Meet students in the Journalism & Media Production sequence at Washington State University's The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication. Learn more at http://murrow.wsu.edu

1. Broadcast News
Students
THE EDWARD R. MURROW
COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION

2. Mindy Rossner
• My name is Mindy Rossner and I am a senior communication major emphasizing in Journalism & Media
Production at WSU. I am graduating this May and hope to begin a career in the field of television news reporting. I
began my career at WSU as a print journalism student however I made the switch to broadcasting when I certified.
I feel one can tell a story so much more effectively through the use of photos. Last semester I was fortunate
enough to take Professor Cuen Paxson’s 465 Broadcast News class where I was able to cover stories from a student
surviving an 11 story fall, to this year’s record apple crop, to dogs taking over a local pool. As the teacher’s
assistant in the course this semester, I am able to focus my efforts on capstone pieces like my backpack journalism
trip to Sri Lanka.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW6YCTIkmUns2h1C0JZWmwQ?feature=mhee

3. Spencer Kabelac
• My name is Spencer Kabelac and I am a senior
communication major emphasizing in Journalism
& Media Production at WSU. I serve as President
and General Manager of the student-run
television station on campus, Cable 8 Productions.
In my past two semesters, I was able to complete
a double emphasis in the Murrow College,
completing both the broadcast news and
broadcast production sequences. I was able to
cover hard news, as well as feature stories in the
news class, and strengthen my video production
skills in the production class. I've produced a
variety of video pieces, from short news packages,
to mini documentaries. I am graduating this May,
and hope to get into the television production
industry.
http://www.youtube.com/user/wrestlerguy39

4. Carlie Wolken
• My name is Carlie Wolken and I'm a senior
graduating in May 2013, with a degree in
Broadcast News. I have a major passion for sports.
I took Professor Paxson's Advanced Television
News Class last fall. This semester, Spring of 2013,
I served as Professor Paxson's teaching assistant.
My main strengths are related to producing
newscasts and shows. I hope to enter the
workforce following graduation in May and to one
day work in the Sports Media/Entertainment
Industry.

5. Nick Dettorre
• Hi my name is Nick Dettorre. I am a senior graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast News this May. I
have a passion for education and sports. This term I have covered stories ranging from the death of a University
of Idaho student to NFL funded brain research being conducted at WSU. I hope to enter the workforce in late-
May after returning from a backpack journalism trip to Cuba. I hope to one day work in the news industry as a
producer.

6. Nate Hanson
• I will be graduating from WSU in December 2013. Sports are my passion. I’ve done play-by-play broadcasting
for volleyball, basketball and baseball over the past three years for WSU’s school radio station. Last year I was
hired by KHTR/KQQQ radio in Pullman as the play-by-play announcer for Pullman High School football and
basketball. Whether its play-by-play, a TV sports anchor or radio sports talk, I know sports media is the field I
want to strive for.
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC8CI87AYFzIeXTWhJIqfAA

7. Orion Yoesle
• I am a senior in the Murrow College of Communication, about to enter graduate school for political science here
at WSU. While in my broadcast news class, I have reported on local grocery price increases, the filibuster by
Rand Paul in the Senate, and many other stories. My primary news interests cover national and international
politics, particularly U.S. elections and government. Internationally, my main interests are on East Asian and
Mexican foreign relations, particularly concerning trade and the War on Drugs.
Were I to change my mind and pursue news in the not-too-distant future, I would love to work in broadcast
journalism in one of the larger markets (perhaps Portland or Boston, for example). I will not close the door
entirely, but any prospects of being a journalist on hold until I finish school.

8. Sadie Porter
• I will be graduating in May and in mid-October, following a summer internship, I’ll be looking for a job. I’ve covered
predominately feature stories on campus. But I love and feel that I have a knack for in-depth interviews as well. I
have been told that I am a team player and have great work ethic. I love chasing great stories and can turn
packages rapidly. I am anxious to get to work in a newsroom and am willing to do anything. I hope one day to be a
reporter and then an anchor.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9kXuTDfn9KVqMv8Z6FIT9A?feature=mhee

9. Connor Giampietri
• I am a senior at WSU graduating in May of this year. My main passion in news is sports but throughout this
year I have grown passionate about covering hard-hitting news stories as well. This year I have covered
stories from gun control and the passing of a new school bond to the WSU football team’s national signing
day recruiting class. I hope to enter the workforce either in sports broadcasting in some form or fashion or
as a news reporter or producer.
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPsZ5WsBk8xlsJAwkBtjyRw?feature=mhee

10. Madison Horner
• I’m a senior at WSU working on a double degree in Communications and Economics, expecting to graduate next
December. My Communications emphasis is in Broadcast news and my Economics emphasis is in policy. I hope to
someday work in front of the camera as a reporter. My passion is in news. I love researching and reporting on a
variety of topics and telling the stories of people from all walks of life. In my summer internship, I enjoyed working
for an investigative team. Some packages I’ve written this semester range from a local influenza outbreak to the
national sequester, to a story on local cat adoptions and Washington’s #13 ranking for national cat ownership.
From breaking news to consumer investigation, health, feature stories and kickers, I’ve enjoyed writing all of it at
WSU and hope to continue covering local news in my first job.

11. Brandon Wahl
• I am a senior graduating in Broadcast News and Television Production in May. This term I have covered stories
on events on campus as well as national and world events. Although I love going out and reporting on the
stories, I have a real passion and talent for the creative side of television news – the shooting and editing. I have
worked on both sides of the camera and am still trying to decided which one I like best.
http://murrow.wsu.edu/murrownews8/brandon-wahl

12. Dani Van Slyke
• I am currently a senior at Washington State University, and will be graduating in May. This term, in my final
Broadcasting class, I have covered many stories mostly human interest pieces, and entertainment pieces on events
around our campus. I really want a job in entertainment seeing as that is really where my interest lies. My goal is
to someday be a news anchor. I hope to enter the workforce in the broadcasting business wherever I am needed
and can get my foot in the door. As I previously stated however, my goal is to be a news anchor, or some type of
entertainment television personality. I feel I have a flair for entertainment, and I work well on camera.

