The Boxer Roundup: My Interest In Journalism

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My interest in journalism stems from my role as editor of my school’s publication, the Boxer Roundup, a page of articles written by students about what is going on in our high school. The page is published every Thursday in our city’s newspaper, The Enterprise. I have been writing for the Boxer Roundup since sophomore year and have been an editor since last summer. By writing for and editing the Boxer Roundup I aim to highlight the positives that take place in my city and to help erase the view of the city as just a hotspot for crime and poverty. As a journalist, I hope to be able to bring to light the stories of those that may be overlooked and provide a factual account of events.
One quality I feel I can bring to the Journalism Department

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