CSUN LJ’s pre-holiday bash 2011

Sabella Marie, 2015, opened the doors to her home so we could bond and have a pre-holiday time with everyone. This was our first official social hosted by our secretary Marisol Gonzalez, 2012. The LJs wore their best attire as a black and white theme set the tone to the party. Delicious meals were catered by the members. Thanks to everyone who brought food. We definitely had a pre-holidy feast. The party was a success!

THE LJ LADIES. From the left: Belinda, Chriss, Marisol, Yesica, Sabella, Diana and Karla.

THE AMIGOS. (From left): Francisco, Charlie, Brian and Daniel.

Karla showing off her billiard’s skills.

Charlie and Brian smiling for the camera.

With total Matador spirit: red and black with a fighting edge.

Doesn’t that look good? Yumm… Brought to you by Diana (well Porto’s).

Photo is a bit blurry but what a great photo of the LJs!

Guys can be cheerleaders too at times . . .

Juan Gonzalez and Joe Torres come to CSUN!

We had the honor to host world renowned journalist, Juan Gonzalez and Joseph Torres, co-author of their new book News For All The People. Both authors spoke about the new publication and held a Q&A after. Check out video from El Nuevo Sol on this link. (Photos are soon to come).

10-26-11 CSUN_LJ Minutes

NOTE: TBA= To be announced
Internships

• Miami Herald- Oct. 31
• Pulliam Journalism Fellowship Nov. 1 (3 letters of recommendations)
• Star-Ledger New Jersey. Summer 2012 Internship
• Washington Post Nov. 1 (2 letters of recommendations)
• Boston Globe Nov. 1 (1 letter of recommendation optional)

Broadcast Journalism Reel pointers  (by Danielle Benavides)

• Reel is a clip presenting a broadcast journalist.
• Watch your timing: 3-6 min. First 8 secs are CRUCIAL!
• Appearance- clean & consistent on your reel.
• Watch for your Tone/Voice.
• Don’t bother with CDs.

Sneak Peek @ Resume workshop

• Focus
• Check your layout.
• Make sure you have white space.
• Accommodate to the news outlet
• NETWORK WITH EVERYONE YOU MEET

El Nuevo Sol

• Brain Storming.
• Diana and Charlie will work on the story of Obama and Education: Trying to reduce student loans.

News

• Next meeting we will meet via SKYPE with a Multimedia producer from Univision.
• Next Wednesday we will have our Resume Workshop @ 3pm Nov. 16. (Place TBA).
• Sabela will be presenting the proper way to use statistics on print and broadcast projects.
• Dec. 7 Social Meeting Panel.
• Next event to do volunteer work hours on Dec. (day TBA)

• Contact Paula for P.R. internships.
• Nov. 18 Univision Tour. 9am – 12pm.
• Ipod raffle. $5 each ticket. Each member must sell 10 tickets.

NY Times Institute for NAHJ students

NAHJ Students! Remember to apply for the NY Times Institute! Deadline is Oct. 29, don’t lose time. Here is the link for the application and listed requirements. If you would like to create some clips please contact Jorge Neri from El Nuevo Sol.

Oct. 5 minutes

Taco Sale update moved date to 10-7-11

Volunteer List

• Chriss
• Jorge
• Brian
• Meet at Matador Square @ 9:45am
• Thanks You note for the dad of the girl that is helping us.
• Juan Gonzalez Panel on Oct. 24 from 9am-10am @ Whittset Room.
  • Ruben Saenz is in charge of the flyer.
  • NALEOworkshop Sat. Oct. 15 11am-5pm El Monte
    • High School event @ CSUN Oct. 15 contact Jessica Retis @ jessicaretis@gmail.com
    • El Nuevo Sol- discussion of the topics being. Also tried to promote bloggers for the ENS. Noticias Iberoamericanas.
    • Social Event- PINZ day Oct. 14 @8pm
    • Communication Issues- Texting group will be assign to someone. Ruben Saenz is in charge of the minutes.

