of COVID-19 patients that are vaccinated in Pennsylvania. I found an article from the Associated Press showing that Pennsylvania just recently … Continue reading →

Eric Fenstermaker- Weekly Story Idea No. 4 The Axle: I found an article done by the AP about how Pennsylvania is trying to get more school bus drivers because there is a shortage of workers able to drive students to … Continue reading →

Eric Fenstermaker- Blog Post No. 1 After completing my first package for COMM 465, I feel that the overall process was a success. My group – Joe, Casey and myself – was able to gather enough footage so that I … Continue reading →