Interns from Spring 2001

Whitney Hadanek is a junior at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, double majoring in Political Science and Communication. Whitney enjoys tennis, running, and playing the hammered dulcimer in her spare time. After graduation, she hopes to attend the University of Michigan Law School, focusing on Child and Family Advocacy.
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Victoria Joensson is a Spring 2001 intern currently studying criminology at the University of Stockholm, Sweden.  She is in Washington, D.C. attending a journalism program coordinated by the Institute for Experiential Learning.
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Juliana Patsourakos is a junior English major at Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island. She is originally from Billerica, Massachusetts. Juliana is excited that her internship at Talk Radio News Service will give her hands-on experience in the field of journalism. In her spare time, Juliana enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, writing, swimming, and dancing.
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Taylor Samuelson is a junior at UC Berkeley majoring in Mass Communications and Women's Studies, and is a member of Alpha Phi sorority. She has worked previously at commercial radio stations in the bay area and as an assignment editor for the San Francisco CBS affiliate KPIX. She enjoys playing and coaching lacrosse, hoping to eventually return to the Bay Area. She is in Washington D.C. to expand her understanding of journalism and news production.
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Cathy Wemette is currently in her third year at Hope College, in Holland, Michigan. Originally from St. Paul, Minnesota, she is a double major in Political Science and Communications, with a minor in Business Management. After graduation, Cathy hopes to live on the East Coast, go on to graduate school, and pursue a career in public relations or marketing. In her spare time, Cathy enjoys running, reading, music, volunteering at a women's shelter, and spending time with friends and family.
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Beth Boven currently attends Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Coming to Washington, DC has been a great experience for her, She says "I am away from the snow and the cold of Michigan. Also, I get to hang out with DC celebrities like Sen. John McCain, Ariel Sharon, and Walter Kronkite, to name a few. The White House has become a home away from home, spending my nights in a closet-like office, or riding along in the motorcade with the President on his way to dinner. I like to spend my free time reading the newspaper and looking at assignmenteditor.com to come up with fresh and exciting booking ideas for Talk Radio News."
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Joangrace Gonzales is currently a senior at the University of California San Diego. She's majoring in Communications with a minor in Literature Writing. She enjoys reading and hopes to someday write a book of her own.(perhaps one day, she'll write a book about this internship:) Music is a central part of her life as she has studied voice and the piano for many years.
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Megan Horton is a Junior at the University of California at SanDiego, majoring in Political Science and minoring in Visual Arts. She is interested in pursuing a career in either journalism or interior design. Megan enjoys playing field hockey and soccer at school. She has been involved in student council for three years at UCSD.
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Candice Pires is currently a second year student at the University of Bristol, England, and is participating in a study abroad program at the University of California, Santa Barbara, majoring in political science and philosophy. She has previously worked for the British Parliament in Westminister as a researcher and adviser for John McDonnell, Member of Parliament, which she will continue this summer. Alongside her interest in politics, she is a keen traveller, avid reader and enjoys both playing and listening to music.
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Cathy Wemette interned during the spring of 2001. She will be working in Wisconsin this summer and heading back to Hope College in the fall to start her senior year. She can be reached at wc001002@hope.edu.
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Kmele Foster is currently a Junior at the University of Maryland College Park double majoring in Government and Politics and Economics with a concentration in Information Technology Policy. Kmele has served as both a production assistant and web developer during his tenure at Talk Radio News. Kmele enjoyed his time at Talk Radio News so much that he has decide to stay on as the chief web developer. Kmele was also awarded a student fellowship with the Center for Democracy in technology for the summer of 2001, where he will be engaged in policy initiatives aimed at the Digital Divide, broadband penetration, internet privacy, and international information policies.
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Interns from Fall 2001

Dylan Smith is now finishing his last quarter at UC Santa Cruz, graduating with a major in Politics and minor in journalism. He has joined the Peace Corps and will be soon be heading out to work in a developing country for over a year. Dylan interned during the fall of 2001 and can now be reached at 121 Archer Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 and olgip@hotmail.com.
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Rashmi Puri was an intern with Talk Radio News during the spring of 2001. She will be returning to Washington for another internship this summer, this time in the office of Rep. Brian Baird of Washington State. She can be reached at 3023 Harrison Avenue, Centralia, WA 98531, or by e-mail at rashp1@hotmail.com.
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Interns from Fall 2000

