Team Guava’s civic zine, “Your Vo(te)ice Matters,” highlights the importance of using one’s voice through voting. Intended for incoming youth voters, older voters who lack support, and audiences who may not have had access to voting support before, this zine emphasizes staying educated on important topics and making an impact on one’s community, state, and …
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Team Guava’s Red-Pill Podcast
Team Guava’s podcast explores the nuances of social media algorithms in contemporary society, emphasizing the ideological shifts that are primarily affecting young men. The term “red pill,” has evolved from its original usage in The Matrix, becoming an indicator of right-wing spaces using podcasts and other direct channels of communication to normalize hateful, misogynistic principles. …
And, Cut
It’s the end of the road…you have traveled as far as the train takes you; is that really the end though? This same thought is what permeates my brain now that we are coming to a conclusion at AYA. While yes at times it was hard, I was tired, and didn’t even feel like getting …
Lets Run it Back
Week two has been quite a whirlwind, to be frank, I didn’t think I’d make it through. The early mornings and the ever packed schedule made this week quite difficult, but it has been a rewarding and most definitely enjoyable experience. Despite being constantly exhausted, there’s the satisfaction of being able to get everything done––even …
A Broadcasting World: Revelations during my Week Two at USC Annenberg (AYA)
Ever since I got into journalism freshman year of high school, I realized I wanted to be a journalist. More specifically, as I was not exposed to much other than print journalism and some journalism online, I’ve wanted to be a writer—that is, until I’ve recently been exposed to the world of broadcasting. Broadcast journalism …
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Week Two at AYA
This week passed quickly, but it was a meaningful one. I’ve started to feel more grounded in the program and more connected to the people around me. At first, I was nervous and unsure of what to expect, but as time went on, I began to open up more and began each part of the …
A Happy Medium
Every story that begins must also continue its development. My second week at the Anneberg Youth Academy is no longer at its starting point—it’s in the middle. This placement of my narrative design has required a much more challenging level of engagement from me. Everything about this program is escalating and building momentum as the …
Week 2 at AYA: The Power of Audio
“Quiet on set!” From podcasts to broadcasting, Week 2 at USC’s Annenberg Youth Academy was full of insight, experience, and collaboration. As our second week of the program comes to a close, I’m genuinely in awe of how much can be learned in just four days. It’s remarkable to see how everyone has settled in, …
New foundations: Rocky Road
Life is quite the roller coaster and this was no different. The first few days were hard and took a lot of time to acclimate and get used too; however, I’ve been able to power through it and preserver. It just provides me with more a reason to get better and keep striving for higher …
Trying New Things 101
As I walk to the AYA building, I can feel my palms sweating. I nervously swallow as I walk in, and strange faces greet me, but one familiar one. After a rough breakfast and icebreaker, I settled into our new class and welcomed the start of a new routine, new experiences, and new knowledge. There, …
Communicating Change 