13. Alex Hovde
• I am a senior at Washington State University. I graduated with my first degree in December and I am currently
finishing my Broadcast News degree. Also, I am interning at KHQ part time. I have observed and shadowed
producers, reporters, and sports broadcasters at KHQ. I have gained some experience in all of these areas at WSU
as well. I have produced, written, and anchored Cable 8 News, as well as created news packages. My real passion
is to be a producer and a reporter, although I am not picky about what I do. I just want to be involved in the news
business in whatever way possible. I would definitely enjoy investigative and/or sports reporting. Some day I would
like to anchor the news as well. I realize that isn’t generally a starting position, but I feel like I have potential to be
a good anchor. I am willing to work wherever needed and I am a quick learner.
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTYOy9f-CfTiPe6js9UjBYA/about

14. Alexandra Clark
• I am passionate about news, sports and journalism. I started out in print but, in college made the switch to
broadcast and have loved it ever since. I have experience in front of the camera but, my passion is for producing.
Ideally, I would love to get a job in sports but, I am naturally curious and the ever-changing world of news is one of
my favorite things. One of my strengths is writing and I am constantly working on my story telling skills. I am a hard
worker and a determined student and my fire for journalism is one that keeps me moving through the hard times.
This semester I have worked on packages concerning National Girls day, that the Athletic Department helped
sponsor in order to promote healthy living and to promote confidence in girls.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRmEadQlRxdaaMOQvqNh-Rg?feature=mhee

15. Elise Lapasin
• I am a junior at Washington State University, but I am graduating early in May, with a BA in Communication. My
emphasis is in Journalism & Media Production. I am finishing up my graduation credits in the fall next year while I
travel Europe; basing in Tuscany, Rome, and Florence. My ambitions in life revolve around travel. I enjoy meeting new
people and gaining new experiences. My ideal goal is to be involved with international reporting. I have covered a
variety of topics (e.g., news, sports, education, health, lifestyle). I like to focus more on the health and lifestyle beats
for broadcast and print news. Feel free to reference my LinkedIn profile for more information about me.
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=226233572&authType=NAME_SEARCH&authToken=AsEI&locale=en_US&srchid=87310164136493
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16. Craig Wheeler
• Hi my name is Craig Wheeler, I am a senior graduating May 2013. I have a passion for radio in all its forms. This
term I have covered stories from The Vagina Monologues to Darwin Day. I am in the Murrow News Class in order
to learn about all media formats. I am proficient with cameras, all editing programs both video and audio,
producing, anchoring, using sound-boards, writing news for radio, TV, print, online, and social networking. I am
currently working at a top 40 pop station in Moscow, Idaho called Zfun 106, I also work at my local community
station KRFP Moscow working on the morning and evening news programs, and I am the Music Director for the
college student run station KUGR.org. My hope is to one day work in a Northwest city at a rock station on a
rock/talk show. To listen to my radio demo and resume please email cjwheels.craig@gmail.com.
https://www.youtube.com/channels?is_new_user=1

17. Claudia Ramos
• I am a senior double majoring in Broadcast News and Spanish. I will be graduating this May and soon after will be
taking a trip to Cuba to do some backpack journalism in La Havana. During this term I have covered stories from
student conferences at WSU to breaking news nationally. My passion is making in depth detailed profiles and
features of peoples stories. I am bilingual, and as a native speaker of Spanish I hope to enter the Spanish news
workforce in the future. I hope to someday work as a reporter and eventually become an anchor.

18. Alexandria Roberts
• My name is Alexandria Roberts and I will be graduating Washington State University in May 2013 with a degree in
Journalism & Media Production. In Broadcast 465 I have mostly covered features. I try to be creative with my
packages and take what may appear to be an ordinary event and make it interesting to a viewer. I hope to enter the
workforce after graduation on a cable television network. My goal is to help produce an entertainment style show. I
also greatly enjoy the promotional and sales side of a broadcast network. Currently I have been seeking jobs outside
the broadcast industry and focusing my attention towards public relations and marketing firms. I hope at the end of
this term however that I will be able to create a reel and apply for a job on the entertainment side of television
where I can apply both broadcast and promotional skills.

19. Alex Pearl
• I am a nature lover who loves to entertain. I am graduating in May with a degree in Broadcast News and
philosophy. In our news class I specialize in doing the weather and am a quick editor. In my free time I enjoy nature
photography, reading, running, and creative writing. What I love about being a reporter is the unpredictability of
the news. In my past jobs I was stuck inside all day, with nothing out of the ordinary happening. In contrast, as a
news reporter there is a thrilling sense of freedom when out on the field. Hours become mere minutes in the
newsroom, where I feel more like an adrenaline junkie than a student. I thrive in these high pressure
environments, because I am confident in myself and in my preparation. I am dedicated and motivated to do
whatever it takes to make it on television and leave a positive impact on earth. Thank you for your time and
interest.

20. Brenna McCadden
• I am a senior graduating in May of 2013. I am a very enthusiastic person and am very passionate about activism in
the community and the world. This term I have covered stories ranging from the recent meteor event in Russia to
North Korea’s nuclear threats. I have many interests that involve media and genuinely enjoy learning about new
people and places so eventually I would love to interview authors, researchers, historians, entrepreneurs; people who
are really on the cutting edge. I hope to one day be able to enter the workforce and use my broadcasting skills to
travel and raise awareness about human welfare and women’s rights.