Name: Jackie Roy ‘04
Double major: English (Writing) and Speech & Theatre
Hometown: Massena, New York
Activities: News Editor for student newspaper, Singing Sinners (female a cappella group), Beaver Dam (Canadian studies theme hall), Admissions Management Assistant, London Semester, Co-coordinator of the Leadership Through Media theme suite, Shadow-a-Saint program (Spring 2002, worked with a 20/20 Producer, New York City)

I spent my freshman year as a staff writer on The Hill News, the student newspaper, so I learned the art of interviewing and writing news articles. I also got the chance to meet administrators and professors who I wouldn’t otherwise know. The Hill News has expanded my horizons and it’s a great way to meet people. Now that I am the news editor I have learned the business side of the paper also, and it has definitely increased my interest in journalism; in fact, I’m considering going to graduate school in journalism now. Working on The Hill News has taught me how to receive criticism and enjoy praise and make a better newspaper.

I’ve sung my whole life, so the Sinners just seemed my next natural step when I got here. I really love their “pop” style. I love how the concerts are packed and the campus supports us - I’m doing something people like to see and hear.

I’m so excited to go on the London Semester. Being a speech and theatre major, it’s the perfect place to study my interests. I’ll be studying in the Globe Theatre and going to plays. Plus, I’ll have an internship in London. It’s going to be a great experience and the more experience the better!