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From Kerry Tuttle Graduation hasn’t hit me yet, and I’m not sure I’ll realize that I’m no longer a college student until I log onto Twitter that second Monday in September and my feed is swamped with the #ScrippsPRSSA hashtag. Only then will it register. I remember sitting in Scripps 111 as a freshman, trying … Continue reading Senior Farewell Post: A thank you from Kerry Tuttle →

From Allison Evans There are few sure things in life. At the beginning of my college career, I thought there were fewer than I’ve come to realize. Besides taxes, here are a few of the sure things I’ve learned through becoming an active member of PRSSA: Ben Clos will make absolutely anyone smile. It is … Continue reading Senior Farewell Post: Sure things →

From Lindsey Zimmerman “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” -Winnie the Pooh My only Scripps PRSSA-related regret is that I didn’t join this great organization sooner. As a third-year senior who only discovered my passion for PR during fall semester of my second year, I’ve only been a part … Continue reading Senior Farewell Post: Reflections of a lucky third-year senior →

By Elise Mills As a Buzzfeed enthusiast and blogging star (self-proclaimed), there are a couple of things that anyone (even you, Mark Wahlberg) can do to become a pro at listicle blogging. Side note: This blog is in listicle form. Hahaha. Pick a topic that allows for more than three points You want to write … Continue reading How to become a PRo at listicle blogging →

By Taylor Dilley With all of the talk about internships from professors, peers, and student organizations, it’s hard not to panic when you don’t yet have one planned. Have no fear, there is plenty you can do this summer to further your knowledge, gain experience, and prepare for when you do obtain that internship.  Job … Continue reading No Internship? No Problem…for Freshmen →

By Elise Mills This is thee official Elise-approved all-inclusive* packing list for a networking/conference trip. 1. A professional business outfit you rock You only need one full on business outfit for the weekend, preferably on the day when you do the most networking (most likely Saturday). Whether it’s a power suit or not, you should … Continue reading What to pack for a networking trip →

By Samantha Pelham It’s that time of the year in which everyone is searching any way they know to get internships or connections that will help them get an internship. Rather than searching, ‘Paid Summer Internships for Public Relation Majors’ over and over again hoping to come across your dream internship, there are other ways … Continue reading Non-conventional networking tips →

By Demari Muff Week 14 has brought us the last meeting of the year! It's been such a great year and semester for Scripps PRSSA and we would like to thank everyone that made it all so successful. Announcements April 15th we will be having a cookout at 60 Mill St. with Ad club at … Continue reading Scott Milburn and Political PR; April 13th meeting recap →

Hey everyone! Mira, VP of PR, here- Here is the Winter 2015 edition of Scripps PRSSA's chapter newsletter, PR Success. I would like to thank everyone that helped put this edition together. It's been so fun working with you all this past year and I can't wait to produce one final spring edition as Editor-In-Chief! … Continue reading PR Success, Winter 2015 Edition →

By Elise Mills 1. Take your idea and try changing it The best thing about a first thought is just that it’s your first thought. Most of the time you can think of a better idea or twist to your original thought. After thinking of different angles for the blog you can be confident that … Continue reading How to turn your ideas into successful blogs →