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The Aquinas is a community-centered organization that operates as the student voice of the University of Scranton, telling the story of the University community with truth as our primary goal. We are an academic student organization that empowers students to learn and apply the accepted practices of journalism, mass communication and business in a professional environment.

All students are welcome to join. Contact aquinas@scranton.edu for more information!

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Mulberry Media is the University of Scranton's student-run social media agency, as well as its official Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter. Mulberry Media is an organization for students interested in public relations, social media marketing, and communications. Mulberry Media provides services to its members such as enhancing their education outside of the classroom, providing hands-on experience, broadening their professional network and helping to launch careers after graduation.

Joining Mulberry Media is a great way to make friends and connect with students and professionals in your particular field of interest. Your classmates today will be your colleagues in the future!

Contact: Dr. Brian Snee, brian.snee@scranton.edu, 570-941-7745.

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ACTION! Cue you making movies, TV and videos at the University of Scranton. Royal Studios is the University of Scranton's student-run motion picture and television production company. Producers and crews work on projects from script to delivery of the final project. Productions range from scripted fiction to news and documentary and all work is regularly posted to YouTube and promoted via social media.

Royal Studios is open to all students and affords student filmmakers the opportunity to work on advanced projects beyond class assignments. These productions can be used to put together a professional reel when seeking work in any type of production when entering the job market.

Contact: Prof. John Kilker, john.kilker@scranton.edu, 570-941-4112

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The University of Scranton's Speech and Debate Team is housed in the Department of Communication and Media. Individual events in interpretation and public speaking are available for competition as well as debate. Students work with faculty coaches to prepare for competition against schools such as Hofstra University, West Chester University, Seton Hall University, and Cornell University. Until the pandemic ends, competition is virtual but the team hopes to resume travel to other universities soon. For more information, you can contact Dr. Mikesell at rebecca.mikesell@scranton.edu.

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99.5 WUSR Scranton is a student-run, non-commercial radio station owned by the University of Scranton, which broadcasts over 700 square miles of Northeastern Pennsylvania. WUSR operates on a volunteer basis. No prior experience necessary. Our mission is to provide student-driven, alternative radio programming unlike what is currently offered in the Northeastern Pennsylvania area. WUSR strives to operate at a professional level while promoting a learning environment with peer-to-peer instruction supervised by university staff and faculty. Our goal is to create a positive environment for students to learn, gain professional experience, serve their community, and enjoy their time with the station.

Contact: Jim Riley, james.riley@scranton.edu, 570-941-4279

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