Archive for December, 2014

The Story Behind the Story

December 15, 2014

What does it take to put on a weekly broadcast? As part of her Senior Honors Research Project, UM News reporter Mahkia Clark filmed/photographed her fellow classmates during the production of one of their newscasts and edited together a video showing a behind the scenes look at the process, from story idea to final on-air product.

UM News Maroon- December 3, 2014

December 4, 2014

Dec 3 MaroonThis week on UM News, anchors Jenna Heberden and Keeley Van Middendorp tell us about how the growing carpentry program at Missoula College is preparing students to enter the workforce. They also tell us how University of Montana students are helping local high school students step into the spotlight and about the upcoming Christmas activities on the UM campus. This week’s broadcast was produced by Holly Sinnema and directed by Cole Havens.

UM News Silver-December 3, 2014

December 4, 2014

Dec 3 SilverThe increase of job opportunity in several fields highlight this week’s edition of UM News. Anchors Mahkia Clark and Allison Molin tell us about two Missoula College programs that prepares students to fill the expanding occupations in the culinary and carpentry fields. They also tell us how University of Montana students help local high school students achieve their singing dreams and they share with us the upcoming holiday events at the university. This program was produced by Mackenzie Enich and directed by Cole Havens.

New Jobs Cooking Up for Culinary Students

December 3, 2014
Culinary students make burritos at Missoula College.

Culinary students make burritos at Missoula College.

A new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates the hospitality field is growing. UM News reporter Mahkia Clark got a behind the scenes look in the kitchen at Missoula College to see what jobs are cooking up for culinary students.

Student Workers Prove To Be The Smartest

December 3, 2014

MARKETA 2013 study by YouGov in conjunction with SallieMae financial services co. found four out of five college students have a job, while parents are paying 27% of their child’s education compared to 37% in 2010. But what other benefits are there to having a job while in college? UM News Reporter Keeley Van Middendorp finds out how a schedule with big demands means better grades.

Missoula College Program Teaches Next Generation Of Tradesmen

December 3, 2014

123-CarpentryClassThe construction industry is growing. And with it, the need for skilled workers. UM News reporter Allison Molin and photographer Ed Huberman looked into a Missoula College program that’s teaching the next generation of tradesmen.

High School Students Step into the Limelight

December 3, 2014

1203-First Night SpotlightAuditions are being held this week for First Night Spotlight, a local high school singing competition held each New Years Eve. And this year, the Universities Entertainment Management program is helping put them on. UM News reporter Jenna Heberden listened in on how Hellgate High School is already stealing the judges hearts,

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