I will be doing a story about student clubs for my final project. The story will focus on a variety of different people in different types of clubs, and will take on a slight feature style. The purpose of the story is to inform the students of WSU, especially those who are feeling alone or alienated, about different social opportunities available to them on campus, and the types of experiences they can expect. This story is timely, since many students like to try new things at the start of a new semester, and knowing about their options now will help them make their choices come January.
I have completed two interviews already. One is with former Math Club president Alden Bradford about his experiences as a leader and in an academic club. My other interview was with Theodore Sandberg, a member of the informal Tabletop Games Club, and a freshman who used clubs as a way to get to know people upon arriving to WSU.
My records request is to look at the number of students involved in Registered Student Organizations over the last five years to see if there has been an increase or decrease in general student involvement, or if these numbers are remaining level. I have future interviews planned with people in religious groups, athletic groups, and potentially a person involved in student affairs as well.
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