The Student Beat

We now bring on Jessica Kemnitz of Michigan State as the next guest on The Student Beat! Jess works with Impact 89 FM and Big Ten Plus, where she has done work as a color commentator and sideline reporter. She also has worked in sports photography, and she is currently in an internship as the analyst for the Rockford Rivets of the Northwoods League! In this episode, we discuss stepping in to big e...

We next welcome Charlie Perlman of Northwestern on The Student Beat! Charlie covers some impressive athletics at Northwestern, including a national title run, as well as just wrapping up coverage with the NBA Combine and Draft! In this episode, we discuss stepping in to big environments, fun stories, and so much more. Make sure to follow him and check out his work with the links bellow: X: https:/...

We next bring on Aidan Wirtz of Iowa to share his incredible journey on The Student Beat! Aidan has a great perspective on Journalism and life, which allows him to bring stories to life. He has spent a majority of his time at Iowa serving as the Sports Director with KRUI. In this episode, we discuss some of his favorite experiences, advice for future Journalists, fun stories, and so much more. Mak...

We now have AJ Reisetter of Iowa sharing his story on The Student Beat! AJ has spent time at Iowa doing a multitude of things, including work with DITV, KRUI, Big Ten Plus, NBC Sports, and Dance Marathon. He next plans on to continue storytelling with KGAN in Cedar Rapids, IA! In this episode, we discuss some of his favorite experiences, incredibly important stories, the art of storytelling, fun s...

Chris Meglio of Iowa has finally made his appearance on The Student Beat! Chris is closing out his final days of his college career. He is a writer with the Daily Iowan and has covered a plethora of sports and major sporting events! In this episode, we discuss the art of writing, his favorite experiences, some incredibly good and funny stories, and so much more. Make sure to follow him and check o...

We now welcome Finn Kuehl of Wisconsin to The Student Beat! Finn is wrapping up his sophomore year in Madison. He is the creator of Bench Mob Blog and the Two-Way Talents website, as well as writing, following multiple NBA teams! In this episode, we discuss writing for multiple NBA teams with a focus on the Milwaukee Bucks, the creation of his Two-Way Talents website, covering the NBA Summer Leagu...

With another great conversation, Braden Schenck of Virginia Tech now joins The Student Beat! Braden is a junior and is the PxP voice for the Salem RidgeYaks, as well as working with ACC Network Extra, 3304 Sports, the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs, and having spent time with the Cape Cod League! In this episode, we discuss being a student-broadcaster in the minor leagues, the importance of student journ...

Brad Schultz of Iowa gives us a new perspective as The Student Beat returns! Brad is finishing up his senior year at the University of Iowa where he worked as the Sports Editor for the Daily Iowan, but he has now transitioned to writing for the Hawkeye Roundtable! In this episode, we discuss his transition from student reporting to a more professional style, his all-around knowledge of Hawkeye spo...

Sam Federman of Syracuse gives us a whole new angle on The Student Beat! Sam is one of College Basketball's finest, writing for Mid Major Madness and hosting his podcast "Brackets, Bubbles, and Bid Stealers". In this episode, we discuss his unique route, the MAAC, incredible experiences, building a network, fun stories, and so much more. Make sure to follow him and check out his work...

Isaac Edelman of Florida is next on The Student Beat! Isaac is a Sports Broadcaster and Reporter, getting his start by Founding FL Teams. In this episode, we discuss his experience with covering various teams, awesome experiences, getting your start, fun stories, and so much more. Make sure to follow him and check out his work with the links bellow:X: https://x.com/IsaacEdelman Instagram: https://...

Jake Rios of Iowa steps up for a Halloween Edition of The Student Beat! Griffin is a Sports Editor with The Tiger as well as an Associate Beat Writer for Clemson on SI. In this episode, we discuss his experience with writing for different outlets, some really cool locations and events, Clemson Athletics, fun stories, and so much more. Make sure to follow him and check out his work with the links b...

Griffin Barfield of Clemson is the next big story on The Student Beat! Griffin is a Sports Editor with The Tiger as well as an Associate Beat Writer for Clemson on SI. In this episode, we discuss his experience with writing for different outlets, some really cool locations and events, Clemson Athletics, fun stories, and so much more. Make sure to follow him and check out his work with the links be...

Trevor Butler of Kansas is next to share his journalism story! Trevor is a Sports Editor with the Daily Kansan as well as a broadcaster for Kansas Club Baseball and AWA Wiffle Ball. In this episode, we discuss his experience with Kansas Athletics, Jayhawks Basketball and Allen Fieldhouse, why Student Journalism is important, fun stories, and so much more. Make sure to follow him and check out his...

