MIRIAM THURBER
public relations : published author
PUBLISHED WRITING
Book
I started writing at 17 years old, and the devotional hit stores a few months after I turned 19. It dissects various aspects of life and breaks them into tangible, inspirational calls to introspection and action.
Teenhood Today Column
At 14 years old, I began regularly writing for our tri-county paper. The purpose of my column was to illuminate life as a teenager for readers to consume and relate to. For 6 years, I was given the privilege of processing my life through the word and participating in our community.
At Life's Lunch Counter, Go With Your Gut
"The holidays are full of decision-making. Most frequently asked questions include 'What would you like for Christmas?' 'Where will you be spending Christmas?' 'What will your New Year’s resolutions be?' and 'Are you going to finish that decadent triple-layered chocolate-covered raspberry surprise?'..."
COMMtrends Blog
As a work study student for my college, I was responsible for researching and writing relevant articles for the Communications Department website.
Talk, Alexa, to Me
"The Internet has exploded with news on Amazon’s Alexa and Echo devices. The new smart-home technology has begun shaping America into a voice-activated society. Unfortunately for Amazon, while the company does dominate the industry, it doesn’t own the whole market. Both Microsoft and Google have jumped on the bandwagon to develop their own systems. Each of the three products, however, targets a different audience...."
Presidentially Intimidated
"Both 2016 presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, are intimidating people. On the right hand, stands Trump, the Chairman and President of the luxury-spun Trump Organization. The majority of the world knew his name even before he began campaigning for the White House. And on the left hand, sits former lawyer, first lady and New York senator, Secretary of State Secretary Clinton with an equally impressive resume. If either walks into a room, they instantly command it...."
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Alumni Profiles
As a work study student for my college, I was responsible for interviewing alumni and writing profile pieces for the Communication Department's website.