Alexander K. Flipse graduated with a Liberal Arts degree from Lynn University in Boca Raton, Florida, where he wrote for The Pulse, Lynn's student-run newspaper for three years. He was also involved with Lynn's student-run college radio station as well as the Drama Club.  Alex is interested in a career in investigative journalism but finds politics to be very fascinating. Alex is currently doing volunteer work for PBS, writing scripts for their pledge drives.
Email Alex Flipse at aflipse@mediaone.net

Orli Goldberg, originally from Toronto, Canada, is a full-time student at McGill University. She is finishing her year at American University and will then be heading back to Toronto to finish her schooling at McGill University.  In addition to journalism, Orli expresses herself through painting, cooking, and playing musical instruments. Orli is presently undecided on a career path; however, she hopes that her experiences in Washington will steer her in the right direction. 
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Aaron Goldstein, a junior at American University, is studying Broadcast Journalism. He currently is still a full-time student at American University in DC. He is also interning at WMAL radio, covering local news. Aaron currently works as the news director of American Television, the student run TV station of AU. He also took advantage of AU's World Capitals Program, by studying in Jerusalem. Originally from Boston, Massachusetts, Goldstein is an avid sports fan, with the Red Sox and Patriots as his favorite teams.  Goldstein also enjoys playing sports, such as Frisbee, basketball and baseball. After college he would like to pursue a career in either television or radio.
Email Aaron Goldstein at ag2373a@american.edu

Brooke Menschel was an intern in the fall of 2000. Brooke is currently a junior at Tufts University, busy as the editor of the editorial page of the Daily school paper, among other things. She can be reached at bmensc01@emerald.tufts.edu. Her address now is 28 Dearborn Road, Apt. #3, Medford, MA 02155.
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Angel Gore is a senior at Howard University majoring in Broadcast Journalism.  She is a freelance reporter for the Community News and works with Howard's TV station WHUT. Angel is also involved in student government  and is a member of the Spanish club. Angel will be graduating from Howard University in May, 2001 and is currently working with Dateline, NBC. After graduation, Angel will be studying in Mexico in order to improve her Spanish before going on to earn a Masters. Angel eventually wants to be an entertainment anchor. 
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Jennifer Habian is completing her bachelor's degree in Communications from John Carroll University, the Jesuit University in Cleveland, OH. She is an intern during Fall 2000, and will have earned her degree in December 2000. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, listening to Dave Matthews and the Rolling Stones, walking around the city and checking out the sights, and fine dining. Jennifer is 22 years old and is a native of Cleveland, Ohio (and hence a major Indians fan.) 
Email Jennifer Habian at jennahabian@yahoo.com

Melissa Lum is a native of San Diego, California. She will be attending her last year at the University of California at Santa Barbara, where she will graduate with a B.A. in Business Economics. Her career interests include sports, journalism, computers, investing, public relations, and entrepreneurial ventures.
Email Melissa Lum at melissa@ic.ucsb.edu

Jeffrey Vincent Manderscheid is a senior at Millikin University, majoring in History with a minor in Economics. Jeffrey has had first hand experience in the political arena, running for the Naperville (Illinois) City Council in 1997. While at Millikin University, Jeffrey has become heavily involved with the sports department at the University radio station, including duty as one of the broadcasters for the Millikin University baseball, football women's basketball teams, and has broadcasted two NCAA Division III tournament games for WJMU. Jeffrey also has a keen interest in Computer Science. Last year, he served as the president of his University's chapter of the Association of Computing Machinery. In his spare time, Jeffrey enjoys reading, playing golf and working out. His favorite books are The Killer Angels, The Legend of Bagger Vance, The Long Walk To Freedom, and War And Peace. 
Email Jeffrey Vincent Manderscheid at jmanderscheid@mail.millikin.edu

Brooke Menschel is a junior at Tuft University outside of Boston. Originally from Northern New Jersey, she is an American Studies major with a Communications minor. Last year, she served as the news editor of Tufts University's daily newspaper, amongst other extra-curricular activities. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis and softball, and reading novels. 
Email Brooke Menschel at bmensc01@emerald.tufts.edu

