Becoming well-rounded
Working at a newspaper is an all-encompassing job as I have realized lately. I knew I would be working on graphics, page-layouts, coordinating assignments and budgets, but I was unaware of the assortment of facts and the opportunities I would have. I would like to say that by the end of this summer, I will be a more well-rounded human being.
Since the start of work here at The Battalion, I am up-to-date on late-breaking news, both local and world. I now know random facts about A&M. I know how to play quidditch, the game in Harry Potter. And let me tell you that running around hitting people with broomsticks is much more violent than it seems in the books. I can tell you what is going on in the world of sports, from the Brazos Valley Bombers to Elonu’s decision to go pro. And I feel more cultured, knowing local happenings from wine festivals to symphony performances. Tonight, country star Granger Smith will be performing at Hastings.
Not only do I get to help with the design of The Batt, which is what I love doing, but occasionally I get special opportunities. Check today’s paper for my big journalism break. My article was quoted on a Facebook status. Who knows what tomorrow will hold? The possibilities are endless…
