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Santa Barbara, CA
Joined February 2009
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💬: “One hour of relaxation and zoning out for a little bit… it can be very beneficial.” Social media editor for the Pepperdine University Graphic, Tony Gleason spoke about the importance of breaking and prioritizing mental health when covering breaking news. #JACC25
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💬: “When the event has passed make sure to take care of yourself and come back to those emotions,” Pepperdine senior, Rachel Flynn, talks about how to manage mental health alongside journalistic duties. She says to take time to be a human while being a journalist. #JACC25
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💬 “We couldn’t turn to national news outlets to get information we were the ones gathering the information.” Pepperdine senior, Gabrielle Salgado, shared the struggles staff faced gathering information during the Franklin fire, with power outages and sheltering in place. #JACC25
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📢 STARTING NOW: Keynote Speech Breaking news process behind the Franklin Fires in Malibu and the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. Pepperdine University's student graphic editors, reporters, and advisors, discussing their lived experiences and reporting on these fires #JACC25
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In the Q&A session, Brewer responded to a question about Artificial intelligence, stating, “I don't think any AI creation can do me.” In light of the controversy over the use of AI playing a role in journalistic writing, his response was received with high praise. #JACC24
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Brewer concluded his speech before the Q&A, emphasizing the importance of objectivity and story-telling playing a role in journalism. "The truth is still out there. Waiting to be found, wanting to be told. So go seek it. You're more than capable." #JACC2024
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“My golden era will forever be from 1996 to 2000 when I was just like you, a college student dreaming striving learning, and growing at an unfathomable rate," Brewer said.
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Brewer referenced these two investigative stories to commend collegiate journalists for persistent, reliable news coverage. Stanford Daily Investigative story: stanforddaily.com/2023/07/19… The Daily Northwestern investigative story: dailynorthwestern.com/2023/0… #JACC2024
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Keynote speaker Jerry Brewer speaks on the trajectory of his professional journalism career so far, “This is a deeply meaningful moment for me because I vividly remember being you.” "I've had a blessed career and am only halfway done." #JACC24
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This year so far, Jerry Brewer has covered a variety of sports events and topics, including the University of Michigan's win over Alabama in the Rose Bowl, Jim Harbaugh's new coaching position for the Los Angeles Chargers, and The Chiefs' win in this year's Superbowl. #JACC24
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T-1 minute until Washington Post Sports Columnist Jerry Brewer speaks on his experience working at the Post since 2015! "The game is not the story. The game is a platform to tell a story." #JACC24
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