A lot of people think of a school newspaper as a club they have seen on TV or movies, like Gilmore Girls, but not many realize that it is happening right under their nose. Many think it is synonymous with the full-school emails they receive every week, not yet knowing that the newsletter is different from the newspaper.

Every year, reporters from the Titan Tribune write spotlights for tons of clubs around South, but somehow we have never highlighted exactly what the Titan Tribune itself has to offer.

The Titan Tribune is a tight-knit community of student writers, photographers, and editors. Being CB South’s only school newspaper, it is also completely student-run. The website is constantly updated and accepts entries anytime from anyone.

The Tribune meets once a month at Lunch & Learn to discuss current events, which can include school events, politics, sports, entertainment, or something downright silly. The benefit of a newspaper made by students for students is that the possibilities are limitless.

Assistant Editor and upcoming Editor-in-Chief Chloe Conly recalls “getting into a heated discussion with the columnists and Mrs. Woehr over whether a Fruit Love Island article would be relevant/appropriate for students, a discussion which left us all giggling.”

Being part of the Tribune creates opportunities to push boundaries and try something new.

“They couldn’t wrap their minds around the fact that I was making an opinion piece for a controversial rapper – least of all a piece that would be published”, said Entertainment Columnist Nate Pinchuk, in reference to telling his friends he was writing about a controversy surrounding Nikki Minaj.

No one knows better than the staff of the Titan Tribune that journalism is an important and underappreciated art, capable of spreading information and influencing change.

According to Student Life Columnist Holden Leonard, “being a member of the Tribune enables me with an opportunity to purposefully engage with the CB South community and inform others about relevant topics that I find myself passionate about.”

“Amid a serious decline in literary and journalistic skills and interests, it’s of extreme importance to keep this club and publication pumping full of life.”, adds Conly.

The Titan Tribune, at its core, is a place to share ideas about current events and get real world experience writing journalism. However, what makes the Titan Tribune special is being part of an interesting mix of students who share passion for journalism.

By joining the Titan Tribune, you are guaranteed to have lots of snacks and sweet treats in your future.

Leonard adds that his favorite Titan Tribune memory is “definitely eating munchkins during some of our meetings.”

No experience with journalistic writing is required to be part of the Titan Tribune. All it takes is coming into meetings and asking for help when you need it. When you are part of the staff, you don’t just get to write articles, but interact with our school community.

From bonding over heated brainstorming sessions with the staff, to interviewing students and teachers, Titan Tribune always helps to expand your horizons.