As I enter my last year as a journalism student, interviewing all kinds of people has helped me strengthen my friendships and relationships in my personal life.
Here are some of the journalistic tips that I was able to use for my friendships.
Tag: journalism
Posted inNews
Cal Poly’s AI-powered Digital Democracy wins Emmy for revealing hidden legislative processes
Cal Poly’s AI-powered journalism platform, Digital Democracy, won an Emmy for helping journalists uncover how California lawmakers quietly block bills without public votes, and is a model for how technology and collaboration can revive local reporting and democratic accountability.
Posted inMay Print 25
Why we need opinion journalism
News is objective, but people aren’t. People are messy; we have emotions, biases and, worst of all, opinions. We need the news to reflect what’s going on in the world, but we also need opinion journalism to reflect how people are feeling about it.
Posted inOpinion
Comedic and satirical journalism deserve more respect
The way we consume news is changing, and comedic journalism is leading the charge. Despite skepticism from those who want to stick to traditional forms of news, as its popularity rises, it’s clear these shows offer something different and valuable: fact-based satire that engages viewers in ways standard reporting often fails to.
Posted inOpinion
Journalism’s excessive paywalls are leaving out young people. It’s going to kill the industry
I understand the need for paywalls in journalism. Everybody wants free news, but it takes resources to support the skilled writers who produce it. Excessive paywalls means journalism can’t reach those who need it most: young people.
Posted inNews
Journalism students lead the charge for Camp PolyHacks 2025
Cal Poly’s Journalism Senior Project: Public Relations Practicum is taking the reins of running Camp PolyHacks for the first time.
Posted inFeatures
Emmy award-winning journalists and Cal Poly alumni publish guide to media training
The 1977 and 78 grads have recently published “The Insider’s Guide to Media Training: 99 tips to Survive your Interview in the Digital Age”, a book they wrote with the intention of helping nervous people learn what to expect during an interview with media.
Posted inFeatures
Journalism professor’s take on the importance of diversity in curriculum
“Some would say, you know, ‘Why does it matter here? There are not very many Black people, there are not very many people of color,’” journalism professor Julie Lynem said. “But I would argue, in many ways, it’s even more important because there’s such a lack of visibility, lack of voices being heard here.”
Posted inFeatures, Top Stories
Want a customized balloon? This new student-run business has you covered
A student-run business is brightening up people’s day with customized balloons.
Posted inCity
Is Journalism Broken? Expert panel discusses the future of media
Cal Poly alumni and guests gave advice on the journalism industry during the bi-annual Jim Hayes Symposium on Oct 12
Posted inFeatures
KCPR turns 50 this weekend and you’re invited to celebrate
Here’s everything you need to know about KCPR’s 50th Birthday Party, a weekend-long celebration.