Articles by Colin Donohue
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Elon in Los Angeles Applications Available Feb. 2
February 3, 2009
Fayetteville Observer: Chamber of commerce’s private meeting request denied
February 3, 2009
From the Fayetteville Observer (2/3/09): A request by the Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce to meet privately with elected officials for “candid two-way communication” sparked a swift backlash that might have killed the idea.
Senior Journalism Major Places in Hearst Competition
January 28, 2009
Senior journalism and political science double major Olivia Hubert-Allen placed 10th in the Hearst In-Depth Writing Award competition.
IndyWeek: Close the open records loopholes
January 28, 2009
From IndyWeek.com (1/28/09): Last March, N.C. Department of Health and Human Services spokeswoman Debbie Crane created a major flap when she disclosed that Gov. Mike Easley's press chiefs had routinely instructed agency flacks to delete e-mail correspondence to his office. The point, Crane charged, was to shield Easley from scrutiny by eliminating public records.
Mountain Xpress: Questions arise over URTV oath
January 28, 2009
From Mountain Xpress (1/28/09): A confidentiality clause in an oath administered to members of public-access channel URTV’s board at their last meeting has sparked criticism—and the county attorney’s office is looking into whether the vow is in line with the state’s open-meetings law.
Alumni Screen Documentary at Festival in L.A.
January 27, 2009
A documentary produced with the help of two Elon alumni was screened at the Trade & Row Festival in Los Angeles in October.
Prospective Fellows Evening Reception March 6
January 27, 2009
Prospective JCM Fellows will join faculy and staff in the School of Communications for an evening reception from 7-9 pm. on March 6.
Prospective Fellows Interviews March 7
January 27, 2009
Prospective JCM Fellows will interview with faculty and staff from 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 7.
States struggle with ‘reasonable’ cost of public records
January 27, 2009
Across the country, states are struggling with similar statutes that require a "reasonable" cost for public records.
Let the sun shine in D.C.
January 26, 2009
From the Raleigh News and Observer (1/25/09): In his inaugural address, President Obama spoke of the need for government officials to "do our business in the light of day."