In a large brick building that once housed a hospital for freed slaves, a group of Howard University seniors is rehearsing for a newscast. It’s their first time in the studio, and their first story is about dating in the age of smartphones. "Basically, it’s about how you go to a restaurant, and you see a couple scrolling on their phones instead of talking to each other," says Erin Winters, 21, who wrote the script. Ms. Winters sits at a computer, controlling the teleprompter. Husain Murad, a lecturer and doctoral candidate in communications, stands nearby, guiding the students. "Quiet on the set," he commands. "Stand by … and 3-2-1, you’re on."

March 16, 2016 ・ From Chronicle of Higher Education