Question of the Day: Why are high school publications important to you?

A week-long series featuring faculty and student opinion

Isaac Ochoa, Assistant Managing Editor • 34 Views

March 7, 2016

"A high school publication is important to have because students should be informed of what's going on. It gives us something to look back on and see how much our opinions and behaviors have changed," strings junior Veronica Dziak said. — Photo by Isaac Ochoa
“A high school publication is important to have because students should be informed of what’s going on. It gives us something to look back on and see how much our opinions and behaviors have changed,” strings junior Veronica Dziak said.

"It is extremely important to have a high school publication because this is our school, and as students, you should have a voice and input. Your voice as a student body should drive the direction of the school," English teacher Brittany Rigdon said. — Photo by Isaac Ochoa
“It is extremely important to have a high school publication because this is our school, and as students, you should have a voice and input. Your voice as a student body should drive the direction of the school,” English teacher Brittany Rigdon said.

"I think it's important for us to know what our peers are doing and be exposed to different art forms and activities. It makes us see others in a different light," piano senior Alexandra O'Brien said. — Photo by Isaac Ochoa
“I think it’s important for us to know what our peers are doing and be exposed to different art forms and activities. It makes us see others in a different light,” piano senior Alexandra O’Brien 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.