Students receive state’s top recognition for journalism
Current and former City College journalism students won 16 awards at the Journalism Association of Community Colleges Norcal Conference on Nov. 8 at Sacramento State University
The Guardsman and The Guardsman Online captured General Excellence awards. Approximately 175 students representing some 20 journalism programs in Northern California attended the regional JACC Norcal Conference on Nov. 8 at Sacramento State University.
The Guardsman also captured awards in layout, news features, editorial cartoons, illustrations, news photos, sports photos, feature photos, news stories and several on-the-spot competitions.
“It was a great conference, a lot of learning to be had and topped off by our students performing well in the journalistic competitions,” Journalism Department Chair and Guardsman Advisor Juan Gonzales said. “They brought home General Excellence for both The Guardsman and The Guardsman Online. They certainly did the college proud.”
The conference included a variety of workshops in writing, photography, layout, cartooning, internships, social media, editing, journalism careers and ethics.
The conference also gave students the opportunity to network with professionals and students from other schools.
The regional conference leads up to the JACC State Convention to be held April 9-11 at the DoubleTree hotel in Sacramento.
2014 JACC NORCAL CONFERENCE
The Guardsman Staff
General Excellence in Newspapers
General Excellence in Online Journalism
Sara Bloomberg
1st Place Enterprise News Story/Stories
Patrick Tomayo
1st Place On The Spot Copyediting
Sara Bloomberg, Ana Carolina Quintela, Marcelo Petosi
3rd Place Front Page Layout (Tabloid)
Charles Innis
Honorable Mention On The Spot News Story
Santiago Mejia
1st Place News Photo
Honorable Mention Sports Feature Photo
Elisa Parrino
3rd Place Feature Photo
3rd Place Sports Feature Photo
James Fanucchi
3rd Place Spot News Photography
Anthony Mata
2nd Place Illustration
2nd Place Editorial Cartoon
3rd Place Illustration
3rd Place Editorial Cartoon
Serina del Mercado
Honorable Mention On The Spot Editorial Cartoon
To join Etc. Magazine, email Tom Graham at: tgjournalist@comcast.net
To join The Guardsman, email Juan Gonzales at: accionjg@aol.com
Frequently asked questions about the journalism program
What is so special about City College’s journalism program?
Our program offers a state-of-the-art computer lab, two award-winning publications, instructors who are working journalists, a coaching program for students, internship opportunities and a curriculum that keeps pace with the changing needs of today’s newsroom.
Does the journalism program offer transferable courses?
Yes. Three courses in our program are transferable to four-year institutions. The three courses are Journalism 19 (Contemporary News Media), Journalism 21 (News Writing and Reporting) and Journalism 37 (Introduction to Photojournalism).
Do any of the courses in the department fulfill general education requirements?
Yes. Journalism 19 (Contemporary News Media) meets the GE requirement in humanities.
Can I get a degree or certificate in your program?
Yes. The department offers an AA degree in journalism that takes about two years to complete and leads to transferring to a four-year college. A Certificate of Award in Journalism is also available for those
students wishing to gain journalistic skills for possible employment within an 18-month period.
If I complete two years of study in your program and want to transfer to a four- year college, is that possible?
Yes. It is possible to transfer to a four-year institution. Students in our program have enrolled at San Francisco State University, UC Berkeley, San Jose State University, Humboldt State University, and UC Santa Cruz, to name a few.
Will I encounter any problems enrolling in one of your courses?
No. Enrollment in our department is easy.
Class size averages about 20 students per class, which allows for plenty of opportunities to interact with teachers, advisers and fellow students.
What kinds of jobs can I qualify for once I complete your program?
The program prepares students for entry- level positions in news writing, copy editing, photography, and newspaper design and pagination.
Does the department offer any scholarships?
Yes. The department has a $100 scholarship for continuing students. The application deadline is April 1.
The department also makes available information on journalism scholarships offered by local and statewide organizations.
Are internships available to students in the program?
Yes. The department has working relations with numerous neighborhood newspapers and some alternative publications in the area. Instructors in our department also have connections with the two dailies: the San Francisco Chronicle and the San Francisco Examiner.
Are there any other resources offered through the department?
Yes. The department sponsors a mentoring program, a student press club, a media career fair, and a “Brown Bag” lecture series. It also has an extensive library of media- related books and videos.
If I need to talk to a journalism adviser is there someone I should see?
Yes. You can contact Department Chair Juan Gonzales, who has been with the program since 1985. Call (415) 239-3446.
Journalism Department
Where have all our graduates gone?
Jennifer Balderama
Former Book Editor
New York Times
Tim Ball
Designer
Washington Post
Johnny Brannan
News Writer
Honolulu Advertiser
Tim Brown
Reporter
New York Times
Colleen Cummins
Photographer
The Appeal Democrat
Alex K. Fong
Deputy Design
Director
San Jose Mercury News
Mario Fortson
Page Designer
San Francisco
Examiner
Glenn Gullmes
Publisher
West Portal Monthly
Cheryl Jennings
News Anchor
KGO-7 News
Paul Kozakizwic
Publisher
Richmond Review and
Sunset Beacon
Orlando Molina
Sports Writer
Contra Costa Times
Alex Mullaney
Publisher
The Ingleside Light
Rob Nagle
Page Designer
San Francisco
Examiner
Jim Powell
Copy Editor
Los Angeles Times
Lubna Takruri
Copy Editor
Associated Press
Dan Verel
Reporter
North Bay
Business Journal
To join Etc. Magazine, email Tom Graham at: tgjournalist@comcast.net
To join The Guardsman, email Juan Gonzales at: accionjg@aol.com
Questions? Call Juan Gonzales at 415-239-3446
The Guardsman campus newspaper is available online at: www.theguardsman.com
Etc. campus magazine is available online at: www.etc-magazine.com
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