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That's a wrap on the David Bianculli talk at the 2017 U of A Roy Reed Lecture Series. Until next time check out @TVWORTHWATCHING. #reed2017

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U of A student Lexie Young said she was really inspired by Bianculli's advice to follow your passion. #reed2017

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Bianculli is wrapping up by answering questions from the audience. #reed2017

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"Never trust authority figures unless they earn it," Bianculli said. "It's the questioning that's central to journalism." #reed2017

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"Saying yes will take you to other places," Bianculli said. "That's what got me involved with 'Fresh Air.'" He said to go for it. #reed2017

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"Start a website. Start writing. The writing experience is valuable and the output will be valuable," Bianculli said. #reed2017

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Bianculli said it is important to explore your electives in college and find what interests you. #reed2017

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"Listen while you are interviewing and follow up," he said. "Make it conversational and record it. Accuracy really matters." #reed2017

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Bianculli gave the current journalism students and recent graduates advice from the Boy Scout motto. "Be prepared," he said. #reed2017

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"With books you get to rewrite. That's a joy, but it is also work," Bianculli said. Journalism is already a lot of work, he said. #reed2017

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"There is no such thing as an alternative fact," Bianculli said. #reed2017

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Bianculli said the movie "All the President's Men," really inspired his career choice. #reed2017

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Many students, faculty and community members showed up to hear the thoughts of columnist, author and TV critic Bianculli. #reed2017

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Microphone test with a joke. "What award did they give the inventor of the door knocker," Bianculli asked. "The no bell prize." #reed2017

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I will be coming to you live at 7:00 from the U of A for the lecture by @TVWORTHWATCHING founder David Bianculli. Follow for more. #REED2017

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That's a wrap on the 2017 Fayetteville Mardi Gras Parade of Fools. The Krewe of Barkus is headed home. #UAgras17

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"I think it was a good experience for them. They deserve to get out too," Sanders said. (2/2) #UAgras17

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Parade attendee Erica Sanders said she thought the event was a lot of fun and she was happy to see the shelter dogs there. (1/2) #UAgras17

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"It's good exposure at public events because there are so many that are deserving of a good home," Kumpe said. (2/2) #UAgras17

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Veronica Kumpe, 17, said she was glad the shelter brought out some of their dogs... (1/2) #UAgras17