Alison Rehman (a.k.a. Ali-cat), a fall 2000 intern, is a senior at the University of California-Santa Barbara, where she majors in communications and plans to pursue a career as a newscaster. For fun, Ali likes to go to the beach, work out, hang out with friends, and partake in new adventures such as skydiving! 
Email Ali Rehman at curlieq4u@aol.com

Back for a second tour of duty with the Talk Radio News Service is Adam Sharon, formerly a fall 1998 intern, returning now to work full time as the White House correspondent for Talk Radio News Service and College Media News. Currently working with Ellen at Talk Radio News, enjoying all the time he spends trying to teach the new interns how to do things. He will be commencing graduate school in September 2001 at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. During his free time, Adam enjoys athletics, including jogging and baseball, novels dealing with American politics and the American presidency, and attending theatrical performances, especially Broadway plays and operas.
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Virginia Shepherd is a graduating senior at Florida State University, from which she will receive a bachelor's degree in International Affairs. She is in Washington primarily to pursue her interest in the relationship between politics and the media, hoping to learn everything she can about both sectors. She currently has a job as a legal secretary, and mom as she takes care of her three month old daughter.  She enjoys art, theatre, tennis, travel and the Great Outdoors. She is considering law school in her future.
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Dylan Smithis a student at the University of California-Santa Cruz, studying Politics and Journalism. A native of California, he enjoys the hiking, camping and backpacking available in the diverse ecosystems that California has to offer. Mr. Smith comes to Washington this fall to be in the hub of political action during the 2000 election and hopes to gain valuable "hands-on" experience in Political Journalism. After college, he intends to pursue a Law degree or Graduate Program, but not before traveling in South America and the Far East. 
Email Dylan Smith at olgip@hotmail.com

Sarah Williams, a Fall and Spring 2000/2001 intern, is a graduating junior at American University in Washington, DC.  She is a French major, with a minor in Political Science, who enjoys running, biking, and anything outdoors.  Before joining Talk Radio News, Sarah interned at the Democratic National Committee and the Gore 2000 campaign.  She is very much a people person, and enjoys the world of politics. 
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David Bruser was an intern during beginning of the year 2000. He can now be reached at 1010 W. Green Street, Room 112, Urbana, IL 61801 and davidbruser@yahoo.com. He is currently working through his Master’s in journalism at the University of Illinois.
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Kari Kauper interned during the winter of 2000. She is now a senior at the University of California-Santa Barbara, and expects to graduate in June with a degree in Business/Economics. Next year, she will be working with Accenture, which used to be known as Andersen Consulting.
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Interns from Summer 2000

