The P.l.u.g.e. - November 2009

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Cable 8 Goes Global

The Mix Always On The Movie Video Underground Wazzu Cribs Cook’s Cuisine Garage Film Studio 41

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By Danielle Gilbertson Vice President of Special Projects Adam Wallberg is planning a trip to Africa this summer to tape a special documentary on Malaria. “I wanted to do something with the talent and power of Cable 8,” Wallberg said. “I know that we all have the capability and power to take these talents outside of the school.” Wallberg facilitated the idea to create this production which will take place in Kenya and will cover the impacts of Malaria. With the help of four other members including Kelsey Frederic, executive producer of Special Projects, and crewmember Kelsey Lynch, the team plans

to conquer three demographics within the region. “We want to shoot in the most common cities surrounding Kenya with high populations, and the capital which is Nairobi, as well as the most westernized cities,” Wallberg said. The team is still in the process of funding their trip to Africa, but they hope to receive grants from the Gates Foundation. In addition, they

plan to work with the WSU study abroad program to discuss places to stay as well as the living circumstances they will need to plan for. Crewmember Kelsey Lynch believes this documentary and awareness project will be beneficial for WSU students. “We want to bring the youth of our school together to support the youth in Africa who are commonly impacted by Malaria,” Lynch said. See “Africa” Page 5

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The Movie The Miz

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Garage Film Inspires Viewers By Kelsey Carey Tired of the same old sitcom TV shows with pointless plotlines and middle-aged celebrities playing high school students? If you are, the solution is closer than you think. The six

episode show, Garage Film, is a representation of overcoming one’s fears and going for something that may seem unattainable. The main characters Alex, Chris and Lacey played by Danny Vogt, Ethan Unland and Molly Sabia have been

given an assignment to make a feature-length film with the goal of it being entered in a film competition. While filming their movie, both lead men simultaneously find themselves falling in love See “Garage Film” Page 5

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Senior Spotlight: Megan Erwin where I wanted to be,” she said. “They had one of the best communication CFO and Personal schools in the naManager of Cable 8 tion, and I wanted Productions Megan to be a part of it.” Erwin had an interest During her tour at in the news ever since WSU, Erwin was she was a child, she first introduced to said. the Cable 8 ProducHer outgoing person- tions by a WSU ality and powerful student. public speaking skills “I was told that Cable 8 began during her years was a place for students to in high school while get involved with televishe participated in sion, and I thought that this theater classes. was a great idea,” she said. Erwin has fulfilled “I knew right away that I the position of CFO wanted to get involved with for two years. Her in- it.” volvement with Cable Erwin’s career with Ca8 Productions started ble 8 began while she was her freshman year at the moderator for the show, WSU. Taking on the Issues. Her “When I came to my sophomore year she became first visit at WSU I a crewmember on the show knew that this was the place and she later became the By Danielle Gilbertson

producer. Erwin has had experience with both production and broadcasting and hopes to pursue a broadcast career after college. “Whether it be on the air or producing I see myself at a local news station after college,” she said. “I want to be in the Seattle area either producing or on a television show. I love television and I have always wanted to be a part of it.” Erwin encourages freshman to get involved with the program because she believes that it has made a significant impact on her life and has guided her future in broadcasting.

Alumni Letters

“With Cable 8, you don’t just

The knowledge that I gained from writing, producing and Former Cable 8 Anchor, Reporter, being in front of Producer, Photographer, President the camera while and General Manager working with Cable 8 was inWhen it comes to learning, valuable in underthere is nothing more valuable standing and exthan hands-on experience. Run- celling in my first ning a camera, writing scripts, job as a newsproducing television shows, and caster at the top balancing budgets – I was able to rated NBC station do all these things and much in Boise, ID. more by being a part of Cable 8 I now direct and manage all Productions. communications and public By Monique Dugaw

learn by watching, you learn by doing.” Monique Dugaw Former Cable 8 Anchor, Reporter, Producer, Photographer, President and General Manager

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event and maintaining a balanced budget I practiced while with Cable 8 still prove to help me, even years down the road. With Cable 8, you don’t just learn by watching, you learn by doing. Along with hard work, that “doing” is what helped to propel my career into high gear.

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The Manhattan Corner By Yevgeniya Solodovnikova Cable 8 Advisor

While Cable 8 Productions’ 23rd season is taking its normal course and new episodes are being produced and aired, the Cable 8 Executive Board is getting into a spending mode with deals, wish lists and quotes. This year’s execs take on a huge and very ambitious project – the construction of a new monitor bridge in the control room of Studio A. Last week, Cable 8 execs and advisors had two meetings regarding this project. First, we met with Don Peters from Educational and Public Media

at WSU. Don designed the control room and was the Project Manager when KWSU was building a new high definition facility in Studio B. We also met with Brad Fisher from Diversified Systems, a system integration company that specializes in designing and building broadcast facilities. At these initial meetings, we presented our vision of the future control room as well as discussed other equipment needs of the organization. In addition to the new monitor bridge, Cable 8 will be looking into purchasing a wireless microphone system for the studio, wireless IFB system and cameras for the field productions, and automation for 24/7 operation. Final Cut edit stations and a server are also on our wish list. All these projects promise hard work and excitement. And even though it may take more time and money than expected to accomplish all of them, we rolled up our sleeves and got down to business. Meanwhile, we started seeing

early benefits of KWSU’s merger with the Murrow College. KWSU donated three nitrogen filled pedestals to Studio A. One camera made it to a new pedestal last week. Finally, we can all enjoy news anchors sitting straight up (and not tilted!) on Camera 1. The other two cameras will, hopefully, get mounted on the new pedestals next week. Additionally, Cable 8 might be able to use the analog-to-digital converter and some other pieces of equipment from KWSU in the new control room. On a side note, I am going to Los Angeles in November. I will be attending a five-day faculty seminar full of presentations and interactions with studios, production companies, networks and their production and programming people. I am very excited about this trip and will report back to you about it in one of the issues of the Take care!

