Emily Wendle

Q: How did your passion for journalism begin?

A: I took intro to publications last year just as a fill-in class, and I ended up really liking the photography and design portion.

Q: Is there something valuable you’ve learned from journalism that you might not have learned anywhere else?

A: While I can learn time management and meeting deadlines anywhere else, I learned it the most from being in journalism. Making sure I cover events, make time for other classes and my spread and making sure I have my page done by the deadline has really helped me create a schedule. 

Q: Where were you when you began journalism compared to where you are now? What has changed about you the most?

A: When I first began journalism, I didn’t know much. I have learned how to use a camera, how to give good, proper interviews and even some more design skills. Because of journalism, I have become more of an extrovert and less afraid of being on the football field holding a camera or conducting an entire interview with someone I don’t know. 

Q: Were there moments where you felt like giving up your position because you felt like you couldn’t handle it?

A:  Honestly yes. In the beginning, I was really struggling to make time for my spread as I was juggling work, other class work and my social life. But then I had to realize that if I were to leave, I’d be leaving my friends that I’ve made behind. I had to realize that while it is hard now, there were other things that we do that were more fun. 

Q: What are the relationships like that you’ve formed throughout the years?

A: The relationships I’ve formed are unmatched. These people are just like me, they understand, and they are always there to help me complete my spread. They have gotten me through a lot of hard times. They also throw me great suggestions and ideas to help improve my work.