Laura Trendle Polus has been the news director at Illinois State’s student TV station for over 20 years.
TV-10 news director Laura Trendle Polus provides path for students to succeed in the newsroom
Unit: Communication
Public relations major Dani Hartmann wins The MVP Game
Jeopardy. Family Feud. Wheel of Fortune. These are some of the most popular game shows on television. While millions of viewers have seen these shows, a more niche audience tunes in to watch The MVP Game on the Marquee Sports Network.
Tom Lamonica: An Illinois State University teaching legacy
Sweat drips down the faces of players, the intoxicating aroma of the rubber beneath their feet, squeaking and squealing against the polished wood floor of the Horton Field House basketball court. Excitement fills the air as the Redbirds pull out another win and the bleachers slowly empty into the parking lots—and there’s Tom Lamonica on the sidelines cheering until the very last minute.
Public relations major Emily McAuliff exceeds $90,000 goal for Make-A-Wish Illinois
March Madness is more than just a sorority event for Emily McAuliff. As a passionate advocate for impacting children’s lives, she has dedicated her last two years at Illinois State University to chairing the Make-A-Wish Illinois event. McAuliff is driven by a desire to impact others—most notably, children.
Festival showcasing student films to debut at the Normal Theater April 27-29
The largely student-run Foxtail Film Festival makes its debut at the Normal Theater April 27-29. The three-day event, which will highlight the work of high school and college student filmmakers, is under the direction of Dr. Andrew Ventimiglia, an assistant professor in the School of Communication at Illinois State University.
First-ever Foxtail Film Festival to feature works from around the country, April 27-29
The first-ever Foxtail Film Festival is coming to Normal, running April 27-29. The short-film festival will showcase works from high school and college students from around the country.
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Mocktails: Making networking less intimidating for students
A networking is often the catalyst needed to jumpstart a career, but just the thought of going to one is enough to get any college student’s heart pounding. Networking can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be.
Outstanding seniors recognized by the School of Communication
The School of Communication is proud to recognize five exemplary students with the 2023 “Outstanding Senior” award—an honor given to the top student(s) in each COM major.
Congratulations to David Allen (Communication Studies), Miriam Wolff (Communication Studies), Elizabeth Urban (Journalism), Maddy Artman (Mass Media), and Kyah Joseph (Public Relations).
School of Communication alum Jessa Hendricker ’19 finds her own glass slipper directing Cinderella
There is indeed a graceful way to gallop like a horse. At least, that’s what Jessa Hendricker discovered in her role directing Cinderella with the Community Players Theatre in March 2023.
