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Which publication is recognized as the oldest officially recorded student publication in the Philippines?
Which publication is recognized as the oldest officially recorded student publication in the Philippines?
- The La Union Tab
- The Guidon
- The Varsitarian
- The Coconut (correct)
What year did La Union High School publish the first printed and regularly issued student publication in the Philippines?
What year did La Union High School publish the first printed and regularly issued student publication in the Philippines?
- 1930
- 1911
- 1923 (correct)
- 1925
What was the first regulation supporting school papers in the Philippines?
What was the first regulation supporting school papers in the Philippines?
- Circular Letter no. 34 s. 1925 (correct)
- School Publication Act of 1931
- Proclamation 1081
- Bureau of Education Regulation 1926
How many high schools in the Philippines felt the necessity of putting up their own school papers after the significant increase in their number?
How many high schools in the Philippines felt the necessity of putting up their own school papers after the significant increase in their number?
What differentiates creative nonfiction from traditional nonfiction?
What differentiates creative nonfiction from traditional nonfiction?
In which year was the first campus paper, The Torch, of the Philippine Normal University released?
In which year was the first campus paper, The Torch, of the Philippine Normal University released?
What was the number of registered school papers in the Philippines by the year 1954?
What was the number of registered school papers in the Philippines by the year 1954?
What is the primary meaning of journalism as derived from its Latin root?
What is the primary meaning of journalism as derived from its Latin root?
Which high school published The Volcano in 1927?
Which high school published The Volcano in 1927?
What is one of the four golden rules of writing creative nonfiction?
What is one of the four golden rules of writing creative nonfiction?
Who signed the Circular Letter no. 34 s. 1925 that supported school papers?
Who signed the Circular Letter no. 34 s. 1925 that supported school papers?
Which principle is NOT associated with journalism?
Which principle is NOT associated with journalism?
Which campus publication is recognized as the first in the Philippines?
Which campus publication is recognized as the first in the Philippines?
In what way do experiential truths in journalism differ from emotional truths in fiction?
In what way do experiential truths in journalism differ from emotional truths in fiction?
Which medium is NOT typically associated with journalism?
Which medium is NOT typically associated with journalism?
What critique is common about the field of journalism?
What critique is common about the field of journalism?
Study Notes
What is Creative Nonfiction?
- A genre of writing that blends creative writing techniques with nonfiction narratives
- Focuses on storytelling and conveying emotion
- Key characteristics: factual accuracy, use of character development, emotional engagement, and literary techniques
What is Journalism?
- Originates from the Latin word "diurnal", meaning "daily"
- Defined by Noah Webster as writing for newspapers and periodicals
- Fraser F. Bon: "embraces all forms in which or through which the news and comments on the news reach the public"
- Accessed through newspapers, television, magazines, and radio
Journalism vs. Fictional Literature
- Journalism emphasizes factual accuracy, verification, and clarity
- Fiction is creative, seeking emotional truths rather than experiential truths
Principles of Journalism
- Responsibility
- Truthfulness and accuracy
- Freedom and independence
History of Campus Journalism in the Philippines
The First Campus Papers
- 1890: University of Santo Tomas published “El Liliputiense” (according to Jesus Velenzuela and John Lent)
- 1910: University of the Philippines published “College Folio” (now “Philippine Collegian”, according to a group of historians)
- 1911-1912: Manila High School (now Araullo High School) published “The Coconut” as the oldest officially recorded student mimeographed publication
The First Campus Papers (cont.)
- 1923: La Union High School published “The La Union Tab” as the first printed and regularly issued student publication
- 1925: Among the first high school campus papers are:
- “The Pampangan” (Pampangan High School)
- “The Leytean” (Leyte High School)
- “The Rizalian” (Rizal High School)
- “The Coconut” (Tayabas High School)
- “The Volcano” (Batangas High School)
- “The Toil” (La Union Trade School)
- “The Samarinian” (Samar High School)
- “The Melting Pot” (Tarlac High School)
- “The Granary” (Nueva Ecija High School)
- “The Torres Torch” (Torres High School, Manila)
- “The Cagayan Student Chronicler” (Cagayan High School)
High School Campus Papers 1925
- Circular Letter No. 34 s. 1925 established regulations to standardize school papers, signed by Director Luther B. Bewley
High School Campus Papers 1931
- 106 high schools across the Philippines felt the need for school papers
- Only 30 schools registered their papers with the Bureau of Public Schools
High School Campus Papers 1950
- The number of registered school papers rose to 169 in 1950
- 1954: 253 registered school papers
- 1975: 500 registered school papers
Journalism During Martial Law
- 1972: Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law via Proclamation 1081. This led to the suppression of freedom of the press and mass media.
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Explore the essential elements of creative nonfiction and journalism in this quiz. Learn about the key characteristics that distinguish nonfiction storytelling from journalism, along with the principles guiding journalistic practice. Understand how these genres impact the reader's engagement and perception of truth.
