(The Beacon)
By Rosemary Peters, Staff Commentary -- The Beacon
Communication is such a beautiful thing.
Think about it.
From the moment you wake up until the moment you go to sleep, you are communicating with the world around you.Maybe you start your day with a tussle with your housemates over the coffee. Maybe you turn on the radio to listen to music or a talk show while you dry your hair.
Communication is a fundamental part of what it means to be a human. And, let's be honest, it's fun.
So why not do it for a living? Or at least for a job during the next school year?
Hopefully you've noticed the big ole honking student media guide in the center of this paper, advertising all of the student media jobs for next year. Each one of those jobs, whether it is working for KDUP, The Beacon or The Log, is a life-changing opportunity waiting to happen.
Beyond actually getting paid to do what you do best – communicate – by working for student media you are making an investment in your future.
Student media jobs provide invaluable learning experiences. The ability to write, to form coherent arguments and to talk with people from all walks of life will serve you in the future in every career.
Beyond personal gains, working for student media makes you a part of something bigger. The purpose of student media is manifold.
As a journalist for The Beacon, your time will be spent protecting students' rights and freedoms. You will ensure the student body's right to know every decision made that will affect them.
If you choose to work for The Log, you will be committing yourself to the larger purpose of putting memories down on paper, making these few short college years unforgettable.
At KDUP, your voice will be heard. You will make sure the student body stays informed and entertained.
Did I also mention these jobs are crazy fun?
Rosemary Peters is the Editor in Chief of The Beacon and she can be contacted at peters12@up.edu.
