Schoolpaper Interview

The School Paper

The Editorial Staff

Editor-in-Chief: Louren B. Aranas Associate Editor: Andrew Rey L. Del FierroDesign Editor: Rico M. MagallonaManaging Editor: Cassiopiea A. LozaritaNews Editor: Rezza Mae B. TolineroCampus Features Editor: Samantha I H. BagayasLocal Features Editor: Xian R. ArcayeraExternal Features Editor: Marina M. GarciaSports Editor: Maria Isabella C. AgawinGraphic Design and Layout Editor:

Jericho B. MontellanoPhotography Editor: Paul Clinton B. BalaseFreehand Editor: Christian Loui S. Gamolo

EDITORSAuditor: Rochelle D. BarrosSenior Finance Officer: Yoshabeth A. ValdehuesaJunior Finance Manager: Maria Gladys B. Labis

Finance

OfficersManagers

Human Resource Manager: Ben Clark B. BalaseOffice Manager: Jigo L. RacazaCirculation Manager: Marlon R. BoroVideo Productions Manager: Keith J. RuizOnline Accounts Manager: Samantha H. BagayasSenior Computer Systems Manager:

Mchael D. PoncardasJunior Computer Systems Manager:

Jo Marie Claire B. Balase

Staff

WritersJose Luis Martin D. AmadorRobin Maeve T. BacarroRomualdo Manuel C. Bacungan IIILorenzo A. BotavaraAinah Fatima Roqaya A. Datu-RamosDaphne J. DujaliMary Antoinette M. MagallanesMelrein John D.R. Viado

Staff ArtistsEvan B. Aranas

John Niccolo A. AquinoBen Clark B. BalaseMarlon R. BoroMirachelle L. BroñolaKimberley Mae V. LlanoSittie Naisha D. MunderJigo L. Racaza

Mark D. RodriguezKeith Obed J. RuizJan Michael A. SyRonan Jay TolineroLynette L. TuvillaDeanne Antonette B. YecyecLorenzo B. YecyecVenice Marie P. Villo

Content of the School Paper

• News articles• Editorial• Features• Sports News• Entertainment Page (Komiks, Crossword

puzzles, parody Horoscopes)

Vis-a-Vis

Why was the school paper named The Crusader?

• Aims to crusade truth and social integrity amidst havoc• Thus, The Crusader

When did it all start?

• Established by Jesuit priests 79 years ago (1935)

What is the main goal of the publication?

•To be the voice of the students

What achievements or awards has the publication received?

• College Editors’ Guild of the Philippines Awardee•Magis Awards (2011)

When can you consider an issue of the publication a success?

•When it triggers a discussion among readers

Did you encounter challenges on making the school paper?

• Waning enthusiasm of the members/staff• Lack of monetary

compensation• Negative reinforcement:

Termination• Positive Reinforcement:

Published magazine or paper

What do you do to remedy the waning interest of the staff?

• Just keep on pushing•Remind the staff that they voluntarily signed up

The Editor- in-Chief

Negative Feedback is better than no feedback at all

THE INTERVIEW PROPER

The Journey

THE PAST• Started writing since Grade 2 at Liceo de Cagayan University• A Development Communication graduate at Xavier University• Signed up as a contributor in 2012

The Present• Currently taking a Master’s Degree at Xavier University• Editor-in-Chief (June 2014- present)

The Future•Work under NGOs and community outreach organizations• Open to possibilities of any Journalism-related careers

Ms. Louren Aranas on Writer’s Block

Don’t wait for an inspiration,

find it!

The hardest part in fulfilling the part is deciding

to do it.

• Essence of the school papers in promoting students’ freedom to express

• Value of volunteerism• Creativity is fully expressed when not

restrained• Journalism provide facts to which they may

base their reactions

Learning Insights

PICTURES pa more :D