Dear aspiring student journalists,

“Empathy is your greatest strength as a storyteller — please hold onto it!”

“Be bold and follow your passions. Also, turn in your Highlander work on time!”

“Always be open to different ideas and never be afraid to voice your own.”

"Communicate well with your editor."

“Be ethical, be bold with your design choices, and most importantly, find things you like.”

"Vibe."

“Explore covering different topics out of your comfort zone! You are expanding your perspective the same way you inform others!”

"If you don’t like the way things are being done, blaze your own trail."

“Sometimes, the best sources of inspiration come from unexpected places. Be inventive, curious, and excited to explore – ideas will follow.”

“It’s okay to find your niche and stick with it, don’t burn yourself out because you feel like you have to do it all."

"Put out work you are proud to have your name attached to."

“Always incorporate creative elements to your work, it will fuel your passion for journalism.”

Austin Li

“Find things you are passionate about and then pursue them to the best of your ability.”

“Stay connected with the sources you click with, they can lead to life-changing opportunities.”

"Remember that your reporting is unique to yourself, and you shouldn’t be afraid to embrace it!"

“Journalism is open to new things, so don’t be afraid to implement your interests in your work.”

"Pursue topics you care about and make the best possible piece of content.”

"Implement your niche interests into the program, it’ll help you in the long run and build your portfolio."

“Do the articles for yourself, not for the grade.”

“If you don’t see any opportunities, make your own.”

"Don't be afraid to experiment."

“There is nothing you can’t report on. Mr. Raisner encourages new ideas.”

“Just go for it, don’t be afraid to try different things.”

"Sometimes, less is more."

"Find things you are actually interested in creating content about and journalism becomes a hobby instead of a class."

“No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind." - Taylor Swift

Soleil Dam

“Take advantage of every opportunity! You never know when you’ll find something you love.”

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