Talia’s internship placed her right at the heart of Hawaiʻi’s state government, reporting from the Capitol for the state’s largest newspaper. She went into the experience not entirely sure what she was getting into, but what she found was unexpected, challenging, and surprisingly fun.
ECHO Ep. 2: From the Classroom to the Capitol: Talia’s Journey Through Journalism
We’re featuring Talia Sibilla, a senior at UH Mānoa who spent her final semester navigating politics, policy, and people as an intern at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
April 4, 2025
Talia Sibilla speaking with Gov. Josh Green.
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Preston Ancheta, Editor and Social Media Manager
Preston Ancheta majors in journalism and cinematic arts at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. He was born and raised in O’ahu. He believes that everyone has a story to tell and as an aspiring journalist and videographer, he feels that it is his job to help them tell their stories. He seeks to shine a positive light, in times of darkness.