This past year has been very hectic for me. When you are in Journalism school during a presidential election, you will be busy. It was not mainly the election that held me up, it was gaining more journalism experience I could ever imagine... in a million of years. No I did not get a job with the Washington Post, and broke a Watergate kind of news story. But, I did manage to quickly learn some of the ins and outs of running a paper. Sports editor on double duty of copy editor, sometimes filling in for the opinion and arts editors. Also filling in for the Chief Editor of the paper, or filling in for our two managing editors. Thankfully now, those positions (the major positions) have been filled, and hopefully they will not leave us hanging.
The year for me and working on the Clarion was not that bad. I actually reached some of my goals, and then some. One of my major goals was just to go to the Minneapolis Conference (regional-wide) that is held in February. I entered some of my articles to win awards, I expected just being able to take everything in from the workshops that where held there would be enough. But to my surprise I won fifth place on one of my sports stories. That was unexpected. But I caught the bug for pushing myself to do better. I am looking forward to work on my craft as a journalist to become a better writer. I am a good writer now, but there is always room for improvement. I am not shying a way from learning more, and improving more on anything. I also won another award at our Madison Conference (state-wide) for third place for a feature story, I believe it was the Todd Bowie one.
Another thing I was really proud of this year, was having one loyal sports writer stick with me. I am happy that he is enjoying working with us, and looking to improve himself. Also I am happy to see him interested in moving up and becoming an editor someday. Also taking on some major stories that did not involve the sports section. Even though that is my major place I usually write, I like also writing for different sections to get my plate full of different skills of writing. I do enjoy writing sports... but politics really caught my eye this year. I am not really that big of political person, but the whole fact that news can be used to call a politician and/or the government out on their wrong-doing, is something I fine really amazing. I just want to branch out into other subjects because I want to have my resume looking well rounded.
But I am looking to get started with the newspaper again this year. We are planning on being more organized and hopefully more ways to recruit staff and keep them on. We have an advertising project I cannot wait to share with you. I am looking forward to picking up some projects again. I wonder if someone is still up for mini-challenges videos. Long story on that, but I eventually going to tell you that later on.
This year has been full of changes. Due to Madison College undergoing a remodel. The Clarion and the Student Senate got to share an office for the majority of the 2016-17 school year. That was really fun! I would not have it either other way, because we made really good friends with everyone who was involved in our student government. Also sharing the office with them opened my eyes to see how they ran. We have our new office next store to theirs in our new Student Life offices. We are still hangout together outside of school. I do not know what I would have done without any of them this year. It was nice to work in an office with people there working hard, at something they love. I loved sharing the passion of what we where working on together. Sharing the office with the Student Senate also made me realize what was happening around the school, and there are students and teachers who are trying to make this place a lot better than what we know it to be.
It was also amazing to watch my friend, Tina (whose first year was this previous year) become student-body president. I was really proud when she got voted into office. Tina, wants to make Madison College better for all students, and teachers alike. I cannot wait to watch her taken on theworld Madison College next year. It will be interesting to see how this all plays out for her. Tina, I cannot wait to see what you can do to connect us all and make the school a better place for everyone.
Also working at the Coliseum has been keeping me busy. New adventures everyday there, even though it is just a sports bar. There is always something new and exciting happening every shift. Stuff none of us could even imagine. We also got new owners as late. It has been an interesting experience to witness. More new adventures are ahead of us. Who knows what will happen. But I have a feeling that we all will survive it together, there is hope. This year was the last season that the Madison Capitols will be playing in the Dane County Coliseum, they will be moving somewhere next season. So it was sad to say goodbye to our next store neighbors. The fact we will not get to see them that much anymore, is bittersweet. But guys, do not be afraid to stop in and grab a burger or something.
Speaking of hockey and sports, those posts will be coming later with other cool things. I am planning on posting as much as I can this summer, and hopefully later on. There has been a lot amazing stuff I learned this year in my classes, that I would like to share. Vacation plans I have been thinking about a lot lately. Anyways, I am not dead. I am very well, alive and well! "Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans," that John Lennon quote does ring true.
