PSFA STORIES

JMS Alumnus Jackie Levy’s (‘01) journey began with a leap of faith, arriving at SDSU with an unclear idea of what he wanted to do.

Although an obsession with fashion is common for college students, many do not know its potential as a career.

Omar Ruiz has always had a passion and talent for sports, something he was able to leverage into a successful career.

This past fall marked a significant milestone in Dr. Loarre Andreu Perez’s career as it was her first semester teaching for the School of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) and her first as an assistant professor.

When Jeff Lewis (JMS ‘11) was in high school, the sound of laughter was often accompanied by the use of his video camera to create lighthearted videos.

When JMS Associate Professor Dr. Nathian Rodriguez became an educator, he quickly realized that intersectionality was a topic that needed to be integrated into his teaching.

Patrick Green (‘97) always had a passion for journalism and so when he came to SDSU, joining the School of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) was an easy decision. Shortly after declaring JMS as his major, he stumbled upon the Daily Aztec (DA), SDSU’s student-run newspaper. As a DA staff writer, he began creating content related to sports.

On Oct. 22, the School of Journalism and Media Studies (JMS) held its fall Screening Circle (SC) with storyteller, activist and magician Nicole Cardoza. Launched in spring of 2021, the SC’s goal is to showcase stories by or about those from traditionally marginalized groups.

San Diego State’s Journalism and Media Studies students proved to be tough competition at this year’s Society of Professional Journalists San Diego Pro Chapter awards. The chapter awarded 14 honors to SDSU students, along with two scholarships.

Throughout his childhood, Ononiwu’s passion for sports, particularly football, was a driving factor in his life. When considering what career path to take, it was a no-brainer that his choice would revolve around sports.

Jim Trotter will take the field again, returning to the School of Journalism and Media Studies this spring to teach sports journalism (JMS 426). Trotter brings with him a large playbook of ideas based on years of professional experience to share with students in this upper-division elective.