Ivanna Verastegui

Reported and edited coverage of California State University, Bakersfield institutional news, including university budgeting, emergency response procedures, and strategic planning initiatives

Attended and covered administrative forums and public meetings, translating complex topics such as university reserves, enrollment trends, and funding models into accessible news reporting

Conducted interviews with university leadership and public officials to provide multi-perspective coverage of campus issues

Produced accountability-focused reporting on topics including financial transparency, campus safety communication systems, and higher education governance

Edited articles for clarity, accuracy, and AP style under tight deadlines in student newsroom

Collaborated with editors and reporters to develop story ideas centered on campus policy, student impact, and institutional decision-making

Identified story ideas by staying engaged with campus and community conversations

Covered campus news including local elections and community leadership

Wrote feature and news stories profiling public figures and examining issues affecting the Citrus College campus community

Reported on student and community perspectives through interviews and public records

Developed foundational journalism skills in reporting, interviewing, and news writing in a student newsroom environment