Well, all good things must come to an end. Just like KU Football's 11-game winning streak and William Hung's American Idol reign; the J-694 blogs are no more. In my farewell to the Newsroom I'd like to reminisce on the good times, but I don't want it to sound like a resume either.
After 3 1/2 years, it's time to say goodbye. Photo: Justin O'Neal
I started out at KUJH as a bright-eyed freshman running camera, audio, teleprompter and whatever else was needed for the KUJH Newscast and Jayhawk Sports Talk. Since the first day I stepped foot into Lawrence I wanted to be a part of KUJH in some form or fashion.
The opportunities here at KU are endless and I felt like I took advantage of as many as possible. Working for TBS for 3 days at Arrowhead for Kansas vs. Oklahoma, traveling to the 2006 Big 12 and NCAA Basketball Tournaments, and driving to Austin, Texas for a KU and UT Football game were some highlights. Again, I couldn't have done it without the skills and knowledge I gained from the J-School.
Whether it was shooting post-game press conferences, doing stand-ups, or editing highlights, I got a feel for it all. Both behind-the-scenes and on-air were areas that I contributed on a daily basis. Now, taking a step back I realized how much time and effort was spent on the 2nd floor of the Dole Human Development Center.
However as I leave the Newsroom, I know there will be better days ahead, but I'll never forget where I came from. Rock Chalk Jayhawk!
-Alex Wiebel KUJH-TV News
Alex, congrats! Best of luck to you. I know you're really going to go places.