Elizabeth Castillo
Chico State
A week filled with twists, turns and scares
The real work on this Next Generation Radio project began on day two. It turned out to be full of very helpful lessons. As I worked to find my source, the hours were passing and many of the phone calls were unsuccessful. No callbacks, tons of voicemails, leads falling...
Nour Coudsi
UC Berkeley
From Listening to Audio Pieces, to Producing One!
I started the Next Generation Radio program four days ago without any experience in audio production. Today, I can say that I have a much better idea on how a radio piece is constructed, mixed together, edited and re-edited. I can also say that I have experience in...
Hilda Flores
Cal State Stanislaus
Hilda Flores is a Latina, a daughter of two immigrants and part of her family’s first-generation to attend college. She recently graduated summa cum laude from California State University, Stanislaus and with a bachelor’s in communication studies, minoring in journalism. During college, she held multiple jobs as she attended school full-time. “In the current political climate I found it incredibly important for myself and those around me to disprove any negative stereotypes anyone may have about the Latino community.”
Hilda’s Blog: A sneak peek inside the hectic NextGen week
Going into NPR's Next Generation project I knew it would be difficult, but I don't think I was prepared for all the work we ended up doing in a mere 5 days. After finishing the week, I feel really proud of all the work I was able to complete in such a short time....
Isabella Lord
UC Davis
Isabella Lord double-majored in english and political science at UC Davis, from San Jose, Calif., She is one of the most outgoing people you will ever meet and channels her energy into theater, mock trial and anything that allows her to perform and express herself. “I cannot stand being idle in a world so full of people to meet and problems to fix. I love introducing myself to strangers and getting them to open up. I always have something to say, and can, admittedly, be a little stubborn.”
How My Views Changed On California’s Homeless
I grew up in a quiet neighborhood in the Silicon Valley, my house was right by a park that I loved, but my parents forbade me from playing in the creek, because of the “hobos.”
David Rodriguez
San Francisco State
David Rodriguez is a first-generation college student doing his best to make it as a journalist. His parents are Mexican immigrants, so he carries the pride and burden of working toward success. Immigration stories directly affect his home, family and friends. “My parents don’t really understand what I want to do for a career. But they’re still super supportive anyway. To be where I am, to meet great people who are willing to help a guy who messes up a lot, I feel lucky.”
Plan C: The Delta
When all else fails and knocking on doors and taking names actually works. Never in my reporting experience have I driven an hour away from the “newsroom” hoping to find a story. That’s exactly what my mentor, a NextGen audio engineer, the NextGen digital designer,...
Laura Tsutsui
Fresno State
A fourth-generation Japanese American and a native of Fresno, Calif., Laura Tsutsui graduated from California State University, Fresno with opportunities and experiences that she hopes will shape her career. She was an intern for California State Senate President Pro Tem Kevin De Leon in Sacramento and for Congressman Sam Farr in Washington, D.C. Both experiences motivated her to learn about how legislation affects the Central Valley. She wants to be a reporter to inform others and to tell stories that illustrate the forces shaping someone’s world.
How To Be A Real Reporter: Do Everything, But Not At Once
A reflection by Laura Tsutsui about learning how to collect multiple elements as a reporter, and being intentional in the process.
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