I would like to do a profile on Jay Kline, a radio DJ for WLER
97.7 FM. He’s been the host of the morning show for the last 10 years or so,
but has had an extensive career in radio, including stops in Pittsburgh,
Youngstown, and Cleveland.
He’s interesting to talk to, and has seen quite a bit
through his years in radio. He’s seen a move from reel-to-reel and “splice
editing,” to now everything being run by computers. He’s also the program
director for the station and oversaw a change from an adult-contemporary format
to a rock format. Jay can provide a nice story of what life is like in the
radio business and how he came to this point.
He can also tell the difference in jobs throughout radio—big
market compared to small market.
I think the videos would be compelling and a career biopic could tell an interesting story in a multi-media platform.
Dr. Kristin Kanthak came to Slippery Rock University to present her study on Why Women Don't Run for Political Office.
In front of a packed house in Spotts, Dr. Kanthak talked about some of her reasons she found in her study that showed why women don't run for political office. Her main takeaway was that women have higher standards in running for office. Dr. Kanthak said women expect themselves to either be the best or great at that position, while men think they can be pretty good and run.
On November 23 there is an event called Why Don't Women Run for Political Office?
It's part of the political science speaker series and is being coordinated by Dr. Heather Rice. I think this is relevant to not only students at Slippery Rock because it is being conducted on campus-- but I also think it's an issue facing our generations.
Geena Davis stars in ABC's Commander
in Chief as President Mackenzie Allen.
The show (2005-2006) lasted one season.
User reviewer Wendy A. on Metacritic's
website said, "It was one of the better show's
to watch."
There could be some interesting facts proposed by different sets of speakers throughout the evening, which would make for some nice direct quotes to use for the video. Also, the timing of this event is extremely prevelant considering the impact of the election has had on the media cycle so far.
It may not be earth-shattering news, but I do think it would make for a good video, especially if there are a variety of speakers. Also, there could be some interesting links to post throughout the video. Links to news, profiles on different women who've run for office, perhaps articles that have additional viewpoints on the subject at hand.
SLIPPERY ROCK, PA (8:00 a.m.)-- Frequenters of the Kwik Fill gas station in downtown Slippery Rock were somewhat surprised to drive by the convenient store this morning to see caution tape and orange barrels surrounding the station.
The Kwik Fill gas station in downtown Slippery Rock is undergoing to repairs.
According to Kyle Crawford, a construction worker on the site, the station is undergoing beautification repairs and there is nothing wrong structurally with the station.
"We're just putting in new main-way risers and re-doing the concrete to make it more safe and make it look better," Crawford said.
He did not give an exact re-opening date for the Kwik Fill, but didn't expect it to be closed that long. Crawford said he expected the site to be closed though at least through today.
The sounds of jack-hammering can be heard consistently throughout downtown Slippery Rock. The process has some residents slightly upset, including frequenters of Kwik Fill. Resident Martin Zanicky, who was unaware of the changes on his way to Kwik Fill this morning, was surprised to see the convenient store closed.
Zanicky said the sounds weren't that irritating because he's become used to hearing pop-up noises in Slippery Rock all the time, but said he was more upset at the fact he couldn't go to the Kwik Fill for the shorter lines and what he said to be cheaper prices.
"It's not the end of the world that there's construction there, but it's kind of an inconvenience to have to go to Sheetz," Zanicky said.
The construction is having no effect on traffic in the area, in one of the busier sections of Slippery Rock. The intersection of Main Street and Franklin Street is one of the most traveled areas in the downtown area.
Side view of the construction at Kwik Fill
The Kwik Fill is one of three gas stations in the Franklin and Main intersection. The Marathon station sits catercorner to the Kwik Fill and Sheetz is directly across from it. The Sheetz moved there two years ago from its previous location on the corner of Main Street and Cooper Street.
Crawford (left) looks on as the main-ways are jack-hammered around.
There was no final word on when the Kwik Fill construction would be complete, but it appears to be an ongoing project that has no definitive end date. As mentioned above, there are still plenty of options for filling up with gas in the Slippery Rock area with two more gas stations directly around the Kwik Fill.
As mentioned above, traffic flow is not currently being effected by the construction.
