Terp Weekly Edition December 18, 2011
Terp Weekly Edition Fall 2011 semester! On this week’s show:
- Terp Weekly’s David Doppelt takes a look at the Occupy DC movement.
- Soon to be University of Maryland graduates may find it tough going when it comes to landing a job. Terp Weekly Brandon Busick reports the new crop of graduates can expect to be paid less than other graduates in recent years.
- The University of Maryland has a new GPA grading system. Terp Weekly’s Julie Peak reports not all students are happy with the change.
- If you’re looking for a new place to eat…Terp Weekly’s Mercedes Mathis reports there’s a new Mexican restaurant new in College Park.
- It was a difficult football season for the Terps. Reporter Kirby Mills sat down with Drew Wilson, Maryland’s director strength and conditioning to discuss injury prevention in athletic competition.
- With 2011 drawing to a close are you thinking about your new year’s resolution? Terp Weekly’s Sarah Katz-Hyman …in this week’s edition of “TerpTalk” posed the question to some students on campus.
- Terp Weekly anchor: Kelly Rowe, News Director at WMUC Radio is Jocelyn Rubin. Executive Producer of Maryland Newsline at Capitol News Service, Merrill College of Journalism is Sue Kopen Katcef. Associate Dean: Kathy McAdams. Dean: Kevin Klose . Technical Support: Clint Bucco. Graphic/Photograph by Marcus Wilson. Executive producer of Terp Weekly Edition is Marcus Wilson
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Terp Weekly Edition December 11, 2011
Terp Weekly Edition Fall 2011 semester! On this week’s show:
- Come next fall you don’t want to get caught riding a scooter on campus without a helmet. Terp Weekly’s Leah Villanueva with a look at new helmet rules coming to the University of Maryland.
- This week’s anchor Benny Magno reports College Park is all abuzz with excitement about plans to build the new ‘Purple Line’ train.
- Terp Weekly’s Kelly Rowe Talks to University of Maryland students for reaction to the Penn State football scandal involving Jerry Sandusky.
- The University of Maryland following the recommendation of a 17-member panel recently announced plans to cut its athletic program. Terp Weekly’s Zach Daidone has the story.
- While the athletic program is making cuts to save money, Terp Weekly’s Jessie Morrison reports the University’s new MOSS water treatment system is expected to save money.
- and finally…It’s Showtime! Terp Weekly’s Lauren Holstein introduces us to the students behind the University’s own television newscast.
- Terp Weekly anchor: Benny Magno, News Director at WMUC Radio is Jocelyn Rubin. Executive Producer of Maryland Newsline at Capitol News Service, Merrill College of Journalism is Sue Kopen Katcef. Associate Dean: Kathy McAdams. Dean: Kevin Klose . Technical Support: Clint Bucco. Graphic/Photograph by Marcus Wilson. Executive producer of Terp Weekly Edition is Marcus Wilson
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Terp Weekly Edition December 4, 2011
Terp Weekly Edition Fall 2011 semester! On this week’s show:
- It’s flu season…so what should you do now? Terp Weekly’sZach Daidone spoke with advice from the University’s health center.
- Are you afraid of things that go ‘bump in the night’ Terp Weekly’s Benny Magno has a campus ‘Ghost’ story that will scare your socks off.
- In case you didn’t know… the University of Maryland has programs in place to help those graduate students…juggling education and parenthood. Terp Weekly’s Jessie Morrison has the story.
- Unplugged from your electronics for 24 hours! Could you do it? Terp Weekly’s Mercedes Mathis with the results of a University of Maryland study that put students to the test.
- What do you think about the recent changes to ‘Facebook’ Terp Weekly’s Kelly Rowe reports some students on campus have concerns about their privacy….
- and…If you’re looking for a new place to eat…Terp Weekly’s David Doppelt reports there’s a new eatery in College Park from well-known chef Bobby Flay.
- Terp Weekly anchor: Sarah Katz-Hyman, News Director at WMUC Radio is Jocelyn Rubin. Executive Producer of Maryland Newsline at Capitol News Service, Merrill College of Journalism is Sue Kopen Katcef. Associate Dean: Kathy McAdams. Dean: Kevin Klose . Technical Support: Clint Bucco. Graphic/Photograph by Marcus Wilson. Executive producer of Terp Weekly Edition is Marcus Wilson
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Terp Weekly Edition November 20, 2011
Terp Weekly Edition Fall 2011 semester! On this week’s show:
- Leah Villanueva has a report on efforts to combat crime in College Park, and on the University of Maryland campus.
- Terp Weekly’s Julie Peak takes a look back at some of the recent “Homecoming” festivities
- It’s flu season…so what should you do now? Terp Weekly’s Zach Daidone spoke with advice from the University’s health center.
