Journalism Program News

Journalism student Bayla Orton wrote for Ascend magazine, spent the summer reporting for The Register-Guard, and questioned candidates during a gubernatorial debate.
SOJC students had a hand in nearly every part of Oregon’s first gubernatorial debate at the UO campus in October, from sitting on the panel to running the clock, and even interviewing the governor.
SOJC Teaching Professor Kelli Matthews' new summer practicum gave students a chance to produce photos, video, writing, and social content for two of the year's biggest track meets.
Experience Lisbon is a digital magazine created by 12 SOJC students who traveled to Lisbon over the summer to report on artists, musicians, designers, chefs, and other creative voices shaping the city.
Tales from New Zealand Aotearoa is a collection of stories, reflections, and creative work produced by SOJC students during their summer study-abroad program in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Journalism grad Leo Heffron ’26 interviewed Eugene-area residents—including two SOJC professors—who were living in New York City and Washington, DC, during the terrorist attacks on 9/11.
SOJC Professor Peter Laufer was interviewed about his book, “We Are All Americans: Stories from Three Road Trips Across Our Nation in the Long Wake of 9/11” on OPB’s “Think Out Loud.”
SOJC Professor of Practice Charlie Butler wrote a compelling profile in Runner’s World about a NYFD firefighter who died on 9/11 and the family who continues to honor his legacy.
Emmy-winning producer Bri Amaranthus '14 covers the Oregon Ducks for Sports Illustrated. She shares how internships launched her sports journalism career.
SOJC Alum John Strong ’07, the Fox Sports lead soccer announcer and voice of the World Cup, discusses his journey from calling women’s soccer for KWVA to doing play-by-play for the FIFA World Cup broadcasts.