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
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PR Success, Spring 2015 Edition
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
Senior Farewell Post: Final Words From the President
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
Senior Farewell Post: A thank you from Kerry Tuttle
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
Senior Farewell Post: Sure things
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
Senior Farewell Post: Reflections of a lucky third-year senior
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
How to become a PRo at listicle blogging
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
No Internship? No Problem…for Freshmen
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
What to pack for a networking trip
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
Non-conventional networking tips
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
