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Writer's Block
Written and directed by Digital Media Production student Benjamin Cookson, "Writer's Block" tells the story of a writer struggling with the work, a walk taken and the things that go on in your mind when you're struggling to get a story going.
Rinse and Repeat
Directed by Matthew Auman and Logan Myerholtz, "Rinse and Repeat" is a tense psychological thriller made by Digital Media Production students in the Production I class, taught by Assistant Professor Becky Rolnick.
Liminal Podcast
Episode 1: Internet Horror History, Creepypasta and MoreThe first episode of senior Journalism student Trevor Sicilia's podcast, "Liminal" covers the diverse history of early internet horror and how it shaped the internet. With an interview from Seth or ohboytime, a cosplayer in the community, and a…Liminal Podcast
Episode 1: Internet Horror History, Creepypasta and MoreThe first episode of senior Journalism student Trevor Sicilia's podcast, "Liminal" covers the diverse history of early internet horror and how it shaped the internet. With an interview from Seth or ohboytime, a cosplayer in the community, and a…Rachel Dissell
Rachel Dissell, '01 has a career in journalism that's a testament to the transformative power of high school media. She is a managing editor at Signal Cleveland and a contributing editor at The Marshall Project – Cleveland. But her journey began as a high school reporter...
André Claudio
André Claudio, '21 began his journey in journalism at in Lorain, where he was a news anchor. He was yearbook editor at in Elyria. As a journalism major at Kent State, André served as an editor of .

‘Find What Makes Your Heart Beat a Little Faster’
For journalism student Della Fowler, a chance opportunity to report on 鶹 gymnastics sparked a passion that has led her all the way to covering the Olympics.

Kent State Students Place in the 2023-24 Pulitzer Prizes of Collegiate Journalism
Three Kent State students were recognized among the best in collegiate journalism for the 2023-24 academic year, placing in the Hearst Journalism Awards competition, also known as the “Pulitzer Prize of Collegiate Journalism.”

Being Open to the Experience: How a Journalism Degree Prepared An Alumna For Anything
Lauren B. Worley, '01, kickstarted her professional journey in public service and currently spearheads communications for Tampax at Procter & Gamble, the global leader in consumer goods.

Cleveland’s Short. Sweet. Film Fest. to Include Works From Kent State
Short films from two Kent State digital media production students and three alumni will be shown this year at the 13th annual Short. Sweet. Film Fest., which takes place Feb. 28-March 3 at Atlas Cinemas Shaker in Cleveland, Ohio. Digital Media Production Associate Professor Scott Hallgren also will moderate a panel discussion at the event.