Student Work

"MEJO 482: Media Design" Zines During the spring 2024 semester, students in Grayson Mendenhall's "MEJO 482: Media Design" produced zines on a subject they chose and presented the content in two languages with equal prominence. They explored topics such as the Cuban Revolution, Cape Town, coffee and so many more. View their amazing work at the links below: Student Work
#NoFilter \| Undergraduate Honors Thesis The purpose of this study is to analyze the content of racially and ethnically diverse male and female fitness microcelebrities’ Instagram accounts to better understand the presentation portrayal of a fit, ideal body to the public. Student Work
'Earn it The Carolina Way' The premiere documentary screening of "Earn it The Carolina Way" was held in the Freedom Forum Conference Center on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021, at 7 p.m. The documentary — created by students in the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media — showcases UNC’s 2020 NCAA national championship field hockey team. The documentary also premiered online at the same time. Student Work
'Feeding Dreams' \| Undergraduate Honors Thesis This thesis studies various documentary portrayals of American food insecurity and hunger, discussing the effectiveness of the storytelling and the values used in conveying the sentiments and experiences that people in low-income families face in relation to food insecurity. Student Work
'Isla de Fuerza' "Isla de Fuerza" is a multimedia documentary project created by "MEJO 584: International Projects" students about Puerto Rico's continuing struggle to recover from Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria. “MEJO 584” is a global storytelling course that allows students to travel internationally to create a documentary each spring. Previous project locations have included Belize, Columbia and the Galápagos Islands. Student Work
'Living Galápagos' “Living Galápagos,” is a multimedia documentary project produced by students in Professor Pat Davison’s and Adjunct Instructor Tamara Rice’s spring 2022 “MEJO 584: International Projects” classes. “MEJO 584” is a global storytelling course that allows students to travel internationally to create a documentary each spring. Student Work
'Play Today' This documentary produced by UNC Hussman students profiles UNC’s 2022 NCAA national championship field hockey team, which also won the 2020, 2019 and 2018 national championships. Previously, the team had three consecutive title wins in 1995, 1996 and 1997. Watch the documentary below! Student Work
'Roids and Race \| Undergraduate Honors Thesis This study is a content analysis comparing the media coverage of Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens during their respective steroid scandals from 2009-13. Student Work
'Snake your way to success' \| Undergraduate Honors Thesis Given the importance of innovation in journalism education, understanding what drives innovation in this context is vital. This study provides insights into how innovative educators work and think, and recommendations of how journalism administrators and educators can encourage innovation in their schools. Student Work
'To be a Champion is a Choice' A documentary celebrating Carolina Field Hockey's 2023 National Championship - the eleventh in program history. Featuring interviews with players and Coach Erin Matson, a 2022 graduate of UNC Hussman. Watch the documentary! Student Work