Racial gaslighting is a form of manipulation, focused on belittling the experiences of racially marginalized groups. To avoid this type of gaslighting, don’t respond with phrases like these. (Shoutout @/privtoprog on IG for the graphics)

Student Highlight Time! Sam Gabelmann, a senior COMM major, is getting ready to graduate by ramping up his job search after completing his Capstone project last semester. His project was a podcast about the changes in live music at Trinity due to COVID 19. Relevant work! #NextGen

Colorism, featurism, and texturism are all challenges for the Black community, especially dark-skinned Black womxn. Read these introductions to understand how they are used to discriminate against Black individuals. Credit to @/darkest.hue on IG for the graphics & info!

Just having a BIPOC character in your media does not equal diversity. Read this graphic to understand the difference between tokenism, representation and diverse casting. Thanks to @/welcome tithe movement on IG for this graphic!

Read through this infographic (from @/diversifyournarrative on IG) to learn why minority communities reclaim racial slurs as a form of self-empowerment & why non-members of those groups should NEVER say the slur.

Student Highlight alert! Devan Karp, a junior, made the Dean’s list last fall and is finishing his talent reels. He enjoys the COMM department because “the professors are so [...] understanding and passionate.” #NextGen

Why is it okay to tolerate some actions and speech but not others? The hypocrisy, yet important distinction, of tolerance is explained in this infographic by @/soyouwanttotalkabout on IG

Happy May 4th🤩 Hope you feel the force giving you strength as we move into this finals season… #MayThe4thBeWithYou

We love the opportunities our students have to learn beyond the classroom. Our department’s unique partnership with KRTU allows COMM students to practice in the field and gain useful learning experiences🤩

Quote of the Week: Week 1

Misuse of mental illnesses in conversation perpetuates harmful stereotypes! Think before you speak. Credit to @/dlcanxiety on Instagram

Victoria Lee is a senior Communication major & Communication Management minor🤩 She works with Oregon Health & Sciences University on research🔬 & community support. Currently, she is working on her capstone which raises awareness about college students’ sugar intake🍬 #NextGen

Get inspired by some wise words from Michelle Obama 🤩

COMM 3341, Audio Production: Podcasting, has been developing an investigative podcast about San Antonio neighborhood development🎙 Here they are interviewing a former resident of the Loma Park area! Can’t wait to hear the podcast😁👏🏻

Trinity University COMM Day '23 is Friday, Feb. 3. We hope to see students, alumni, and friends of the Department of Communication there! Wednesday approves...

Join us this Friday, February 3rd for COMM Day!

Come and show your support this Friday for COMM Day 2023!

Only three more days until COMM Day! Don't forget to head on over this Friday, February 3rd!

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Today is COMM Day!