WATCH: Academics Introduction
An introduction to the academic activities cherubs do during the program.
Cherubs tackle politics
Cherubs discussed the presidential debate and the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.
Watching a documentary with its producer
Cherubs watched a Holocaust documentary alongside its producer, Howard Reich.
Instructor conferences support budding journalists
Weekly conferences gave cherubs a chance to seek advice.
Cherubs share tips on scoring interviews
Get used to rejection. Cherubs learned it leads to success.
WATCH: Cherubs read instructor feedback
Cherubs read the most memorable feedback instructors left on their assignments.
Balancing compliments and criticism is complicated
Getting accepted was the goal, criticism the reward.
Cherubs share resources to succeed
Students shared notes, sources and ideas to produce their best work.
WATCH: Cherubs Sunday clubs
Cherubs take part in optional Sunday Clubs including personal narrative, broadcast, photo and audio.
10 tips to AP Stylebook expertise
Students competed to be the last one standing in Associated Press style quiz.
Gallery: Sunday clubs
Cherubs chose their own destiny in Sunday afternoon clubs.
Cherubs search high and low for story inspiration
Cherubs found story ideas from peers, instructors, online and around Evanston.
Trend stories rarely go as planned
Many cherubs had to shift gears when they found surprising information.
Sunday night storytelling: Cherubs reflect with personal narratives
Cherubs told their own stories at personal narrative club.
Red, white, blue and … interviews
At Evanston’s Fourth of July parade, cherubs sought interviews and knowledge about Evanston’s community.
Where to sit in Fisk’s lecture hall
Cherubs spent the most learning time in Fisk, so picking the right seat was crucial.
First-night story creates connections
Cherubs connected with their roommates during their first assignment on the first night.
Cherubs through the ages
Generations of cherubs came together to make the program possible.
WATCH: Cherubs broadcast club
An introduction to what cherubs do at Broadcast Club on Sundays.
LISTEN: Cherubs learn how to approach sources
Listen to how a few cherubs conquered their fears and learned to approach strangers.
Lessons from a Pulitzer Prize-winning author
Cherubs learned from guest speaker Jonathan Eig, author of “King: A Life.”
Scouring the streets for a scoop: Most memorable moments
Hunting for street interviews led to memorable interactions.
LISTEN: The cherubs who came back for more
Three of the four CAAs had never experienced cherubs in-person before.
