Vanguard Writers

I'm trying to recruit writers from the Communication department this week. So far, I've met with nothing but apathy and complaints. I have to wonder how a journalism student can never consider writing for the college's newspaper. How do they expect to build a writing portfolio without writing? I really do wonder if most college students realize they won't be able to land a job after college without more hands-on experience. I've seen graduates working in the mall and all I think is "they must have partied through college." Pessimistic I know. But, it DOES make me really appreciate those few students involved with activities and jobs that will help make their careers better post-graduation.