- and….Terp Weekly’s Sarah Katz-Hyman with a look at conversation around campus in this edition of “Terp Talk.”
- Terp Weekly anchor: Brandon Busick, News Director at WMUC Radio is Jocelyn Rubin. Executive Producer of Maryland Newsline at Capitol News Service, Merrill College of Journalism is Sue Kopen Katcef. Associate Dean: Kathy McAdams. Dean: Kevin Klose . Technical Support: Clint Bucco. Graphic/Photograph by Marcus Wilson. Executive producer of Terp Weekly Edition is Marcus Wilson
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Terp Weekly Edition November 6, 2011
Terp Weekly Edition Fall 2011 semester! On this week’s show:
- Crime remains a major concern for College Park Police…on and off campus. Terp Weekly reporter David Doppelt spoke with one victim of sexual assault that occurred on College Park avenue.
- With football season in full-swing Terp Weekly’s Kirby Mills takes a look at the growing concern over the frequency of “Concussions.”
- Brandon Busick takes look at all the new changes that have taken place in the University of Maryland’s athletic department, including some early season concerns regarding fan conduct.
- Mid-terms may have come and gone, but Terp Weekly’s Benny Magno has a look at how you can deal with “test anxiety.”
- Terp Weekly anchor: Leah Villanueva, News Director at WMUC Radio is Jocelyn Rubin. Executive Producer of Maryland Newsline at Capitol News Service, Merrill College of Journalism is Sue Kopen Katcef. Associate Dean: Kathy McAdams. Dean: Kevin Klose . Technical Support: Clint Bucco. Graphic/Photograph by Marcus Wilson. Executive producer of Terp Weekly Edition is Marcus Wilson
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Terp Weekly Edition October 30, 2011
Terp Weekly Edition Fall 2011 semester! On this week’s show:
- Mercedes Mathis takes us inside the University of Maryland’s Suicide Prevention program, and where to go for help if you or someone you know is in need.
- Sarah Katz-Hyman was on hand for First Look Fair this fall and takes a look at life on campus for new and returning University of Maryland students.
- If you want to say no to junk food and add fresh fruits and vegetables to your diet, Leah Villanueva reports there’s a new weekly farmers market in College Park, Maryland.
- The University of Maryland continues its plan to become a more ‘Green’ campus with the opening this fall of a new more environmentally friendly dorm. Terp Weekly’s Julie Peak has the story.
- Just in case you haven’t heard Quidditch has come to the University of Maryland campus. Lauren Holstein with details on how you can join in.
- and….HBO’s popular show Entourage may have ended its run, but Terp Weekly’s Kelly Rowe says stay tune, because there’s talk the show may be coming to a big screen near you.
- Terp Weekly anchor: Zach Daidone, News Director at WMUC Radio is Jocelyn Rubin. Executive Producer of Maryland Newsline at Capitol News Service, Merrill College of Journalism is Sue Kopen Katcef. Associate Dean: Kathy McAdams. Dean: Kevin Klose . Technical Support: Clint Bucco. Graphic/Photograph by Marcus Wilson. Executive producer of Terp Weekly Edition is Marcus Wilson
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Terp Weekly Edition April 30, 2011
Its our final Terp Weekly Edition for the Spring 2011 semester! On this week’s show:
- Tyler Radecki brings us the story of a panel discussion on Sports Media Ethics held recently at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, including reaction from a Washington Redskins spokesman to criticism of owner Dan Snyder’s lawsuit against the Washington City Paper.
- Producer Devin Miller speaks to Danielle Lama, a reporter with the Merrill College of Journalism’s Capitol News Service, on the latest in a three-year effort to publicly identify students suspended for violations of the Student Conduct Policy concerning sexual assault. We’ll also hear an excerpt from “Terp Weekly Edition: Out of the Shadows”, the original April 2008 special program that first outlined the conflict between student privacy rights and the public’s right to know in the case of accused sexual predators. (Please scroll down on this page for an encore presentation of the entire “Out of the Shadows” special report.)
In addition, Terp Weekly Edition reporters are also revisiting, and updating, some of their best stories from the past Spring semester:
- What are Fraternities and Sororities doing to put an end to extreme hazing that has led to death and injury to pledges? Devin Miller reports on the return of the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity, kicked off of the College Park campus of the University of Maryland nine years ago, and how attitudes about hazing are changing in 2011.
- Jason Murphy updates his story examining the situation for students in need of housing — both on-campus, and off-campus. The University offers numerous resources, and in a recent development, has reached a new landmark in its ability to offer students a place to live on campus.
