Alyssa Brant
Writer and Journalist
PROJECTS
Projects From Throughout College Experience
Website design for Entrepreneurial Journalism
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Senior Fellows Paper and Accompanying Layout
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Blog Posts Written for Entrepreneurial Journalism Class
The next addition to the backpack journalists: scripts, scrapes and quizzes
Warning to all backpack journalists: it may be time to lose those backpacks and grab a rolling suitcase because the load is about to get heavier.
Facebook acquires Whatsapp with hopes to eventually expand the Internet and communication
During his keynote speech at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on Feb. 24, Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, announced Facebook’s acquirement of the popular messaging app, Whatsapp.
Former Flipboard designer launches new writing platform
Craig Mod, former Flipboard designer, and Co-Founder Chris Palmieri, opened their website, Hi, to the public at the end of March. Mod believes that there is still a need for truly networked storytelling, and Hi is a platform that will provide just that.
Kristen Carson
A Woman in Business
A narrated photo story about the life of CEO and founder of Freshman Support and Study Abroad Support, Kristen Carson
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Steel Dance Company
A short documentary on the story of a small student choreographed dance company at the University of Texas at Austin.
Light the Night Walk
A short documentary on the story of Elise Frame and how her college student organization supported her through her unexpected life change.
Two and a half years after the ban on texting, the effectiveness of the law is still in question, especially by those who have experience first hand.
Laws Attempt to Prevent Texting and Driving
With hundreds of animals in need of new homes, the Houston Humane Society kicked off their summer pet adoption promotion by hosting Second Saturday on June 8.
Second Saturday Gives Second
Chance
Another Chance for Casa
Casa De Luz received an extension once again to continue working towards compliance during the Building and Standards Commission meeting on June 26. They now has another six months to show they are making progress in meeting fire safety codes and acquiring sufficient parking.
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Austin Hunger
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Surrounded by the beauty and serenity of nature along with the company of fellow council members, nothing beats a better bonding exercise like a true camping experience.
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Council Goes Camping
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Hunger exists, even in Texas. The average percentage of the population below the poverty line within 21 counties of the Central Texas region is 15.4 percent. According to the Feeding America’s preliminary data, 17.8 percent are estimated to be food insecure. However, multiple efforts are being made to relieve the issue hunger in the community.
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Podcast with Alex Djamoos
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Listen to Alex Djamoo, student at the University of Texas, talk about his unique experience climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
South Congress Food Trucks
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Take a look at the South Congress food trucks before they were made to move due to the building of a new hotel.