Liberty Champion Newspaper Practicum

This hands-on course provides opportunities to apply lessons learned in the classroom through the operation of The Liberty Champion, Liberty's student-run newspaper. The practicum is designed to enhance students' skills and knowledge, and provides an opportunity to build a portfolio. For students who want to learn about other aspects of the newspaper business, additional practicums are offered in sales and design/photography.

The Liberty Champion is:

• One of the largest weekly community papers in Central Virginia
• Published 11 times each semester
• Circulated through various community channels with 15,500 copies printed of each issue
• Updated weekly on the web at LibertyChampion.com

The Liberty Champion Practicum offers students:

• Real experiences that translate into marketable skills
• Interview opportunities with high-profile leaders such as Michele Bachmann, Kirk Cameron, Newt Gingrich, and the Duggars
• Real story deadlines in news, sports, feature, and editorial writing
• Print and web writing opportunities, resulting in a comprehensive skill set
• Exposure to the entire production process in a real-life newspaper setting