Friday, March 28, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Huntington, W

Friday, March 28, 2014
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Huntington, W. Va. -- Students from Marshall University's public radio
station, WMUL-FM, received three ( 3 ) grand prize awards and thirteen ( 13 )
honorable mention awards during the National Broadcasting Society/
Alpha Epsilon Rho (NBS/AERho) 23rd Annual National Student Audio/Video
Scriptwriting and 51st Annual Audio/Video Production Awards Competition
ceremony at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel in Burbank, California,
Saturday, March 15, 2014.
Dr. Chuck G. Bailey, professor of Radio-Television Production and
Management in the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass
Communications at Marshall University and faculty manager of WMUL-FM,
said that the students competed with other broadcasting students from
colleges and universities throughout the United States.
“Only one other school won more grand prizes but none won more overall
awards than WMUL-FM's student broadcasters in the NBS scriptwriting, audio
and online categories. Winning speaks well for Marshall University, the College
of Arts and Media, and the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass
Communications, as the student broadcasters of WMUL-FM consistently earn
top honors in direct competition with nationally recognized colleges and
universities," said Bailey.
National Broadcasting Society-Alpha Epsilon Rho (NBS/AERho) has more
than 1,500 student and professional members and has chapters on eighty-eight
college campuses. The National Broadcasting Society (NBS) was founded in
1943, and its mission is to enhance the development of college and university
students in telecommunication, broadcasting, cable and other electronic
media. Past and present members of the society number more than 50,000.
Alpha Epsilon Rho is the national honorary society composed of members
selected from National Broadcasting Society (NBS) Chapters.
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The grand prize award winning entries in production were:
Audio Sports Package
“New Henderson Center Floor” by Adam Rogers, a senior from
Charleston, broadcast during the “5:00 p.m. Edition of Newscenter 88,”
Wednesday, September 25, 2013.
Audio Sports Play-by-Play Programming
WMUL-FM’s broadcast of the Marshall University versus East Tennessee
State University women’s college volleyball game played at the
Cam Henderson Center in Huntington, West Virginia,
Tuesday, September 10, 2013.
The students calling the volleyball game broadcast over FM 88.1 were:
Play-by-play announcer---James Collier, a senior from Worthington, Ky.;
Color commentator---Adam Rogers, a senior from Charleston;
Engineer---Joshua Rose, a senior from Olney, Maryland.
Audio Sports Play-by-Play Programming
WMUL-FM’s broadcast of the Marshall University versus the University of
Southern Mississippi college football game played at Joan C. Edwards
Stadium in Huntington, West Virginia, Saturday, November 2, 2014.
The students calling the football game broadcast over FM 88.1 were:
Play-by-play announcer---James Collier, a senior from Worthington, Ky.;
Color commentator---Will Vance, a senior from Charleston
Engineer---Joshua Rose, a senior from Olney, Maryland.
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The honorable mention awards in production went to:
Audio News Package
“Kopp Apologizes” by Marcus Constantino a recent graduate from
Bramwell, broadcast during the “5:00 p.m. Edition of Newscenter 88,”
Wednesday, April 17, 2013.
Audio News Package
“Fountain Ceremony Preview” by Jessica Patterson, a junior from
Hartford, broadcast during the “5:00 p.m. Edition of Newscenter 88,”
Wednesday, November 13, 2013.
Audio Feature Package
“SGA Election Day” by Jessica Starkey, a junior from Kearneysville,
broadcast during the “5:00 p.m. Edition of Newscenter 88” and made
available online Friday, March 13, 2013.
Audio Newscast
“5:00 p.m. Edition of Newscenter 88” broadcast Friday,
October 18, 2013. The students who participated in this
broadcast/podcast are:
Gabi Warwick, a sophomore from Martinsburg
Joshua Buchanan, a sophomore from Beckley
Ashley Killingsworth, a recent graduate from
Horseheads, New York
Nichole Henderson, a sophomore from Bunker Hill
Joshua Rose, a senior from Olney, Maryland
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Audio Newscast
“5:00 p.m. Edition of Newscenter 88” broadcast Thursday,
November 14, 2013. The students who participated in this
broadcast/podcast are:
Alex James, a sophomore from Mathews, Virginia
Amanda Reesman, a junior from Sarver, Pennsylvania
Zac Runyon, a sophomore from Chesapeake, Ohio
Ashley Killingsworth, a recent graduate from
Horseheads, New York
Brad Gibson, a freshman from Bluefield
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(Anchor)
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(Weather)
(Sports Anchor)
Audio Magazine Program
"In the Know: Marshall This Week” broadcast Friday, February 22, 2013.
