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Media relations professionals use unique combination of tools

Media relations professionals use unique combination of tools
Media relations professionals constantly search for ways to move information quickly and efficiently. The tools used are defined by specific needs and clientele. Some media relations professionals, including those at UNO, are now using applications originally created for social networking.

Nebraska Supreme Court to decide appeal in murder of UNO student

Attorneys for convicted murderer Christopher Edwards addressed Nebraska Supreme Court justices Nov. 4, presenting arguments for a new trial in murder of UNO student Jessica O'Grady. Edwards, then 19, was convicted June 15, 2007, of second-degree murder. O'Grady was also 19.

Groups hope to raise awareness of transgender issues

Kaaseem Adalla Juanda was a 60-year-old post-operative transsexual woman who lived in Kansas City, Kansas. On Oct. 17, 2005, Juanda's body was found outside a rest stop on Interstate 29 near Glenwood, Iowa. She had been shot in the head. The Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil reported a month later, according to the Associated Press, that police could not conclude whether it was a suicide or a murder.

Crime Log

Friday, Oct. 31 12:45 a.m. While on patrol, Campus Security witnessed a student engaged in suspicious activity at University Village. Further investigation disclosed the student was intoxicated. The student was referred for disciplinary action. 1:15 a.m.

Alert enrollment increases

Enrollment numbers for the university's emergency alert system have surpassed their old high from February, according to new numbers provided to The Gateway. The current enrollment in the e2Campus alert system is 2,985 users, up from 2,702 users in late September and 2,891 users late February.

Fight at University Village

A fight broke out at a suite at University Village Friday after visitors got upset with a resident over a video game, said Paul Kosel, assistant manager of Campus Security. The Campus Crime Log states at 9:42 p.m. on Nov. 7, Campus Security responded to a fight at University Village.

PRSSA wins national award

The UNO chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America won a national award for community service last month. The F.H. Teahan National Award for Community Service was given to UNO PRSSA Oct. 27 for performing outstanding community service throughout the year.

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