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     This has been a fun yet full-packed semester in Never Stay Silent. One thing I love about this class and Professors Smith's teaching is that we get to learn from each other. I think that  EOTOs are a great way of taking in the material. We get to learn in class about what each topic is but then dive deep into each category and or contributor of that topic. The best way to learn is from our peers. We all spent time making our presentations fun and interesting so students don't get bored. It's crazy to see how Journalism has evolved so much. One reason why I’ve loved this class is that we never focused on one type of journalism, we looked at everything and how it all plays a part in the history of Journalism. There are people, events, and groups who have shaped the world of journalism into what it is today. The coolest part is that my dad is a journalist and I was able to bring back information from class that I learned that he never even knew. I also loved sharing my EOTOs with him and at the end of the year getting to make one about him.
I think this class has strengthened my knowledge about where journalism came from, why we report on things and how many different ways there are to report the news. I also am so thankful for the presentation aspect of this class. My confidence has gone up so much by being able to research and present to a group of people. I knew I had a love for Journalism, but this class certainly solidified it. I am so excited to see what the future holds for me and my peers here in the communication department. Thank you Professor Smith for another awesome semester! 


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