The Planet is a publication class offered through the journalism department at Western Washington University. It combines the environmental focus of Western's Huxley College of the Environment with the writing and reporting skills taught in the journalism department to produce a quarterly environmental magazine.
Both writers and photographers are welcome to register for the class. Writers complete one feature article over the course of the quarter, and are encouraged to choose engaging environmental topics related to Western or the Pacific Northwest. Photographers generally shoot for to two or three different articles.
The class is advised by professor and author Bill Dietrich.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Planet is dedicated to environmental advocacy and awareness through responsible journalism.
HOW TO REGISTER
The Planet class is listed under the Environmental Studies category in Western's online registration catalog. Students interested in writing or photographing for the magazine should register for ESTU 480. Editors should register for ESTU 482.
Writers and photographers receive 3 credits for the course.
Editors receive 4 credits for the course.