“Cable 8 will be looking into purchasing a wireless microphone system for the studio, wireless IFB system and cameras for the field productions, and automation for 24/7 operation.” Yevgeniya Solodovnikova Cable 8 Advisor

Always on the Movie Offers Useful Advice By Courtney Goss Well, it’s that time of year again. The leaves are falling, the cold brisk air is settling in, and it’s just about time to bundle up in every clothing item you own just to leave the house. With that said, what is there to do in the winter when going out doors is obviously not an option? Cable 8 has the perfect solution. Produced by Kayla Bieber and directed

by Jamie Renberg, Cable 8’s Always on the Movie features reviews on new releases, trailers, and DVDs. Bieber said the show also includes segments on Hollywood entertainment like E! as wells as the latest celebrity gossip. Additionally, it provides advice on how to get the perfect movie experience. DVD reviewer Erik Hokanson

said his job on the show is “to rent the movie, watch it and then inform the viewers of what the movies about, a little about the actors and if he recommends it or not.” This show is extremely helpful in deciding which movies to spend money on and which ones you should just bypass. Always on the Movie airs every Monday at 8:30 p.m. Tune in and stay updated on this season’s newest entertainment!

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Cable 8 Mixes It Up By Kelsey Carey

“It’s a good show because it is kind of the same thing you would see on TV, but it is here, closer to home, and in a students perspective.” Sarah Vitort Producer of The

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Being surrounded by the rolling Palouse hills, our college town seems entirely secluded from the outside world. With media assistance we are able to keep updated to a certain extent. But those who rely on the grape vine to notify them of any important pop culture news are always the last to know. So in retaliation to our geographical predicament, The Mix, currently in it’s fourth season, has established itself as our connection to the outside entertainment world. With a relatable perspective from WSU student hosts, The Mix gives a fun and diverse spin to the typical talk show format. “It’s a good show because it is kind of the same thing you would see on TV, but it is here, closer to home, and in a students perspective,” said the show’s producer and Cable 8 veteran Sarah Vitort. A combination of The View, Chelsea Lately and

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The Soup, The Mix is an open discussion of current entertainment issues. From Kanye’s tantrum at the VMAs and Miley Cirus’ ditching twitter, to segments aboutpopular restaurants, local musicians and artists, the show caters to a wide variety of interests. “[The Mix] has elements of a lot of different talk shows; entertainment news but more comedic, and a little educational with the fine arts segment,” said Mary Feeley, director of The Mix, and personal fan of their fine arts segments. Senior Brandon Burnstead believes that the dynamic between the four hosts is the key. “It makes for a show that

I think is fun to watch, we all have different opinions and humors,” he said. Regardless of if you are the president of a sorority, or the captain of the football team, everyone is guilty of at least pausing while flipping through channels on the Tyra Show, Entertainment Tonight, or VH1’s Best Week Ever. The fast paced and irresistible content is exactly what Cable 8’s The Mix brings to Pullman. But even better yet, instead of having to listen to it from an over televised ex-super model complaining about cellulite, you can appreciate the relatable voice of your fellow Cougs.

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Africa I Team hopes to inspire WSU students Continued from Page 1 Wallberg supports this idea and views this project as an inspiration carried through by Invisible Children, a documentary film on children in Northern Uganda who have been displaced by war. “[It] may not have the same magnitude as Invisible Children, but to some extent the intentions of this documentary are to help build awareness, prevention, and support for the people impacted by the deadly disease just

as the Invisible Children documentary did,” he said. The team plans to have school wide funding campaigns in which the proceeds will go towards the shipment of mosquito nets to prevent this disease. Wallberg and Lynch believe this project is unlike any thing they have ever done before. “This will make a huge impact on our lives,” Lynch said. “It can spark an action and the power to help. These people don’t have the resources that

Americans take for granted.” Wallberg and his team hope to inspire interest in each and every student here at WSU. “We encourage you all to get involved and help this dream become obtainable for us,” he said. The team will be holding a meeting on November 18th at 7 p.m. in Murrow 242. If you would like to hear more about the team’s plans for the project you can contact Adam Wallberg at [email protected].

“It [the documentary] can spark an action and the power to help. These

Garage Film I Premiers for first and only season

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main character is an underdog. into the different episodes. Its appealing because you can The cast’s chemistry seems Continued from Page 1 figure out a character or two effortless on camera, obviously with Lacey. that you can relate all chosen for “[Garage Film] is essentially to,” he said. their acting talabout a bunch of students makSince the show ent and personing their first movie and don’t was planned for alities. know how to make it,” director more of a big“I love the peoScott Perry said. screen setting, ple I work with, The story line is both realistic this will be its it is really fun,” and relatable, he said. first and only freshman lead “The season Molly Sabia said. Cast members rehearse audion Garage Film raditheir roles ence Cable ates the feeling of will be 8. Perry wanted it to accomplishing a daunting task able to have the feeling of a and gives an uplifting message connect homemade or to the audience. According to with “garage” video to Perry, it also encourages you to being parallel the story’s go big and dream big. Garage able to meaning. Although Film is an inspiring show with a overthe show was inidown-to-earth message that is a come tially made to be beneficial to all its viewers. some- Garage Film premieres for it’s first watched at one sitand only season on Cable 8. thing. ting, it consequenThe tially splits easily

resources that Americans take for granted.” Kelsey Lynch Special Projects Crewmember

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