HYPERLOCAL NEWS HUB BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM
Goner Keeps Vinyl Alive in C-Y
At Goner Records, owners Zac Ives and Eric Friedl have provided a haven for vinyl aficionados in Cooper-Young since 2004.
Find out the reasons for the store's success — and why vinyl records are making a comeback — in our story. |
New Ballet Ensemble
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Eclectic Eye Boutique
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Event Raises Funds for Public Projects Photo by Chris Freitas
Local artists showcased their work at InBalance Fitness to fund public art and beautification projects in Cooper-Young.
Read more about the event here. |
Burke's is Home
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MicroMemphis on Foursquare
Memphis College of Art Students Showcase Work at Java CabanaArt Auction
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Otherlands Serves Up
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Artwork or Eyesore?
Throughout Cooper-Young is street art varying from murals to art pieces. However, resident appreciation is across the spectrum. Click here for more...
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'Pop-Up' Gallery
It's a public art mystery. See the gallery of an unknown artist beneath a Cooper-Young train trestle. Read more...
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EventsYoung Avenue Deli
2119 Young Ave. Other A & E stories making headlines: |
Spotlight on Cooper-Young Artist: Harlan T. BoboHarlan T. Bobo has released three albums with Cooper-Young's Goner records. He's a veteran performer at Austin's esteemed SXSW music showcase. Bobo splits his time between Memphis and a home in France.
See his work in this video created for the Commercial Appeal's Hotel Memphis project. |
Chris Freitas
_ Chris Freitas is a senior broadcast journalism student at the University of Memphis, and already has majored in Communications. In addition to an internship at WHBQ-TV Fox 13, he works at two Memphis radio stations as webmaster & sports producer at WUMR U92 FM and as a part-time assistant producer at WMFS “ESPN Radio” 92.9 FM. Freitas hopes to either work as a radio journalist or announcer for NPR or as a video game journalist. You can follow him on Twitter (@chrisfreitas23).
Manon Priebe
I am a 24 year old journalism major from the University of Mainz, Germany. Holding a bachelor-degree in Modern China Studies, I spent several months in China and Taiwan for study, work and internship experiences. Now I am an international exchange student in Memphis. I love to explore the world – and write about it.
Follow me on Twitter: @manonpriebe
Find me on Facebook: Manon Priebe
Latresia Sutton
I am a senior at the University of Memphis majoring in Broadcast/Journalism. I am a part-time student, full-time mom, and I also work full-time. I have some journalism experience in writing, editing, producing, anchoring, and many other skills.
I also have social media skills and I love to learn new things everyday. I work at a public broadcasting station and I work on an administration team at my church. I am a people person and I love to help people when I can.
Please visit my website www.latresianews.weebly.com
or Follow Me on Twitter @TresiDenise or you can email at latresiadsutton@yahoo.com
I also have social media skills and I love to learn new things everyday. I work at a public broadcasting station and I work on an administration team at my church. I am a people person and I love to help people when I can.
Please visit my website www.latresianews.weebly.com
or Follow Me on Twitter @TresiDenise or you can email at latresiadsutton@yahoo.com
Reneka Toler
I am currently a senior at the University of Memphis, majoring in Broadcast/Journalism. I have background experience in reporting, producing, and anchoring. My future career lies as a radio personality or news anchor. I am people-oriented, well-rounded, and has a sense of humor. I enjoy shopping,traveling, trying new foods and meeting new people. For more about me, visit my website, blogger, or simply follow me on twitter.