Cole Krueger of Iowa shares his journalism story on The Student Beat! Cole is Reporter with DITV as well as KWWL's Friday Night Light series! He also broadcasts games with KRUI Sports and has a plethora of high school experience. Oh, and don't forget his time with his blog. In this episode, we discuss his many experiences, his families' impact on his love for sports, Minnesota sports,...

Jack Rachinsky of Penn State is next up to share his story on The Student Beat! Jack is Broadcaster with Big Ten Plus as well as a Director, Broadcaster, and Football Insider with Penn State CommRadio! In this episode, we discuss his multitude of experiences, his amazing student opportunities, what it means to be covering Penn State athletics, why Student Journalism is important, fun stories, and...

Jon Grove of Kansas State is next up to share his story on The Student Beat! Jon is Production Director at Wildcat 91.9 FM and hosts the Cat Attack Podcast, as well as writing GoPowercat with 247 Sports. In this episode, we discuss his different experiences, his trip to broadcast a game in Ireland, covering different sports, why Student Journalism is important, fun stories, and so much more. Make...

Ryan Martin of Maryland is next on The Student Beat. Ryan is a Director and Broadcaster with WMUC Sports, Broadcaster on Big Ten Plus, and continues to call games in the spring with the Maryland Baseball Network. He also rolled into this past summer calling games for the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod League. Today, we discuss his various experiences, his journey from a young age, Big Ten Plu...

Elise Gan of Iowa joins me for this new edition of The Student Beat. Elise is the Co-Sports Director at DITV and will write for the Daily Iowan, as well as occasionally throw on the headset with KRUI Sports. Today, we discuss her journey, balancing different forms of media, Chicago sports, fandom in Journalism, seeing more Women in sports, why Student Journalism is important, fun stories, and so m...

Rodney Prunty II of New Mexico is next on the show. Rodney is the Sports Editor for the Daily Lobo. Today, we discuss his journey, how to convey emotion in a written article, the upcoming NFL season, the fun of UNM Athletics, why Student Journalism deserves the respect.it does, fun stories, and so much more. Make sure to follow him and check out his work with the links bellow:Instagram:   / rodney...

Ryan Paris of Iowa joins me for Episode 12 of the show. Paris is a Sports Reporter for DITV, a broadcaster with KRUI Sports, getting involved with Big Ten Plus, and writing articles for the Joliet Slammers! Oh, and don't forget, the ultimate Cardmaster ™️. On this edition of The Student Beat, we discuss his journey getting involved at Iowa, how to keep the job fun and why it is important, fun...

Tyler Reidy of Notre Dame joins me for the eleventh installment on the show. He currently leads their Student Radio WVFI, Sports Editor with The Scholastic Magazine, leadership board with Notre Dame Television, Associate Sports Editor with The Observer, and broadcaster for Notre Dame Hockey, and broadcasting this summer for the South Bend Cubs! Today, we discuss the all his roles, fun stories, and...

Matthew Mangam of Rutgers joins me for the tenth installment on the show. He is involved as the Head Sports Editor for the Daily Targum, a broadcaster with Rutgers Student Radio WRSU, and is a senior writer with Hudson River Blue! Today, we discuss the second oldest student newspaper in the country, plenty of soccer coverage, why student journalism is worth recognition, fun stories, and so much mo...

Ashley Davidson is our FIRST Woman in Sports Journalism on the show, where she fills in a plethora of roles. She works with Duck TV, KWVA Radio Sports, the Daily Emerald, and is a part of Oregon Women in Sports Communication! Together, we discuss the importance of seeing women succeed in this field, athletic events we have covered, the rules of field hockey, fantastic stories, and so much more. Ma...

Ben Haller is the Co-Director WIUX Sports, while also broadcasting games all across Hoosier Athletics! He joins me as we discuss his path to the Crimson and Cream, plenty of baseball, the Field of 68, the Cape Cod League, fantastic stories, and so much more. Make sure to follow him and check out his work with the links bellow:X: https://x.com/big_benhaller?ref_src=t... Instagram:   / ben.haller40 ...

In this 4th of July episode, I meet with Aidan Riggs, who is a Sports Director, broadcasting multiple sports at the University of Cincinnati. We discuss his roots in Louisville playing a factor in some of his unique roles, all the different Bearcat sports he gets to call, fun stories, and so much more. Make sure to follow him and check out his work with the links bellow:X: https://x.com/aidanriggs...