Story #1: Where’s Luke?
http://www.pointparkglobe.com/news/view.php/848284/Wheres-Luke
This opinions story was one of my first articles for the Globe that also was the winner of a local Society of Professional Journalists writing competition. It was about former Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl hiding from the public and press after numerous mayoral scandals.
Story #2: Pot-Infused Soda
http://www.pointparkglobe.com/news/view.php/845402/Pot-infused-soda-should-not-have-been-le
This was an opinion story I wrote on a company in Washington state making marijuana-infused soda and coffee.
Story #3: Halfway House Breakout
http://www.pointparkglobe.com/news/view.php/850685/Halfway-house-breakout-near-campus
This was my most important story that I wrote so far. I wrote about how a local halfway house near the Student Center at Point Park had a breakout. I also addressed the steps Point Park goes through in regards to student, staff, and faculty safety.
Story #4: U.S. Security Takes Over
http://www.pointparkglobe.com/news/view.php/849124/US-Security-takes-over
This was another important story that I wrote, covering the transition between security companies at Point Park. It was also an important story because I was told to change and update a story at the last minute before deadline. Therefore, it shows I can work under pressure.
Story #5: “What is A Union” Event
http://www.pointparkglobe.com/news/view.php/855920/Student-Solidarity-Organization-holds-Wh
This was a story that covered the Student Solidarity Organization’s event on what it means to be a union. This was an important story because I had to stay for the presentation, then get interviews from all the major organizers of the event afterwards. In other words, it taught me how to strategize my reporting.
Story #6: Wood Street Communications
http://www.pointparkglobe.com/news/view.php/846043/Wood-Street-Communications-helps-non-pro
This was a news story on the free public relations program run by Point Park, Wood Street Communications.
Story #7: Renaming Departments
http://www.pointparkglobe.com/news/view.php/849949/Univ-2020-initiative-renames-departments
This was a story on many different departments at Point Park receiving name changes. This was the first story where I learned how difficult and time consuming it is to schedule and plan interviews.
Story #8: Fall Fest Event
http://www.pointparkglobe.com/news/view.php/852043/SAEM-CAB-team-up-on-Fall-Fest-Yule-Ball
This story was on the Fall Fest event coordinated by the CAB and SAEM Clubs at Point Park. This story was a little challenging for interviews because I had to reach out to both sides for comments.
Story 9: New ID’s For Staff and Faculty
http://www.pointparkglobe.com/news/view.php/857410/New-ID-badges-unite-faculty-staff
This was a big news story, which was covered the staff and faculty of Point Park receiving new ID’s. It was my biggest story with eight sources. This was also the story I pitched to an editor rather than he or she pitching me one.
Story 10: Improved Weather, Good Times in Ellwood City Festival Forecast
This was my first story as an intern for the Ellwood City Ledger in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. In this story, I talk about how the organizers for the annual Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, and Food Festival are preparing for the event.
Story #11: Ellwood City Enjoys Biggest Social Event of the Year
This story was a summary of the highlights of the 35th Annual Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, and Food Festival.
Story #12: Ellwood City’s Dan Petrik Wins Ledger 10K
This story was about the results and highlights of the 35th Annual Ellwood City Ledger 10K race. I also was able to talk to the winner of the race, Dan Petrik.
Story #13: Friends Rallying for Ellwood City Cancer Patient Mary O’Neil
This story was about a woman in Ellwood City named Mary O’Neil who is currently battling stage 3 cancer. It is also about her best friend who organized a spaghetti dinner to help raise funds for her.
Story #14: Name Game: Historical Society Seeks Mannequin Monikers in Its First Contest
In this story, I covered the Ellwood City Area Historical Society and a contest they were having to name five mannequins they have in their possession.
Story #15: Festival Attendance Estimated at 25,000
In this story, I once again talked to Becky Guisler to see what was the attendance at the festival and how everything in general went.
Story #16: Lawrence County Motocross Rider Qualifies for Nationals
In this story, I talked to a local Lawrence County motocross rider, Justin Norco as he qualified to a national competition in Tennessee.
Story #17: Carpenter’s Project Helping Dozens who Need Home Repairs
In this story, I discuss the week-long event in the Ellwood are, the Carpenter’s Project, which helps give home repairs to those in need.
Story #18: When West End Café Goes Down, so will Its Noteworthy Mural
In this story, I talk about a building that is set to be torn down in Ellwood that contains a rare mural that was painted by a homeless artist in 1941.