- Brian Hoffman reports that a recent, and highly-honored movie,“The King’s Speech”, resonates with the life of University student Ben Goldstein, who shares something in common with Britain’s King George: stuttering.
- Co-anchor Kenny Gartner has more on his original story examining concussions, and the implications for the health of student athlethes.
- Co-anchor Emily Jacobs returns to the Maryland Figure Skating Club, and brings us an update on the team’s very successful season, which includes national level competition.
- Last month, reporter Kristen Foca brought us the story of a one-woman play designed to highlight the health problems associated with eating disorders. She’s back with more information about this problem that affects men as well as women in significant numbers.
Producer: Devin Miller. Editor: Jason Murphy Technical production/co-anchors: Emily Jacobs and Kenny Gartner. Assistant producers: Tyler Radecki, Kristen Foca and Brian Hoffman. News Director at WMUC Radio is Jocelyn Rubin. Executive Producer of Maryland Newsline at Capitol News Service, Merrill College of Journalism is Sue Kopen Katcef. Associate Dean: Kathy McAdams. Dean: Kevin Klose . Executive producer of Terp Weekly Edition is Max Cacas.
Special thanks to Jim Farley and Neal Augenstein with WTOP Radio in Washington, and Professors Merrilee Cox, Chris Harvey and Sue Kopen Katcef with the Philip Merrill College of Journalism for their help with today’s program.
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Encore presentation: “Terp Weekly Edition: Out of the Shadows” (2008)
This is a special encore presentation of the award-winning Terp Weekly Edition special, “Out of the Shadows”, which first aired in April 2008, exploring the problem of sexual assault, and what happens when the public’s right to know about sexual predators suspended under the Student Conduct Code clashes with student privacy rights. Its a story that continues to be covered by the Merrill College of Journalism’s Capitol News Service at the University of Maryland. For more on this story, please contact Merrill Journalism instructor Sue Kopen Katcef.
Terp Weekly Edition April 22nd, 2011
This week on Terp Weekly Edition:
- Emily Jacobs reports on the challenges, mainly culinary. for Jewish students observing the celebration of Passover.
- So, how will you spend the long summer? Brian Hoffman surveys the plans ahead of several University of Maryland students.
- Jason Murphy samples Maryland’s African Drum Ensemble, and an opportunity for all students to learn about the musical traditions of another culture.
- Also at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center: anchor Tyler Radecki discovers a play invoking Greek mythology and the story of a slaughterhouse: “Minotaur”.
- A new documentary, “Misrepresentation”, featured at the Sundance Film Festival explores the treatment — often detrimental — of women in the media. Devin Miller reports.
- The NFL draft is coming soon, and Kenny Gartner looks at why there’s so much interest in college football players making their transition to the pros.
- Many students think tobacco smoked through a hookah is more pleasurable. But Kristen Foca says a new study questions the pleasure – and safety – of smoking water-filtered tobacco.
Producer: Kristen Foca Editor: Brian Hoffman Anchor: Tyler Radecki Technical production: Emily Jacobs & Kenny Gartner Asst. Producers: Devin Miller & Jason Murphy Executive Producer: Max Cacas
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Terp Weekly Edition April 15, 2011
This week on Terp Weekly Edition:
- Student Government Association elections are forthcoming, and competing parties outline their platforms for change. Tyler Radecki reports.
- Brian Hoffman talks to two Maryland students who intern on Capitol Hill, as they offer perspectives on the recent near-shutdown of the government in the battle over the federal budget.
- The debate over the ethics of eating meat is on the menu for the Maryland Debate Club, and provides food for thought, as Kenny Gartner reports.
- Anchor Jason Murphy talks to Diamondback senior reporter Connor Walsh on prosects for the Maryland Terrapin football team as spring practice gets underway with a new coach.
- For some students, the end of semester means rehearsal for students of the dance. Devin Miller reports.
- Balancing work and life is something most people don’t worry about until later in life. But Kristen Foca reports on a Maryland student who is making this the topic of her doctoral thesis.
- For some Maryland grads, moving out of College Park can’t happen soon enough. But Emily Jacobs talks to some Terp alum who choose to keep College Park in their mailing address.
And next week on Terp Weekly Edition: An exclusive report from the Merrill College of Journalism’s Capitol News Service bureau on a high-profile former student athlethe suspended for a full year for violating the student Code of Conduct policy when it comes to sexual assault. An update on a story first heard on Terp Weekly Edition three years ago.
Producer: Devin Miller Editor: Tyler Radecki Anchor: Jason Murphy Technical production: Kenny Gartner & Emily Jacobs Assistant producers: Kristen Foca, Brian Hoffman Executive producer/instructor: Max Cacas
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