Ch.2The Campus Paper and the Publication Staff

• Historical background of campus journalism:

  • Campus journalism in the Philippines started with the University of Santo Tomas publishing El Liliputiense in 1890
  • Some argue that the University of the Philippines publishing The College Folio (now The Philippine Collegian) in 1910 marked the beginning of campus journalism in the country
  • Other notable campus publications include The Torch of the Philippine Normal University, The Guidon of the Ateneo de Manila University, and The Varsitarian of the University of Santo Tomas
• Duties of members of the editorial board:

  • Editorial board members are responsible for overseeing the content and direction of the campus paper
  • They make decisions on what articles to publish, ensure journalistic standards are met, and uphold the integrity of the publication
• Functions of campus paper:

  • The campus paper is a pioneer in the publishing industry within an academic institution
  • It is a free newspaper created by students, for students, and circulated within the academic community
  • The campus paper may also reach out to the broader community and other agencies in society
• Characteristics of magazines and newspapers:

  • Magazines and newspapers are periodicals published regularly at fixed intervals
  • News in newspapers is meant to be persuasive and may include opinions and comments to engage readers
  • Newspapers also serve an entertainment function through the use of photos, cartoons, quizzes, and other features
• Campus paper content and context:

  • The size and frequency of the campus paper vary based on editorial board policies, publication budget, and the institution's population
  • Campus papers can be financed through campus paper fees and may take the form of newsletters, tabloids, magazines, broadsheets, or literary folios
  • The campus paper should prioritize issues relevant to the institution before addressing local, national, and international concerns
• Role and impact of campus journalism:

  • Campus journalism helps strengthen ethical values, encourage critical thinking, and develop personal discipline and moral character in students
  • It serves as a training ground for future journalists and writers, helping them hone their skills and craft
  • The campus paper promotes the best interests of students, faculty, and administration, fostering a positive relationship and providing a platform for student expression and opinion
• The Coconut, edited by Carlos Romulo y Peña, is considered the first and oldest high school newspaper in the country, published in 1912
• The La Union T.I. was the first printed and regularly issued high school newspaper in the country, published by La Union High School in 1923
• Other high school newspapers included:

  • The Pampangan, Pampanga High School, 1925
  • The Leytean, Leyte High School, 1925
  • The Rizalian, Rizal High School, 1926
  • The Coconut, Tayabas High School, 1927
  • The Volcano, Batangas High School, 1927
  • The Toil, La Union Trade School, 1928
  • The Samarinian, Samar High School, 1928
  • The Melting Pot, Tarlac High School, 1929
  • The Granary, Nueva Ecija High School, 1929
  • The Torres Torch, Torres High School, 1930
  • The Cagayan Student Chronicle, Cagayan High School, 1931
• Functions of Campus Papers:

  • Aid to Students:
  • Provides opportunity for interesting writing
  • Gives students the opportunity to learn how to read newspapers
  • Acts as a stimulus to better work
  • Develops students' power of observation and discrimination concerning news articles
  • Serves as an outlet and motivation for journalistic writing
  • Offers training in various skills like organizations, business methods, salesmanship, and leadership
  • Aid to School and Community:
  • Informs the community of the school's work
  • Publishes school news
• • Creates and expresses school opinions
  • Makes known the achievements of the school
  • Helps unify the school
  • Encourages and stimulates worthwhile activities
  • Develops right standards of conduct
  • Provides an outlet for students' suggestions for the betterment of the school
  • Develops better interschool relationships
  • Develops school spirit
  • Develops cooperation between parents and the school
• Other Functions of Campus Paper:

  • Information Function: Informs readers about community and school events
  • Opinion Function: Allows editors to post their opinions on current events to persuade readers
  • Education Function: Showcases topics for education and discussion
  • Watchdog Function: Serves as the truth bearer in the campus
  • Laboratory Function: Serves as a training ground for budding journalists
  • Documentation Function: Serves as a tool for documenting important occasions in the campus
  • Entertainment Function: Showcases feature stories to stimulate and entertain readers
• • Developmental Function: Develops future journalists and has implications on the school as a whole