Jolie and I embarked on the Twitter Scavenger Hunt of 2018 for JPW250 this weekend. We spent the days exploring campus looking for pictures to fulfill each category and here’s what we came up with:

Favorite Place To Eat:

Spotlight on a Business Owner:

Culture Club:

Academic Excellence:

Scenic Spot:

Little Known Fact:

Civic Duty

Ask a Student about Favorite Local Business
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Top Three Favorite Tweets from Others:

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REFLECTION:

Going into this, I didn’t know what to expect or what to gain from it. At first, I thought this was just going to be busy work, however, I learned a lot from this experience. First, I stepped into the shoes of a reporter. It was kind of nerve-wracking when going up to strangers and asking for their opinions, yet stepping out of my comfort zone really helped me develop my reporting skills.

When going to the Sigma Kappa Alzheimer’s car show this Saturday, I really was amazed by how the community gathered together to raise money for such an amazing cause. There were tap dancers, food trucks, decorated cars, old-fashioned cars, and many other exhibits. Everyone who attended were eager to donate to such a good cause and it was a lovely thing to witness. Hearing about the stories of those who have been affected by Alzheimer’s in their families was truly inspiring to hear, as they were so passionate about the event they were participating in.

The experience as a whole got me more comfortable in approaching people and tackling subjects that I wasn’t sure how to approach. This was definitely worth the traveling and conversations I embarked on during this journey.