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By Raquel Richards The DIY Internship The trickiest internship to land might be your first. Many companies and organizations won’t consider internship candidates before their junior year. But, in order to land a blockbuster internship, students need entry-level experience to get prepared for pre- and post-graduate opportunities.Your starter internship, one typically fulfilled within the first two years of … Continue reading How I created my own internship →

By Kelsey Miller School let out about a month and a half ago. It took me a whopping three hours away from my second home before the summer break blues hit hard. It’s always exhausting trying to explain to family and friends how Athens is so different from any other city; there is magic to … Continue reading My Athens Withdrawls →

Introducing Scripps PRSSA's 2015-2016 Junior Assistant Director of ImPRessions Austin Ambrose Major/Minor/Specializations/Certificates: Journalism major with World Religions and English minors Hometown: Burton, Ohio Favorite thing about OU: I love being a part of the energetic bobcat culture and the beautiful Athens Favorite word to describe yourself: Passionate What are you most looking forward to in … Continue reading New executive board spotlight: Junior Asssistant Director of ImPRessions Austin Ambrose →

by Hayley Baldzicki When did Cleveland become cool? From the mistake on the lake to a town on the rise, Cleveland has become the place to be, and 2014 was the year of the CLE, and those who live in it. It is my belief that the word Clevelander comes from Latin roots, and means … Continue reading The Rebrand of Cleveland →

Introducing Scripps PRSSA's 2015-2016.... VP of External Relations Gentry Bennett Major/Minor/Specializations/Certificates: Strategic Communication Major, an Outdoor Recreation Specialization, and Social Media Certificate Hometown: Centerville, Ohio Favorite part about OU: My favorite part about OU is the fact that everyone has a smile on their face as they walk through campus. One word to describe yourself: Independent What … Continue reading New Executive Board Spotlight: VP of External Relations Gentry Bennett →

By Sam Miller By choosing to go into a professional field, one must know how to look the part. Chances are if you’re reading this, you are no stranger to business causal. You know that you have to present yourself in a way that classy, yet is able to show off your personality a little. … Continue reading Business Casual on a Budget (How to find professional attire at amateur prices) →

Introducing Scripps PRSSA's 2015-2016 President Jess Carnprobst Major/Minor/Specializations/Certificates: Journalism major on the strategic communication track, marketing minor and global leadership certificate Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA Favorite Part about OU: The people! I've met some of the most incredible people since coming to OU, and it still amazes me how kind everyone is here. Favorite Word to describe yourself: … Continue reading New executive board spotlight: President Jess Carnprobst →

  Olivia Pope: Client has an issue? It’s handled. There’s no task that can be thrown your way that’s too big or too small to tackle. No matter the time constraint or importance level that comes with the situation, you’re able to be level-headed and think clearly to get the outcome that will best please … Continue reading What your favorite Scandal character says about you as a PR pro →

Hello everyone! It's time for me to release my last edition of PR Success as editor-in-chief. What a great year it has been working with the many talented minds of Scripps PRSSA. I have loved reading and editing each one of my contributing writer's stories. The change that PR Success has gone through this past … Continue reading PR Success, Spring 2015 Edition →

From Cidnye Weimer, Scripps PRSSA Chapter President 2014 - 2015 When I walked into Scripps 111 that first Monday night at 6pm my freshman year, I had no idea my life would be changed forever. I sat in the end seat, right by the podium, listening to the Chapter President, Heather Farr, go over the announcements … Continue reading Senior Farewell Post: Final Words From the President →