Student Groups
Alpha Sigma Iota members take part in community service activities and work to promote the Department of Media and Communication's events and facilities across campus.
Advisor: Tammy Hayes, MS (423-439-7568) | hayest@etsu.edu
Buc Films connects students who are interested in the film industry and want to create great video content. The club participates in film competitions, film events and industry speakers.
Advisor: Jake VanHuss (423-439-6089) | vanhussj@etsu.edu
The Strategic Media Club combines the two premier strategic professional organizations – American Advertising Federation and Public Relations Student Society of America – into one fantastic experience. Students in today's media environment need to understand how these two forces complement each other professionally. By combining the clubs, students are members of both and connect with professional experiences found in each club.
Advisor: Megan Fannon, MS (423-439-4199) | fannonms@etsu.edu
The East Tennessean gives students the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas including reporting, photography, videography, advertising and design. Students cover stories on campus- and community-related news, features, sports and entertainment. There is also an editorial section for students to express their opinions on a wide-range of issues.
Advisor: Don Armstrong (423-439-5363) | armstrod@etsu.edu
BucTV provides the opportunity for students to have their work showcased across the university. Students get to show their creativity in front of the camera and behind the camera every week by gaining experience through many facets of the broadcasting field including camera operations, anchoring, writing, producing and directing.
Advisor: Tammy Hayes, MS (423-439-7568) | hayest@etsu.edu
The Edge 89.5 HD4 provides students with real-world experience in the radio broadcasting field. Students gain experience in hosting and producing their own shows, creating broadcast-level production elements and broadcast programming and management.
Advisor: Candy Bryant (423-439-6099) | bryantc@etsu.edu
Overlooked in Appalachia is a multi-media magazine project born out of a desire to cover the issues facing our community and region, specifically the Appalachian Highlands, The Blue Ridge Mountains, and Greater Appalachia. In its inaugural year it won third place for the Associated Press of Tennessee Feature Writing competition. This project is student led, but accepts submissions from students and community members (overlookedinappalachia@gmail.com). It publishes in Spring and Fall.
Advisor: Mimi Perreault, PhD | perreault@etsu.edu