Being a part of a club or organization is great for getting involved on campus, but Student Publications is a unique organization of its own. Below are five reasons you should join Winthrop's Student Publications.
1) You don't have to write something every week - or write at all!
Depending on the publication, you can take a break for a week if you find yourself overwhelmed. You can also look good by picking up an article or two - people will appreciate you for that! However, if submitting once or twice a week toThe Johnsonian may seem overwhelming, you can try the Roddey-McMillan Record, which publishes monthly.
But you are not limited to just writing. We take graphic designers, photographers and copy editors as well! It does not matter your major as well!
2) Everyone is willing to help you!
You don't have to worry about messing up because everybody in a publication has been there and done that. And you know what? We're willing to help people so they can avoid those mistakes and learn from it early on! Interviews, photography, writing, or AP style - staff writers to the Editor-in-Chief has you covered!
3) We're a friendly group of people!
If you come into the Student Publications family and stick around, you will meet a lot of people and may even become friends with them. Most people in publications hang out a lot, so it creates a more comfortable atmosphere. You'll find at least one person you can gravitate towards.
4) Meet new people!
Depending on what article you're writing, you can meet up and speak with many professionals, students and other voices around campus and in the community. Everyone has a story to tell or a perspective on an issue, which is the most exciting part about Student Publications! There is never a dull moment in journalism!
5) Learn new things about campus!
So many events, achievements and the unspoken information are happening all around campus. As a student publication, it is our job to let students, faculty, staff - anyone involved in the Winthrop community - to know what is going on. I remember discovering the origins of certain policies and decisions, learning neat things about people, and having more knowledge about campus in general.
If you want to experience these things or more, join or come by the Student Publications office in DiGs 104!
