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08/02/2025

We had a successful screening of our student short film CREEP STREAM to a full house Friday night at the Gen Con Film Festival. The audience response was amazing!

07/24/2025

IN REMEMBRANCE: This week, the world mourns the loss of three iconic figures in entertainment and pop culture:

💪 Hulk Hogan, professional wrestling legend and household name of the '80s and '90s, has died at 71 from cardiac arrest. His legacy helped shape sports entertainment for generations.

🎸 Ozzy Osbourne, the Prince of Darkness and frontman of Black Sabbath, passed away at 76 following health complications. His influence on rock and metal music is immeasurable.

📺 Malcolm-Jamal Warner, beloved as Theo from The Cosby Show, has tragically passed away at 54 in a drowning accident while on vacation. A talented actor and musician, his warmth and artistry left a lasting impact.

We extend our deepest condolences to their families, fans, and communities. Their contributions will live on through the music, shows, and memories they leave behind.

07/19/2025

Our very own Media Instructor, Tim Richardson, spent the day in Indianapolis this week with fellow TV, Radio, and Media instructors from across the state at the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters (IASB) Summer Workshop!

We're proud to share that Mr. Richardson was officially appointed as an At-Large Board Member representing Secondary Schools on the IASB board.

Thank you to IASB for the opportunity—and congrats, Mr. Richardson! We know you'll continue to make a big impact on media education across Indiana.

07/18/2025

Congratulations to our media program alumnus Cooper VanDriessche for this incredible accomplishment and meaningful storyelling!

From Cooper:

In April, I was approached by Notre Dame Magazine to write a story on Notre Dame swimmer, Carli Cronk.
Cronk -- who was born with sensorineural hearing loss -- put together an outstanding freshman campaign for the Irish, setting two school and making an immediate impact.
Telling her story for such a prestigious publication was a true privilege -- and it also marked a personal milestone: my first time being published in a print magazine. You can read the full piece here: https://magazine.nd.edu/stories/carli-cronk-a-deaf-swimming-world-record-holder-makes-waves-and-shatters-records/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLnh0tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBFQnFFV1BaSWY1NDQxaXpUAR6vBGU3hhy9qSTEcYHC8_7CT-oewF1EHpWXDM0wPAgsUSmU0T0SlvtscwVELw_aem_0ML6xAb4VHvJyyrPayyD8w
I'm deeply grateful to Margaret Fosmoe, as well as the athletes, coaches, and behind-the-scenes team at Notre Dame Magazine, who helped bring this story to life.

07/15/2025

Happy 70th Anniversary, WNDU!

Our friends at WNDU are celebrating seven decades on the air! Originally launched in 1955 by Fr. Theodore Hesburgh as both a TV station and a learning lab for Notre Dame students, WNDU has been a cornerstone of local broadcasting ever since. From black-and-white beginnings to digital dominance, their legacy of excellence continues to shape media—and inspire the next generation of storytellers.

The station was a project launched by none other than Fr. Theodore Hesburgh, who at the time was a young priest in charge at the University of Notre Dame. ht...

07/14/2025

COMMUNITY NEWS: La Casa de Amistad Awarded $267K Grant for New Shared-Use Kitchen

La Casa de Amistad has received a $267,000 grant from the City of South Bend’s Redevelopment Commission, funded through the Pokagon Fund, to support the completion of a new commercial commissary kitchen.

The kitchen will provide a licensed, professional space for local food entrepreneurs, including caterers, food truck owners, and small business startups, to legally prepare and sell food. It will include commercial ovens, prep stations, sinks, refrigeration, and more.

Renovations are expected to finish in Fall 2025, with grand opening details coming soon.

La Casa de Amistad has served the South Bend community since 1973, providing bilingual education, legal support, and advocacy for Latino, Hispanic, and immigrant families.

Learn more at: www.lacasadeamistad.org

07/10/2025

🎥 Big News! 🎬 We’re thrilled to share that our student film "Creep Stream" has been chosen as an Official Selection of the 2025 River Bend Film Festival in downtown Goshen, Indiana!

This marks River Bend’s 22nd year, happening August 28–30 (Labor Day Weekend) — and Creep Stream will also screen this August at the Gen Con Film Festival in Indianapolis!

If you’d like to come support our student filmmakers in person, grab your festival passes early! 👉 https://riverbendfilmfest.com/film-fest-tickets/ Early Bird pricing ends July 14th, so don’t wait!

See you at the movies! 🍿✨

07/09/2025

Big news from Riley High School Wrestling!

We are proud to announce that Vince McCoy and Roman Marquez, will be competing in the 2025 USMC Junior Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota, from July 13-19!

💪 Vince McCoy (incoming sophomore) will be wrestling in Freestyle and Greco-Roman.
💪 Roman Marquez (incoming sophomore) will be competing in Greco-Roman.

Both wrestlers earned their spots by placing in the Indiana State Wrestling Tournament in May.

Let's show them our support as they take on the biggest wrestling tournament in the USA! 🐾 Go Wildcats!

07/09/2025

Cooper Harradon took 2nd Place in Radio In-Depth at the Indiana Association of School Broadcasters 2025 Awards with his outstanding piece: “Esports”!

Check out it out right here: 👉 https://youtu.be/RmRbbnruQeE?si=OlbXIS7x4JMPYcur

Huge congrats to Cooper for his hard work, storytelling, and dedication to quality journalism!

Indiana Association of School Broadcasters 2025Radio In-depth 2nd PlaceCooper Harradon

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July from all of us at SBS-TV / WETL!

Today, we celebrate the spirit of freedom, community, and the many people who make our country shine bright. We hope your day is filled with family, friends, fireworks, and fun!

06/25/2025

Congratulations, Mark! Enjoy your retirement.

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06/24/2025

Our media instructor Tim Richardson is spending three days this week at WNDU as part of an externship to enhance the learning and experiences in our classroom and deepen industry connections.

My first day (of three) at WNDU!

I'm incredibly honored to be participating in the South Bend Regional Chamber’s Educator Externship Program, which connects teachers with local businesses to gain real-world industry insight we can bring back to our classrooms. The goal? To better prepare students for careers by bridging the gap between education and the workforce — and for someone who teaches Broadcast Media & Film, there’s no better place to learn than inside a working newsroom!

Today was packed with meaningful experiences:
• Witnessed longtime reporter Mark Peterson sign off after 40 years at WNDU, and watched as the mayor of South Bend presented him with a key to the city.
• Sat in on editorial meetings and saw how their stories are pitched, assigned, and developed.
• Spoke with anchors, directors, producers, and tech staff about the coordination and challenges behind a full newscast.
• Observed live newscasts plus in-person and virtual interviews.

A huge thank you to my gracious hosts at WNDU, especially Tricia Sloma, for taking the time to share their knowledge and welcome me into the fold. I’m already walking away with fresh ideas to inspire my students and enrich our program!