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

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Get Hooked Up gets a makeover Cable 8 staff, crew and cast members feasted on burgers and hot dogs Sept. 20 to celebrate the beginning of the semester. Both new and old members participated in team building activities and discussed new ideas for the year..

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By Kelsey Carey On this season of Get Hooked Up! there won’t be any long-stemmed roses, chains, clocks, or back-stage passes. Much like the popular dating shows on television, the twelve ladies competing for the bachelor’s heart are vying for one thing each week- the coveted ring pop. The bachelor, Cheyenne Eady, was chosen for his outgoing personality and fun interview. Erik Strom, the director of the show, and Daniel Heiss, the producer, believed that he was the best choice for the part and wouldn’t scare viewers away by being too crazy. Likewise, the twelve women contestants were se-

lected for their diverse and interesting personalities. “We picked girls that would go outside the box…if they had a bad attitude coming in, they weren’t chosen,” Strom said. They asked girls the same questions such as ‘what is your ideal date’ and ‘how far are you willing to go to win’ and got a wide range of answers. “We picked girls that we felt were people that we would want to watch on

TV,” Heiss said. Determined to modernize the dating show previously shown on Cable 8, many improvements have been made to the program. “It is going to be something you haven’t seen on Cable 8 in a very long time; a lot of fun and excitement,” Storm said. Heiss and Storm have incorporated a lot of Rock of Love and Flavor of Love style games and competiSee “Show” Page 5

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The weekend of Sept. 12, a few WSU students made a trip to Seattle to promote the college’s award winning television station, Cable 8 Productions. Although the first day was

filled with advising board meetings and a dinner, the students got to work , setting up a booth just outside the communication building for the next day. Raquel Marcelo, VP of Marketing and Alumni affairs, worked for most of the

event. Marcelo said she talked to alumni and potential incoming freshmen about the university, its communication program and Cable 8 itself. “We talked about how all See “Seattle” Page 5 Continued from Page 1

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Senior Spotlight: Samantha Johnson By Danielle Gilbertson

“Senior Spotlight” highlights as senior who has made outstanding contributions to Cable 8

“Working for college sports would be my ideal job.” Samantha Johnson President and General Manager of Cable 8 Productions

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It could be argued that senior communication major Samantha Johnson’s highly organized personality, which she refers to as “OCD,” led her to hold the most reputable position with Cable 8 Productions. As President and General Manager, Johnson has consistently been involved with the program for two years. She said her curiosity for television started at a young age. “I would sit and watch TV when I was younger and wonder how they did things,” Johnson said. Her interest in television and broadcasting is what sparked her desire to come to WSU’s communication program, she said. While moving her stuff in to her dorm room freshman year, Johnson spotted a Cable 8 flyer on the wall. “The flyer sparked my interest and sounded like fun,” Johnson said. Johnson began her journey with Cable 8 working on the crew of “Get Hooked Up”. It was here that she received behind the scenes training and learned how to use a camera. “My responsibility was to follow the camera and learn how to use it.,” she said. “As the semester went on, I learned about the audio control and the graphics machine as well.”

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As her sophomore year approached, Johnson said she felt that she was beginning to understand how everything came together on TV. However, it was not until her junior year that her career with Cable 8 would take a huge leap. That year, Johnson had the opportunity to direct Always on the Movie as well as Get Hooked Up. “Once I saw the directors and producers responsibilities, it made me want to branch out and try something new,” Johnson said. It wasn’t long until she was approached by the president of Cable 8 and was asked to apply for president. position. After a formal speech and interview, Johnson was elected as president and general manager. Things began to fall into place as she watched herself grow from an inexperienced freshman to a highly trained professional, she said. Johnson said her broadcasting career will not end with Cable 8. She sees herself working with sports broadcasting as a technical director for live sporting

events after college,. “Working for college sports would be my ideal job” Johnson said. Johnson believes that working with Cable 8 has opened up the door to opportunities that she could have never imagined. Cable 8 has contributed to her real world experience with broadcasting. “It has created a system of networks that I hope to use in my near future,” she said. As an experienced senior, Johnson wants to leave her advice to those involved with Cable 8 Productions and potential new members. “Don’t just consider your position as a hobby, but look at it as a job; it is a stepping stone to where you want to go. Cable 8 can take you places,” she said. Johnson urges students to get started involved early because you never know where it will take you. “It has opened up opportunities that I could have never imagined,” Johnson said.

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The Manhattan Corner By Marvin Marcelo Cable 8 Advisor

It’s been a whirlwind of a year already and there have been some notable changes for the College of Communication and Cable 8 Productions. We have a new dean, Lawrence Pintak, and he has some great things planned for our College and academic programs. He’s already made some internal changes that have been very beneficial for Cable 8. As of Sept. 1, KWSU and KTNW TV have been trans-

ferred over to the College of Communication. What does this mean for the students running Cable 8 Productions? Cable 8 Productions will now have access to the cable channel 24/7! They will need to provide programming for the cable channel even while they are on break. It’s a terrific opportunity and tremendous responsibility for this year’s leaders and crew members. Can anyone say “automation?” As we look into automation (again!) for the station, we look to our alumni for advice and guidance not only in this area, but in other areas as well. I heard from the grapevine that Mike Harney is trying to set up a production critique group to help our students produce better shows. Can we get other alums involved with some of our other areas of Cable 8 such as finance,

operations, sales, marketing, PR, Web site development, Web streaming, etc.? It was great to see some of you for dinner and beverages at Spitfire. Congrats and thank you to Kali Sakai (and newborn on 9-09-09!) and Karen TempleRich for helping set things up and getting the word out for the dinner. I hope we can all meet again next year for Seattle Week. Until then, I hear we might have a casual get together for Homecoming. If you are coming to campus, remember to come by and visit and reminisce about the good ol’ days by watching Friday afternoon’s newscast (12:15 roll time). It will all come rushing back to you like PLUGE. Cheers!

