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“Newswatch In-Depth: Fracking Frenzy” Looks At Environmental Downsides And Economic Benefits
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The controversial issue of fracking was tackled by WOUB on the February 28 airing of “Newswatch In-Depth: Fracking Frenzy.” The live, 90-minute program allowed viewers to call, email or tweet in questions on one of the region's more prevalent and divisive issues. Moderated by Tim Sharp of WOUB News and Terry Smith of the Athens… Read More

Annual 48-Hour Shootout Yields A One-Man Team
By: Justin Williams, Kelly Martin
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Fighting sleep, battling exhaustion and saving an entire city from impending doom is far more than an individual should have to bear alone. But when the credits role on the 48-hour shootout video, “We Need a Hero,” there’s only one name you’ll see: Joe Lalonde. Ohio University’s School of Media Arts and Studies (MDIA) hosts… Read More

“Newswatch In-Depth: Yes Or No For SB 5?” Gets Heated And Emotional
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Entire program or short segment of program can be viewed above. The WOUB Newswatch In-Depth panel discussion on Senate Bill 5/Issue 2 resulted in supporters and opponents weighing the fairness of the bill for public workers against the potential reduction of government spending in the state of Ohio. Issue 2 supporters Pete Couladis, chairman of… Read More

Student Named to Second Term on SPJ National Board of Directors
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Taylor Mirfendereski, a senior journalism major in Ohio University’s Honors Tutorial College, was recently re-elected to the Society of Professional Journalists National Board of Directors. This is the second year in a row Mirfendereski has been elected to the SPJ Board, serving as a one of only two student representatives in the entire organization. She… Read More

WOUB Director Leads National Conference
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Tom Hodson, WOUB's interim director and general manager, recently served as a primary facilitator at a national conference focusing on the use of new media and social media by court systems around the country. The conference, which took place in Washington, D.C. this past August, featured the findings of a research study showing an increase… Read More