Megan Narsing is a pre-Journalism student from Edmonton. Armed with a diploma in 3D Animation, Megan came to the University of Regina last September to prepare to explore the world of journalism. “I wasn’t satisfied with where my diploma was going to take me. I wanted to do something that I knew I’d enjoy. That’s why I chose journalism,” she says.  Megan is also dancer and chorographer, with over 20 contemporary, modern and hip-hop stage performances under her belt.

Radio Current Affairs is an opportunity for a radio or television journalist to tell long format journalism. This allows the journalist a chance to include many more details, scenes and stories to tell the overall story they are trying to get across. While there are no hard and fast rules – below are some general guidelines. Formats: 1. The Debrief – The debrief is conducted between a host and journalist. The journalist could be live in the studio or out in the field. This is where the journalist is asked a series of questions by the host – and they tell the story in as descriptive way as possible. 2. The Talk Tape – The talk tape is similar to the Debrief except that the journalist includes audio clips. So – when the host asks a question – the journalist answers – and can also play a clip in the

Melissa Burdon is back in Regina, enriched by her experiences traveling in Southeast Asia and Australia. She is in her first year of University working on a degree in International Affairs, after which she plans to apply to the School of Journalism. Melissa has always been interested in journalism and writing, and will combine her experience and education to become an international affairs correspondent.