Shawn Teacher of Media and Journalism

When was the last time you read a book in just a few days? For me, ten years ago, until today. I spent a few hours a day reading this book, My Costume - Myself, for the last three days. My Costume, myself, was written by Thomas Endres, a colleague and friend. I recommend the book to Mark Neitro, Sue Neitro, Lisa Goldberg, Mallory Davis, and Jessica Gardner. However, I think many of you would enjoy this book.

It's a book about Cosplay, but many beyond that community would find this book fascinating. Did you know costumes are more than just dressing up? It's more like keys to unlocking who you are inside. In the book, Tom talks about hobby wear, which I can relate to well. As a roller coaster fanatic, it's not just riding the roller coaster but also dressing the part. I generally wear a roller coaster shirt when I visit an amusement park. While that's not Cosplay, it is hobby wear, something I never connected to until I read this book. Tom interviews many people in this book, so there are so many great stories, and that is what I found the most beneficial because I'm a storyteller, too. It took me about 7 hours to read this, and I recommend it as a Christmas gift, hence the photo.

I'm starting my 5th year at the University of Northern Colorado this month. I'm eager to begin filling minds with knowledge. I teach a Leadership in Media Course. Any sage advice you want me to pass along to up-and-coming journalists?

For the 1st day of class next week.

Every semester, one of the last things I do is take a selfie with my students. In my Bear News class, I kinda forgot. Luckily, earlier in the semester we got one. Thank you, students, for a memorable semester. We accomplished so much in so little time.

That's a wrap on JMS 312 Digital Storytelling. Great class with great students.

That's a wrap for my JMS 100 course. I have created the Media Literate Elite. It's not their turn to spread the message of Media Literacy.

Lesley Martin, thank you.

Our University of Northern Colorado Journalism program is rich with successful alumni. Our very own Lesley Martin stopped by our studio. During her visit, our students had breaking news, and Lesley jumped right in to help students write the lead story for our newscast 30 minutes before our live broadcast. Students understood the value of Lesley's expertise in the field of Journalism. Again, thank you. I'm looking forward to more alumni visiting our program soon. And Lesley is welcome anytime. Maybe next time, she'll stay and not co-produce a show.

If I want them to be visual storytellers I got to have them start week one with a camera, right?