Alumni of the Week: Lindsay Merwin '10

We here at D3TV feel it's time for our awesome alumni to get some credit...so check back each week to learn about one of our alumni!

This week, we're spotlighting Lindsay Merwin, a member of the class of 2010 who got her start in television here at D3TV.

Although Lindsay is now a general assignment reporter and fill-in anchor/producer at WTVW-Fox 7 in Evansville, she actually thought she would be going into print journalism when she came to DePauw University. After hearing about auditions for D3TV's news show, "The Source," Lindsay decided to try out just for fun...and the rest is history! Lindsay earned a spot on the show and began her television career as an anchor and "one-man band" reporter. "Without 'The Source' I would not have been ready for the internship that got me the job I have now," she said. "There's no better source of adrenaline than doing live TV, and we had a blast. Now when I have an hour to turn around a story or I'm doing a live shot with zero prep time, I'm glad I was somewhat prepared!"

In addition to her work with D3TV, Lindsay also tried her hand at hosting a radio show on WGRE and wrote articles for "The DePauw." Although her media addiction meant that she often spent more time in the Pulliam Center for Contemporary Media than anywhere else on campus, Lindsay credits her "activity ADD" for helping her get where she is today and thinks other DePauw students should also try their hand at a variety of activities. "Try everything! If only because DePauw lets you do that," she said. "Bug other students and professors for help. Be prepared to feel like you don't know what you're doing in the middle of when you're doing it - it's the only way to learn how to shoot, edit, write, anchor, deejay, or run that terrifying switchboard with too many buttons."

For students who are hoping to break into the media industry, Lindsay suggests taking unpaid internships in the industry to get some valuable experience. For those students who are worried about entering a tough media market, Lindsay believes that the risk is worth it. "The media market is extremely tough right now but it's one of the most rewarding, fun, and challenging places to be," she said. "Not that I'm biased or anything!"

When Lindsay isn't busy on air in Evansville, she also likes to watch television shows such as "30 Rock" and "Modern Family." She is also a self-proclaimed "Gleek," and says she wishes she could have been a member of DePauwCappella during her time at DePauw!