Journalism Department

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Sheila Webb (Journalism) wins award for her research on women and magazines 2010-06-10
Reporter joins staff of Sequim Gazette

The Sequim Gazette welcomes to its news staff Amanda Winters, reporter. She was home schooled until she began attending Peninsula College, from which she graduated in 2006, and transferred to Western Washington University, where she received a bachelor's degree in journalism, minoring in…

2010-05-26
It's up to you to dictate your own success

"I relate to the average high school graduate.

The key word there is “average.”

Throughout middle and high school, and into college, I wasn’t a student who stood out. I didn’t make an effort to be noticed — pretty much the opposite."

2010-05-14
Student Gabrielle Nomura wins first-place award for reporting from Washington Press Association 2010-05-07
This summer, students and community members can take journalism courses at WWU 2010-04-27
New FDA Regulations Could Change Smokers' Habits

"For decades, tobacco lobbyists fought against any kind of federal regulation of cigarettes and tobacco products -- and for decades, no regulations existed. Cigarettes had less federal oversight than both pet food and makeup -- in part because of a 2000 Supreme Court decision that ruled…

2010-04-23
WWU students prevail in journalism contest

"Western Washington University journalism students and publications received six Region 10 Mark of Excellence awards from the Society of Professional Journalists in its recent 2009 competition."

2010-04-21
WWU students sweep best magazine category with Planet and Klipsun, win individual awards 2010-04-16
White House job not beyond reach for right Fellow

"Allison Gregg has pinned a picture above her desk of the place that she hopes will be her next workplace: The White House.

Gregg, 36, is a regional finalist to be a White House Fellow. She and other finalists from the Southeast will be interviewed in Miami in April, and if she makes…

2010-03-29
WWU professor pulled back into '94 murder trial

"In 1994, Carolyn Nielsen was a graduate student at Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism when she wrote stories that questioned the trial and subsequent murder conviction of a 14-year-old Chicago boy.

Nothing came of it then. The boy,…

2010-03-29
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