Michelle Austein is a summer 2000 intern originally from Gaithersburg, Maryland.  A sophomore at Northwestern University, she double majors in journalism and political science.  Michelle is involved with a number of campus activities including The Daily Northwestern (NU's student newspaper) and the country's largest student-run radio station.
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Robert A. Baggs is originally from Bakersfield California, attending school at the University of California, Santa Barbara.  He majors in political science, with emphasis in international relations and a minor in history.  He hopes to attend a high profile law school to study international law or intellectual property law, and ultimately to practice law and/or work as a foreign policy advisor.
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Whitney Copp will graduate from the University of California at Santa Barbara this summer with a degree in Political Science and Business Economics.  A summer 2000 intern, she is originally from Oakdale, California, and enjoys skiing, horseback riding, and going to the theatre.  Her plans this fall include employment with Deloitte & Touche in Los Angeles and taking the CPA exam in November.  In the future, Whitney plans to attend law school and reside on the East Coast.
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Andrea Fang is a Summer 2000 intern.  She was born in Westchester, New York and lived there for six years, before moving to Hong Kong.  Andrea currently attends Pomona College in southern California, where she majors in economics.  She is interested in a career in entertainment journalism or medicine but finds politics fascinating . Her hobbies include watching movies, following the entertainment industry and hanging out with friends.  Andrea interned this past winter at CNN in Hong Kong and will soon be working at the Investment Bank, Goldman Sachs in UCLA.
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Jennifer Goodson is a summer 2000 intern from Wickliffe, Ohio.  She will be a junior at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, OH, majoring in broadcasting with a minor in dance.  Jennifer is extremely active on campus, serving as news director for WBWC 88.3 FM, staff writer and photographer for the school newspaper The Exponent, special event chairman for Campus Entertainment Productions, and Treasurer of Theta Alphi Phi, the national theatre honorary.  Jennifer enjoys being involved in the theatre, singing, dancing, bike riding, swimming, collecting cows and Tiggers, and laughing with friends.  She hopes to either have a career on stage or in broadcast journalism.
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Rachel Henderson is a summer 2000 intern from Arlington, Virginia who has just completed her first year at Colorado State University.  She came to College Media News hoping that it would allow her to learn more about her hometown area of Washington, D.C. as well as introduce her to some new opportunities.
In her spare time, Rachel can be found at the local pool coaching the dive team, or enjoying a quick ride in the country.
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Jason Kaufman is a photojournalism major at the University of Florida, where he will be graduating at the end of this summer.  He has been a photographer for several different news and public relations organizations, including the Gainesville Sun and the Independant Florida Alligator.  He has also recently shot for Gainesville Fire Rescue.  He soon plans to attend law school, and hopes to return to Washington as a professional.
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Christy LaFave, a summer 2000 intern, is a sophomore at Indiana University-Bloomington.  As a journalism major and political science minor, Christy is interested in most anything related to law, people, or politics; she welcomes the opportunity to live and work in D.C.  Her hobbies include running, biking, reading, and laughing with friends.
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Adrianne Mazur is originally from Odessa, TX and will be a senior at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas.  She will graduate in December 2000 with a degree in political science and double minor in communication and public relations.  She is a member of her school's tennis team and is involved in a number of extracurricular activities.  She plans to attend graduate school in August of 2001 and later become a press secretary for a non-profit organization.
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Returning as a Talk Radio News Service intern is Caroline Miller, originally from Boston, MA.  She is currently entering her junior year boarding at Dana Hall in Wellesley, MA.  Caroline enjoys playing varsity ice hockey, soccer, and laccrose.
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Eve Moskowitz is a rising junior at Brown University concentrating in political science.  Originally from New York City, she enjoys musicals and mock trial.  She hopes to attend law school and become a Supreme Court Justice one day.
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Alyssa Schloer is a rising senior at Hood College in Frederick, MD.  Originally from Silver Spring, MD, she is majoring in Communications.  Alyssa is the current Copy Editor and a staff reporter for her college newspaper, Hood Today.  She enjoys writing, singing, dancing and being with family and friends.  When she graduates, she hopes to pursue a career in the journalism field as an editor or staff writer.
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Dan Seltzer, age 22, is a government major at Claremont McKenna College in Southern California. In addition to playing baseball and football in high school, as well as boxing while attending the University of California-Berkeley, one of his main extracurricular activities is following and being active in and scouting for thoroughbred horse racing.  Last year, he unsuccessfully attempted to get a group of clients to purchase an unknown 3 year-old colt named Charismatic, before that colt went on to win the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness.  Charismatic's current value is estimated to be between $20,000,000 and $50,000,000. While he hopes to remain active in the thoroughbred industry, Dan plans to attend law school after his graduation in May, 2001.
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Shannon Slatton, 21, is a senior at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, where she majors in Communications/Mass Media.  She has worked as a producer at Henderson Television, where she earned the 2000 Producer of the Year award, and at KJEP/KWEW in Nashville, AR as host of the bimonthly program, Civic Pride. Shannon is a reporter for HSU's The Oracle, and the editor of The Reddie Teddy, a quarterly newsletter to alumnae of her local Alpha Xi Delta chapter. After graduation in May 2001, Shannon plans to pursue a master's degree in journalism.
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Jeanene Timberlake  will be a third year student at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Fla this fall.  Originally from Springfield, VA, she is studying broadcast journalism with a concentration in radio broadcasting.  When she graduates, she hopes to work in public radio as either a reporter or as the host of her own program. She will be starting internship with National Public Radio (NPR) in June  This is Jeanene's second internship at the Talk Radio News Service; she also interned last summer at the Lexington Herald-Leader in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Interns from Spring 2000