The students who participated in this broadcast/podcast are:
Joshua Buchanan, a sophomore from Beckley
Joshua Rose, a senior from Olney, Maryland
Courtney Brown, a senior from Grove City, Ohio
Marcus Constantino, a recent graduate from Bramwell
Sean DeLancey, a senior from Huntington
Kyle Gibson, a senior from Bluefield
Taylor Kirchwhem, junior from Sunset Hills, Missouri
Jessica Patterson, a junior from Hartford
Kaylin Searles, a senior from West Winfield, New York
Jessica Starkey, a junior from Kearneysville
Sarah Stiles, a senior from Fairmont
Sam Varipapa, a senior from Ellicott City, Maryland
Alison Wickline, a junior from White Sulphur Springs
Courtney Williamson, a senior from Wayne
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Audio Sports Segment
“Football Confidence” by Kyle Gibson, a senior from Bluefield,
broadcast during the “5:00 p.m. Edition of Newscenter 88,”
Wednesday, October 9, 2013.
Audio Sports Program
"The Racer's Edge" broadcast and made available online
Wednesday, September 25, 2013. The students who participated in
“The Racer’s Edge” were:
Joshua Buchanan, a sophomore from Beckley
Joshua Rose, a senior from Olney, Maryland
Marcus Constantino, a recent graduate from Bramwell
Ashley Killingsworth, a recent graduate from
Horseheads, New York
Gabi Warwick, a sophomore from Martinsburg
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Audio Sports Program
"The Racer's Edge" broadcast and made available online
Wednesday, October 9, 2013. The students who participated in
“The Racer’s Edge” were:
Joshua Buchanan, a sophomore from Beckley.
Joshua Rose, a senior from Olney, Maryland
Marcus Constantino, a recent graduate from Bramwell
Ashley Killingsworth, a recent graduate from
Horseheads, New York
Gabi Warwick, a sophomore from Martinsburg
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Audio Sports Program
"Sportsview with Marshall Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tom Herrion”
broadcast and made available online Wednesday, October 16, 2013.
The students who participated in “Sportsview” were:
Adam Rogers, a senior from Charleston
James Collier, a senior from Worthington, Kentucky
Braxton Crisp, a junior from Huntington
Joshua Buchanan, a sophomore from Beckley
Ty Mercurio, a sophomore, from Liberty Township, Ohio
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Audio Sports Play-by-Play Programming
WMUL-FM’s broadcast of the Marshall University versus University of
Rio Grande college basketball game played at the Cam Henderson
Center in Huntington, West Virginia, Monday, November 11, 2013.
The students calling the men’s basketball broadcast over FM 88.1 were:
Play-by-play announcer---James Collier, a senior from Worthington, Ky.;
Color commentator---Braxton Crisp, a junior from Huntington;
Engineers---Marcus Constantino, a recent graduate from Bramwell and
Akira Uchida, a graduate student from Fujimi City, Japan.
Audio Promos
“WMUL Car Bash” written and produced by Nick McKendree, a senior
from Gallipolis Ferry. The promo was voiced by A. Jay Meadows,
a senior from Madison. The promo aired October 1-2, 2013.
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Audio Promos
“WMUL Flashback,” an in-house promotional announcement, broadcast
in WMUL-FM’s Promotion Announcement rotation from Tuesday,
November 19, 2013, to the present time, written and produced by
Jessica Patterson, a junior from Hartford. The promo was voiced by
Joshua Rose, a senior from Olney, Maryland.
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The National Broadcasting Society/Alpha Epsilon Rho (NBS/AERho)
23rd Annual National Student Electronic Media Audio Scriptwriting
51st Annual Audio Production and Web Design Awards Competitions ceremony
at the Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel, Burbank, California,
Saturday, March 15, 2014.
