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■n . RfBH =r ! KI <d K vHHHHK 'V fti MF Volume 54 lssue 2S Media Day celebrates its 25th anniversary By Mariam Ahuhaideri Writer mubuhaideri@yahoo.com The 25th Annual Media Day, held last Wednesday, provided students an excellent opprotunity to network with media professionals and learn skills essential to getting a break in the area of their interest. For the first time in its long history. Media Day was preceded by an internship fair that was organized for students to get information concerning internships in different areas in the Mass Communications field. Some of the companies on hand were the Marietta Daily Journal , Atlanta's Fox 5, and WTVM/WXTX of Columbus. Jose Avila-Kelly, a Mass Communications alum, was very pleased with the success of the Internship fair. “Many students were exposed to wonderful networking opportunities and internships. I was asked by one of the stations to send my resume and samples for the position of a photographer,” he said. The internship fair w as held in the lower-level of Gandhi promotes nonviolence, peace in speech i 1 .k -> v 1 .MW ** ' S' K • i > ; Y* ** ' i : .: | \ / _ •• Jmr M r ■, cy r^ i y j jSk& A i n \||H SUL - - J Photo by Sunay Tamachev Arun Gandhi speaks to students, faculty, staff and residents of Carrollton on the Impor tance of practicing nonviolent protests. "The Student Voice at the University of West Georgia since 1934” the Z-6. The internship fair was followed by the Media Day luncheon, which featured Tyler Sieswerda, anchor of KVUE TV and West Georgia alum, as the keynote speaker. Seiswarda shared his success story with students and faculty present at the event. “I had no on air experience and had to take a chance with anything I could get. My first job was to work on weather but 1 did not complain,” he said. Seiswarda concluded by saying that it is important to first put your foot in the door than to wait for that opportunity. He also said that most mediums are beginning to rely on the Internet for the future of their business and that it is essential for media graduates to be competitive by mastering this new media. Media Day is a tradition of the Department of Mass Communications & Theatre Arts to honor the academic and professional achievements of Mass Communication students and alumni. The Distinguished Alumni Award was given to Tyler Sieswerda; the aj|. Award of Appreciation was presented to Theresa Whitaker of WRBL in Columbus; and the Outstanding Student Leadership went to Sherree Garrison for her work on the Mass Communications Society. The Academic Excellence Award was presented to senior George Hawkins. The Area Excellence Awards that were presented to senior Mass Communications majors were Jose Avila-Kelly for broadcast journalism, Karlyn Exantus and Craig Whitley for media production, Nicholas Kirby for print journalism, and Lacey Smith for public relations. The department also honored juniors and seniors students with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher w ith the Academic Achievement Award. In addition to these awards the Mass Communication department awarded the George Fields Whatley Scholarship to Kelly Millard and the Dora Byron Memorial Scholarship to Lindsay Wood rum. Students who have completed or are undergoing professional internships [ ~d W / * ® 17 Jrtk r * m WTVM-TV's Paul Robinson, Director of Marketing, and David Williams, Director of Engi neering, prepare for students at the internship fair that preceded Media Day 2006. during the academic year 2005-2006 were also awarded with Professional Development Awards as well. Karlyn Exantus was happy and pleased with winning the award for excellence in media production. “The award really helped me boost my By Mariam Abuhaidcri Stuff Writer mubuhuiJeri@yahoo.com Mahatma Gandhi is known to the world as a leader of non-violent practice. He was a central figure in India’s fight for freedom. He fought this battle preaching non violence and peace. Even though he is not in this world today, his philosophies and teachings are alive and continue to influence. His grandson Arun Gandhi, spoke last Tuesday to share the lessons and philosophies he learned from his grandfather with students, faculty, staff and residents of Carrollton. Gandhi’s popularity was evident by the number of people who gathered to witness his grandfather’s legacy. The International Student Club was one of the main sponsors of the lecture. The Vice Presidents’ Offices for Academic Affairs and for University Advancement, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Education, Richards College of Business, International credibility. 1 felt a sense of pride when every body came to me and congratulated me,” said Exantus. A panel discussion featuring alumni media professionals and a networking for success session followed the luncheon. The event was put together successfully by Programs and the Student Peace Action Network were some of the other sponsors. Gandhi opened his speech by speaking about two most important people that influenced his grandfather’s life. Gandhi was profoundly influenced first by his mother and later his wife. Both of them were remarkably spiritual women who had love and compassion for all. Their lifeand sacrifices proved to Gandhi that there is something more in the world than male dominance, prejudice and anger. He gradually evolved into a compassionate and forgiving human being, crushing his anger for peace. Gandhi studied scriptures and unfolded the partial truth they conveyed. He yearned for the whole truth, and that is what made his life a message for the world. He spent his entire life preaching non violence, compassion and forgiveness. He urged people to let their anger and hatred fade away. He believed that the Wednesday , April 12, 2006 Photo h\ Melissa Matthews the efforts of the Media Day Steering Committee, headed by Dr. Camilla Gant and co-chaired by Mass Communications instructor Gail Reid. They were assisted by an extensive list of Mass Communicationm faculty and staff and students of Reid’s Public Relations class. two are the main causes of violence. "My grandfather once said to me that violence comes disguised in many forms. It does not have to be physical abuse, but verbal abuse, hurtful body language and gestures are forms of violence as well,” recalls Gandhi. It is difficult to undo our actions and words, according to Gandhi. This is why, Gandhi said, it is imperative that we learn to cope with anger, and hatred. Gandhi returned to India as a young lawyer and was subjected to humiliations and prejudice. The police asked him to file charges against the agitators. But instead of doing that, being the person he is, he decides to forgive them. When he was questioned on his actions, he said that the only way to prevent them from doing this again is not to put them behind bars but to forgive them. One of those men later became one of his dedicated followers. Gandhi believed that See GANDHI, page 2