19 Students, 2 Weeks, 1 Great Experience By Julian Burrell In an attempt to further their journalistic knowledge and experience, a diverse group of young students throughout Southern California has come together to participate in the 27th edition of the California Chicano News Media Association's multicultural journalism workshop. Following a lengthy admissions process, 19 students arrived at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego to spend10 days working on assignments. Those in the print division wrote and published a newspaper while the broadcast students delivered a fully televised news program. "I'm glad I was accepted into the workshop… it's been a while since I felt [this] accomplished," said print student Tasha Neu, 18, who had come from El Capitan High School in East San Diego County. All students worked to cover a variety of stories from court cases and murder cases to recycling information and candlelight vigils. Workshop director Jose Arballo Jr. said that he wants to help young journalists get into the profession. "The key is to really diversify the type of students that go into the newsroom. We want students of all color and race." Students also recognize this program as a way to further communicate with others who have similar aspirations. "I've met some amazing people that take true pride…[in their work] as journalists," said 17-year-old Joe Armenta, a print student also from El Capitan High School. Memories are also made during the journalism workshop. Broadcast student Nina Bevan, 18, said, "I think my favorite part [of the program] was going out on my first story." All the students show a great appreciation for the workshop. Armenta said that he's had a great experience here. He said, "This camp is a tremendous opportunity for all of us." The students of the 2009 CCNMA-San Diego Multicultural Journalism Workshop. • • • Vox is the newspaper of the 2009 CCNMA-San Diego Multicultural Journalism Workshop. Return to index | See also: Vox on Blogspot