Dr. David McCoy selected for IJJMC Editorial Board

JDM Assistant Professor Dr. David McCoy was recently named to the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Journalism & Mass Communication. The journal focuses on providing the most complete and reliable source of information on current research in the field of journalism and mass communication. As an online journal, the IJJMC emphasizes publishing quality articles that are both accessible to researchers and relevant to the discipline.

Dr. McCoy joins colleagues from the University of Illinois, University of Chicago, Columbia College and Eastern Michigan University, as well as scholars from colleges in Australia, Japan and South Korea. He is also on the editorial boards of the Journal of Communications Media Studies and the Ohio Communication Journal.

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This AUTV 20 Eagle Sports Update details the new off-season football conditioning rules, an interview with AU Women's Basketball coach Robyn Fralick, a look at the AU Swimming team, a talk with Track coach Jud Logan and an Athlete Spotlight profile of basketball player Wendell Davis.

Eagle Sports Update is produced and anchored by JDM junior Kate Siefert and sophomore Tom Prizeman. The show was directed by JDM senior Colleen Rimmel.

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This Eagle News Update looks at the recent AU Kids and Sibs Weekend, the Theatre Department's version of A Midsummer Night's Dream, the Alexander Hamilton Society's forum about the world's refugee situation, the Greek Day of Service and the Sport Communication Club's upcoming Goalball event.

The telecast was anchored by JDM junior Connor Dunwoodie and senior Martina Baca. It was directed by JDM senior Zack Lindesmith. It was recorded in the Department of Journalism and Digital Media's TV Studio A.

JDM 213 produces #howdoyouAU Athletics video

Journalism and Digital Media majors in the JDM 213 Professional Practice-Television course recently produced a video about AU Athletics. Juniors Erich Metze and Janie Yount, along with sophomores Tommy Nesbitt and Megan Harvey, interviewed AU Athletic Director Al King Head Track and Field Coach Jud Logan about the community outreach provided by AU athletes.

These videos are part of an ongoing series produced by three different JDM production teams.

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Join JDM senior producer and anchor Halee Heironimus for this telecast of AUTV 20's News Break. The program features updates on AU Sibs and Kids weekend activities, the Fourth Annual Fit Fest, a recap of Thursday night's AU Basketball games and the latest local 5 day weather forecast.

The program was directed by JDM junior Sean Honaker and crewed by students in the JDM 232 course. It was recorded in JDM's TV Studio A.

JDM 213 Students Produce Greek Life Video

Ashland University Journalism and Digital Media students enrolled in the JDM 213 Professional Practice-Television course this semester have been busy recording and editing a series of promotional videos. JDM students are working in collaboration with senior AU Marketing major Katie May to produce unique videos that reflect various campus organizations. These videos are slated to coordinate with AU's upcoming Day of Caring.

Dr. Dave McCoy is the instructor of the JDM 213 course.

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Watch AUTV 20's News Break as JDM senior anchor Halee Heironimus reports on former major league baseball player Al Oliver's appearance for a Black History Month program, the AU Theatre Department's upcoming production of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, an AU Basketball recap, the results of the recent Grammy Awards and the latest 5 day local weather forecast.

The telecast was directed by JDM junior Kate Siefert and it was recorded in the Ashland University Journalism and Digital Media Department's TV Studio A. Dr. Dave McCoy is the series Executive Producer and John Skrada is the Operations Manager for AUTV 20.

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The latest AUTV 20 Eagle Sports Update features stories on the AU Baseball team's selection as the preseason GLIAC South division leader, AU Women's Basketball profiles, AU Men's Basketball recap, the AU Men's and Women's Swimming teams and a look at the AU Wrestling team. The Athlete Spotlight showcased AU Basketball player McKenzie Miller.

Eagle Sports Update was produced and anchored by junior Kate Siefert and sophomore Tom Prizeman and directed by senior Colleen Rimmel. It was recorded in the department of Journalism and Digital Media's Studio A.

Dr. Dave McCoy is the Faculty Advisor and John Skrada is the Operations Manager for AUTV 20.

JDM alumnus wins Missouri statewide awards

Former Collegian managing editor and sports editor Chris Bils (2014) was recognized for his work as a sports reporter in a statewide competition among Missouri newspapers.

Bils is a sports reporter for the St. Joseph News-Press in St. Joseph, Missouri. He won two of the newspaper's nine awards in the Associated Press Managing Editors competition, including a first place honor.

The first place award came in the Sports Feature Writing category. Bils wrote "Captain Kadence," a story about a 6-year-old named Kadence Hailey, who suffers with a kidney disease called Alport Syndrome. The Benton High School football team invited Kadence to practice and made him an honorary captain for a game in October. Bils also made a video story to accompany the award-winning piece.

Bils also won second place for Spot Sports, with his story "Another Masterpiece." This story was a game story from the Division II football national championship game, which Northwest Missouri State won.

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The latest AUTV 20 Eagle News Update features stories on the upcoming AU Bridal Show, the Love Your Melon organization, student perspectives on the Super Bowl and the recent renovations at the AU Recreational Center. Produced and directed by JDM junior Connor Dunwoodie and anchored by JDM senior Halle Heironimus and JDM junior Andrew Clough, the telecast was crewed by students in the JDM 232 class.

Dr. Dave McCoy is the series Executive Producer and John Skrada is the Operations Manager.

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AUTV 20's News Break returns with stories on the upcoming CAS Symposium Against Indifference guest speaker, the AU Bridal Show, AU Football's new recruits, Basketball game recaps and the latest local 5 day weather forecast. The telecast is produced and anchored by JDM senior Halee Heironimus, directed by JDM junior Sean Honaker, and crewed by students in the JDM 232 class. The show was recorded in the Journalism and Digital Media department's TV Studio A.

Dr. Dave McCoy is the series Executive Producer and John Skrada is the Operations Manager.

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Stay tuned to the Ashland JDM blog for the latest news on the department and student media. Be sure to catch AUTV-20's newest program News Break on this blog site. New stories on JDM students, alumni and faculty will be forthcoming.

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Video of Dr. Rinehart memorial available

The Department of Journalism and Digital Media live-streamed the Dr. Don Rinehart memorial, held in the Jack and Deb Miller Chapel on Thursday, as a service to the university community.

You can watch the video by clicking here.