Basically this is what the Clarion, and Student Senate
office looked like on a daily basis. Everyone working on
their school work or other school related work.
The year for me and working on the Clarion was not that bad. I actually reached some of my goals, and then some. One of my major goals was just to go to the Minneapolis Conference (regional-wide) that is held in February. I entered some of my articles to win awards, I expected just being able to take everything in from the workshops that where held there would be enough. But to my surprise I won fifth place on one of my sports stories. That was unexpected. But I caught the bug for pushing myself to do better. I am looking forward to work on my craft as a journalist to become a better writer. I am a good writer now, but there is always room for improvement. I am not shying a way from learning more, and improving more on anything. I also won another award at our Madison Conference (state-wide) for third place for a feature story, I believe it was the Todd Bowie one.
Another thing I was really proud of this year, was having one loyal sports writer stick with me. I am happy that he is enjoying working with us, and looking to improve himself. Also I am happy to see him interested in moving up and becoming an editor someday. Also taking on some major stories that did not involve the sports section. Even though that is my major place I usually write, I like also writing for different sections to get my plate full of different skills of writing. I do enjoy writing sports... but politics really caught my eye this year. I am not really that big of political person, but the whole fact that news can be used to call a politician and/or the government out on their wrong-doing, is something I fine really amazing. I just want to branch out into other subjects because I want to have my resume looking well rounded.
But I am looking to get started with the newspaper again this year. We are planning on being more organized and hopefully more ways to recruit staff and keep them on. We have an advertising project I cannot wait to share with you. I am looking forward to picking up some projects again. I wonder if someone is still up for mini-challenges videos. Long story on that, but I eventually going to tell you that later on.
This year has been full of changes. Due to Madison College undergoing a remodel. The Clarion and the Student Senate got to share an office for the majority of the 2016-17 school year. That was really fun! I would not have it either other way, because we made really good friends with everyone who was involved in our student government. Also sharing the office with them opened my eyes to see how they ran. We have our new office next store to theirs in our new Student Life offices. We are still hangout together outside of school. I do not know what I would have done without any of them this year. It was nice to work in an office with people there working hard, at something they love. I loved sharing the passion of what we where working on together. Sharing the office with the Student Senate also made me realize what was happening around the school, and there are students and teachers who are trying to make this place a lot better than what we know it to be.
It was also amazing to watch my friend, Tina (whose first year was this previous year) become student-body president. I was really proud when she got voted into office. Tina, wants to make Madison College better for all students, and teachers alike. I cannot wait to watch her taken on the
I would like to thank the Clarion for the photo in the upper left corner.
I would also like to thank Sed & the Clarion for the photo in the bottom
right corner. The other two are mine.
Pointing out what is in the little mini photo collage: the upper left one is during our grand opening for our Student Life offices, and also our new student area. The photo on bottom right, is during our Minneapolis conference; where we took home nine awards, even best two year newspaper in the Midwest! The other two photos are for an article, plus a video (hopefully out soon) for the new Madison College's Goodmen Sporting Complex.
Also working at the Coliseum has been keeping me busy. New adventures everyday there, even though it is just a sports bar. There is always something new and exciting happening every shift. Stuff none of us could even imagine. We also got new owners as late. It has been an interesting experience to witness. More new adventures are ahead of us. Who knows what will happen. But I have a feeling that we all will survive it together, there is hope. This year was the last season that the Madison Capitols will be playing in the Dane County Coliseum, they will be moving somewhere next season. So it was sad to say goodbye to our next store neighbors. The fact we will not get to see them that much anymore, is bittersweet. But guys, do not be afraid to stop in and grab a burger or something.
Speaking of hockey and sports, those posts will be coming later with other cool things. I am planning on posting as much as I can this summer, and hopefully later on. There has been a lot amazing stuff I learned this year in my classes, that I would like to share. Vacation plans I have been thinking about a lot lately. Anyways, I am not dead. I am very well, alive and well! "Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans," that John Lennon quote does ring true.
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