Precious Grace Nery Revitalized. Refueled. Revived. Campus journalism once again is in shape.
The Tradesman has officially started its two-day seminar-workshop on campus journalism which aims to hone and develop the skills of aspiring campus journalists among schools in City Division of Catbalogan, held at Samar State University (SSU) Convention Center, March 18, Saturday.
The event commenced with registration of 77 participants together with their School Paper Advisers from different schools which include Antonio G. Tuazon National High School (AGTNHS), Catbalogan National Comprehensive High School (CNCHS), Eastern Visayas Regional Science High School (EVRSHS), Guinsorongan National High School (GNHS), Pangdan National High School (PNHS), St. Mary’s College of Catbalogan (SMCC), Samar College (SC), Samar National School (SNS), SSU – Paranas Campus, and Silanga National High School (SNHS).
Vice President for Student Affairs and Services Engineer Ma. Lourdes Amante welcomed the participants in her opening remarks and centered her talks on the activity’s theme, “Revitalizing Campus Journalism: Developing Effective Student Journalists for Challenges and Opportunities.” According to her, this activity will give birth to the young breed of Filipino journalists and will mold them into the world of responsible journalism.
“Every journalist has a responsibility, a responsibility to do public service and to have an impact on society,” said Engr. Amante.
Moreover, University President Dr. Marilyn Cardoso delivered her inspirational message and told the young breed of journalists their roles as writers.
“It is indeed true that the pen is mightier than the sword as an old saying goes. There is power in the pen so there is power in writing,” said Dr. Cardoso.
“As student writers, you should be the vanguard of truth and change,” she added.
The two-day seminar-workshop covered the eight categories in the field of journalism and six of these are tackled on the first day by competent resource speakers and experts.
In the morning session, Junior Chamber International (JCI) Catbalogan Balud President Mr. Emil Fernando, a three-time winner and qualifier as a coach in National Schools Press Conference (NSPC), showed his expertise in News Writing by sharing some strategies in making an effective News Article while Master Teacher Ms. Efren Lima Jr., a national champion in Editorial Writing gave student journalists strong tips in hitting a good angle in Editorial Article.
On the other hand, the afternoon session successfully concluded with the discussion of four categories. Art-Oriented Retailer Mr. Chevin Villaflor, an Editorial Cartoonist, discussed the technicalities in Editorial Cartooning, Mr. Ian Lemar Macauba, a member of Sports Writing Elite Enthusiasts of the Philippines (SWEEP), talked about the mechanics of writing a Sports Article, High School Teacher Mr. Hector Bailey Calumpiano, a six-time NSPC qualifier, shared his knowledge in Science and Technology (Sci-Tech) Writing, and The Tradesman Adviser Ms. Alfrevilyn Dasig focused on her insightful discussion in writing a Feature Article.
Meanwhile, the topics on Photojournalism and Layout of Publication will be discussed by the Head of the University Printed Material Production Center (PMPC) Ms. Mary Ann Broderick on the second day (March 19), and a healthy competition of student journalists in different categories of journalism will be administered by The Tradesman facilitators.
