Local High School students visited Stan State to learn about English, Writing and Creative Media career paths while experiencing a behind-the-scenes look at the Signal.
Pitman High School visited on Nov. 14 and attended a journalism workshop conducted by the Signal editorial staff, as well as a self guided tour around campus.
The students were also shown the TV studio, which is used by Stan State students in Creative Media, but is also used by the Signal staff for Signal Weekly podcast.
During their time with the Signal they got to put their journalism skills to work. The editorial staff prioritized teaching the students about the newspaper form of journalism and the rules that are included.
The students were split into groups during the workshop and were given different tasks to complete, the winning group of certain tasks given a prize of a Signal t-shirt.
They constructed leads, endings, interviewed fellow students, took pictures and created headlines that were all used in this article.
Alexa Garza, Pitman High School student, expressed her optimism and curiosity towards Stan State and the benefits she may receive from this experience.
“Since this is my first time on campus, I’m looking forward to seeing the rest of what it offers,” Garza said.
Viviana Ramirez, Pitman High Student, shared her favorite spot she has seen on campus.
“My favorite spot on campus is probably the Student Center because it’s very inviting,” Ramirez said.
She continued by discussing her visit to the Signal specifically and what the experience consisted of.
“I have enjoyed visiting the Signal. It’s pretty interesting we got to meet the lead of the English department and we got to see the TV room,” she said.
Ulises Rosas, another student at Pitman High School, went over what he was looking forward to the most at Stan State.
He said that, “being better at this whole Signal and journalism thing,” was what he was looking forward to the most at Stan State.
He discussed that writing is something he is “passionate about,” which is why he decided to come on this field trip.
In regards to the students, Ella Adams (Senior, Psychology), a member of the editorial staff, expressed her optimism towards the future of journalism.
“It was cool to see so many young students willing to tackle what we threw at them,” she said. “It was honestly encouraging to see. It was impressive work that the students provided, especially in such little time.”
The Pitman High students ended their time with the Signal by taking a photo in front of the Signal office and then continued their experience at Stan State.
