Real Students. Real News.
The budding journalists and witty writers for The Westerner, the student-run newspaper on campus, live and breathe by their motto: Real students. Real news.
As editor-in-chief, I have gained many leadership skills, and I can now confidently stand in front of a group of my peers and give them direction on a project. I’ve learned how to facilitate discussion and general communication through group meetings and informational writing.
Many of the moments I have in working on The Westerner, whether holding a general meeting or organizing an edition of the paper with my E-Board, stand out as significant memories. I’ll always remember the highs, excitements, hardships, and lows. What stands out the most in these moments is the people by my side during them. I’ve met so many people in my three years working on The Westerner, and I’ve developed a connection with all of them. From seeing their excitement in publishing a new issue to the many times we go off-topic during meetings, I enjoy every moment I get with the club members, whom I can call my friends. This club will always be a special part of my life and career at Western New England University.