Two Linfield University journalism and media studies students will intern in Oregon newsrooms this summer as part of the Charles Snowden Program for Excellence in Journalism. Mariah Johnston and Tori Schuller are members of the 2024 intern class, comprised of 20 students from universities across the state. Students selected for this paid internship spend 10 weeks reporting on community news in various media organizations. Especially of note, this is the first time that Linfield has had two students named to the same cohort.
“We’re thrilled that Tori and Mariah will continue this Linfield tradition and take their journalism talents into local Oregon communities. They’re bound to find these experiences transformative,” said Jennifer Rauch, chair of the Department of Journalism and Media Studies. “The skills and experience they developed as editors of The Linfield Review [student media] will be crucial to their success.”
Johnston will be reporting at the Roseburg News-Review in Roseburg. She is a junior from Elko, Nevada, majoring in journalism and media studies with a minor in anthropology. While at Linfield, Johnston has been a staff writer and life and culture editor for The Linfield Review. She has written content for the Yamhill Valley Visitors Guide, CRUSH and the Linfield University Office of Strategic Communications. In addition, she interns with the Willamette Valley Visitors Association and freelances for Street Roots.
Schuller will be reporting at the East Oregonian in Pendleton. She is a junior from Whidbey Island, Washington, majoring in political science as well as journalism and media studies. During her time at Linfield, Schuller has served as news editor and staff writer for The Linfield Review. She also participates on the women’s golf team and is a member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
The last Linfield journalism student selected for the Snowden program was Alexandra Feller. The 2021 graduate and former Linfield Review editor wrote for the Klamath Falls Herald and News.
The Charles Snowden Program for Excellence in Journalism honors the life and career of Charles Snowden, a longtime editor at the Oregon Journal and The Oregonian. Snowden, who retired in 1986 and passed away in 1997, had a great passion for good writing, history and the practice of ethical journalism. He is remembered not only as a top-notch editor but also as a mentor for many young journalists. The Snowden family established an endowment for the program at the University of Oregon. Learn more about the Snowden internship program: https://snowden.uoregon.edu
“This opportunity for the interns and news partners comes at an extraordinary moment when local journalism has never been more important,” the program coordinators wrote in the cohort announcement. “We value these news media partners for their ongoing support and thank the Snowden family for creating and sustaining this experience.”
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