Story Ideas that you can use!
HIV/AIDS in Africa: you can report about one of the greatest challenges today
July 8, 2008 · Leave a Comment
HIV/AIDS, along with malaria and TB, are three diseases that test the spirit of a continent. While few students are able to travel to Africa to report, by focusing on the work of Non-Governmental Organizations perhaps even one that has a connection to your community, you can tap into sources and do moving stories from your campus. Read More →
Reporting about the Iraqi refugee crisis
July 8, 2008 · Leave a Comment
The story about the Iraqi refugee crisis is a breaking story that is greatly under-reported in the commercial media. It is a major story you can do and bring attention to a major issue. Read More →
Featured Student Stories
How reporting opened my eyes
April 26, 2009 · 1 Comment
Kara Schneider: How I reported the story –Our Hands Are Not Tied In December of 2007, Megan and Jillian, my two partners, came to me in a burst of excitement and explained that they had this great topic for our radio documentary for the next semester. They continued by saying they already had interviews lined up. I thought, “Awesome, you guys can do the talking, I’ll just sit back and when it comes my turn to edit the audio-I’m there.” Little did I know that as I shook my head up and down, my entire life would...
An Iraqi student living in the United States - How I Wrote the Story
August 19, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Reporting on social justice issues makes the process of interviewing and writing a story even more important. Especially for college students who can use social justice issues to link their college, no matter how big or small, to the world. The value this holds is that we are the future generation of reporters and the world can not change unless the general public is aware of its struggles from Africa to the Middle East and back to the United States – there are many hardships that need addressing – here is how I did...
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Examples from the Professional Media
Global food crisis reporting in the Washington Post
The Washington Post has committed itself to regular, in-depth reporting on the global food crisis. Its numerous stories have been exceptional. Read More →
More examples from the professional media
Important Social Justice Sites
Darfur: understanding its complexity
A key site for reliable background on Darfur is done by Eric Reeves. His blog is sudanreeves.org. Read More →
More Important Sites
Featured Videos
How I Reported the Story
Kara Schneider: How I reported the story –Our Hands Are Not Tied In December of 2007, Megan and Jillian, my two partners, came to me in a burst... [Read more]
Reporting on social justice issues makes the process of interviewing and writing a story even more important. Especially for college students who can... [Read more]
Vickie Papageorge and Diana Vilares talk about the reporting they did about what Catholic Relief Services is doing in Kenya for orphans and vulnerable... [Read more]
Video on the Iraqi Refugee Crisis. Brittany says: Before I get into the technicalities, this project was the best thing that ever happened to me. When... [Read more]