My name is David Veenhuis and I know nothing about news editing. I do feel that I write using proper grammar and I try my best to adhere to Associated Press style, so maybe I know more than nothing. However, I've never edited anyone's work other than my own and I'm looking to get a lot out of this course. Also, as far as convergent journalism is concerned, I have little experience other than writing stories and taking pictures. Keeping a blog for an entire semester will be good experience and, hopefully, a lot of fun.
I write for The Michigan Times, where I've worked for more than a year. I started out covering sports and was even given my own column shortly after joining the staff. One year later, and I'm still doing both and I love it. Somehow, I haven't been fired over one of my columns yet.
My favorite weeks are when I am lucky enough to cover an entertaining sports story, recent events provide interesting fodder for my column and I am able to cover a hard news story. It's also important for me to expand my skill sets and they seem new to me, so I have fun with the hard news stories. Ultimately, I am a sports guy at heart and I wouldn't want to abandon my current post.
I have a light schedule this semester as I am starting to see the finish line. I expect to have a lot of energy for each of my assignments, whether it be this class or for the M-Times. That is, of course, if I can get over this holiday hangover.
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