I am Paris Fieldings, a broadcast journalism student at Howard University who also happens to play golf. As a journalism student, I have learned how to ask better questions, how to sit with discomfort, and how to turn simple moments into meaning. On the other hand, as a golfer, it has taught me something just as valuable. Because of golf, I have learned how to navigate the highs, the lows, and everything in between that this game brings. This blog exists not only as a safe space for golf and journalism, but as the crossroads where those two worlds meet.
Although golf and journalism may seem completely different, they are roughly built on the same foundation.
They both require you to trust the process. Even though the outcome may be unclear, they both demand consistency, self-awareness, and resilience. As a golfer who had to engage in a competitive environment where performance and proof are constantly expected, journalism is definitely a change of pace for me. Golf demands more than physical skill. It requires grit, patience, and the ability to trust the process. Journalism has taught me the power of slowing down, paying attention, and allowing stories to unfold naturally instead of forcing them.
My mission in this space is not only to document my journey through golf and journalism, but to grow in how I see people and how I see myself. This blog is my safe place to reflect, learn, and tell impactful stories both on and off the course. I want my blog to be more than just fancy aesthetics and half-truths. Instead, I would like to be intentional and explore what it truly takes to grow emotionally and creatively. My mission is to share the parts of this journey that are often overlooked.
For this semester, I would like to be challenged both emotionally and creatively. I think these are the skills that I currently need to improve on. In addition to this, I want to tell stories that do more than simply describe what occurred. I want my reporting to make people feel something and encourage them to ask deeper questions.
I hope to learn how to connect with audiences in a way that feels genuine and impactful, rather than surface level or performative.
Overall, I want to discover and strengthen my voice as a storyteller. It is easy to imitate trends or even chase approval from others, especially in media-driven spaces. However, I want my stories to sound authentic and honest, because those are the stories that truly stay with people long after they are told. This semester, I want to learn how to report with intention, write with clarity, and speak with conviction. Through this blog, I am learning how to become a stronger journalist, a more reflective athlete, and a more intentional storyteller.
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