How to Stay Fit at Hofstra
Sarahbeth Ackerman
This blog started out for a journalism course and now it is simply a place to express myself in any way possible.
I'm a broadcast journalism student at Hofstra University.
[Flash 10 is required to watch video]
This photo was taken right in front of the Student Center at Hofstra University. (Sarahbeth Ackerman)
Hofstra students all go to Hofstra, yet do not know much about their school.
Who is David Mack?
David Mack. Certainly students and faculty at Hofstra University should at least recognize the name around campus. However, how many actually know who David Mack is? Or the name at all?
“Isn’t there a David Mack Center? I don’t know what building it is though,” said Hofstra junior, Greg Thornberg
His name is on a building. Four buildings. Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, Mack Hall, which houses the University Club, David S. Mack Public Safety and Information Center, and David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex.
David Mack is the Senior partner of the Mack Company developers and was a Hofstra graduate in 1967. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration.
“I think his name is on the Student Center,” said sophomore, Jordan Weintraub.
Mack is the vice chairman of Metropolitan Transportation Authority, commissioner of The Port Authority and chair of Hofstra’s Physical Plant Committee.
“Was he the guy who created Mac?” said sophomore, Jill Mustich.
His name is all over Hofstra’s campus is a great way to be honored. However, Mack was also honored by being chosen 2006 Alumnus of the Year.
“I am honored to be selected for this award by Hofstra,” he said. “As an alumnus who was able to use his education to become a successful businessman, I can’t think of a better way to thank the University than by helping current and future students to excel in their fields,” said at the time of been awarded the honor.
This photo was taken at Hofstra University right outside Mason and Gallon Hall. The photograph was taken by photographer Michelle Kawka for Aspire Fashion Magazine Spring 2010. If you click on the image it will bring you to Michelle Kawka’s site. (Sarahbeth Ackerman)
The Future of Journalism is for my Journalism 10 class. I interviewed students from Hofstra University to hear thoughts about the journalism. The students share their feelings on journalism where it is heading. (Sarahbeth Ackerman)
HX Salon at Hofstra University
Sarahbeth Ackerman
Journalism 10
Mobile Journalism Essay
11/23/2009
For our Mobile Reporting project, “The Day in a Life of Hofstra,” each student had to go around finding out information about Hofstra’s facilities raging from Library, Admissions, and the on campus hair salon.
I was assigned to cover the HX Salon. Eager after being assigned, I went after class on Monday to the salon hoping to get approval from the owner to shoot video, record audio, and take photographs. However, the owner was not there, so I made sure to be back on Wednesday to follow up.
I came in again on Wednesday to speak the owner. I explained how what I shot would be uploaded straight from my phone to Tumblr. Vinny, the owner was not only more than happy to help me out, but flattered that his salon was thought of for our project. He even made an appointment for me on Friday!
On Friday, I had my phone ready to start my Mobile Reporting. I audio recorded the receptionist and took photographs. I also shot video of the hairdressers blowing hair out, washing and trimming as well. Overall, the experience was interesting and fun. I never realized how much I can really do with my phone.
2 years ago - 
1
1 
Vinny, the owner at HX Salon, is blowing out a girls hair. Not only is he the owner but you can see that he styles too. The woman in the background she washing a young man’s hair. (Sarahbeth Ackerman)
