JMS News

Paulina Castellanos Wade leveraged her international background and initiative to secure an internship at NBC7 and Telemundo20, where she bridges languages, disciplines and communities through globally informed journalism.

Lindsy Peterson’s journey through production, marketing and storytelling in the sports media world shows how curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to say “yes” can open unexpected doors and lead to a meaningful career.

Swedish graduate student Emma Löfblad transformed her unexpected entry into the construction world into a children’s book that helps kids understand school modernization, highlighting safety, community connection and the often-unseen work behind campus improvements.

Buonantony’s journey from SDSU to national sports broadcasting highlights how strong writing, relentless preparation and authenticity helped her build credibility across multiple sports and ultimately earn unique opportunities, including exclusive NHL access during the pandemic.

SDSU alumna Bailee Hicks turned her lifelong passion for digital creation into a career in social media strategy, crafting content for major brands while drawing on curiosity, collaboration and the creative foundation she built at SDSU.

SDSU alumna Jamie Ballard built a versatile freelance writing career shaped by her Daily Aztec newsroom experience, blending data storytelling, cultural reporting and immersive interviewing while encouraging students to pursue connections and follow stories that inspire them.

Graduate student Alex Hopp’s thesis explores how pop artist Chappell Roan’s boundary-setting with fans reveals a cultural shift in celebrity-fan relationships, emphasizing that authenticity and connection can coexist with privacy and self-protection in digital fandoms.

The School of Journalism and Media Studies opened the Ion | Behar Family Student Lounge and Studios, a new space in Adams Humanities for JMS students to study, connect, and relax — reflecting the school’s commitment to community, creativity, and student-centered spaces.

Graduate student Eugenie Budnik studies how well school leaders communicate during crises, examining preparedness gaps and exploring how AI could assist principals in crafting clear, timely messages while maintaining trust and protecting privacy.

Graduate student MJ Duran’s thesis explores how Spanish-language journalists covered the 2018 migrant caravans, highlighting differences from mainstream U.S. media. Drawing on her immigrant background, she emphasizes framing, journalist perspectives, and the importance of Spanish-language coverage for immigrant communities.