THE FIRST HURRAY
by Randy O. Canales
Several
stories about fake news were aired over television, radio, newspaper, and
social media in the past few days. They had gained everyone’s attention as they
had caused misunderstandings and confusions. Like a cancer, fake news writers
assured they spread very fast. All platforms of the ubiquitous information were
affected. It is a threat that must be eliminated.
Responsible
journalism is the exact antidote to the no good fake news. In a world where
information can be accessed from anywhere and at any time, the role of campus
journalism remains tremendously important. It has the power to breed a new
generation of millennial writers who will continue to promote truth,
accountability and responsibility in journalism. Amid the occurrence of
unacceptable fake news, truth must be highly promoted. It must be strongly
adhered to.
This
idea gives birth to the Lavezares Central Elementary School official pupils’
publication – Archers. This is the school’s
most appropriate way of teaching us (its learners) to always adhere to what is
factual and true. On this first official issue, Archers speaks to what it stands - truth and excellence - a gesture
to fight fake news and embrace truth. Archers
targets a brand of excellence founded on truth.
Archers
provides a new opportunity of our growth through the culture of writing and
reading. Equally significant with other talents, writing and reading are always
better and productive ways of spending leisure time. It also allows potential
pupil-journalists to be engaged in learning the basics of journalism imbued
with the value of truthfulness that will surely influence us to pursue profession
in this field someday.
With
this, we shout our first hurray. Hurray to truth and excellence!
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