Our eighth Greene Institute has come to a close and, once again, we’re reminded of why Bob Greene wanted to create an intensive boot camp for young aspiring journalists. It’s not about the technology, as Dean Howie Schneider reminded us on Monday. It’s about the story. This week, the Greene Team worked hard, day and … Continue reading “Good night, Greene Team”
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Welcome to the jungle
My “college experience” began with bonding over Big Hero 6. My roommates and I broke out the snacks and DVDs to help us settle in on our first night. Surprisingly, we also figured out a showering system that works extremely well. We all get along great and have gotten very comfortable for only being acquainted … Continue reading “Welcome to the jungle”
New.
Let me just start by saying that I love this camp. If I had to pick one adjective to describe it, I would choose the word ‘new’. Staple that word to everything. Sharing a dorm with four other girls? That’s new. A Mac computer with two screens? That’s new too. But I have to say, … Continue reading “New.”
Last day, mixed feelings
So it’s the last day of the program and Cathrine was 100 percent right. She told us the week would go by slow yet fast all at the same time. I have enjoyed my time here tremendously, not so much with the work though. I definitely I’ve made some friends that will hopefully stay lasting … Continue reading “Last day, mixed feelings”
Wow, I haven’t blogged in a while
Whoops! Well, we’ve been busy. I’ve also been just a wee bit tired. Story of my life. Anyway, today is our last day here. Dean Schneider was right, it feels like I’ve been here forever, but also like I’ve been here for two seconds. These last two days were stressful, to say the very least, … Continue reading “Wow, I haven’t blogged in a while”
Letting your “Sasha Fierce” out
Taking photos Monday and Tuesday was definitely the highlight of the week. I never picked up a camera or videocamera until the first full day of camp. I was totally lost when John Williams was speaking about ISO and shutter speed, but I learned a lot and I love how my photos came out of … Continue reading “Letting your “Sasha Fierce” out”
Day 5
Having a good time here at the Greene program still. These stories are incredibly fun to cover and I love having this new taste of journalism. My filming skills have increased, I’m looking forward to putting all the parts of the story together with my team, especially the writing. Yesterday we went on our trip … Continue reading “Day 5”
Last day!
It’s official. Tonight is, sadly, our last night in the Stony Brook Newsroom. We’ve been working our hardest all day to make sure we finished all of our stories by our deadline tonight, and we’re all extremely proud of what we’ve created in the past 72 hours. When I finished editing my video, I couldn’t stop … Continue reading “Last day!”
Day four
It’s now day five at the Robert W. Greene Summer Institute for High School Journalists and my experience here has been incredible. Every day we do something new and exciting that challenges me, but also teaches me so much. Yesterday we did so many different things, but one activity that we got to do was go to … Continue reading “Day four”
Too busy to post
The past three days since I’ve last posted have been chaotic to say the least. I have never had to meet this many deadlines in such a small amount of time. Ever. My team and I were running around all week putting together three news packages consisting of a written article, still photography, and video … Continue reading “Too busy to post”
Day four: We broadcast a story and watch some fireworks
Today is Day Four, and we still haven’t learned to go to bed early. Every morning I tell myself that I’ll go to sleep right when we return to our dorms, because dragging myself out of bed at 6:30AM is not exactly at the top of my list of ‘Most Fun Activities To Do Over … Continue reading “Day four: We broadcast a story and watch some fireworks”
Desks and Duckbills
We knew Wednesday was going to be filled with action, but it didn’t become a reality until we put on those green(e) shirts at 7:00 a.m. The morning was filled with preparations for afternoon activities, and after packing our camera bags we were off to Newsday’s official headquarters. We enjoyed a tour of the printing rooms, … Continue reading “Desks and Duckbills”
It’s only been 4 days?!
Am I the only one that feels like it has been more than four days? To be honest, I feel like we have been here for at least a week. Wednesday alone felt as if it were 2 days in one. We started the morning with going out to the TV studio at Stony Brook University, where everyone … Continue reading “It’s only been 4 days?!”
