#SJW2015: What makes a great journalist?

A look into journalism from Dreyfoos’ eyes.

Isaac Ochoa, Arts Staffer

February 26, 2015

"I think what makes a great journalist is being able to put yourself out there and not being afraid to do something outside of your comfort zone to get information," band freshman Rachel Reyblat said. — Photo provided by Rachel Reyblat
“I think what makes a great journalist is being able to put yourself out there and not being afraid to do something outside of your comfort zone to get information,” band freshman Rachel Reyblat said.

"A great journalist is someone who is not afraid to ask anything, someone who listens attentively. They give people a chance to answer without putting in their own opinion. They report and illuminate what is real and going on around us, addressing different kinds of problems that are going on around the world," visual senior Karen Polanco said. — Gabriela Barbieri
“A great journalist is someone who is not afraid to ask anything, someone who listens attentively. They give people a chance to answer without putting in their own opinion. They report and illuminate what is real and going on around us, addressing different kinds of problems that are going on around the world,” visual senior Karen Polanco said.

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Isaac Ochoa, Editor-in-Chief

Communications senior Isaac Ochoa is a third-year journalist on The Muse. He hails from south of the border where life is much more mellow yet dangerous. He is president of the Latin-Hispanic Heritage Club and has a passion for the environment that has led him to become a vegetarian. Now reflecting on his four years of high school, he wonders why he joined The Muse. After spending countless hours behind a desk writing, editing, designing and solving last minute setbacks, Ochoa has come to the conclusion that only masochistic students join school newspapers. Fortunately, he doesn't mind the extra work. Ochoa hopes to continue to raise the standards of The Muse through experimental work. Sometimes he fails miserably, but it's okay.