News is always on a continuous loop within TV stations and online newspapers. Whether it is being captured by a camera, personal cell phone or on the keys of a laptop, news reaches us in all different kinds of platforms. On a day such as today The Feather experiences its own real world situations of broadcasting, publishing, writing and recording news events that occur on the campus.

On the week of homecoming, each day is filled with a variety of action that is to be recorded and written for others to view. With this constant daily round up of videos, slideshows, recaps and features we begin to realize the importance of sharing the news and the alertness that we as writers need to maintain in order to act as true reporters.

In celebration of this annual day, The Feather reaches out to students and teachers to discuss the matters in which others receive their news and the importance of it.

News raises awareness
Logan Lewis, Freshman
Oct. 4, 2016

“I feel like everyone should be engaged and involved in the news. It is important for us to be involved in the news so we can have an understanding of what goes on around us. It is especially critical for teenagers so that won’t be oblivious to the world around us. The news sources that I use to get informed are Apple News, ESPN and social media.”

Who to vote for
Juliette Davila, Senior
Oct. 4, 2016

“You won’t know what is going on in the world or who to vote for if you don’t watch the news,” Davila said. “I find out my news by social media apps and by my parents because they talk about it also.

Staying on top of the news
Caitlin Fry, Sophomore
Oct. 4, 2016

“I don’t want people to take the power of the news for granted. Something like the news should not be ignored by people around the world. I get my news from apps on my phone such as CBS, CNN and ABC. With these resources I am able to see what is going around me and it notifies me quickly so I can stay on top of the news.”

US provides a wide variety of sources
Andrea Donaghe, English Teacher
Oct. 4, 2016

“I think its really important to stay engaged in the news so you’re aware of what’s going on. Whether you are reading Time Magazine, the Fresno Bee, or just trying to find information I think its important as a person in society to stay up to date with current events. I read anything I can get my hands on whether it’s liberal news in CNN or really conservative like Fox News. I think it’s really cool that in our country we have a wide variety of news sources.”

Praying for fellow Christians
Hannah Nale, Senior
Oct. 4, 2016

“To stay informed in the news is important because we need to stay up to date on the world’s current events. This way we can better pray for our brothers and sisters around the world. My daily news sources are The Feather and I listen to KMJ on the radio.”

News is taken for granted
Devin Pitts, Junior
Oct. 4, 2016

“Staying up to date in the news isn’t always a priority to me. While I appreciate that we have a wide variety of news sources here in the US, I don’t always use that to my advantage. I think that is a big problem in America; we take the news for granted. When I do seek out the news I usually go to ESPN or ABC to see what is going on in the world.”

Importance of staying vigilant
Timothy Melendez, Senior
Oct. 4 2016

“I was a part of The Feather last year and it really opened my eyes to the importance of staying engaged in the news. While I am not a part of the newspaper now, I still appreciate the news that it provides us with here at FC. Staying engaged in the news is super important because it allow us to stay vigilant. My favorite news sources are Fox News and ABC.”

Having an understanding is important
Angelica Escalera, Sophomore
Oct. 4 2016

“Having an understanding of whats happening around in the world is very important,” Escalera said. “I hear news from when my friends when they talk about it or on the TV and social media.”

For more information check out the News Engagement Day website. The Feather staff is also hoping Fresno Christian students, teachers and supporters will share why news matters to them AND how they engage with he news. Please post comments, write a letter to the editor, submit photos and/or post on social media using #NewsEngagementDay and tag @thefeather.

For coverage on News Engagement Day 2016 read, Editorial: News Engagement Day Spreads Awareness and check out the video here.

For more features read, News Engagement Day encourages students to stay informed.