On March 8, Jacksonville State University department of communication had their annual Ayers Lecture at the Houston Cole Library. More than 100 people came and heard Pulitzer Prize winning newspaper columnist Connie Schultz.
Schultz spoke on a variety of things which included her family life, being married to a senator, her dog and life as a journalist and columnist.
According to Schultz, journalists are able to relate with people. “When it comes to journalism, we have more in common with people then most think they do,” Schultz said.
Schultz then spoke on advice her mom gave her regarding getting married to a guy when she was younger. “Don’t marry a guy until you see how he treats the waitress at a restaurant,” Schultz said.
Schultz also mentioned a startling statistic regarding journalists in Washington D.C. “Only half of the 50 states have only one journalist in Washington D.C.,” Schultz said. “Washington needs us as journalists to people so they can know what is going on in government.”
The young people are important to Schultz. “The young people are entitled to have their opinion on whatever is going on in the world,” Schultz said.
After Schultz ended her lecture, there was a short question and answer session. People in attendance were given an opportunity to ask questions on a wide variety of subjects.
Ashley Groover from Rainbow City, Ala., thinks highly of what Schultz had to say. “ I think we need more strong and opinionated women like Connie to help push the generation of college students, Groover said. “ She spoke about being fearless and we need not to be afraid to have our opinions but do it in such a way to where journalism standards are not compromised.”
Jessica Phillips from Southside, Ala., really enjoyed what Schultz had to say. “ I loved it and I thought she had had thoughtful comments.
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