Marc Bernardin: Guest Speaker

 Everybody in the world wants to have their voice heard. Not in the literal sense of yelling as loud as possible, but of being understood and accepted by people of the same likeness. Nobody wants to be shoved into a box of mischaracterizations and stereotypes, of misconceptions and preconceived notions based upon superficial traits. Journalism and writing as a whole is paving the way for people’...

The silence within the computer lab fills with the pattering of feet and the squeaking of each chair dragging out and then scooting in. The screen projects before the journalism students as they prepare their questions. The nerves and shuffling of papers fill the silence in the room. Students watch the screen light up and instantly listen to the opportunity presented. On Oct. 6, after lots of preparation and res...

In a world of media dominated by specific groups and cultures, inspiring journalist, author, comic-creator, and producer Marc Bernardin seeks to alter the way people view diversity and representation through his works. Focusing on portraying the "hurdles" that different groups and individuals face, Bernardin places his readers in the eyes and mindset of others to create widespread awareness of the bac...