In this episode of the Room 22 podcast, co-host Jenny Marquez and guest co-host Jasmine Thompson interview student journalists at the spring National Journalism High School Convention in Seattle to speak about the policies under the Trump Administration that have affected them as journalists. Listen to student journalists share their opinions on these policies and experiences reporting under these policies.
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Student journalists in the age of the Trump Administration
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Jenny Marquez, Print Editor-in-Chief
Jenny Marquez is this year’s Print Editor-in-Chief for The Pearl Post. This is her third and final year on the DPMHS Student Media staff, and she’s thrilled to lead an incredible team. At school, she serves as a co-host for the publication’s student-run podcast, Room 22 and is the Vice President of the Class of 2026, as well as the ASB Secretary. Additionally, she has serves on the Los Angeles Times High School Insider Advisory Board, the LAUSD Board District 3 Student Advisory Council and MediaWise’s Teen Fact-Checking Network. This year, she hopes to produce five printed magazines and strengthen her multimedia journalism skills.
Jasmine Thompson, Opinion Editor
Jasmine Thompson is a junior and this year’s Opinion Editor for The Pearl Post. It is her second year on staff and she hopes to help the staff writers speak up for what they believe in and be communicative with her team. Outside of The Pearl Post, Jasmine is the secretary for the Class of 2027 and enjoys listening to music while journaling.