While most class field trips involved visiting museums, landmarks or professional businesses, rarely did students get the opportunity to watch a comedian perform as a part of their off campus education. Eight communication m<0ors in COMM 40 l, Christian View of Media Ethics, accompanied by Bible Professor Andrew Baker, traveled to Gateway Church in Southlake, Texas, on Friday, Sept. 9 to see a live filmed performance by Ch1;stian comedian Michaeljr. Baker said he viewed the trip as a chance for students to see firsthand how people in the communication industry applied their faith to their professions. "I wanted them to experience what they will one day create themselves - creativity that can have positive cultural influence," Baker said. The group enjoyedjr.'sjokes, which focused on the humor of quirks within modern American Christianity, and the sLUdents were able to meet and take pictures with the comedian after the performance. "I thought he was hysterical," senior Michelle Cascio said. "There was so much reality behind his jokes, which made them funnier. His jokes weren't vulgar and rude as so many jokes are today, but he still had the During a summer trip to Gomoa Fetteh, Ghana, an students paint a wrap-around mural on the walls of Browning Health Clinic. The mural depicted .Jesus healing the sick. Courtesy of Daniel Adants audience rolling with laughter. I think there is much to be learned from that." According to seniorJohn Mark Adkison, students were surprised whenjr. finished his comedy act by inviting anyone who wanted a relationship with God to come to the front of the auditorium. "All of us ended up walking to the front of the room because we wanted to commit to having a better relationship with God," Adkison said. Through the experience, students gained a deeper respect and better understanding for professionals likejr. who had the courage to incorporate their faith in the workplace, especially when it was televised to thousands of people. "I appreciated what IT~~J was doing, making comedy a ministry," senior Amanda Hourt said. Adkison, who described Jr. as "bona fide funny," valued the comedian's ability to entertain an audience of Christians and non-believers alike. "This was not your usual chapel program," Adkison said. "I loved thatjr. used comedy as a ministry to be a bright ray of sunshine in people's lives." Laura Chambers . , \1 .. p ' J &.J (ill: . ~ - ~ ' '; 111 ~ ' .i .;~ . t ~ . . . I . . .. ~ ... , I ' .. ·.~ ..,....- 1:y . . . . . ~ .; - -- I · ' 11\:.;-- ' II .. ~ f . . , I . ..~.~k ~ ; 1( .• ~f/ • ·t. . ' Students injack Shock's Public Relations Case Studies class gather on KARK's news stage. The class traveled to Little Rock on Sept. 15 to visit the TV station and meet with public relations professionals. Courtesy ofJack Shock • 0-t\~ Academics f b'l r;;Wll
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