First Issue Done!

And what a process that was. I picked  a funny issue, being the first, to submit two article and also try to lay them both out. It' s good though, I feel super comfortable with InDesign now and am ready for more issues to come.

Looking forward to seeing the real thing on Mon.- woot woot!

Exciting for sure. I am already feeling rewarded for my time spent on this project. Everyone that works for the Voice is great. And that's all for now!

Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines!

I am currently looking ahead to Thursday night when we all theoretically have our work done and only need to lay it all out! Wow. Still chugging along trying to hammer my two pieces out. Incessantly busy jumping between classes and writing assigments.

I'm thinking that all will be well, because it usually is. I spent most of the day yesterday catching up in my Journ 53 text in order to become well versed in all aspects of journalism. I'm planning on busting out all day today on my articles. I need to take my own photo for the art show though. None of the ones I've seen from the photojournalism class please me. I know in the real world this wouldn't be my choice, it would of course be the photo editor's choice. But maybe maybe maybe I can convince our photo editor to use MY photo instead of someone else's.

I have all the material I need to write my stories, except the skill level isn't there yet. It's going to be crazy. Wish me luck.

Highly Caffeinated on a Friday Night.....

As of late I have mainly just been working on my K'naan musician profile. Also working on finishing my (un)wearable article. I stopped into the gallery once again on Thursday to pick up some final details.

I've been simultaneously jumping back in forth between my two articles, adding and subtracting as needed. Leads are hard. Really, really hard. I definitely understand the art, and the lack thereof. Hopefully I can develop that skill and utilize it for all its worth. I'm crossing these fingers of mine in the mean time. I would absolutely hate to see a horribly written piece of my work- published! ack. ugh.

I have also been working in photoshop to try and rescue a relatively bad print photo from Reggae on the River '07- the first time I saw my favorite artist. I'm thinking it's looking pretty good. Alright for black and white print at least. Curses to Adobe Photoshop Elements by the way for having absolutely NO burn/dodge tool. Yikes!

Looking forward to press passes- going to a K'naan show on Tues. night in the big city and I may be able to work the angles and get some exclusive access a/o interview time with my main man. Other than all this I'm just trying to stay sane in this crazy, crazy world.

(un)wearable art show

I covered the art opening at the Cabrillo Gallery on Thursday evening. Unfortunately the camera still didn't work (even after charging the lith battery- there was no mem card, bum deal) so I am hoping a photojournalism student made it at some point. I probably will return next week to take some of my own photos regardless.

Amazing show!!! I recommend everyone checks it out. After all, it is right on our quaint little campus. Never too far off the beaten path. Small show too, only three artists' exhibits. 

I had a really sweet but challenging time. Learning to approach people without being too pushy. The subtleties of body language and non verbal communication are developing for me. I was able to get short interviews with each of the three artists. Each was flattered and interested in talking to me. It got much easier as I moved from one artist to another.

I feel now that I should be able to write a good article for our paper and this makes me very happy! 

Work in progress

Sooooo.....(i love starting things out like this- don't ask) I have been kind of down low these last few days. Not feeling too spry, still trying to be a good journalism student of course. I was able to get some good story ideas from a few students in my neighborhood. Inquired with some old teachers in regards to ideas, haven't heard back. I hope to have all these ideas by weeks end.

Morning Thoughts

Soooo.....I haven't written anything yet.....just been reading my text, thinking of great ideas for stories.....practicing ledes. I am mad excited about this whole class and the idea of producing our own paper!!! Also- getting into the habit of blogging- very new thing for me. Never have done this, or even thought to do it. So there goes, my first entry of my blog!!! -Peace