Reporting and Writing
Dear, Me...
Freshmen share advice they wish their younger self would have known
“Don't waste your time trying to be cool.Just be authentic. Focus on your grades because that’s what’s gonna get you into college. There’s math, biology, and AP World History. Those are the classes yo
“Don't be so deprecating. It’s very important to be confident in yourself and in what you do. As long as you’re content with yourself, you don’t have to worry about making others happy.”
“It's okay to say no to people, and you don't have to try so hard to be friends with everyone. Do all your work right away. Don't be shy to ask questions in class, because you obviously want to know w
This mod was not only the first iteration in the set of three that I did, it was also the first coverage I ever completed on staff (other than all book coverage). Therefore, I learned a lot, such as how to take proper headshots, and was able to get the interviewing process down to a tee. The responses themselves were strong, and I found much of the advice given to be applicable in my own life.
Behind the Wheel
Four juniors share their experiences on driving
“Behind the wheel, I feel calm, but I have to be aware. I don't trust other drivers around me. (When there’s) people speeding past and cutting you off, you have to remain at the same speed."
“I don't speed (or) use my phone. I do my best but I'm still learning. (My driving) is definitely getting better. It's exciting to have your own freedom, and it's fun for me.”
“In the beginning I was a lot more cautious, but now, it's easier because I've been practicing for a while. I always look for hazards when I'm driving. (For example) one time, there was a side road, a
“I think I'm a safe driver because it's very important to follow all of the traffic laws, especially in the student parking lot. People don’t follow traffic rules and that's very unsafe.”
I found this piece to be the most creative out of the three here, as the topic was very unique in comparison to some other mods you often see. We also added a cutout of a car, making it an interesting mod overall. In addition, I faced a fear of mine while collecting these quotes-- going up to upperclassmen, which can be daunting at first.
Second Time’s a Charm
Sophomores predict how their 10th grade year will go
Lastly (but not least!) is the sophomore predictions mod, in which I asked various sophomores to predict their year. The interviewees gave long and thoughtful responses, which was good, but it did pose the challenge of fitting all of this in a small space. I had to cut down the quotes, but in the end they turned out great and I am very proud of all of them.