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Congratulations to our 2020 Seniors!

The Department of Broadcasting and Journalism is so proud of all of our seniors and the contributions they have made to our department, university, and community. You will be missed. We wish you every success.

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MARCELLUS ANGEL

"During my years at Western I have had countless opportunities to become well versed in the broadcasting world. I have been a DJ ...

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CALEB CAMP

“My time at Western has been an amazing journey. I was able to meet a lot of great people and was given opportunities I never thought I would have. I started as a quiet ...

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RISTAN DAFFARA

“My time at Western these last 2 years has been a great memory for me. The friends I have met have really helped me out and it’s a bond ...

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MICHELLE DOHERTY

"While my time at Western Illinois was short lived, I’ll never forget my time there. I’ve gained indispensable knowledge about the world of broadcasting and journalism ...

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NICHOLAS GEHRICKE

“My time at WIU has been something that I’ll cherish for the rest of my life. From the amazing lifelong friendships, outstanding experiences and all of the other great times, ...

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AUSTIN GILLENTINE

Coming in as a transfer I wasn’t really sure how I’d fit in, and how I’d be able to maximize my time at Western. Being able to be a part of the ESPN sports productions, hit the ground ...

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ZOE GOVAN

“Not everyone is meant to stay in your life forever. Sometimes they are only there long enough to teach you the lessons ...

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MATTHEW HAY

"In my 4 years here at Western I’ve worked in nearly every aspect of the broadcasting department, getting involved with news, radio and sports productions. ...

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EMMA HOARY

"Small rural town, with big opportunities. Pursuing my dreams of being a video editor. I chose Western’s Broadcasting department to finish my schooling. ...

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ALLESHIA JUSTICE

"When I first started thinking about college, I never thought that I would major in Broadcasting. However, my plans got flipped around, and I can honestly say that the ...

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SAPPHIRE MILAN

"When I first started at western in 2015, I was an Athletic Training major. I had no business over there. I failed badly my freshman. I failed so bad I did my sophomore year twice. ...

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JACOB VANZUIDEN

"It was a great two years in Western Illinois University’s Broadcasting & Journalism department, where I was able to discover my my true love for sports journalism ...

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ANGEL STURDIVANT

"Coming in I was really nervous, I didn't think I would be able to manage a sport and school at the same time. Being a student athlete has taught me so much about time ...

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MAKENZIE YEARBY

"During my last three years as Western, I was able to sideline report and host the pregame show for the football team. In addition to working in sports, I also had an amazing ...

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PAUL MELLEMA

"I spent a total of 5 years in college, 4 of which were at WIU. There were some struggles, some major learning moments along the way, but I wouldn't have wanted to go ...

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ANDREW STEVENS

"When transferring from a community college I didn’t exactly know what to expect coming to a larger school. In my 2 years at WIU, I have been able to work alongside ...

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COLLIN MILLER

"While at Western Illinois I was heavily involved with the WIU football team and sideline reporting on ESPN 3...

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REBECCA STAMBAUGH

During my freshman year at WIU, I became involved with Tri States Public Radio. I was previously a reporter at the station and have been a production assistant ...

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DYLAN TEMPLE

"The transition from community college to university life was not easy and I was so in over my head coming to Western. Hopping ...

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