The Monitor (student zine)

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/the-monitor-student-zine

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the publication type?Student magazine (zine)
2. What is the year of establishment?1968
3. What is The Monitor?The Monitor is a student‑made magazine created by kids at the University of California, San Diego. It lets students share stories, art, and ideas with their classmates. It started in 1968.
4. Why did students start The Monitor in 1968?Students wanted a place where their voices could be heard instead of just hearing official university messages. They wanted to share their own views and ideas. The zine gave them that space.

Zine: A self-published, often non-commercial magazine produced by individuals or small groups, characterized by its DIY approach and personal content.
Counter-narrative: A narrative that challenges or opposes a dominant or widely accepted story or perspective.
DIY Ethos: A philosophy emphasizing self-sufficiency, resourcefulness, and the creation of products or content independently.
Media Literacy: The ability to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and act using all forms of communication, fostering critical engagement with media messages.