My experience in Dr. O’Hallarn’s Sport Communication Online class has been both eye-opening and rewarding. Coming into the course, I was eager to apply my background in mass communication and broadcasting, which I studied during my undergraduate years. I wanted to see how the skills I already learned could be incorporated into the world of…

For years, Jey Uso had been a part of one of the most dominant tag teams in WWE history. Alongside his twin brother, Jimmy, they formed the Usos a pair synonymous with high-flying thrills, devastating superkicks, and an undeniable connection to their Samoan heritage. The Usos were integral to the tag team division, holding multiple…

Tommy Smith and John Carlos made one of the most iconic demonstrations of athlete activism during the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. The two American sprinters, after winning gold and bronze in the 200-meter race, stood on the podium in a silent protest against racial injustice and inequality in the United States. As the…

As a longtime wrestling fan, I recently revisited WWE(F) Survivor Series 1999 through the WWE Archives, eager to experience a classic era of sports entertainment. Watching the event in its entirety, I was struck not only by the unique storytelling and larger-than-life characters but also by how the production and filming style differed from today’s WWE broadcasts. Event…

The social platform I chose is TikTok because of its algorithm and the strong sense of connection I feel with others in the sports industry. Another reason I went with TikTok is the variety of unique tools and editing features that allow me to be creative and express myself in different ways. Initially, I considered…

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