Category: Solutions Journalism
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Nine Student Newsrooms Statewide Collaborate On a Special Mental Health Project
As nine college newsrooms join forces to delve into the complexities of mental health, they aim to shed light on the individual stories behind the statistics and advocate for a future where no one suffers in silence. By: Rosegalie Cineus Originally published on the A&T register on March 22, 2024 Growing up as Gen Z,…
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Tips For Producing and Submitting News Stories
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New Guilford County Initiative Aims To Increase Young Black Golfers at Dudley and Smith High Schools
These efforts are in hopes to increase the number of Black golfers in the community, starting at a young age. By Myles Manor High schools in Guilford County with predominantly Black demographics are struggling to diversify their athletic programs. However, a new locally-led initiative is using golf to open new doors for minorities. Dudley and…
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N.C. A&T’s Financial Aid Office Explores Solutions to Communications Concerns
The office now has a location within the student center to better access students and address concerns and questions. By: Jasmine Moore The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at N.C. A&T has become one of the most frustrating offices for students because of the lack of communication about billing payments, scholarships, and upcoming deadlines.…
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How to Get Paid For Solutions and Community Stories
Get your work published, contribute to your community, and receive a $50 payment via check or gift card. Here are somethings to complete to get your Solutions Journalism (SoJo) or Community News story published on storieswetell.news. Stories submitted could be done for a class assignment, the A&T Register or Aggie News. Community Journalism Solutions Journalism…
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A&T Addresses Student, Alumni Concerns For Safety Ahead of GHOE
By Jasmine Moore University police say they prepare months in advance for homecoming, ensuring visitors, families, and students have a safe and memorable weekend. The Greatest Homecoming on Earth will be conducted this week with heightened concerns over safety, according to top university officials. Safety concerns started to rise at the beginning of the academic…
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The Six Steps to Writing a Solutions Journalism Story.
Like all stories, a solutions journalism one has a beginning, middle, and end. What makes solutions journalism stories different from others, is exactly what’s in its name—solutions. Journalists producing stories in this unique area look to solve a problem. But isn’t that all news stories? Or current events in general? Not necessarily. Some stories are…
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Student Research on Blue Light Reflects National Trends About Its Negative Impact on College Student Sleep Patterns.
The pilot study by journalism student Jaydn James suggests that college students are sleep-deprived and suffer from physical and mental ailments they associate with lack of sleep caused by overexposure to Blue Light. Blue Light refers to the light emanating from electronic screens that can impact circadian rhythms (sleep patterns). “The circadian rhythm refers to…
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‘Cross the Street’ Campaign Uplifts the Community
N.C. A&T students looking for service opportunities can help local children in the nearby Ray Warren Community Center. By Re’Onna Vines, Contributor One of N.C. A&T’s volunteering programs gives students a chance to give back by helping local children in a community less than a mile from campus. The university’s Office of Leadership and Civic…
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N.C. A&T Students Want a Safer College Experience
Crimes occurring near campus has students considering solutions. By Kamryn Jackson Between deadly shootings at apartments close to campus, and suspicious men driving around campus with loads of ammunition, plenty of N.C. A&T students do not feel safe. According to The A&T Register, there have been 18 homicides in Greensboro through early April, with three…
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