2016 Rio Bound
Former University of Texas swimmer, James Jimmy Feigen, describes his time at the 2012 London Olympics and what he is doing now to prepare for the 2016 Olympics in Rio De Janeiro in Brazil.
Filmed and Edited By: Jorge Guerra
Aquaponics- A Tell-All
In a world that is becoming increasingly depleted of natural resources, it’s important to be aware of the ecological status of the planet and efforts made to improve our state of self-ecocide. Aquaponics is an innovative style of farming that efficiently uses valuable resources.
Filmed & Edited By: Claire Bontempo
Interviews by: Jorge Guerra, Claire Bontempo, Christine Dickerson
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A Veggie Tale
Whether it’s for the animals, environment or health, vegetarian and vegan Texans are proud of their lifestyle and seek to educate the rest of one of the unhealthiest states in the nation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuPkalZdtXc
Edited By: Natalia Fonseca
Filmed By: Jorge Guerra, Brittanie Burke, Selina Bonilla
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Wheelchair Warriors: Athletes Overcoming Adversity
In 1978 the wheelchair basketball team, the High Rollers, played at Anna Hiss and Gregory Gym at The University of Texas. Hear about their journey and how wheelchair basketball changed their lives.
Editing by: Taylor Smith
Filmed By: Christine Dickerson and Taylor Smith
Creative Team: Jorge Guerra, Tessa Meriwether, Christine Dickerson
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Party Animals: Celebrating Austin’s Fourth No-kill Anniversary
In 2010, Austin’s city council approved the no-kill implementation plan and in less than a year, Austin reached the 90 percent goal. Austin is currently the largest no-kill city in the United States, according to the APA! website.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4DDzJKQbds
Dog walking is another issue that animal shelters face, with the implementation of no-kill in austin, the amount of dogs in shelters have risen and they are looking for help to get the dogs out and active instead of being stuck inside their cages.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=173vHMwbHgs
Filmed and Edited By: Natalia Fonseca, Jorge Guerra, Brittanie Burke, Selina Bonilla and Corynn Wilson
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T.J. Ford: Former NBA player Faces Adversity Head On
Ford, who was born in Houston, started playing basketball at 4-years-old. He attended Willowridge High School and played on the basketball team. The University of Texas started recruiting Ford his sophomore year of high school and he attended UT from 2001-2003 before declaring for the NBA draft. The Milwaukee Bucks drafted him eighth overall. But with this success came a huge medical obstacle that he would have to overcome.
The life lessons TJ Ford learned from the obstacles he overcome in his professional, he now preaches and teaches young kids the importance of good character and hard work.
Filmed by: Jorge Guerra, Christine Dickerson, Tessa Meriwether
Edited by: Jorge Guerra and Taylor Smith
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