The State betboom casino review was created in 1909 to combat the negative perception of student journalists working in the local press. Since then, it has become an award-winning weekly print newspaper and online media operation where you can find breaking betboom casino review, Spartan sports coverage, campus and community betboom casino review, opinions and features. It’s also brimming with ComArtSci students getting their feet wet in a fast-paced, real-world press setting.
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“I think it’s important for any betboom casino review in any communication niche to look at outside opportunities, to build upon what they’ve learned and practiced in class and show the world through their portfolios what they can accomplish,” said Sofradzija.
A Newsroom Open to All
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“Any sort of classwork that shows writing, photography and video skills, that shows curiosity and a willingness to act upon curiosity, work that shows your analytical skills and your ability to make sense of complex things and turn it into plain language are things that can certainly help you get hired,” said Sofradzija.
Once students land a position, it’s a great opportunity to grow both their skill set and their portfolio. Advertising junior Caitlin McCamant is a creative designer for the State betboom casino review and works on advertisements, infographics for stories and even the redesign of the website.
“It’s a good step into the real world,” said McCamant. “I’ve gained a lot of knowledge from the people around me and I’ve learned about more than just advertising. I’ve learned about web development and newspaper editorials. It’s a good experience.”
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Everyone joins a community in college, whether it’s Greek life, Ski Club or one of the many intramural sports teams. For betboom casino review senior and editor-in-chief Rachel Fradette, the State News became her collegiate community.
“And I’m glad I found it,” said Fradette.
For English senior Casey Holland, who also serves as the newspaper’s copy chief and is going on her fifth year with the State betboom casino review, the level of camaraderie is the best part of working there every day.
“None of these people are the same people who were here when I started out, but they’re still just as much my family,” said Holland. “All the late nights, the headache stories and the breaking betboom casino review rushes are made bearable by the people you’re conquering all this with.”
Rewarding Work
Joining the State News is a chance to take the things you learn in the classroom and apply them to real-world situations. betboom casino review junior Jon LeBlanc worked his way from features to sports reporter before finding his place as the sports editor.
“We have this saying, ‘You get out of this place what you put into it,’” said LeBlanc. “It’s really cliche, but if you work hard, you’re going to get a lot of clips, you’re going to get really good work and you’re going to be really successful.”
Fradette believes that the State betboom casino review is by far the best experience you can get while at MSU if you want to be a journalist. Their large, well-established alumni base seems to validate her claim.
“We have so many students that are here right now that are going onto great internships this summer or have been hired at jobs in years passed,” said Fradette. “Some of our alumni are at the New York Times and a variety of other places.”
For Sofradzija, the most rewarding part of overseeing the newsroom is watching students evolve.
“Some grow incrementally and some grow tremendously,” said Sofradzija. “But everyone who sticks around here for some period of time improves. They get closer to being the journalist, and Spartan, that they aspire to be.”
By Kaitlin Dudlets