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Newscast #5- Macy Senge- Spring 2018

I can’t believe it’s all coming to an end.  My college years flew by in the blink of an eye. It’s a bittersweet feeling. Part of me is ready to go, and part of me is dying to stay. One thing I know for sure is how much I’m going to miss WVU News. It has been an amazing experience and semester with the team. Reflecting back on the beginning of the semester until now, I realize how much I have learned from this class, and Professor Dahlia.

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I’ve learned that hard work pays off. I’ve learned the power of not only praise, but also constructive criticism. Lastly, I’ve learned how crucial it is to work as a team. These are all things I’ve learned before, but the importance of them seems greater to me now.

My favorite part of WVU News was the growth seen, all the way around. There were no attitudes, and there were no petty competitions. Everybody was enthusiastic, helpful, positive and supportive of each other at all times. It was everything you hope to see in a newsroom, from all positions. We listened to each other, we critiqued each other, and we all improved. Not only did I learn the logistics of being a producer, but I learned the values.

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Newscast 5 went smoothly, except for some more technical difficulties that we couldn’t control. Writing the script came easier and I got it done much faster than previous ones. Rehearsals didn’t take as long. Anchors made less mistakes. The control room made their jobs look easy. We finally got it down.

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Now it’s time for the real world. It’s scary, but I’m ready. I’m aware that I still have a lot to learn, and that places are going to produce shows differently than we produce WVU News. I now have experience and an understanding of what the role of a producer is. I’m so eager to learn more, and to get better. I’m willing to start at the bottom and work my way up. 

One day, I know I’m going to look back, and I will owe my career to WVU News. I can say it’s changed me for the better. This is a loyal program that we’re all sad to leave, and one that we couldn’t be more thankful for.

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