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Media Life: Tough defeat rains on Skeet Reese’s Parade magazine cover appearance

The curse of the Sports Illustrated cover may have just been expanded to include Parade magazine and Auburn angler Skeet Reese. Reese, the 2007 Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Angler of the Year, was on … more

By Gus Thomson, Journal Staff Writer | 3/18/10 05:29:PM | 571 views | 1 comment

Media Life: Auburn titles creator helping raise profile of oft-ignored movie art form

“Up in the Air” was shut out on Oscar night – despite nominations for its two biggest names, George Clooney and director Jason Reitman. But the award season isn’t completely over for the … more

By Gus Thomson, Journal Staff Writer | 3/12/10 10:29:AM | 605 views | 1 comment

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Media Life: TV Olympics, Auburn festivals, Newcastle celebrity sightings and channel changes

The Winter Olympics were big in this area, with plenty of local Sierra Nevada heroes coming from the Tahoe region. KCRA 3 took advantage of the Feb. 12 to 28 excitement to post some huge numbers. The … more

By Gus Thomson, Journal Staff Writer | 3/4/10 06:00:PM | 1413 views | 4 comments

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Media Life: Auburn’s mystery Olympian served as U.S. ambassador to South Africa in 1970s

John Hurd won Olympic fencing team berth; Placer’s winter Olympic team representation has scored medals in the past more

By Gus Thomson, Journal Staff Writer | 2/25/10 06:00:PM | 822 views

Media Life: “Deadliest Catch” star’s death a personal loss for Lotus videographer

Todd Stanley forged bond with Phil Harris during their seasons on the sea; Colfax High grad Jodi Hernandez’ eatery throws down Bobby Flay; Odd twist to new film “The Real Revolutionaries” more

By Gus Thomson, Journal Staff Writer | 2/18/10 06:00:PM | 2887 views | 10 comments