Newsroom leadership experience makes thinking about the future far less frightening. Never in my wildest dreams did I think my nervous, shy, and anxious self would become the executive editor of a university newspaper. I went from experiencing all the tears and anxiety attacks after coming home from classes I despised to spending long afternoons […]
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From shy student to executive editor: Reflections of a soon-to-be graduate
The lessons learned here at CSUDH will continue to guide me elsewhere. I always knew I wanted to be a journalist. I just didn’t know how to become one. I didn’t know how to pitch a story, where to begin, or whether I truly had what it took. I started college shy, quiet, and full […]
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Juggling the ‘big three’: The senior journalism student experience
Balancing the workload of an internship, cornerstone project, and student reporter is no easy feat, but definitely rewarding. By Rafael Rodriguez, Staff Reporter If you had asked me two years ago where I saw myself by graduation, I would’ve responded with what I told my parents: “I know I got this.” Fast-forward to my final […]
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We earned our degrees, now give us a future
For undocumented students, graduating college is more than a milestone—it’s a fight to be seen, heard, and valued. By Archangel Apolonio, Staff Reporter As an undocumented student about to graduate from college, I can’t help but feel a mix of pride and fear. I’ve spent years working toward this moment. Like my classmates, I’ve pulled […]
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Examining the Experience of the Graduating Journalism Students
Graduation is around the corner. For some students that means reflecting on their time at CSUDH. Photo Courtesy of Evan Martinez. By Aliyah Brown Staff Reporter California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) has played an important role in the education of students in Southern California for many years. By looking at the experiences of CSUDH graduates […]