The three videos below were reported, edited and produced by Olivia Blevins and Ileya Williams. Both multimedia journalists are in the broadcast journalism capstone class, NewsVision — under the tutelage of Associate Professor, Journalism Sequence Coordinator and Miss Howard 1987-88, Professor Jennifer Thomas.
“A Unique Opportunity”: Campus Editor Expresses What Centennial Means for Student Journalists
The Hilltop campus editor JD Jean-Jacques opens up about his Hilltop experience and expresses what he looks forward to as the newspaper celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Former Editor-in-Chief Reflects on Time at The Hilltop
Pearl Stewart served as The Hilltop Editor-in-chief from 1970-71. Now, over 50 years later Stewart shares how her time at The Hilltop influenced her journalism career and what it means to be a part of the publication’s historic legacy.
The Hilltop Editorial Advisor Shares His Journey with the Publication
Keith Alexander is a Pulitzer prize-winning crime and courts reporter for The Washington Post and the current editorial advisor for The Hilltop staff. As a former editor for The Hilltop during his undergraduate experience, Alexander discusses his decision to return to the Mecca and how he pours into the current student journalists.