Ava Adiletti – Class Of 2025 – Major: Sports Journalism
Q: How would you describe the journalism classes at Millersville?
I would describe the journalism classes at Millersville as very in-depth and hands-on. I have taken a lot of classes where I am doing a lot of writing while also learning about how to become a better journalist.
Q: What made you choose Millersville to pursue a career in journalism?
I chose Millersville to pursue a career in journalism because it was one of the only schools I looked at that had the specific major of sports journalism which was the exact major I was looking for.
Q: For students who are new to Millersville are there any extracurricular activities or clubs that they can join?
The Snapper is the school newspaper at Millersville and it is super helpful, especially for people who love writing and being creative.
Q: What’s it like working on the Snapper?
I enjoy working for the Snapper a lot because it allows me to be creative and learn new things while also helping to enhance my writing skills.
Q: Are there any professors here who have stood out to you? Why?
Dr. Spicer has been a professor that has really stood out to me. He is always very enthusiastic about what he is teaching and is always willing to help his students. Dr. Spicer is also the faculty advisor for the Snapper.
Tyresha Vaughn-Blanding – Bachelor of Arts Multidisciplinary Studies in Digital Journalism – Class Of 2023
Q: What was your experience at Millersville when it came to earning your degree as a journalism concentration?
My experience at Millersville I will say was a unique one because as someone who very much believes in advocacy journalism the way I wanted to use my degree looks very different I had to learn to advocate for myself, my store ideas, and stand my ground in what I believed regardless of who was against it. It taught me firm decision making how to back up my stance with research and stand on that. Also helped me grow as a writer and think of things outside the box.
Q: Are there any lessons or teachings that resonate with you from your classes or professors you had at Millersville?
Dr. Jessica Hughes played a big role for me she taught me that the topics I wanted to discuss weren’t taboo I just had to believe in them enough to push the envelope. Dr. Spicer taught me how to structure and build out my writing to keep the attention of readers while also informing them of the issue at hand and giving a solution.
Q: How did your experience as a member of the Snapper help shape your career as a journalism major?
My experience at the snapper helped me understand newsroom etiquette, what layout looks like, how fast deadlines are, making connections, designing in InDesign, and working in a team environment where healthy competition is invited also gave me a solid soundboard to bounce ideas off of to see which ones will stick and land
Q: Why and how do you feel the journalism program is important?
Journalism is important as someone who graduated with a digital journalism degree all of us participate in journalism to a degree that’s through social media, podcast, vlogs/reels only difference is we report what’s important to us journalism is how people keep informed with news or someone’s day to day life it shapes our viewpoints and biases
Q: How do you plan to utilize your journalism degree in the “real world”?
I’ve utilized my major but capturing moments and writing about them. I participate in spoken word poetry that informs but also makes the audience feel I plan on using my degree for the rest of my life when I land the advocacy writing job of my dreams
Trevor Teubner – Multidisciplinary Studies – Concentration: Sports Journalism – Class Of 2023
Q: What was your experience at Millersville when it came to earning your degree as a journalism concentration?
My experience was a good one. I swapped into my journalism concentration a little late, so I already had most of my gen Ed’s by the time I switched majors. The professors were easy graders for the most part, and the work was also helpful, although I did have a lot on my plate.
Q: Are there any lessons or teachings that resonate with you from your classes or professors you had at Millersville?
Practice makes perfect. All of my professors encouraged me and all of my classmates to perfect our writing by working on it every day.
Q: How did your experience as a member of the Snapper help shape your career as a journalism major?
Working at the snapper was easily the most helpful part of my time at Millersville. It was an easy way to get published work out there, which is important for finding a job after school. It was also a great way to get some experience on how a real newsroom works, and how to use programs such as InDesign.
Q: Why and how do you feel the journalism concentration program is important?
The journalism program is important because journalism is important to regular citizens. Journalism is the only way that people get reliable, accurate information about all sorts of topics. Investigative journalists are also important for exposing truths that are important to the public.
Q: How do you plan to utilize your journalism degree in the “real world”?
In the real world, I plan on using my journalism degree to become a sports journalist, and hopefully a sports analyst later in life.
Emma Hazard – Multidisciplinary Studies – Concentration: Journalism – Class Of 2025
Q: How would you describe the journalism classes at Millersville?
I find the classes engaging and enjoyable. Dr. Spicer is clearly very knowledgeable on the subject he teaches, and he makes sure to teach concepts in ways that are easy to understand. The classes also include lots of class discussions, which can help students understand concepts as well.
Q: What made you choose Millersville to pursue a career in journalism?
I gotta be honest… Millersville was the only school I applied to. It was Millersville or no college at all. I enjoyed the atmosphere of the campus as well as the professors I met that made me decide to enroll.
Q: For students who are new to Millersville are there any extracurricular activities or clubs that they can join?
To help aid in journalism specifically, turn to The Snapper. If you just want help with writing, you can look into the Writers Guild, English Club, or even the George Street Press.
Q: What’s it like working on the Snapper?
I love working for The Snapper. I love writing and sharing stories with people, and it’s also a great way to meet new people in the journalism field. The Snapper also taught me important skills like how to properly lay out an article, using Adobe Indesign, and some basic copy editing.
Q: Are there any professors here who have stood out to you? Why?
Dr. Spicer has really stood out to me. He’s the only journalism professor on campus, and like I’ve said before, he really knows his stuff. He’s a great guy who makes classes enjoyable, and you actually learn something from him.