I can’t believe this semester is over. Deadlines, interviews, writing and rewriting made the time fly by, and I must say it has been a rewarding experience. I remember how intimidated I was on the first day of class. I told my mentors that I felt like a little fish in a big pond, but they assured me that everything would be just fine. I scored two interviews, a great photo (by Eric McFarland), and plenty of words for my first story. It was so rewarding to see my name in “lights” for the first time.
Being published was a great experience, but the best part of this semester was working with other people. Photographers, mentors, editors, and other writers made me feel like I was a part of the team from the very beginning. I was able to work on a recession spread with my mentors and two other people. That was probably my favorite story to work on. It was a great feeling to be a small part of something bigger. That’s the feeling I’ve gotten this whole semester as a writer for The Banner. Everyone is on the same team with one goal in mind. Of course there are pressing deadlines, but when everyone has their own small part, it creates accountability. I knew that I had to do my part because others were depending on me to do so. Each person’s talent works together to make a polished finished product, and that’s why every issue of the Banner turns out so great. I am so proud and thankful to have been a part of it.
Upcoming stories include sports and profiles, since I have not published such pieces yet. I am also working on another story that I'm really excited about! More on that soon!
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