Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Summer Service Projects/Interns

Hey all-
I am wanting to do a story about all the places USU students go in the summer. I need sources that have gone or are going to other countries or states for either a summer service project, study abroad,internship, or work. Thanks.

Tressa.

Rings and Flowers

Hey Newshounds!

I'm doing two stories for the statesman/and this class where it would be nice to get some student opinions and thoughts. Does anyone know someone who recently got engaged and has the ring? I'm doing a story on how to pick diamond rings and some vendors in Logan. Also, does anyone know a florist or someone who has worked with flowers? The statesman is doing a wedding issue for April, hence the rings and flowers. Let me know if you know anyone who has experience with these topics! Thanks!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Hey, so this week I think i'm going to do a story on new journalists. I want to talk to you guys about your challenges with your first stories and ways you've improved and stuff...is that weird? I think it would be interesting, so if you have any horror stories or just want to be in the story let me know :)

Run for Red

I'm writing a story about a race being held at the HPER on march 28 to support the red cross. Anybody participating or know anyone affiliated with Cache Valley Red Cross?

Monday, March 23, 2009

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)

I'm writing a story about a new recovery support group for those with mental illnesses in Cache Valley. Does anyone know someone with a mental illness who would be willing to talk about it or anyone that lives with someone with a mental illness. Or has anyone talked with someone who has a mental illness? Really, anything helps! Thanks!

Saturday, March 21, 2009

Extra! Extras!

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Story Possibilities This Week

Dear NewsHounds:

There are at least three possible stories ready-made for you on campus this week if you want them, whether as this week’s submission or as an extra*.

1. Monday @ 1 p.m., President Stan Albrecht will discuss tuition issues and the budget crisis in Taggart, the Sunburst Lounge.
2. Tuesday, 3-5 p.m., Library: the Reinventing Barbie Bash
3. Thursday, 7 p.m. (dunno where): Dr. David Lancy of Anthro is giving a lecture on childhood development of some primitive people (I think—I only just caught it on the radio).

*Extras: Remember that you all have the option of writing extra stories between now and the end of the semester. In addition to the stories due each week, if you do extra stories, they will count, either to replace other stories that weren’t so hot, or in addition to your final story tally—whichever benefits you more.

Friday, March 6, 2009

Spring Break stories- Tolman

Hey everyone! I would like to do a story on all the cool stuff that different people are doing for the break. What's the coolest thing/furthest away vacation that you have heard of/are taking/know someone that is taking? I know someone who is going to Mexico... Can you top that?
Source: Shannon Lee, music major- Mexico vacation

Security systems, pest control...

Anyone ever sold the stuff? You know...over the summer, with the khaki shorts.
Or your buddies or anyone you know I could interview? Thanks.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Story Idea

St Patricks Day

what is there to do in Logan/Salt Lake/Utah in general for paddys day? are there parades? are there parties? green beer? traditions?

people who grew up here: what traditions are there? who do you know that participates in these? does it matter if you are irish or not?

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

My story idea

I want to do a story on Facebook. Did any of you ever imgaine that you would waste so much time on a single website? Have any of you deleted your accounts so you would no longer waste time? Do you know anyone that has? Thanks let me know!

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Basketball fans

Ok, so I am thinking about doing a story on our basketball fans. We seem to be really, lets just say, full of school spirit. But does our enthusiam destract our own team? I am thinking about interviewing some of the basketball players. Anyone know where I can contact them? Preferrably the ones that play. :) Let me know!
Thanks!

Monday, March 2, 2009

Walmart

it is time for Walmart's annual inventory. Last years inventory resulted in finding out that there was over $1 million of missing and stolen merchandise at our north Logan Walmart. The result was new training for the people greeters, firing people for "time theft", a bunch of new security guards, and the possible demotion of the store manager. My question. how will this year's inventory go? What are some of the more interesting stories of theft at Walmart? What do you think?

Housing Rush

I'm thinking of doing my next story on the mad rush for next years housing. It seems like students are all going crazy trying to get into the apartments they want or sell the contracts they need to get rid of. anyone have a rant or know someone who does? anyone having housing issues?

Feral Cats

I heard that there was a feral cat program on campus where you can go and feed this colony of feral cats that roam around the campus. I was thinking of doing a story about this, does anyone know any information or people who have participated in this?