Student clubs and organizations

Cronkite students have numerous opportunities to get involved on campus through student media, clubs and organizations from their very first day! Please contact the group’s leadership through their social channels or SunDevilCentral and feel free to reach out to faculty advisors with questions about membership.
 

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The Association for Women in Sports Media launched in 2013 in response to the growing number of female students' interests in sports journalism. The chapter is affiliated with the national AWSM professional organization, which provides networking, mentoring and advice. The club is open to both men and women and works to promote fair portrayals of female professionals in sports media.

Faculty advisor: Paola Boivin

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Blaze Radio is a student media outlet operated independently of the Cronkite School, but staffed primarily by journalism students who produce news, sports, music and online content for over-the-air and online audiences. Blaze Radio also is aired outside the Cronkite building through speakers placed along Taylor Mall.

Student Media Advisory Board Representative: Jason Manning

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The Fashion Journalism Club, otherwise known as The Chic, attracts students interested in careers in fashion industry reporting. Members report and write stories for the digital publication, as well as a seasonally printed magazine, on local and national fashion week events and network with industry professionals.

Faculty advisor: Abby Zufelt

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The Cut Network is a student-led mini network that produces content weekly for multiple digital platforms. Students write, direct, produce and anchor the production from a studio at the Cronkite School. The Cut Network covers entertainment, sports, and political/local news attracting multiple audiences to the program.

Faculty advisor: Jim Jacoby

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Downtown Devil is an independent online news publication dedicated to covering the downtown Phoenix community. Since 2009, after a group of Cronkite freshmen launched the website in Taylor Place (now Gordon Commons), the Downtown Devil covers anything happening in downtown Phoenix like City Council, local arts and entertainment, small businesses and downtown education systems through writing, photography and video.

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The Flare TV is a student-run magazine-style newscast and media organization that focuses on culture and sports. Media project examples include cultural history months, diversity and inclusion, entrepreneurship, mental health, gender and ethics. Students collectively work on editing, reporting, photography/videography, content creation and producing. Shows post on "Flare Fridays."

Faculty advisor: Andres Diaz

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Inferno Intel is a student media organization that provides sports-minded Cronkite students the opportunity to cover Arizona State sports. The club provides opportunities for students to get involved right away in writing, photography, social media, graphic design, video and studio production and broadcast videography, both covering games and in a weekly studio show.

Faculty advisor: Paola Boivin

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The purpose of IRE at ASU shall be to cultivate a community of students dedicated to investigative journalism, fostering skills in in-depth reporting, accountability journalism, and data-driven storytelling. Members will learn about the principles and practices of investigative reporting, be connected with professional journalists in the field and participate in hands-on learning opportunities to promote ethical, impactful journalism that holds power to account. Through mentorship, workshops and collaborations with the national Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) organization, this group aims to equip future investigative journalists with the tools and network necessary to excel in the industry.

Faculty advisor: Mark Greenblatt

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The NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists Arizona State University Chapter is a dedicated, inclusive group for people in media who identify with sexual orientations and/or gender identities other than heterosexual and cisgender and their allies. This chapter is devoted to promoting and protecting LGBTQIA+ student journalists; educating community members on LGBTQIA+ issues for comprehensive, sensitive, and thoughtful coverage; reducing misunderstandings and prejudices toward LGBTQIA+ people and cultures; creating a safe space where LGBTQIA+ journalists can discuss professional, ethical, and community concerns — both in media and at the university level.

Faculty advisors: Andres Diaz and Celeste Sepessy

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The National Association of Black Journalists formed in 2011 with a focus on career advancement and networking. The group, which is open to students regardless of race, is affiliated with the national organization. It provides social and professional opportunities for students and enables members to help each other advance in their careers.

Faculty advisors: Angela Hill and Battinto Batts

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National Association of Hispanic Journalists launched in fall 2010. It was one of the first NAHJ student chapters in the country. Working with national and local chapters, students are mentored by professional journalists, apply for scholarships and attend the organization's national convention.

Faculty advisor: Julio Cisneros

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PRSSA is a nationwide organization focused on providing students who aspire to have careers in the public relations/communications industry with experience in the field, via networking, internships, scholarships and other resources. ASU Cronkite's chapter offers opportunities for students to meet public relations professionals, gain mentors, broaden industry knowledge and communication skills, and share fellowship with other public relations professionals.

Faculty advisor: John Nicoletti

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The State Press, ASU's first and oldest student media organization, has published news and information for ASU audiences for more than 130 years. While independent of the Cronkite School, The State Press operates out of newsrooms in the Cronkite building (Fourth Floor) and on the Tempe Campus, in the Student Memorial Union (MU).

Student Media Advisory Board Representative: Jason Manning

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Cronkite Sports Network is a student-run broadcasting and digital organization that offers play-by-play and production opportunities for students. Launched in 2012 by a group of sports-minded students, Cronkite Sports Network covers all ASU Division sports for its multimedia-rich site. Students partner with the Pac-12 Network to cover women's basketball and soccer, hockey, softball and gymnastics. The network also produces "Cronkite Sports Live," an online sports show that airs live on Friday afternoon during the fall and spring semesters on YouTube.

Faculty advisor: Gail Rhodes

Want to start a new Cronkite Student Organization? Check out the steps outlined by ASU's Educational Outreach and Student Services here!