BASIC PACKAGE
The objective for the basic package was an introduction to what a news package looks like. We were assigned to find a newsworthy story within the New River Valley and cite at least two sources. For this assignment, I chose to look into the "Hokie Hiccups" event hosted by Hokie Wellness. This event aimed to allow students and members of the community to express mental health stories through art.
ADVANCED PACKAGE
The objective for the advanced package was to build on knowledge of creating packages through experience with the basic package, but to introduce standups. We were assigned to find a newsworthy story within the New River Valley and consult three sources. For this assignment, I chose to cover the Scrabble Tournament hosted by the Literary Volunteers of the New River Valley. This organization celebrates success of both students and tutors in teaching the community how to expand on their literary skills.
EXPLAINER PACKAGE
The objective for the explainer package was to build on knowledge of both previous packages, but learn how to condense knowledge into one specific topic. For this assignment, we were allowed to use content from other packages, but have a longer on-camera presence through standups. For this assignment, I used a source I had consulted with Hokie Wellness to discuss mental health resources for students as finals approached.