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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · 1d

Media Monday 🎙️

Need a recap on what’s trending around campus and across the country? We’ve got you covered. Watch these trends as you craft your stories this week!

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‘No Kings’ Day protesters mobilize nationwide

Millions of people attended “No Kings” Day protests in major U.S. cities Saturday afternoon, filling the streets with inflatable animal costumes, signs protesting President Trump’s administration…

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · 4d

Scroll Stopper 💡

Hashtags are helpful for engagement. Using a mix of trending, niche, and branded hashtags goes a long way to reach new audiences, while still keeping your content relevant!

#CsulbJPR #csulbsoc #JournalismTips #SocialMediaTips

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · 6d

Have you seen this @theguardian.com opinion piece about an influencer who passed off someone else's life story as her own? 👀

What do you think: If an influencer presents a fabricated or plagiarized story as personal truth, is that a form of misinformation?

#csulbsoc #socialmedia #internetculture

An influencer plagiarised my life story on TikTok. Social media thrives on mimicry – but this was a step too far | Esme Hewitt

At its best, the internet can be a space where people share stories and ideas. But the line between inspiration and theft can easily become blurred, says writer Esme Hewitt

www.theguardian.com

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · 8d

Media Monday 🎙️

A new week means new stories to follow! Here’s what’s trending around campus. Keep an eye on these as you build your own stories this week. 👀

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2. lbcurrent.com/news/2025/10...
3. www.digmaglb.com/art/the-maki...

32 new faculty members join CSULB community

Over 30 new faculty members have joined Long Beach State this year, including professors in the College of Engineering, College of Business and College of Liberal Arts. A Navy veteran and L.A. native…

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · 11d

Scroll Stopper Tip 💡

SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is essential for tailoring content to a platform’s algorithm. Use strategic keywords in your captions, bios, and hashtags to help your content appear in searches and reach the right audience.

#CsulbJPR #searchengineoptimization #csulbsoc

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · 13d

✨ We’re introducing a new series: Leaders in Student Media ✨

Meet Mirella Vargas, president of PRSSA at CSULB!

Mirella leads with purpose: supporting her board as they plan guest speakers, workshops, and agency tours to build engagement and create hands-on opportunities for students to grow!

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · 28d

Have any questions for us? 🤔
Want to know where to find the best resources on campus, best food or even study spots? 📚🍕

Drop your questions below and we’ll provide the answers!

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · 20d

🎉 Starting now through August 2028, all CSU students can access Adobe Creative Cloud at no cost! 📲

Creative Cloud includes industry-leading apps such as Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop and more. 🎨📸📚

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · 20d

💡Want to learn more about majoring in journalism or public relations? Stop by CLA’s Major and Career Exploration Fair! 🙇‍♂️💭

The Major and Career Exploration Fair is 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, and Wednesday, Oct. 15. It will be located on the Central Quad, Upper Campus. 🏫📍

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · 21d

✨ September was PRSA Ethics Month!

We’re highlighting insights from two of our own public relations professors, Dr. Tina Chanthapan and Jennifer Newton, who shared practical ethics tips to carry with us all year long.

#CSULBJPR #PRSA #EthicsMonth #csulbsoc

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · 22d

✨Thank you to the JPR Department Advisory Board members Jennifer Baker-Asiddao and Michael Anastasi for serving as guest speakers last week in JOUR 498: Internship.

We are grateful for their insight as they continue to inspire the next generation of journalists and public relations professionals. 💛

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · 28d

Have any questions for us? 🤔
Want to know where to find the best resources on campus, best food or even study spots? 📚🍕

Drop your questions below and we’ll provide the answers!

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · Sep 17

🎥 Join us for a screening of Reporting from Uvalde and a conversation with journalists who covered the tragedy at Robb Elementary. The documentary was directed by Raya Torres, CSULB JPR alumna (’24), and produced by Jesús Ayala, an assistant professor in our department.

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · Sep 15

Join EÑYE, CSULB’s bilingual magazine, for a Latine Welcome to celebrate culture, community and connection. 💃🏽🎉

📍 Speaker's Platform
📅 Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025
🕚 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · Sep 12

🎓 Reminder: October 15 is the deadline to register for spring 2026 graduation. Don’t miss your chance to walk across the stage! 🎊

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · Sep 11

Today, we pause to honor and remember the lives lost, the loved ones forever changed, and the resilience of our nation following the events of September 11. We stand in reflection and solidarity.

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · Sep 10

Check out this how-to page for more information:

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How to select your preferred sources in Top Stories in Search

Preferred Sources is available starting today for all users in the U.S. and India.

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · Sep 10

💡 Go to Google for news but want to make sure you’re getting headlines from @nytimes.com, @pbsnews.org and other reliable sources?

Google now has a “Preferred Sources” tab that lets you pick your favorite and most trusted news sources so they show up more often in your Top Stories.

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · Sep 8

👀 Check out our curated lists of accounts to follow for industry news about social media and journalism! 📱🗞️

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · Sep 5

📢 Don’t forget to mark your calendars! The last day to add or drop classes without approval is Monday, Sept. 8!

All changes must be completed in MyCSULB Student Center by 10 p.m.

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · Sep 2

Week of Welcome starts tomorrow!

Stop by the Speaker’s Platform & Central Quad on Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 3 and 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to:
💡 Discover campus orgs and clubs
📚 Explore university resources
🎙️ Connect with JPR’s student-run media outlets

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · Aug 30

Need a place to study, design, or print? The JPR Student Success Lab (LA4-207) is here for you!
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15 iMacs with all the software you use in JPR classes
FREE Printing
Open to all JPR students
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Come get your work done and set yourself up for success!

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · Aug 28

📣 Fall 2025 JPR Advising Hours 📣

Need help planning your semester or navigating your degree? Professors Jennifer Fleming and Jennifer Newton are here for you!

⚠️ Important Note:
Professor Newton will not hold advising hours on:

Monday, Sept. 22

Wednesday, Oct. 8

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · Aug 27

🚧 The USU may be closed for construction, but you don’t have to go hungry! Campus has plenty of food options to keep you fueled. 🍔🥗🌮

Stay fueled, Beach! 🌊💛

#CSULB #GoBeach #StudentLife #USU #JPR

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CSULB Department of Journalism & Public Relations @csulbjpr.bsky.social · Aug 26

Isabela Zuniga is a public relations major who manages the JPR Bluesky account for the Fall. She is excited to share content for the JPR department’s newest platform!

Swipe to meet the rest of the fall 2025 JPR social media team!

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