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Department Activities Below are descriptions of department-sponsored activities at Otterbein. Newspaper: The College newspaper, The Tan and Cardinal, is published by a student staff each week during the academic year except during the summer term. Students can write, edit, take photographs and design this 1,800-circulation newspaper. Some editorial positions are paid, and editors are eligible to attend national and local college newspaper conferences. Public Relations: Otterbein sponsors a chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), a national, pre-professional organization for students interested in public relations. The Otterbein College Chapter sponsors a variety of speakers and workshops and a student-managed public relations agency. In addition, members of PRSSA are eligible for scholarships sponsored by the Public Relations Society of America, receive reduced rates at professional luncheons and workshops and may attend national and district conferences of PRSSA. Radio: WOBN-FM, the student-run radio station, is under the direction of the Department of Communication. WOBN also offers co-curricular opportunities for students majoring in business administration, journalism, visual arts and other related disciplines. The station broadcasts 17 hours a day during the academic year, featuring a contemporary music format, Otterbein College sporting events and Westerville area news and public affairs. WOBN broadcasts at 101.5 FM and on-line at www.wobn.net. Television: WOCC-TV 3 provides programming for Westerville and Otterbein College via cable channel 3. Programming includes public affairs, entertainment, education and sports. Students have the opportunity for hands-on learning experience, including camera, graphics, audio operation, production and direction, as well as management. The day-to-day operation of an on-air cable television station provides a practical addition to classroom instruction. Forensics: Otterbein is a member of the Ohio Forensics Association, American Forensic Association, National Forensic Association and Pi Kappa Delta, a national forensics honorary. Students compete in debate tournaments and individual events (public speaking, oral interpretation and extemporaneous speaking) tournaments, which provide travel opportunities to both local and out-of-state contests. Organizational Communication: MOST (Mentoring Organizational Students Today) is a networking and mentoring organization for students interested in careers in Organizational Communication. Students are actively involved in building mentoring connections through organizing professional speaking events, an informal networking brunch, mock interviews, fundraisers, and on-site visits. In addition, students coordinate various activities that establish mentoring relationships for all communication majors.
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