Students at Young America’s Foundation’s June High School Student Conference gained firsthand insight into the modern media landscape during a series of sessions led by staff from The Daily Wire in Santa Barbara.
The media-focused workshops gave students practical education in reporting, content creation, and communicating ideas in an increasingly digital world.
In one session, Lynden Blake and Brecca Stoll, reporters for Daily Wire, discussed bias in media and gave students practical advice about journalism.
Students learned about crafting effective headlines, accurately reporting facts, and the importance of maintaining credibility while covering stories.
“We have to say facts because so many others won’t” said Blake.
Blake and Stoll also shared their experiences working in conservative media, offering students a behind-the-scenes look at how stories are developed and presented to audiences. The session emphasized the importance of clear writing, attention to detail, and honest reporting.
“Learning how to identify bias in media, and how to call them out, was extremely enlightening,” said Amy Soeleman, a student from California.
Later, Daily Wire Social Media Manager Allen Moro and Opinion Writer Chloe Trapanotto spoke with students about the growing influence individuals can have through modern media platforms.
The pair encouraged attendees to recognize and take advantage the opportunities available to them through social media and digital content creation.
Moro and Trapanotto explained that students no longer need to work for a major news outlet to make an impact. Through smartphones, social media platforms, and online publishing tools, young people can reach audiences and share stories that might otherwise go untold.
The discussion also told students how conservatives need to stand for their beliefs in media and beyond more.
“For a long time, conservatives have retreated from areas that are messy…” said Moro, “conservatives need to bring light and truth into the area.”
The pair taught students how to do “man-on-the-street” interviews, ask questions, and make an impact with very little outside support.
The sessions were part of Young America’s Foundation’s June High School Conference, which brings students from across the country to the Reagan school Ranch for leadership training, educational programming, and discussions on American history, government, and public policy.
