Lincoln High School – Mass Communications

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Students will learn foundational skills preparing them to write articles to be published in the online version of The Cardinal Times (and possibly the print version as well.) Students will learn how to think critically about various forms of media, the ethics of journalism, what makes a story worth telling (news values), how to cover a story, how to interview sources, and how to write various kinds of journalism, including but not limited to: breaking news, investigative stories, profiles, editorials, think pieces, sports coverage, and arts and culture stories. Students will also learn how to revise and edit, use digital and social media, and work as a team. For students who choose to go on, these foundational skills will prepare them to take Advanced Mass Communications where they will work on Lincoln’s print newspaper, The Cardinal Times or make podcasts and videos for www.cardinaltimes.org or be prepared to join Lincoln’s yearbook, The Cardinal.