Marie Androv Broms is a winter 2000 intern from Sweden. She is an international language student with majors in Spanish and French. But she is currently part of the journalism program at Institute for Experiential Learning, in conjunction with Shanandoah University, in Washington, D.C. Previously she has been studying marketing and international economics at the University of Brighton, England. She preferably fills her leisure time going to museums, reading and writing.  Marie has since returned to Sweden and is finishing up her last semester in journalism school at Stockholm University.
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Though he participated in graduation ceremonies last June at the University of California Santa Cruz, Rafi Frankel is finishing up his Economics and Journalism degrees in Washington, D.C. this quarter. While at UC Santa Cruz, Rafi was the Editor-in-Chief of the award-winning weekly newspaper City on a Hill Press and also picked up a couple individual awards for his writing. Playing basketball, body surfing, camping, and watching "The Simpsons" are among his hobbies, and like a true journalist, he is an avid news hound. Though he loves working in DC, and will remain here until June, Rafi plans to take off for a trip around the world some time in the next year, not knowing when he will return home…
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Kari Kauper, a winter 2000 intern, is from San Diego, California. She is currently a junior at the University of California Santa Barbara. There she is studying business/economics with an emphasis in accounting. Kari is participating in the Washington Center Program during her ten-week stay in D.C. and hopes to pursue a career in journalism or broadcasting upon graduation. In her spare time she enjoys taking road trips and visiting with friends.
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Aaron Keck is an intern for the spring 2000 semester. He is a junior at Hope College in Holland, Michigan, with majors in Political Science, Philosophy and English, and is currently participating in the college's Washington Honors Semester program. Aaron enjoys reading and writing, and has been spending much of his spare time in Washington at the area's many museums and art galleries.
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Martina Nutsch is an intern from Gothenburg, Sweden. She graduated in 1995 and is currently studying at Mary Baldwin College. When not working, Martina enjoys travelling, hiking, snowboarding and pretty much anything that gets her outdoors. Although she enjoys working in the hot political atmosphere of D.C., her wish is to travel the world and explore…
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Gareth Schweitzer is a winter 2000 intern from Bethesda, Maryland. Gareth is participating in the Washington Semester Program at American University; he is concentrating on journalism. His home school is McGill University, in Montreal, Canada. Gareth is in his final year there, and studies history and political science. He is an active participant in multiple sports and also enjoys playing African drums, reading, and relaxing with his buddies. Gareth had so much fun working with Ellen that he came back and is still working with TRNS. Gareth can be reached at gareth@talkradionews.com.
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Rebecca Seed is a spring 2000 intern from Worcester, Massachusetts. Rebecca is an avid follower of NFL football and figure skating, and hopes to pursue a career in sports broadcasting. She is currently studying at George Washington University, but will be soon be learning abroad in Cannes, France at the Cannes Film Festival
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Shannon White is a winter 2000 intern for Talk Radio News Service. She is from Indianapolis, IN and attends Hanover College. Shannon is a Communication major with a political science minor and is currently participating in The Washington Center program, and will be graduating from school this May, heading to George Washingon’s Graduate School of Political Management next semester. . Shannon plans on having a career in the media and hopes that her internship with Talk Radio News Service will give her a clearer picture of the career that she wants. Shannon plays volleyball for Hanover College; she also loves running and loves to travel.
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Min-Li Nancy Wu is a student in Alvernia College in Reading PA. Currently, she is an intern in talk Radio News Service. She likes to read, travel, talk and sleep. She is from Taiwan and has been living in America as an international student for eight years. She speaks Chinese, English, and Taiwanese. She lived in California for six years and Pennsylvnia for 2 and half years. This is her first year in Washington DC and she really like the city very much.
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Miguel Espinoza, a spring 2000 intern, is now a West Coast Political Correspondent on a new NPR show, called “The Way In.” Miguel can be reached at mistergreen024@hotmail.com. His address is 806 Dorthea Road, La Habra Heights, CA 90631.

