Mackenzie Veselik/Winonan

Students interested in journalism or any other form of mass communication are encouraged to join Winona State University’s Society for Collegiate Journalists (SCJ). Reborn from similar groups in the past, SCJ recently finalized its constitution and is now in search of new members.

This club incorporates all branches of mass communication, including print, broadcast and media. Current President Kayle Paul said that the purpose of SCJ is “to prepare mass communication students for the career world and to get journalistic and mass communication aspects out to the students of Winona.”

This club targets not only those wishing to gain experience in journalism, but also those intrigued to learn more about the domain of mass media. There are numerous subcategories which fall under mass communication, all of which SCJ plans to cover.

This year, the club plans to take a trip to the Twin Cities in the spring to attend the SCJ National Convention. Their main focus at the moment, however, is building participation.

“We’re really heavy on recruitment right now because we’re so small,” Paul said. “We’re also going to be planning some fundraisers.”

Paul said that SCJ, like many other clubs on campus, provides the chance to network with other students pursuing similar knowledge and experience, in this case regarding the field of mass communication.

“It’s new and gives students the opportunity to mold the club that they want,” Paul said. “It’s also a good way to meet people with the same interests.”

According to Kayla Langmaid, Treasurer of SCJ, the club isn’t just good for contact lists; it’s also good for resumes.

“It’s my first year and I think it’s good to get involved in the major that you’re in,” Langmaid said.

SCJ meets every Monday evening at 7 p.m. in the Phelps Hall reading room and extends a welcome to all students interested in becoming a member. They will also be a part of Winona State’s fall club fair to be available to those seeking more information.

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