Our time at the workshop is coming to a close, with less than 24 hours remaining. The lessons we have learned and memories made here, without a doubt, will last a lifetime. My fellow students, along with the instructors, have made a definite impact on me. I have learned something from everyone here. And I...
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Kiefer Cropper, 17, of William Howard Taft High School in the Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles is an upcoming senior and editor-in-chief of her school paper, the Taft Tribune. Cropper attended the event with her long time boyfriend, Christopher Oliphant, arriving in a party bus with 50 other friends. The school’s prom was...
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For as long as I can remember, my mom has sent me with a care package from home whenever I go away. It began in the third grade when I went with my grandparents, uncle, and aunt to Washington D.C. for a week. I received it the day after I arrived. It contained a...
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Attending CSPA’s 60th Anniversary Celebration was an honor. Speaking with the alumni who attended, and hearing about their experiences at the workshop was wonderful. As alumni spoke for everyone, reflecting on their fond memories of Ralph, Millie and of the strong relationships they continue to maintain with the individuals involved in the workshop, I...
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Being stripped of all privacy and comfort is only a quick click of your sparkly red heels away. There truly is no place like a dorm. There are no such concepts of comfort or privacy when it comes to staying in a dorm. Although, this may only hold true to the three universities I...
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Country music. Generally, everyone’s first reaction to the reference of country music is not a good one. I do not understand where everyone got the misconception that country music isn’t good. No, not every song is about how a guy loses his dog, breaks up with his girlfriend, and ends up a drunk. Yes,...
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The weeks prior to the CSPA Workshop were spent in full anticipation of the two week experience. Not only was I looking forward to the material taught, but I was really looking forward to connecting with people who shared the same preference for journalism and mass communications as I do. Although, I wasn’t sure...
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