Meet the Clubs Day

 

On a hot September afternoon, CSUN Latino Journalists reached out to the CSUN community and welcomed students to the club. Dozens of curious students stopped by our booth to learn about the organization and our mission. We also had Luis Gomez from NAHJ stop by and greet new members. We’re glad to say Meet the Clubs was a total success and many new faces came back and are now members of the club. Check out the photos.

 

 

 

 

Minutes for Oct. 28

Meeting 5

 

Budget: $100

 

Taco Sale, October 5^th 2011, Matador Square, 10am-4pm

Meat: Nancy, Back up Paula

Salsa,: Danielle

Onion:Jorge

Cilantro: Jorge

Limon: Charlie,

Knives: Charlie (4)

Tortillas: Karla, Joel, Diana, Noe, Andrew

Napkins: Jorge

Plates: Jorge

Serving tools: Brian

Serving bowls

4-Karla

Alumni trays- 3 alumni trays

Grill: Brian, church friend

Charcole: Charlie

Jarritos: Zazkya, PLEASE CONTACT PAULA

Water:Zazkya PLEASE CONTACT PAULA

Ice: Marisol

Coolers: Brian, Andrew, 3 Journalism dept

Tables: journalism dept, Brian

Flyers: Pass them out

 

Fundraising ideas:

Restaurants: Applebees, Panda Express, El Torito, Shaky’s,

 

Multimedia: October 12^th, Ignacio Marquez

Reserving a room (Brenda)

Flyers- Joel, charge $2

 

Shirt: Danielle (info on pricing)

Design: Joel, Yessica

 

TV Tapings

 

Social: Bowling on a FRIDAY

 

Follow us on social media! Búscanos en medios sociales

We hope everyone is having a great introduction to the semester! We already began planning our first fundraiser and workshop. Get ready to eat tacos on Oct. 5 and work your multimedia skills on Oct. 12. If you want constant updates, check us out on social media!

(Spanish) ¡Esperamos que todos empezaron el semestre muy bien! Ya estamos planeando nuestro primero recaudador de fondos y taller de multimedia. Ponte listo/a para comer tacos el 5 de Octubre y trabajar en tus habilidades de multimedia en el 12 de Octubre. ¡Si quieres estar al tanto de nuestras actividades, síguenos por las redes sociales!

Twitter: @csun_lj

Facebook: CSUN Latino Journalists

(just click on the links!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CSUN Latino Journalists go to Orlando!

Sixteen of our CSUN Latino Journalists traveled to the East Coast to attend the 29 Annual National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Multimedia and Career Expo in DisneyWorld Orlando. The convention offered workshops from various journalists and professionals around the country ranging in topics such as Spanish media, technology, social media, improvement in reporting skills and much more. By night, DisneyWorld, ESPN, ABC and countless of other companies/organizations hosted networking parties for the attendees to indulge after panels and workshops during the day.

For many of our members it was the first time they attended a NAHJ convention, let a alone one in the other side of the country. A major difference was the humid and hot weather from Florida that was present as soon as we stepped out of the Orlando International Airport. However, many said the trip was worth the weather endurance and cost for the skills they gained, the people they met and the full on experience. One of the perks from having the convention was the two free “2 park hopper” tickets DisneyWorld supplied to the journos that made the trip to Orlando.

Check out these photos from the various events held in Orlando. We hope you join us next time at UNITY 2012 in Las Vegas.

The group at the Gala and Gran Baile.

Cynthia, Belinda, Jonathan, Ale y Laura.

Some of the members with Profe Retis and two friends from University of Texas-El Paso at the Disney Boardwalk.

At the Newsmaker Luncheon.

The entertainment was good! Tito Fuentes performed an amazing set of Salsa music.

Where it all took place. We were far away from beautiful California

United We Dream

United We Dream is giving the opportunity to DREAMers to be part of a 10-week internship program for Summer 2011. The internship will place DREAM Act students with social justice, labor and community organizations. Interns will also be receiving a $5,000 scholarship to support their educational goals. The deadline to apply is May 4, 2011. Visit United We Dream to apply.