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Aaron Feiger was an intern during the spring of 2000. He has graduated from UCSD with a degree in Philopophy. Aaron has built up the campus TV station and ran the most listened to radio show in UCSD history. He is on the air weekly on a KFMB 760 Internet show.
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Jesse Menning interned during the spring of 2000 and is now finishing up the last semester at Hope College. Jesse can be reached at jmenning@hotmail.com and 3333 Waverly Hills, Lansing, MI 48917.
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Hugo Racine interned during the spring semester of 2000. He is still in school right now at the University of Sherbrooke, in Quebec, studying communication and French editing. Hugo can be reached by e-mail at hugoracine@hotmail.com.
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Interns from 1999

Jessica Stevens was executive producer with Talk Radio News from 1998-1999. She has now moved on to be the Public Information Officer (spokeperson) for the Indiana Department of Transportation.
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Eric Crouch interned in the summer of 1999, and is about to finish up his career at University of Michigan, with a degree in Communications. Eric can be reached at 507 N State Street, Niles, MI 49120.
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Justin Kramm, an intern during the summer of 1999, is now completing his master’s in International Business, in Uppsala, Sweden. Justin will be returning to the US in June to continue working. His address is 1281 South Ocean Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Justin’s e-mail is jkramm102@yahoo.com.
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Julie Lule worked as an intern for TRNS during the spring of 1999 and is currently working with the Small Business Administration in Washington, DC. Julie can be reached at julie.lule@yahoo.com.
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Sarah MacDonald initially interned with TRNS from January to August of 1999. She has been back in the office in some capacity every summer since. In May, Sarah graduated from Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY. She will begin Northeastern University’s Graduate School of Journalism in September.
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Darley Newman interned during the summer of 1999 and will be graduating from George Washington University in May with a degree in electronic media. Darley can be reached at PO Box 7118, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572.
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Danny Weill was an intern during the spring of 1999. He is currently living in Toronto, while completing his MBA at McMaster University. He can be reached at dannyweill@hotmail.com.
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Ann Bednersh was an intern during the Fall of 1999. She is currently living at 449 Allendale Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, working at Newmark Advertising, an advertising agency that specializes in Personality Radio Advertising.
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Linda Nystrom interned during the Lewinsky scandal, i.e. the spring of 1999. She has finished up law school in Sweden and is working for the law firm Baker & McKenzie in Stockholm. She can be reached at lnystrom@hotmail.com.
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Interns from 1998

Mike Appleton who interned during the Fall of 1998, graduated from the University of Vermont last spring. He is currently working as a photographer for the New York Daily News. He can be reached at mikeappleton@hotmail.com.
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Eric Branstad interned during the fall of 1998. Eric is currently a financial planner in Des Moines, Iowa and can be reached at branstad1@msn.com
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Nick Krupa, an intern of the spring of 1998, can still be found around town. He has been Ellen’s “computer guy” since then and is working for National Strategies, a consulting firm in DC. He can be reached at nkrupa@aol.com.
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Blair Naifeh, an intern during the Spring of 1998, is currently finishing his second year of law school. He will then head on to work in the Public Defender’s Office as an intern. Blair can be reached at bnaifeh.stu@oksu.edu and also at 405-924-4240.
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Charles Schlesinger interned during the Spring of 1998. He now works with 6th grade special needs students in a city school district in New York. He is currently earning a dual masters degree in Special Education and Secondary Level Social Studies at Manhattenville College. Charles is also the editor of his local union’s newsletter.
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Interns from 1997

John Heiser , now working at RedDotNet in Inside Sales, was an intern during the summer of 1997. In his current position, he works with retail stores to create media stations for them, among many other responsibilities. He can be reached at jheiser@reddotnet.com. John lives at 2062 Glasgow Avenue, San Diego, CA 92007.
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Robert Pinter, currently the news director at Sunbury Broadcasting Company, was an intern during the spring of 1997. He can be reached at babsdpu@juno.com, and lives at 25 Lenker Avenue, Selingsgrove, PA 17870.
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Interns from 1995

Julianne Corbett, a DePauw graduate and former Talk Radio News Intern from the fall of 1995, is currently working in the press office of House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt, as the Director of Radio. She can be reached at julianne.corbett@mail.house.gov.
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Interns from 1993

Sarah Israel is also a veteran of Talk Radio News, interning in the summer of 1994. She is currently in her first year as an MBA student at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. She can be reached 680 Serra Street, #W376, Stanford, CA 94305. Sarah’s e-mail is israel_sarah@gsb.stanford.edu, and sisrael2000@yahoo.com.
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Interns from 1993

Dan Israel is a veteran of Ellen’s internship program; he was an intern in 1993, the very first program. He is now living at 2624 Benvenue Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94704. He is currently finishing his MBA at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. Dan will be graduating in May and will then begin working for Siebel Systems in the Bay Area.
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