March 2016 – Hayden Coombs

TELEVISION

To be completely honest, I have never really thought about the distinct differences between television programing and film. I understand the technology is different, but it has only been very recently that I realized how very different they are in terms of communication and messages spread. As Arthur Asa Berger explains in his text, “SeeingContinue reading “TELEVISION”

FILM

The greater richness offered by the visual element, the more powerful it is. Films are cultural artifacts that contain messages about class, ethnicity, and gender; sociological documents that record the look and mood of a period; and psychological texts that speak to social anxieties and tensions (Berger, 2002). Films are also power educators, that expressContinue reading “FILM”

FIRST FOUR

The first four games of the 2016 NCAA Tournament are over. The field is down from 68 to the 64 that collectively make Thursday and Friday two of the most celebrated days of the year. While many tre… Source: What We Learned from the 2016 NCAA Tournament Play-In Games

SB: SUU @ Utah

SALT LAKE CITY – The Southern Utah University Softball team (3-25) faced off against the University of Utah (18-9) in a Wednesday afternoon double header at Dumke Family Softball Stadium. The Thunderbirds lost both games to the Utes, falling 12-4 in the first game and 11-1 in the second contest. Both games were called afterContinue reading “SB: SUU @ Utah”

SELECTION SUNDAY

Selection Sunday. One of the best days of the year, this day is geared perfectly to set up an exciting and dramatic week of college basketball. This day is loaded with both surprises and disappoint… Source: 2016 NCAA Tournament: Our Selection Sunday Thoughts

SB: MIZUNO INVITE

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah University Thunderbirds travel back to California this week as they will compete in the Mizuno Invitational hosted by UC Riverside. The Thunderbirds previously completed in the Mizuno Invitational three years ago. This year’s field includes the Thunderbirds, the UC Riverside Highlanders, the Boston University Terriers and the YaleContinue reading “SB: MIZUNO INVITE”

WBB: SENIOR NIGHT

CEDAR CITY, Utah – The Southern Utah University women’s basketball team celebrated senior night in impressive fashion, beating the Portland State Vikings 76-64. The Thunderbirds were led by their graduating seniors all night long. Southern Utah honored three seniors, forward Emma Weinreich, forward Donna Koerber and guard Ashleigh Munns. Both Munns and Koerber got toContinue reading “WBB: SENIOR NIGHT”