Focus on photography
Since my last post so much has gone on. During the day on Tuesday, we had another photography lesson. We learned a lot of tips and tricks for interesting, beautiful portraits. The pictures came out great and my models were perfect. I am loving the fact that I can understand my camera 100 times better … Continue reading “Focus on photography”
Quack
The Ducks game was a blast. We were told that we weren’t there to watch baseball — as though baseball is more interesting than running around with cameras* and interviewing really cool people. Initially, the interviews weren’t going well. Nobody was really willing to speak to me. After about two failed attempts, Professor Ahmad asked how … Continue reading “Quack”
Quick update
It’s nearing the end of our third day (our second full day) and I thought I should update on a few things that’ve happened today. We ate breakfast, I read the New York Times (I think I enjoyed reading the Wall Street Journal yesterday morning more) and had a cup of yogurt. Riveting stuff. We … Continue reading “Quick update”
Game day with the Ducks
After two days of focusing mainly on the art of photography, yesterday we turned our attention to sports coverage. In preparation for the Long Island Ducks game and our coverage of it, our team listened to a lesson from Newsday reporter Jordan Lauterbach. He was able to offer up many interesting tips for successfully writing … Continue reading “Game day with the Ducks”
Making the most of an incredible day
I knew that the fun wouldn’t stop. Yesterday was easily the most thrilling and fast-paced day I have ever experienced as a journalist. The Greene Team started off with a lesson in TV news and production from Stony Brook Professor Connie Conway, who helped us navigate through the school’s TV studio. All of us worked … Continue reading “Making the most of an incredible day”
The last two days…
So many things have happened since the first day of this program. In fact we have done so many things, I’ve started merging days and forgotten what we did on what days. On Tuesday, my team and I had our first interview with the assistant dean of multicultural affairs Dr. Jarvis Watson. There, we asked … Continue reading “The last two days…”
Mostly work, some play
If there’s one thing I’ve gained from this experience it would have to be how to become a better reporter… okay, well, that might be true, but I meant to say that I’ve gained stress, a lot of stress. It was lots of fun to run around the Ducks game at Bethpage Ballpark and laugh … Continue reading “Mostly work, some play”
Feeling like a news anchor
Yesterday we had the opportunity to feel like real news anchors and give a brief news report either as an anchor or the weatherman. We all rotated jobs and I started out with working the teleprompter. After that I learned how to use the camera, and then used the camera. I also got to see … Continue reading “Feeling like a news anchor”
New discoveries
I have made a huge discovery! I hate being on camera. Okay so I kind of already knew that but it has definitely been reinforced. Whether it be practicing portrait taking with my wonderful partner, Brianne, or learning how to anchor a news show, I prefer being behind the camera. What I have discovered is … Continue reading “New discoveries”
Keeping track
I’m not all that good with numbers, but here is my attempt: Day down Awesome mentors Meals a day spent with friends New best friends (aka roommates) Days to go Can’t wait to continue learning, whether it be photography or videography or the mechanics of a article or even blogging. I have done so many … Continue reading “Keeping track”
Making friends and having fun!
The Robert W. Greene Summer Institute for High School Journalists has been a lot of fun so far. At first the lessons in photography and video were long and tiring but as we got to experience taking actual footage, it’s been a blast. We just received our teams that we’ll be working on assignments with and … Continue reading “Making friends and having fun!”
Distressed jeans
It’s been two full days of the Robert W. Greene Summer Institute for High School Journalists and so far, I’ve had a wonderful time. On the second day, we learned how to use cameras and video cameras, and terms such as ISO, shutter speed and aperture. We spent about two hours taking photos around the … Continue reading “Distressed jeans”
Day three
After the first few days at Stony Brook with the 2016 Robert W. Greene Summer Institute for High School Journalists, I already feel that I have learned so much. We were out all day yesterday and today learning all different types of things from how to properly interview someone, to having perfect exposure while taking photos. … Continue reading “Day three”
Day 1; The lowdown
After spending the night playing basketball with our Conference Assistants and a quick night of sleep, our first day was packed with new opportunities on the beautiful Stony Brook campus. We began with a writing seminar in the newsroom, followed by a brief press conference with Steven Adelson a Political Science graduate and representative of the … Continue reading “Day 1; The lowdown”
Learning new things
After the first full day here at the Greene Summer Institute, I can honestly say that I have learned more about writing and shooting for news than in an entire year of my high school’s journalism elective. I can’t say that I’m surprised (my school puts out 4 editions of the newspaper on a good … Continue reading “Learning new things”
Greene Team, day 3
So far, so good. I’ve learned a lot already and it’s only the second full day here at the Greene program. Looking forward to getting more information about the coming stories and more knowledge of camera, video and writing skills. I definitely think I’ll be an improved and more savvy journalist for my school newspaper … Continue reading “Greene Team, day 3”
Trying while tired
I have definitely learned a lot more than I thought I would. I’ve learned how a reporter introduces themselves at press conferences, what settings are best on a camera when you are taking photos inside and outside, and the different angles and shots a news photographer takes when it comes to filming a story package. … Continue reading “Trying while tired”