Alex Priest

September 23, 2010
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The Daily Show is a Big Deal. No, Really. It Is.

So there’s all kinds of back and forth on what modern satirical news programs like Jon Stewart’s The Daily Show and Steven Colbert’s The Colbert Report actually contribute to our society. Are they a good thing? Are they a bad … Continue reading

September 19, 2010
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Calling All Entrepreneurs, Communicators, and Social Media Smarties

I need you! Here’s the deal. I’m in a number of leadership roles at my school, American University. This semester, I am: Director of Entrepreneurship for my professional business fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi, where I work to foster a spirit … Continue reading

July 15, 2010
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Is “Student” a Dirty Word?

I started thinking about this just this morning when one of my professional friends, who I greatly admire, respect, and trust, was explaining to me how I don’t necessarily need to emphasize my inexperience when talking about my skills. In … Continue reading

May 31, 2010
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Just Call Me a 21st-Century Indiana Jones

Well, someday, maybe. Today @ptklein, @laurenkrizel and I wandered over to the National Zoo for a while to enjoy the weather (it’s free, and you can literally just walk in–one of the best things to do on a pretty day … Continue reading

February 18, 2010
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Crisis Communications for Congress

My latest column in my university’s newspaper is up today, here at The Eagle. This week, I’m focusing on communications and Congress, dealing with their incredible PR crisis and communicating with their constituents. They’ve got a lot of problems–not least … Continue reading