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Concentration: Mass Communications (Broadcast Journalism), and minoring in International Studies and Religious Studies
Hometown: Poquoson, Va.
Email:

hwitte@vt.edu

Clubs and Jobs:

VTTV Tech Tonight- Sports Anchor, Young Democrats at Virginia Tech, RHF Slusher Tower (2004-1005), Planet Blacksburg, Waitressing at Cabo Fish Taco

Favorite Quotes:

“Every time you suppress some part of yourself or allow others to play you small, you are in essence ignoring the owner’s manual your creator gave you and destroying your design”
-Oprah Winfrey

Resume:

Dating With Distance
By Holly Witte

The saying goes, “distance makes the heart grow fonder.”  But some question whether or not this philosophy can be applied to every situation.  Transitioning to college life is a challenge in itself, but add to it the complexities that long-distance relationships entail, and the situation intensifies twofold.   

A long-distance relationship undoubtedly comes with many cons.  However, there are often times just as many, if not more pros to this sometimes strenuous lifestyle many college students are involved in.

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Interview With Newscaster Barbara Ciara
By Holly Witte

With more than 20 years broadcasting experience and numerous awards under her belt, Barbara Ciara is an experienced and knowledgable figure in her field. 

Beginning her career in Tucson, Ariz., Ciara was not only the youngest female, but the first African American as well, to achieve the status of news director in the Southwest.  Ciara has worked in every aspect of broadcast journalism as well.  From technical and audio, to production, broadcasting and management, Ciara has experience in all aspects of the media. 

Ciara has not only received prestigious awards, such as an Emmy, and the Edward R. Murrow Award for her work, but she has also been awarded with once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and experiences.  An interview with Oprah and various travels such as Cuba and Haiti during Operation Desert Storm are only some of the exciting experiences Ciara has had. 

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