“the English department’s faculty teaches far more than just theory. They really listen to their students and accommodate their interests so that they’re learning what they want and need to learn.”
— Katrina Tulloch
Investigative reporting. Broadcast journalism. Filmmaking. At Allegheny, Katrina Tulloch gained experience in all of these fields and more. An English major with a concentration in journalism, Katrina understands the importance of versatility. “Journalists are expected to multi-task in so many ways,” explains Katrina, “and that ability to understand and interpret unusual combinations of stories gives myself and others a greater understanding of the community.”
“I’ve always loved to write,” says Katrina, “but the English department’s faculty teaches far more than just theory. They really listen to their students and accommodate their interests so that they’re learning what they want and need to learn. They also give students opportunities to gain real-world experience by encouraging them to write for the newspaper, find chances to get published early on, and complete internships.”
To apply what she learned in the classroom, Katrina founded a full-blown literary venture, the alternative student magazine, Overkill. “Overkill provides students with a platform to write creatively and get pre-professional experience in editing and design. It has been incredibly gratifying to watch my seemingly impossible ideas come into existence, and it was great to see how much support we got from the faculty.”
In addition to founding and serving as editor-in-chief of Overkill, Katrina has lent her writing to The Campus, Allegheny’s student newspaper. “Last semester, after interviewing an administrator, I went straight from there to downtown Meadville to cover a fire and finished up the day putting final touches on a movie review,” describes Katrina. “The Campus has definitely prepared me for the rigor of journalistic work at graduate level.”
Outside of Allegheny, Katrina has also served as an intern for the New York State Media Department and College Prowler. She will be attending graduate school for journalism. “I hope to eventually become a Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent, investigative reporter, or independent filmmaker.”