http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/ Your student newspaper since 1934. http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAppalachianBlogs/~3/bigOM1Wa5JQ/ http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/sports/2011/04/2011-ncaa-national-championship/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:40:32 +0000 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/sports/2011/04/2011-ncaa-national-championship/ cannot shoot 18.8 percent from the floor. It simply cannot happen. And UConn doesn't deserve to hold the trophy, either. If not for Kemba Walker’s miracle run through the Big East and NCAA tournaments, another, more deserving team, would have been crowned national champion. As a college basketball fan, I want an apology from NCAA President Mark Emmert for the debacle they called a "basketball game." Go ahead and put an asterisk next to UConn’s title – they aren't deserving. Post: MATT GORRY, Senior Sports Reporter]]> http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog?feed= 2 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/sports/2011/04/2011-ncaa-national-championship/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAppalachianBlogs/~3/d5NWSpCzzkQ/ http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/multimedia/2011/04/bea-festival-of-media-arts-day-4/#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2011 06:16:37 +0000 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/multimedia/2011/04/bea-festival-of-media-arts-day-4/ Creating Powerful Radio. Geller recently published a new book: Beyond Powerful Radio: A Communicator's Guide to the Internet Age. The book features tips useful to those in all professions, especially those involved in print and electronic media. So, I'll leave you with the list of principles Geller believes makes powerful communicators. I hope you'll find them as useful as I have. Geller's Powerful Communicator Principles: Tell the Truth, Make it Matter, Never be Boring 1. Speak visually, in terms a listener can "picture." 2. Start with your best material. 3. Storytell powerfully. 4. Never let anything go too long. 5. Listen. 6. Ask: Why would someone want to hear this? 7. Address each listener as an individual, use "You." 8. Do engaging transitions and handoffs. 9. Promote, brag about your stuff (and other people's stuff). 10. Stay curious, relax – allow humor to happen. 11. Be who you are. 12. Take risks. Dare to be great! Post: EMILY MELTON, Associate Editor for Online and Production Operations]]> http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog?feed= 1 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/multimedia/2011/04/bea-festival-of-media-arts-day-4/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAppalachianBlogs/~3/_s9B1XqneJU/ http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/multimedia/2011/04/bea-festival-of-media-arts-day-3/#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 02:12:25 +0000 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/multimedia/2011/04/bea-festival-of-media-arts-day-3/ Amadeus, The Godfather, The Silence of the Lambs, The Exorcist, You’ve Got Mail, A Chorus Line... the list goes on. Watching him speak of the processes he undertook to capture the sound, in each particular clip he played, was an honor. I found it interesting that, when collecting audio, he attempted to record the best he could while, at the same time, remaining as unnoticeable as possible. While watching a movie, no one wants to see a microphone (or, its shadow). He placed them under blankets, shirts and sweaters (and, of course, boom miced out of the shot) – wherever they’d pick up the best signal with the least visible noticeability. Then, if necessary, he’d overdub (re-record) and add foley (homemade sound effects). What I found most notable was his adaptation from a two-track recorder to the multi-track recorder of today. That his earliest films and documentaries showcased his skill for capturing high-quality sound with limited resources clearly demonstrates his talent for the trade. Movie, anyone? Post: EMILY MELTON, Associate Editor for Online and Production Operations]]> http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog?feed= 0 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/multimedia/2011/04/bea-festival-of-media-arts-day-3/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAppalachianBlogs/~3/rtdcfHSjc24/ http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/multimedia/2011/04/bea-festival-of-media-arts-day-2/#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:56:58 +0000 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/multimedia/2011/04/bea-festival-of-media-arts-day-2/ not have stumbled upon the $1.99 footlongs by Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon. Seriously. $1.99. I’m far from ashamed. Post: EMILY MELTON, Associate Editor for Online and Production Operations]]> http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog?feed= 0 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/multimedia/2011/04/bea-festival-of-media-arts-day-2/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAppalachianBlogs/~3/08NyPCmxuYw/ http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/multimedia/2011/04/bea-festival-of-media-arts-day-1/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 04:50:26 +0000 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/multimedia/2011/04/bea-festival-of-media-arts-day-1/ the Circus Circus Hotel & Casino, getting some rest and trekking to the Hilton Convention Center the next morning, I attended the Faculty and Student Audio Competition Exhibition, where students and faculty were presented audio awards and those in attendance listened to clips of the winning entries. Afterward, along with Kyle Jones, a friend and fellow Electronic Media/Broadcasting major, I stopped by VeriCorder’s Global MoJo Project booth. VeriCorder, a company that specializes in online journalism technology, recently developed a video editing program that utilizes the iPhone for shooting, editing, and uploading video. Throughout the conference, Kyle and I will team up and use the software to produce short clips that feature various media companies and their new and upcoming products. So, despite my initial nervousness, I’m excited to spend a few days in Las Vegas, experience the city and learn more of what the broadcast industry has to offer. Post: EMILY MELTON, Associate Editor for Online and Production Operations]]> http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog?feed= 0 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/multimedia/2011/04/bea-festival-of-media-arts-day-1/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAppalachianBlogs/~3/u93_BZ_gZ0k/ http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/news/2011/04/board-of-governors-to-discuss-budget-issues-this-week/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 23:36:41 +0000 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/news/2011/04/board-of-governors-to-discuss-budget-issues-this-week/ The Appalachian later this week with an update from the UNC Board of Governors meetings. Post: NASH DUNN, News Editor]]> http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog?feed= 2 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/news/2011/04/board-of-governors-to-discuss-budget-issues-this-week/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAppalachianBlogs/~3/tiJVuWN-8XE/ http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/lifestyles/2011/04/editor-maintains-relationship-with-phone/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:30:00 +0000 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/lifestyles/2011/04/editor-maintains-relationship-with-phone/ Post: MARY ELIZABETH ROBERTSON, Lifestyles Editor]]> http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog?feed= 0 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/lifestyles/2011/04/editor-maintains-relationship-with-phone/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAppalachianBlogs/~3/XMbmPDDjCQY/ http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/graphicdesign/2011/04/cartoonist-walks-through-cartoon-tweaking-steps/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:48:34 +0000 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/graphicdesign/2011/04/cartoonist-walks-through-cartoon-tweaking-steps/ The Appalachian’s opinion page. So, stay tuned, readers! Post: KYLE COMERFORD, Editorial Cartoonist/Intern Graphic Designer]]> http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog?feed= 1 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/graphicdesign/2011/04/cartoonist-walks-through-cartoon-tweaking-steps/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAppalachianBlogs/~3/5UG1aL53w2Y/ http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/multimedia/2011/04/multimedia-manager-constructs-video-story/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2011 01:10:54 +0000 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/multimedia/2011/04/multimedia-manager-constructs-video-story/ Post: JUSTIN HERBERGER, Multimedia Manager]]> http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog?feed= 1 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/multimedia/2011/04/multimedia-manager-constructs-video-story/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheAppalachianBlogs/~3/J9uUVJsnL84/ http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/photography/2011/04/protest-walkout-provides-great-photo-op/#comments Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:44:21 +0000 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/photography/2011/04/protest-walkout-provides-great-photo-op/ all photojournalism). Sure, they help, and, in some cases, are necessary. Producing great photojournalism content, however, requires an understanding of how to tell a story through images rather than words. It’s quite easy to take a picture of a person, but an entirely different feat to capture that person displaying an emotion that represents a whole story. While I believe the skill takes many years to refine, I think we did well in shining light on a story through our photos. To see the photos from the walkout, click here. Post: ADAM JENNINGS, Photographer]]> http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog?feed= 1 http://www.theappalachianonline.com/blog/photography/2011/04/protest-walkout-provides-great-photo-op/