campus newspaper – Students gain experience as staff reporter/writers, page designers, photographers, columnists, cartoonists, or editors.
As the students’ newspaper, The Columns, focuses on innovative timely issues that are relevant to campus, national and world issues. We strive to provide our campus and surrounding community with factual information that reveals the truth about public concerns. We are a student publication, so most importantly, this is a learning experience for all of our staff members. It is our goal to improve journalistic knowledge, writing and reporting techniques. Abraham Lincoln once said, “I don’t think much of a man who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.” Lincoln’s words are an inspiration to The Columns’ dedication to constantly learn and pursue knowledge.
I hope you will join our staff and enjoy the satisfactions of reporting on campus events through social media and traditional print publications! I enjoy reading, writing, outdoor activities and gardening. I hope to become a person who can help others through my humanitarian interests.
-Brad Riffee
Editor-in-chief, The Columns
English Major
Technical Writing Minor