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Journalism Tipoffs from TNS Newsletter for 2024-12-20 ( 6 items )  
'I Know What I'm Fighting For Is the Right Thing': New IW Features Documentary Highlights How Payton McNabb Turned Tragedy Into Triumph (10)
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The Independent Women's Forum issued the following news release on Dec. 18, 2024: * * * "I thought if my story could help at least one girl prevent this from happening to her, then it would be worth it," Payton McNabb told IW Features * * * Today, IW Features, the grassroots storytelling program of Independent Women's Forum, released Payton McNabb's story, which includes raw footage of the kill shot to Payton's head by a transgender-identified male athlete from the opp more PR

KOSU's LaCroix makes an impact on the state's music scene (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Dec. 18 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: Music serves a different purpose for everyone. Some use it to convey a message, others to elicit emotion and some just to feel good, but no matter how they use it, they can all agree it brings people together. In Oklahoma, KOSU plays a pivotal role in community camaraderie. As director of audience and content development for KOSU, Ryan LaCroix, aka the Oklahoma Music Man, manages music events and supports  more PR

Malaysia: IFJ report shines light on urgent need for Malaysian media reform (10)
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec. 19 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists issued the following news release: The report, "Voices Under Watch: The State of Malaysia's Media 2024" presents an analysis of Malaysia's digital media transformation and its challenges over the tumultuous period since the Barisan Nasional coalition's 62-year rule of the country ended in 2018, through to the grand promises of reform under the current Madani administration. Through mapping and surveys of more PR

Roger Williams University: Abdelrahman Receives Two Faculty Fellowships Supporting Aquaculture Research and Community Outreach (10)
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * Fellowships recognize commitment to science communication and addressing issues of diversity and inclusion in scientific outreach. * * * By Jill Pais Hisham Abdelrahman has been selected for two prestigious fellowships, the SciComm Identities Project Fellowship and the North Star Collective Faculty Fellowship, which will enhance his teaching, research, and community outreach as Aquaculture more PR

Student leaders embody Ut Prosim through month of service learning (10)
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 19 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Residential Well-being's District Three (D3) centered Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) in a month dedicated to hands-on community service as part of a new leadership training series. "As leaders, it is our responsibility to guide those around us and help them become the best versions of themselves," said Ian Adcock-Howeth, a student leader in the district. "When we engage in service, we hope to inspire others that service i more PR

VICTORY: FIRE lawsuit leads California to halt law penalizing reporters, advocates, and victims who discuss publicly known information about sealed arrest records (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 19 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression issued the following news release: SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19, 2024 A federal court, acting on a stipulation agreed to by the California attorney general and San Francisco city attorney, today halted enforcement of a California law that officials deployed to suppress journalism about a controversial tech CEO's sealed arrest records. Under the law, any person including journalists, advocates, witnesses, and  more PR