About Me

My name is Gabriela Medrano, I am a current Texas State University Journalism Student. I previously attended Webster University’s home campus in St. Louis and studied Journalism there as well. I am in my third year of University with an anticipated graduation date in spring of 2019. I enjoy writing lifestyle pieces and feel most comfortable writing about film and live shows.

At Webster University students can take their major classes as early as their first semester and do basics along with their major courses. While attending Webster University my Freshman year I wrote for the Webster Journal. During my first semester I was published twice, and was published six times. All but one of my Stories while I attended Webster were lifestyle stories, with the exception being an opinions column. In my second semester at Webster I was a staff writer. I then left Webster to head back to the great state of Texas and attend Texas State University.

I am now in my third semester at Texas State University and am taking my Journalism classes now, my first two semesters I finished up my basics. I look forward to updating this site as my Texas State Journalism career progresses.

Thank you and I hope you enjoy,

Gabriela Medrano

 

Life with Spinal Chord Injury

Orginally Written for News Writing and Reporting II

NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas – At age 17 Logan Longoria went to the Comal River after a hot day at Canyon High School band camp. Longoria and friends began diving and swimming near the tube chute, when the group was ready to leave Longoria decided to dive in one more time.

Opinion: Target’s new inclusive restrooms policy is safe and smart

Originally published April 27, 2016 by the Webster Journal

Target has joined the fight to end discrimination against the LGBT community, and its new restroom policy has received praise from liberals. However, it has also started a debate regarding the safety of women. Conservatives and others fear women will not be safe if transgender women are free to use the restroom as well.

P!NG performance showcases student talents

Originally published April 27, 2016 by the Webster Journal

Video Production by Gabriela Medrano

Webster University’s P!NG: A Peforming Arts Collective produced its first show since receiving the approval to become an official club. After discussing at weekly meetings what the club’s first official event would be, the club decided to hold a cabaret titled “Great Expectations.”

“Great Expectations” Director and Webster University Jazz Vocal Major Dominique Price gave the show its name. He decided on the title because he wanted the audience to expect to hear and see great performers accompanied by a great band while enjoying great food.

Kromer reaches for the stars

Originally Published March 30, 2016 by the Webster Journal

Zach Kromer became fascinated with space at a young age. He sees the internship at ULA as “the middle finger” to his bullies. Image by MARY THAIER / The Journal

Webster University student Zach Kromer has an obsession with space that began at three years old. His obsession, coupled with his interest in web design, led him to a paid internship for the United Launch Alliance (ULA) in Denver, Colorado this summer for ten weeks.

Zach Kromer and his twin brother Nick Kromer were three years old when their grandfather took them to the back patio, where a telescope stood. Their grandfather showed them the stars and, according to Zach Kromer, inspired their fascination with space.

Lifestyle Spotlight: City of Parks makes Pointfest

Originally Published March 2, 2016 by the Webster Journal

Video production by Gabriela Medrano

Pop’s Nightclub and Concert Venue hosted the final round to Battle for Pointfest. The band, based in Fenton, performed to one of their biggest crowds in the final round of Battle for Pointfest. During the Battle for Pointfest bands compete in a series of rounds to be named the winner and receive the opportunity to play at the annual Pointfest festival. City of Parks won the first place title for the second year in a row.

A new creative outlet

Orginally published Feb. 17, 2016 by the Webster Journal

The cast and crew of last semester’s production of Rocky Horror Picture Show collaborated this semester to create a new club called P!NG: A Performing Arts Collective, a club that aims to provide a creative outlet for Webster students.

Crowd-funding the road to stardom

Originally published Feb. 3, 2016

Conservatory Student C.C. Wells. Photo by Daniel Carcione

For the last 10 years, the seniors of the Conservatory of Theatre Arts have traveled to Los Angeles to attend a showcase. Musical theatre major Ari Axelrod said the event is a huge opportunity for these performers.

At showcases, students are able to perform for professional designers, directors, agents and casting directors. In addition, agents are able to interact with the performers and get to know them.

The students have two showcases this spring, the Los Angeles showcase and another in New York. Webster University includes the Conservatory’s New York showcase in their tuition, but not the one in Los Angeles.

‘Let’s do the time warp again’

Originally Published Dec. 1, 2015 by the Webster Journal

Choreographer Dominique Price runs the cast of Rocky Horror Picture Show through a warm-up in the Emerson Library Conference Room Nov. 24. The performance will take place Dec. 5 in the Loretto-Hilton Center. (Photo by Miranda Kenny)

 

Webster University’s LGBTQ Alliance wanted to throw a production all students could participate in. The Conservatory Program holds several plays and musicals throughout the year, but those are exclusive to those pursuing a degree in theater performance and production.

Conservatory student gets biggest role in Dogfight

Originally Published on Nov. 18, 2015 by the Webster Journal

The curtains draw back in the Emerson Studio Theater as the crowd becomes silent in anticipation of the performance they will witness.

One of the actresses they saw perform in the Conservatory production of Dogfight is senior C.c. Wells.