“Cable 8 Productions will now have access to the cable channel 24/7! “ Marvin Marcelo Cable 8 Advisor

Students flood Cable 8 general meeting and auditions By Raquel Marcelo Over 200 people came to the Cable 8 general meeting this September. The meeting introduced students to the club and informed them on this semester’s shows and activities. This year's lineup includes nine programs, including six returning programs and three new shows. New shows include: Garage

Film, a scripted drama about friends that must decide what is more important to them- the movie, their friendship or the girl; Cook's Cuisine, a cooking show for college students that shows them how to cook more than just Mac n' Cheese and Studio 41, inspired by Edward R. Murrow's See it Now. Returning this year are Video Underground, Cable 8’s longest running show ; The Mix, an entertainment talk show; Always on the Movie, a movie review

show; Inside the Lines, a weekly sports news show; Get Hooked Up, Cable 8 Production's longest running dating show and Wazzu Cribs, a show that takes viewers inside the Students listen to staff members finest and most speak about the various opportunioutrageous stuties Cable 8 has to offer. dents' homes.

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Cook’s Cuisine cures hunger By Courtney Goss

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Attention all WSU students and alumni! There is a new epidemic on campus. You thought Swine Flu was bad? Well, think again. The symptoms vary but most likely include a shortage of change in your wallet, a fierce huger sensation in your stomach, cookbook illiteracy and a hankering for Mom’s home cooking. WSU and Cable 8 have been working hard and have finally developed a cure. Thanks to Kelsey Cook, the host and creator, Caitlin Gordon, the director and producer, and their dedicated team of help, Cable 8 is now producing a new show called “Cook’s Cuisine”. According to Gordon, it is devoted to “helping college students get over their fear of cooking and to help them realize you can keep it affordable.” The show will consist of one guest per episode helping Cook make a meal. Each guest will come from a different living situation. For example, they may live in the residents halls or the apartments. Cook will help teach them to cook a quick meal for at an affordable

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price, using the resources that are available to them due to where they reside. Cook said one of her favorite parts of the show is that each episode is catered to one style of living and that the show is “interactive”. Besides just teaching the viewers how to cook, the show will also be educational and will teach about such things like the food industry, organic food, veganism and many other topics. Cook has a long history of cooking experience and auditioned for a show on the Food Network channel called The Next Food Network Star. Although she was not chosen for the show due to age limitations, Cook wasn’t discouraged and decided to bring her skills to Cable 8. “I created the show because I realized the vast majority of my friends have no idea how to cook besides things like Top Ramen and Hot Pockets,” Cook said. She said she wanted to show students that they can eat healthier and do it in a

faster, cheaper and more delicious way. The show will consist of simple, easy, affordable recipes that Gordon estimated to be “about five to ten dollars to feed about four people.” Both Gordon and Cook said they “hope that the show will get kids in to the kitchen and cooking for themselves.” The show will start filming episodes soon and will debut on Cable 8, running a few times a day. If you’re hungry, you’re short on cash and you’re tired of microwaveable meals, tune into Cable 8 and try to catch an episode of this new show.

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Show Dating show sparks competition Continued from Page 1 -tions such as a slip n’ slide and a cooking episode. Three contestants will be voted out each week until it is narrowed down to one, who will be rewarded with a final date with Eady. Filming for the first few episodes has begun, and it is proving to be a success. “It was really awkward at first but you get into it, “ said Stephi Wheeler one of the contestant competing for Eady’s

heart.. “The first half hour everyone was trying to think of clever things to say, but you just have to be yourself.” The competition is going to be tough and, with all the different personalities, the dynamic on the show should prove to be popular amongst viewers. However, Wheeler said she’s pretty confident. “I’m the best, I’m ruthless, and I’ll stop at nothing to get

my man,” she said. Although Wheeler never thought she would be competing on a dating show, she tried out for the experience. “I thought it would be a fun way to meet different people and I thought why not,” she said. Premiering soon, the new and improved Get Hooked Up!, is highly anticipated by the cast Cable 8 staff. Look out for this new show - you definitely won’t be disappointed.

“We want to be known not just in Pullman, but

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facets of communication can get involved.” Marcelo said. “We want to be known not just in Pullman, but all over the state.” By conversing

Students proudly promote Cable 8 in Seattle

with those at the fair and handing out Cable 8 antenna balls, the students were able to encourage many people to

become involved with the club in the future. Marcelo thought the overall impact was a good one and the booth even ran out of brochures. “It felt like a lot of people stored the info. and that they will remember us,” she said.

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Students attend crew training sessions Nick Pittman, director of Wazzu Cribs, taught students how to use different lighting techniques for shows. New Cable 8 cast and crew members “It was great being on the other side of were trained on how to operate broadthings and teaching the new people,” cast and filming equipment this month Pittman said. “It was cool seeing so many during a brief two hour introductory fresh faces and a new generation of Cable session. 8.” Students learned how to use camDaniel Heiss, producer of Get Hooked eras, switch boards, teleprompters and Up! Said crew training is an important sound systems. part of what Cable 8.is all about. By Sarah Linker

“Crew training is probably one of the most vital parts of Cable 8 because it’s where you get most of your experience,” Heiss said. “As a producer, it’s really helpful to have people who know what they’re doing. “ Gabby McCone, a sophomore communication major, said the training was a helpful experience. “ This is all really cool and new to me,” she said.

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