In this episode of the Room 22 podcast, co-host Jenny Marquez and guest co-host Jasmine Thompson interview student journalists at the spring National Journalism High School Convention in Seattle to speak about the policies under the Trump Administration that have affected them as journalists. Listen to student journalists share their opinions on these policies and experiences reporting under these policies.
Categories:
Student journalists in the age of the Trump Administration
More to Discover
About the Contributors
Jenny Marquez, Online Editor-in-Chief
Jenny Marquez is this year’s Online Editor-in-Chief for The Pearl Post. This is her second year on the DPMHS Student Media staff and she’s beyond excited to continue being part of an incredible team. At school, she is a co-host for the publication’s student-run podcast, Room 22, and serves as the Secretary of the Class of 2026. This year, she hopes to further improve her journalism skills such as editing and writing. In her free time, she loves listening to music, hanging out with her friends, and catching up on sleep.
Jasmine Thompson, Staff Writer
Jasmine Thompson is a sophomore and first-year staff member on The Pearl Post. Her goal this year is to get accustomed to the program in order to advance in staff her junior year. Outside of The Pearl Post, she is the current vice president on the class council and plays for Birmingham Community Charter High School’s Varsity Volleyball team.