Indiana University

Middle Way volunteer speaks to HSJI students

By: Conor Gearin and Mike Majchrowicz The role of journalists is to seek out the truth and report it; Lauren Taylor, a volunteer at Middle Way House, reminded the students at the High School Journalism Institute at Indiana University Bloomington that their pursuit of the truth extends to their personal lives as well—that they should [...]

Indiana: Plugged In or Unplugged?

Let the World Keep In Touch   Bridget O'Brien – Indiana University junior Click on the link for the full interview. Download Quicktime Since its launch in 2004, Facebook has gained over 400 million members. Indiana University junior, Bridget O’Brien represents one of the 400 million. “I use technology to keep in touch with my [...]

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Restored hope and new determination

I am the editor of a five person newspaper staff with no funding and no Viking Press.  Last year, the journalism classes were cut. But I wanted to write, needed to write. So I started my own newspaper. I came to HSJI in desperate need of information. Quite frankly, I had no idea what I [...]

Nothing normal about teen dating abuse

Snooping through a significant other’s text messages might seem like normal adolescent dating drama, but in actuality it could be a sign of teen dating abuse. Relationship abuse is not just physical violence or sexual assaults; in fact it covers a wider span of problems including fear for ones safety or emotional trauma. According Liz [...]

One “Bad Romance” takes place at HSJI

  The silence which hung over the room full of surprisingly focused teenagers was broken by a myriad of Lady Gaga-wannabes singing a Top 40 hit single. Donning Gagaesque ensembles consisting of vivid neon tops, maraschino cherry red lipstick,  and leggings in the typical pantsless fashion, a rush of laughter and karaoke filled the air. Singing, [...]

Welcome Online Journalism Students

By the end of the week at HSJI, you should be ready to post your school website online! From text to photos to video to graphics, you’ll be limited only by your own creativity (and the resources provided by your school). We’ll focus on the basics, but you’ll be ready to expand your site as [...]

Bartizan Marching Band Spread 2009-2010 “What If?”

This is the finished spread I created for our school’s marching band. I designed the template, took all the photographs, wrote the story, and collected caption information. Our book’s theme is "You Had To Be There," so the success of the band complements our choice in theme. On every spread we have what we call [...]

Victory Bugle webpage

Matthew Stefanski Matthew Stefanski of Victory Christian Academy in Valparaiso, IN submitted this screen shot of the new website he’s been working on for the Victory Bugle. Looks great!  

Hometown glory

Dancing has always been her thing. From her first class to her recital just last May, Jenna Razo has it in her. And her dedication proves it.   Razo has received special awards at just about every competition that offers them. “I have always worked hard in class and practiced nearly every day just for [...]