Journalism Major

Journalism students will learn the skills needed to communicate stories in newspapers, television or on the web. Students gain experience as writers or editors for the school paper, The Column, and will graduate from Northwestern with a portfolio of news articles, features, editorials and reviews and knowledge about press law, photo journalism, journalism history and professional standards and ethics.

Highlights

Student newspaper wins national award

After traveling to the EPA convention in Chicago, which provides students with the opportunity to connect to professional journalists and learn more about the field of Christian press, Northwestern’s student newspaper, The Column, received an Award of Merit.
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LIVE from the field: Ben Schoofs '02

Where has life taken you after Northwestern?
I started as a Production Assistant at KSTP-TV Minneapolis before graduating, and afterwards I worked my up to become a Technical Director.  Then I added directing to my skills and became a Director/Technical Director. I mostly direct and TD newscasts, but also do non-news programs like Twin Cities Live, Sports Wrap, and At Issue.

What is your advice for students?
Take advantage of any and every opportunity you can find because this industry is all about networking. The more people you know, the more advantageous your position is when you graduate. Also, enjoy the unique opportunity that you have to be at Northwestern and to be getting such a Bible-centered, Christ-focused education that instills in you quality biblical worldview principles that you can bring with you into an industry that very much needs salt and light.

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