Advisers

Dympna Gatpandan

Discipline

Education

Abstract

School newspapers develop students' communication skills, critical thinking, and engagement in school affairs. However, the Ignacian Marian Imprint of St. Ma's College Inc., Quezon City, was discontinued due to financial constraints and declining participation. As students increasingly use digital media, shifting the publication online offers a cost-efficient and accessible way to revive campus journalism. This study examines the feasibility of reviving the publication through digital platforms by assessing student interest, available resources, faculty support, and sustainability, with the aim of guiding schools in restoring inclusive student publications. A mixed-methods design combines surveys and interviews to evaluate feasibility. A 4-point Likert scale survey measures student interest and perceptions of available resources, while interviews gather faculty insights on sustainability and strategies. Participants include high school students, the Student Activity Coordinator, and selected teachers affiliated with the former publication. Census sampling is used for students, while purposive sampling selects faculty respondents. Students strongly recognized the benefits of a school newspaper, agreeing that it informed students, developed writing and communication skills, and strengthened school connections. Results showed strong support for reviving the publication digitally, with most students willing to read or contribute content, although some were not likely to read regularly. Respondents generally believed the school had adequate tools, teacher guidance, student skills, and online platforms for digital publication, though minor concerns about internet reliability remained. Interviews confirmed that digital publishing resolved past financial issues and increased accessibility. Faculty members remained willing to mentor students, but sustaining participation required incentives and writing workshops. Findings indicated that digital revival was feasible due to strong student interest and institutional readiness. Available tools, platforms, and teacher support enabled implementation, while students' digital skills supported production despite minor connectivity concerns. Faculty insights emphasized that mentorship, training, and recognition programs were necessary to maintain student involvement. Overall, with proper guidance and participation strategies, the Ignacian Marian Imprint could operate sustainably as an accessible digital publication.

Keywords

campus journalism, school newspaper revival, digital publication, student publications