Our Trip to the Tribune Tower

We went on a field trip last week to the Chicago Tribune at the Tribune Tower. We got the chance to speak with a reporter and an editor. These are some of the people’s responses about their experience.

“I enjoyed my time at the Chicago Tribune Tower. The building was really big and very fascinating. It was pretty interesting how the security guard needed to see our ID’s for us to get into the building. The fact that they had “Chicago Tribune” engraved in the elevators was nice. I was really impressed by the fact that the newsroom and conference room was just like how they have it on t.v.

I learned a lot at Chicago Tribune. One of the key things I learned was how hectic the schedule may become and how unpreditable things may be. I learned how they picked the top stories and how emotional the job can get. Working as a journalist will keep you busy and up all night. From what I’ve learned, if I could give a future journalist any advice, it would be to expect the unexpected.”

-Jasmine

“The newsroom looked like it was out of a movie scene. I have never seen anything like it in real life. It was amazing and interesting, though the office had few colors.”

-Robyn

“Everyone was organized and doing their job. Not only did the employees seem very nice, but they were very welcoming. Every personal space was different, for example, one guy’s office was filled with lots of small toys and figurines. I wonder how he keeps them all there without anyone stealing them or knocking them over.”

-Ashley

“I really liked the statue of the Amercan Flag. The flag is covered in gold and is wavy. I found this object to be very unique.”

-Jalisa

“Wonderful experience…I wish I could have stayed to ask more questions.”

-Aisha

“It was a very enjoyable place. It was clean and had a respectable environment. Mark Jacob, an editor for the Chicago Tribune, and a reporter from the Chicago Tribune were very open and intelligently spoke.”

-Brandy

-Compiled by Robyn

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