Story #19: Public Discussion about Medical Marijuana Planned in Ellwood City
This story is a preview for a round-table discussion event set to take place in August about the topic of medical marijuana use in Pennsylvania.
Story #20: Riverside Wins Colt League North Division Title
This story was a sports story about a regional title baseball game between Riverside and Ellwood City.
Story #21: Borough Officials Explain Property Maintenance Laws
In this story, I talk to the Ellwood City Borough Manager and City Council Manager as they discuss why and how the city handles its code enforcement laws.
Story #22: Planned Local Radio Station Hopes to go on Air Within Two Months
This story was about an upcoming local Ellwood City Radio station about to go on the air shortly and what was the history and current plans behind it.
Story #23: Veterans Memorial Pool Heating up with the Summer
This was a simple feature story explaining how many residents of Ellwood City try to beat the summer heat, by swimming in the Veterans Memorial Pool.
Story #24: Youth Campers get back to Nature with Conservation District
This story was a preview about an upcoming nature camp for children ages 9-11 in Lawrence County.
Story #25: Newly Ordained Priest, the Rev. Zachary Galiyas, Joins Holy Redeemer
This was a profile story about the life and journey of Rev. Zachary Galiyas, a young pastor who just got ordained who has spent his entire life to reach that milestone.
Story #26: Many Activities Planned During Annual Franklin Township Community Day on Tuesday
This was a preview story about a community day in Franklin Township in Pennsylvania that coincides with the National Night Out event across the country.
Story #26: Ellwood City Man Charged With DUI
This was a simple police report that I wrote.
Story #27: ‘Sands of Time’ Hoped to Keep on Flowing
In this story, I talked again to the Ellwood City Historical Society to discuss a booklet that they are currently working on containing every business in Ellwood history.
Story #28: Memories big for Ellwood City for Ellwood City Little League on its 65th Anniversary
This story was about the 65th anniversary of Ellwood City Little League and how it was created and maintained.
Story #29: Campers Get in Touch with Nature at Ewing Park
This was the coverage of the Nature Camp story in Ellwood City that I did a preview on a few weeks before.
Story #30: Haunting Music: Ellwood City Remembers Elvis 38 Years After his Death
This was a man on the street story in which I talked to people to see what they thought of Elvis and if they remembered his death.
Story #31: ‘Hall of Fame Guys’ Find Field of Dreams in Ellport
This was a story about a group of men in the borough of Ellport who come together once every year to relive their childhoods by playing pick-up baseball all day.
Story #32: Tractor-Trailer Driver Dies at Scene of Franklin Township Accident
This was a breaking news story that I quickly drove too, reported on, and wrote for publication online in one day.
Story #33: Old Time Fun in Store at Lawrence County Fair
This is a preview story for the Lawrence County Fair in New Castle, PA.
Story #34: The Tradition Continues with Opening of Lawrence County Fair
This is the coverage of the opening ceremony and events of the Lawrence County Fair.
Story #35: Ellwood City Returning to 1940s with Stars & Stripes USO Dance
This is a preview for a dance that will benefit the Ellwood City Chamber of Commerce as well as the USO foundation. It is a dance that is World War 2 and 1940s themed.
Story #36: Summer Fun Nearly Done for Area Students
This was a feature story on how the children of the Ellwood Area spent their last few days of summer vacation at Ewing Park in Ellwood.
Story #37: No Telling How Much Fun This Will Be
This is a preview for the 14th annual Ellwood City Storytelling Festival. In this event, professional storytellers come to Ewing Park and perform their tales to the audience.
Story #38: All Aboard! Ellwood City Gets Its own Polar Express for Holiday Season
This was a simple story that I wrote as a freelance writer for the Ledger. In this story I talked about the Ellwood City Historical Society’s new train display for the holiday season.
Story #39: Say you want a resolution? Well, you know, Ellwood City has some
In this man-on-the-street story, I asked the people of downtown Ellwood City what is their New Year’s resolutions.
Story #39: Freedom Fair Promotes Disability Awareness
This is my first article as a freelance writer for the New Castle News. It was about me covering a small fair promoting awareness for those with physical and mental disabilities.
Story #40: Italian Festival Draws Weekend Crowds to Cascade Park
This was an article that I wrote that covered the annual Italian festival in New Castle.
Story #41: Kids Get Intro to Fishing at Moraine Event
This is a story about a family fishing event that teaches children about fishing and fish conservation.
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