2014 NBS/AERho
National Awards
Grand
Prize
Honorable
Mention
Total
Awards
Marshall
University
3
13
16
Monmouth
University
4
2
6
Western Illinois
University
3
3
6
West Texas-A & M
University
1
5
6
Plattsburg State
University of New York
University of
North CarolinaChapel Hill
1
4
5
3
1
4
University of
Oklahoma
2
2
4
University of
Florida
1
3
4
Freed-Hardeman
University
1
1
2
Rider
University
1
1
2
University of
Nebraska Lincoln
1
1
2
University of
West Georgia
0
2
2
Austin-Peay State
University
1
0
1
Rowan
University
1
0
1
Florida International
University
0
1
1
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2014 NBS/AERho
National Awards
Grand
Prize
Honorable
Mention
Total
Awards
Tennessee State
University
0
1
1
West Virginia State
University
0
1
1
TOTALS
23
41
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There were over 450 total entries in the
51st Annual Scriptwriting, Audio Production and Web Design Awards
Competitions
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Winners listed first followed by the honorable mentions in
each category at the 51st Annual National Undergraduate
Student Electronic Media Competition, March 15, 2014, at
the 72nd Annual Convention of NBS-AERho
in Burbank, California
Audio News Package
Plane Crash Breaking Newscast—University of Florida
Fountain Ceremony Preview—Marshall University
Kopp Apologizes—Marshall University
Meth Losing Steam to Prescription Pills—Florida International University
Audio News Segment
School Shelter Scarcity—University of Oklahoma
Bethel Acres Family-After May Tornadoes—University of Oklahoma
NC a leading state for human trafficking—University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Audio Feature Package
1988 time capsule puzzles 2013 excavators— University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
SGA Election Day—Marshall University
Watchdog in Macomb— Western Illinois University
The Job Hunt— Tennessee State University
Audio Feature Segment
Balloon Rally in Macomb-Western Illinois University
Breakfast on the Plaza—University of Florida
Kiss Me, Kate!—University of Oklahoma
The Hungarian Revolution—West Virginia State University
Audio Newscast
Carolina Connection, Nov. 9, 2013—University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Newscenter 88 10-18-13 —Marshall University
Newscenter 88 11-14-13 —Marshall University
Audio Documentary Program
Breaking the Silence—Rowan University
Daddy’s Little Girl —Mommouth University
Audio Magazine Program
Assignment Radio-May 12, 2013 “Stories of Firsts”—University of Oklahoma
In the Know: Marshall This Week 2-22-13—Marshall University
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Audio Sports Package
New Henderson Center Floor—Marshall University
Jackie Robinson: Remembering a Legend—University of Florida
Illinois Intro (Huskers countdown Pre-game show) —University of Nebraska -Lincoln
Audio Sports Segment
HDHH: Homecoming Football Game 2013—Monmouth University (Tie)
Dean Smith awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom—Univ. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (Tie)
Football Confidence—Marshall University
Around the Crease with Lacrosse Legend Casey Powell: Florida’s Lacrosse Ambassador —
University of Florida
Audio Sports Program
Govs Sports Talk February 16, 2013—Austin Peay State University
The Racer’s Edge: 9-25-2013—Marshall University
The Racer’s Edge: 10-09-2013—Marshall University
Sportsview: 10-16-2013—Marshall University
Audio Sports Play-By-Play Programming
Marshall vs. Southern Miss Football —Marshall University (Tie)
Marshall vs. East Tennessee State Volleyball—Marshall University(Tie)
Marshall vs. Rio Grande Men’s Basketball—Marshall University
WTAMU vs. Angelo State 1—West Texas A & M University
WTAMU vs. Angelo State 2—West Texas A & M University
Audio Drama Program
Camalot After Dark— Plattsburgh State University of New York
Super Mario Brothers Radio Drama— Plattsburgh State University of New York
Harts Bridge Road—Freed-Hardeman University
Light and Hitch series number 405—West Texas A & M University
Audio Comedy Segment
007 Hickfall—Monmouth University
Zombie Newscast—Plattsburgh State University of New York
Audio Comedy Program
Unreal News!!!!—Fred-Hardeman University
The Dark Room— West Texas A & M University
Audio Studio or Live Performance Segment
Zac Wilerson-“Let Me Love you”- One Sessions—West Texas A & M University
Zac Wilerson-“Muddy Waters”- One Sessions—West Texas A & M University
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Audio Music/Entertainment Program
No Finalist awarded
Audio Promos
Jazzy Vibes 30-second Promo—University Nebraska- Lincoln
WMUL Car Bash 2013—Marshall University
WMUL Flashback—Marshall University
Audio PSAs
WIU Dance Marathon PSA—Western Illinois University
Natural Resources Defense Council—Rider University
Macomb Family Diner PSA—Western Illinois University
Get Consent—Plattsburgh State University of New York
Happy Dog—Plattsburgh State University of New York
Audio Commercials
Chicks in The Square Commercial —Western Illinois University
Chick Commercial—Western Illinois University
Money Micro-Managing Wallet Commercial —University of West Georgia
Yuengling Commercial—University of West Georgia
Drama Program Script
Why the Caged Bird Sings —Mommouth University (Tie)
“Bumpers” —Mommouth University (Tie)
Shock Therapy—Mommouth University
Spec Scripts
No Award Given
Overall Website
Rider University Network Website—Rider University
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