Student Blog
An open letter to all PR seniors: 5 truths about Portfolio Reviews
Post by Nikki Kesaris
Photos by Jeff Collet
Dear Public Relations Senior,
How to light your videos like a pro
Story and photos by Bryan Rodriguez
One of many things I’ve learned as a student in the UO School of Journalism and Communication is that lighting can make the difference between a professional-looking video and an amateurish one.
With that in mind, I decided to check out a lighting kit from the equipment cage to work on a portfolio project. I opened it up, peered inside and immediately closed it. There was a lot of intimidating gear in there, and I had no idea what to do with it.
Grad students capture Portland residents’ walking experiences for PedPDX
On air with a KWVA radio host and producer
Story by Savanna Cyr
Photos by Nina Compeau
5 takeaways from the Freedom of Expression student roundtable
Story by Carly Belin
Photos by Emma Oravecz
A freedom-of-expression story from The Daily Emerald’s archives
Story by Eric Schucht
What is your story arc?
When we tell stories, we create characters with clear goals and motivations. But what about you, the storyteller? Do you know where you want to go, and the path that will get you there? Here’s the story arc that has gotten me to where I am today, in the UO School of Journalism and Communication’s Multimedia Journalism Master’s program.
Why I became a journalism major

Story by Carly Belin
Four time-management tips from a busy double-major
Story by Ryan Lund Photo by Justin Hartney