San Francisco Trip With the Observer (March,08')

In March of 2008 The Observer sent a selection of staff members to the Associated Collegiate Press’ (ACP’s) 24th annual National College Journalism Convention in San Francisco, CA. Over the course of the conference, there were journalism-related workshops, break out sessions and speakers. During the final day of the conference, it was announced that The Observer won "Best of Show" for a four-year college, non-weekly newspaper by the Associated Collegiate Press. Not only did The Observer staff learn more about journalism from professionals and peers, but they had the chance to explore the city of San Francisco, enjoy its culture and bond. Ashley WennersHerron who attended the conference with Casey, recalled the group joking in San Francisco about the abundance of complimentary coffee. “It was like all of the students were competing to drink more coffee in order to be more ‘journalistic,” Ashley said. In typical Casey fashion, she used her acting chops to expertly imitate a caffeinated reporter trying to conduct an interview. Note: To see more photos of Casey's Observer friends and her time in NY, go to "Facebook Albums 2006 to 2009". Read the article on The Foundation News and Updates blog, "Foundation Sends Fordham Students to National College Newspaper Convention" to learn about the Foundation's support to enable more students to attend this annual convention.