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By Graham Haupt Technology has always had a major influence on storytelling methods and visual aesthetics in the film industry. From professional camera updates to improved screens for watching movies, technology plays a big role in the film industry. But in recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has completely changed the film industry, providing filmmakers withContinueContinue reading “AI in the Film Industry”

By Emma Bannister Public speaking is an essential life skill that is used in all areas of work. Though public speaking may be intimidating at first, there are ways to prepare yourself before the presentation. Speaking in front of people alone was always a fear of mine. I never wanted to be cold-called in class,ContinueContinue reading “Public Speaking Tips”

By Evan Kern When surveyed on ethical standards, 92% of surveyed Americans rated advertising and public relations professionals as average or lower, according to Gallup’s 2023 poll. “Advertising practitioners,” as they were identified in the survey, ranked 20th out of 25 professions for ethical standards. This yearly survey asks the American public their opinions onContinueContinue reading “What We Owe to Our Profession”

By Morgan Haynes Navigating life as a minority at Penn State, like at many universities in the United States, can be both a rewarding and challenging experience. Penn State is a predominantly white institution, with less than 5% including African Americans such as myself. It is essential to be prepared for the unique aspects ofContinueContinue reading “Navigating Life as a Minority at Penn State”

By Julia Kramer We all hear buckets of advice while trying to get our career started in college, like:   “Get involved,” “go to office hours,” “make a plan,” “make a calendar.”  Such advice can be helpful, but either goes in one ear and out the other or it becomes overwhelming to think about all the thingsContinueContinue reading “Career Advice I Wish I Listened To Earlier”

By Evan Kern In my first week of college, the professor for my first-year seminar gave me some advice which I think more freshmen should subscribe to: “Never be nervous to take up space in any setting, be it academic, professional or recreational.” I was not particularly involved in my last year of high school. IContinueContinue reading “The Importance of Getting Involved as a Freshman”

By Christian Rood In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, social media has become an integral part of our lives. From personal connections to business interactions, social media platforms have revolutionized the way we communicate, share information, and build relationships. For companies, the impact of social media is profound. In this blog post, we will explore whyContinueContinue reading “The Power of Social Media for Companies: Why It’s Essential”

By Ty Tkacik & Alex Wiersberg As aspiring communications professionals, one of the most important tools we have to work with is social media platforms. The rise of platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and countless more have changed almost everything about the media landscape over the last 20 years. Especially for the next generationContinueContinue reading “Using Social Media without Being Consumed”

By Savannah Grace Mathews Having confidence in a professional setting is never easy. Many of us undergraduates strive to develop ourselves professionally before we graduate and enter the professional world. A few ways that students can practice being confident in a professional setting include, working on internships, joining clubs, and staying involved. These are allContinueContinue reading “Confidence is Key”

By Janan Boljevic Amidst the chaos of a new semester, you can find some solace in crossing off another thing on your to-do list. Setting realistic goals is important to being productive. Here are some ways to set those goals and feel accomplished! 1. Categorize your goals Seeing “become the CEO of a multi-million dollarContinueContinue reading “Tips for Goal Setting”