Consider joining the Mirror staff, we’d love to have you!

Ever considered joining the Mirror?  I joined the Mirror last semester and it has been one of the best decisions I have made.  Working on the Mirror has helped me gain valuable writing skills and grow comfortable having others read my work.

Before working on the Mirror, I was always embarrassed when other people read something I wrote. Now, I’ve grown comfortable with the idea of my writing being public and read by the student body (as well as everyone my mom shares it with back home).

It has also helped me come to terms with having other people edit and revise my work.  It used to be disheartening when others would tell me my writing could be improved. However, since joining the Mirror and working with the editors, I am able to fully understand that they just want to help me improve as a writer. This has made writing workshops and revising work for class easier.

Working on the Mirror has also helped me step outside my comfort zone by reaching out to people for interviews.  This was something that has taken time for me to feel comfortable with. I’m so grateful for being pushed into things that I wasn’t completely comfortable with at first because it has made me gain confidence within myself and helped me better my writing.

Lastly, working on the Mirror has introduced me to so many amazing people.  Without taking the leap and deciding to apply I would have never met the people that I now call friends.

So, if you’ve ever considered joining our team, I encourage you to apply!  Who knows? Maybe you’ll better your writing skills, be pushed out of your comfort zone or meet your best friends!  If interested, reach out to our Editor-in-Chief, cduban@drury.edu or our faculty sponsor, gbooker@drury.edu.

Article written by Marissa Mayfield.