About Me

About Lauren

Lauren J. Mapp is a journalism student in San Diego, CA preparing to transfer to San Diego State University in the fall 2017 semester.

Mapp is a former editor-in-chief of The Mesa Press, where she took photographs and wrote articles in many fields, including food, politics, dance, campus issues, sex trafficking. During her four semesters on staff, she also learned to do layout through InDesign and create informational graphics.

She was also a staff writer and photographer for both Indian Time and The People's Voice, two weekly newspapers in Akwesasne, NY, and was the co-editor-in-chief of The Beacon her senior year, a student newspaper for Burncoat Senior High School.

She grew up in Worcester, MA, making her the avid Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics fan that she is today. In her free time, Lauren likes to take dance lessons (primarily East Coast swing, Lindy Hop, Charleston, Balboa, Bal Swing and ballet); try new restaurants; read; watch sports; cook and travel.

After graduating from San Diego Mesa College in May 2016 with degrees in culinary arts, journalism and political science, she was hired for Mesa's Office of Communication as a staff writer for the school's online Newsroom. In addition to writing articles about Mesa and its students, faculty and staff, Lauren assists with social media posting, photography and other projects for the office.

Education

San Diego Mesa College | San Diego, CA (May 2016)

Major: Journalism (A.A., C.A. with High Honors); Culinary Arts/Culinary Management (A.S., C.A. with Honors) and Political Science (A.A.)

Burncoat Senior High School | Worcester, MA (May 2003)

Accolades

2016

Second Place Winner for Review/Criticism
Truffle Mac, divine views make for perfect afternoon delight
San Diego Society of Professional Journalists

Third Place Winner for Review/Criticism
S&M inspires diner's carnivorous dreams
San Diego Society for Professional Journalists

Second Place Winner for Headline
S&M inspires diners' carnivorous dreams
San Diego Society for Professional Journalists

Four Place Winner for Critical Review
Journalism Association of Community Colleges

2013

Third Place Winner for College Media: News
San Diego Press Club

Second Place Winner for Critical Review
Journalism Association of Community Colleges (Fall Conference)

Second Place Winner for Critical Review

Journalism Association of Community Colleges (Spring Conference)

Fourth Place Winner for Informational Graphic

Journalism Association of Community Colleges (Spring Conference)

2012

Second Place Winner for Review/Criticism

San Diego Society of Professional Journalists

San Diego Mesa College Hotel/Motel Scholarship for Culinary Arts

San Diego Mesa College Journalism Scholarship

2011

First Place Winner for College Newspaper Restaurant Review

San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards

Second Place Winner for College Newspaper Restaurant Review

San Diego Press Club Excellence in Journalism Awards

Second Place Winner Feature Photo

Journalism Association of Community Colleges

2010

San Diego Hotel/Motel Scholarship for Culinary Arts

San Diego Mesa College Associated Students Community Service Scholarship

San Diego Mesa College Associated Student Academic Leadership Award

2009

San Diego Hotel/Motel Scholarship for Culinary Arts