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What is "teachers"?
(as a result of the University offering more than just education degrees)
Illinois State University's nickname before it became the Redbirds in 1932.
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Who is Edward Bernays?
(Pioneer in the field of public relations and propaganda. He overcame “sales resistance” to cigarette smoking among women. Bernays staged a demonstration at the 1929 Easter parade, having fashionable young women flaunt their “torches of freedom.”)
The father of public relations.
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Who is Betsy Plank?
(She served as executive vice president of Daniel J. Edelman, Inc. before becoming director of public relations planning at AT&T and later director of external affairs at Illinois Bell. She played a central role in the establishment of PRSSA in 1967.)
This woman is considered the first lady of public relations and godmother of PRSSA.
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What is Thank U, Next?
Scenes from Legally Blonde, 13 Going on 30, Bring it On and Mean Girls were featured in this recent music video
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What is PRogressive Image?
The name of our student-run PR firm.
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What is California?
(more than 4,100 Redbirds call the Golden State their home)
Outside of Illinois, this state is home to the most Illinois State alumni.
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What is public relations?
(PRSA definition)
The strategic communication process that builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.
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What is Portland?
The city where the 2019 National Assembly will be held.
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What is A Star is Born?
This movie, starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, is nominated for 7 Academy Awards
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What is 2?
The number of juniors on this year's executive board?
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What is Fell Hall?
(Fell Hall was a residence hall from its completion in 1918 until 1989 when it became devoted to academic and administrative space)
The first University residence hall.
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What is the inverted pyramid?
Style of writing that puts most important news at the top of a news release.
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What is $80?
Cost of yearly membership dues
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What is 35?
The recent partial government shutdown lasted ___ days, marking the longest in American history
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What are PRi, Relations and Development?
The names of our three committees.
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What is Illinois State Normal University?
(a "Normal University" is one that trained teachers; the Town of Normal got its name from the University's original name)
The name of Illinois State University at the time of its founding.
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What is a boilerplate?
The last paragraph in a press release that describes the company, product, service, or brand.
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What are Argentina, Peru and Colombia?
PRSSA's three international chapters.
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Who is Colton Underwood?
This ISU alumn is now staring on the reality TV show, The Bachelor
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Who is Dr. Mary Beth Deline?
The name of our faculty advisor
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What is "The Office"?
A famous ISU alum, Craig Robinson, stars in this TV show.
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What is earned media?
Publicity gained through efforts such as word-of-mouth and editorial influence rather than advertising.
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Who is Ashley Kathryn?
This college student is the 2018-19 PRSSA national president. (first name)
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Who are the New England Patriots?
This team won Super Bowl LIII this past Sunday
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What is 1979?
The year ISU's PRSSA Chapter was established.
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