Whoever you are; Whatever you do : we want you

Claire ByunBy Claire Byun

I’m a renowned expert on cupcakes, fake moustaches, Michael’s craft stores, crooning and horrible, horrible puns. But I know very little of anything else.

You know how there are some people who know a whole lot about two or three subjects, such as Norse mythology and guitar riffs?

And then there are others who know a little about a wide range of things, from old movies to mathematical derivatives?

And then, of course, there are those who pull facts and information from whatever source they can find and act as if they know everything about it?

But I digress.

What I’m trying to say is, column writing is a struggle for me, and you can probably tell. But maybe that’s why I’m the news section editor and not part of the opinion section.

This is why The Johnsonian needs you. Be a writer, photographer, web designer, columnist or an advertising sales rep. It doesn’t matter if you’re not a mass communication major or graphic design student or know anything about writing. We’ll help you.

Are you a music major? Write a column on the outrageous number of recital credits needed to graduate.

Pursuing a career in education? Snap some pictures of your service learning adventures (get permission first) and get it in the paper.

Planning on an accounting track? Sell advertisements to local businesses and gain experience, all while keeping track of financial records.

Now you might be one of the many people who find writing, boring, irritating and essentially useless for your future career. Well, you may be right.

But you may be wrong.

Solid writing skills are pretty much necessary for many careers, even if they don’t involve interviews or the prestigious AP Stylebook.

I don’t mean to sound similar to ETV propaganda, but writing can be fun.

You just have to write about your passions, such as dance, music, controversial issues or whatnot.

And your writing can be creative, funny and conversational. It doesn’t have to sound similar to the business page of the Wall Street Journal.

Now that kind of writing is boring.

So ask me anything about cupcakes, crooning and false facial hair. I can’t promise I’ll know the answer but I do know this: working with us will definitely not be a bore.