Millennial News Belles-Amazing Women in The News

State of America and the news industry through the perspective of today’s millennial woman. Millennials are driven and creative using their passions to ignite great social change.

Millennial belles in the news industry changing the status quo on how millennials and women are viewed in society.

Caroline Cataldo, 24, is a reporter for Northwestern University Medill on the hill covering civil rights, education, poverty and women’s rights in Washington, D.C.

“Compassionate, creative, driven, positive and overachiever,” said Cataldo on how she describes herself.

Cataldo says the best time of her life occurred this past May, when she won a scholarship to attend the White House correspondence dinner.

“The highlight of my life,” said Cataldo in regards to the White House correspondence dinner.

Cataldo’s most memorable year was her senior year that she spent at Northwestern University. The reason why it was her most memorable year, was because she was loving everything that she was doing and being around people that loved her. Cataldo’s empathy speaks volumes about her character, and what makes her as relatable as a journalist.

“I think my view of the American Dream is surrounding yourself with the people who love and support you,” said Cataldo.

“I want to be remembered for my ability to make people feel like they are the most important person, be a volt of influence,” said Cataldo.

“Making ordinary people, extraordinary,” said Cataldo on what would be the headline of her life. “Every step Caroline tries her best to make everyone feel welcome in a room,” said Cataldo on what would be the lead sentence in her life story.

Caroline also gave significant commentary on how Millennials are viewed in society.

“We hear the term millennials all the time, I don’t think our generation categorizes us like that. Seems to be used as a negative connation or condescending. I am very proud to be part of this generation. We have social media that allows us to have a unique way of looking at the world. Our generation is focused on communication,” said Cataldo.

Cataldo says social media enables millennials to always stay on top of things especially current events.

“We are a lot more connected because of social media. Social media allows us to share things. Being socially aware is awesome, “said Cataldo. When the news of the death of freelancer James Foley Cataldo went straight to the Daily Northwestern on her social media in order to get developments.

“I think we are very news literate,” said Cataldo on the news literacy of millennials. Cataldo follows various news sources on Facebook and Twitter to seek news to spark her interests.

Cataldo says society forces woman to judge themselves. She is currently working on a story on how women are viewed in the workplace.

“Yes, I think there will be a woman president,” said Cataldo when asked if there would be a woman president in our nation’s future.

Jackie Rapetti, 22, is a production coordinator at ABC News, Nightline, in New York, New York.

“Determined, because I have always set goals as well as achieved them. Creative, I like doing creative things like photography. Reliable, when I say I am going to do something, you can trust I am going to do it. Curious, I am always asking questions, and always learning why something is, “said Rapetti on how she describes herself.

“I think millennials are just driven. We are technologically more connected to the world. That what drives millennials just to do and act,” said Rapetti.

Rapetti explained how millennials are changing the world in a positive way.

“We’re lazy, that’s the first thing that comes to mind,” said Rapetti on some millennial misconceptions.

Rapetti says millennials finding ways to solve problems more effectively, is not being lazy, it’s being creative and awesome.

“Millennials are aware of news,” said Rapetti when asked if millennials are news literate.

Rapetti elaborated on how some millennials view news as depressing, however she says they need more time to absorb the news.

“Looking back at my childhood, I see the signs,” said Rapetti about her career calling.

Rapetti remembers how in high school, she visited CNN headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. She also remembers snow days in middle school when she had a chance to watch extensive news coverage by Charles Gibson and Diane Sawyer.

The transition from 2012 into 2013 was Rapetti most memorable year. Within that time, she interned at NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, graduated from Northeastern University, studied abroad in London and then got her current job seeing the whole picture at ABC news.

“The American dream is whatever your interpretation of the American dream is,” said Rapetti, who has accomplished parts of it. She has completed her college education, living in New York and has an awesome job within her field. Rapetti says sees the whole picture everyday working everyday with the anchors of Nightline, Juju Chang, Dan Harris and Dan Abrams.

“Curious girl who inspires other to do good in the world, “said Rapetti on what would be the headline of her life.

“Women are so hard on themselves, and it makes me angry and sad,” said Rapetti.

Rapetti says technology attributes to women’s negative body image and says it’s not healthy to judge yourself like that.

“Embrace adventure, and be curious about everything,” said Rapetti.

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