A print journalist by trade, I wanted to try broadcast at cherubs, but didn’t know where to start. The Medill program lets us learn from mistakes. It took me three tries and I learned that the key with anything in journalism, including broadcast, is persistence.
At the first broadcast lab, we were told to download Davinci Resolve. The screen “13 hours remaining” stared at me. I switched computers and began my journey on the iMac. I had one hour to put together a broadcast package.
Easy, I thought. I was wrong. I didn’t finish.
My next opportunity was a Sunday broadcast lab. We had as much time as we needed, but I was determined to finish in under two hours. The moon was shining as I left the lab. Maybe next time was my chance. Broadcast couldn’t get rid of me that easily.
By Broadcast Lab III, I managed to put together a package in under an hour, and it looked good.
I learned that broadcast takes practice. It’s not as easy as sitting in front of a camera and talking. Putting together a package is just as rewarding as seeing your face on the big screen.
Cherubs worked on a variety of videos during the program on everything from dorm life to academic clubs. Below is a selection of their work:
Academics
A look at the academics of cherubs where students learn to write, shoot videos, edit and put together audio stories.
Story by Ben Shapiro
Every Sunday, Medill cherubs take part in optional clubs putting together personal narratives, broadcast packages and audio stories.
Story by Addi Hinesman
Instructors provide professional and thorough feedback to students for memorable lessons in journalism.
Story by Sylvia Zeltzer
Campus
A look at the Northwestern University campus where cherubs live during the program.
Story by Brandon Kopp
Take a tour of East Fairchild with cherub Talia Varsano, exploring various amenities and rooms.
Medill cherub Alex Zhong flies high above the Evanston skies for a tour of Northwestern University’s campus.
Story by Alex Zhong
City
Experiences
Playlist
Cherub Piper Saken takes you through a typical day in the program attending class, working on assignments and spending time with friends.
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Cherubs take a break from the classroom and hit the courts for some friendly competition.
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Students show off their musical talents in a Cherubs Got Talent competition.
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When Medill cherubs are late to class or get locked out of their rooms, they end up on the Spit List. Here’s an inside look at what happens next.
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The Medill-Northwestern Journalism Institute draws students from around the world.
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Meet students on a walking tour of Fisk Hall and East Fairchild.
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