May 8, 2012

The social media world has exploded the past few years, which has left many businesses scrambling to construct a social media policy for its employees. For media outlets, social media is a great way to reach the consumer and make their reporters more relatable. Journalists usually post about stories that they might be following or reporting on, but also do hold...

May 5, 2012

                  While I put off studying for my last go around of finals as an undergrad at Drake University, I’ve been thinking back on my four years here at Drake. Now there will be a reflection blog post next week at some point about how my time at Drake has opened up so many doors for me, but one thing...

May 1, 2012

Working for Drake Athletics leads to my Drake Relays weekend to be slightly different than the average Drake students, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. While many students would say other aspects of the Relays are their favorite, I have a love and appreciation for America’s Athletic Classic on the blue oval at Drake Stadium. In fact, I can thank...

Apr 17, 2012

Don’t get me wrong, the Drake Relays are probably my favorite thing about Drake University. I love the atmosphere, the races and the fact elite athletes make the trek to the Blue Oval to compete in front of a packed Drake Stadium crowd. The Relays have really helped me not only fall in love with track and field, but also the athletic communications field....

Apr 4, 2012

            Last night’s NCAA Division 1 Women’s Basketball Championship marked the end to a 34 day stretch of great college basketball. College basketball is probably one of my favorite sports to cover, watch and spectate. I’ve had the chance to watch some great games in person including Arch Madness, the second...