Tuesday, September 16, 2008

J 305 Story Pitches

1) A story about new businesses that have opened in Pullman. 

A WSU professor recently opened a European deli downtown which seems to be popular in the community. Additionally, a new antique shop opened at the end of spring semester. With such a small community, the story could focus on how difficult it is to open a business in Pullman, and in the current economic climate, how successful have they been. I could interview the owners as well as customers. The article would be intended for readers in the Palouse.

2) A story about how satisfied people are with the CUB. 

I would talk not only to students, but also to student groups housed in the CUB, such as ASWSU, to see how they feel about their new offices and the building. I would get an update on how long before the rest of the vendors open in the CUB and if there have been any problems. My main contact would be CUB Director Sean Greene.The article would be intended to for students and others on campus.

3) A story about reactions to the Martin Stadium renovations. 

With the second home game approaching, most on campus have had a chance to see the renovations in Martin Stadium. What is the reaction to the renovations? How long has it taken to get to this point and how much did it cost? What is left to accomplish in the Martin Stadium renovation? My contacts for the story would be Capital Planning & Development, Athletics, and also students. The intended audience would again be campus.

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