Blog Assignment #2 - 3 Pitches

WSU’s noncommercial radio station, KZUU 90.7 FM, will be undergoing some major changes this summer. My story would cover KZUU’s move to the new CUB, new equipment being purchased with the extra money the station asked the ASWSU for, and other changes within the station. My angle would focus on how those elements will contribute to the transformation of the station. Possible people to interview are station general manager Matt Shroeder, the station’s faculty advisor, and other staff at the station.

I would like to do a story about WSU’s new golf course. With its grand opening this August, the story is timely. Its proximity is also a factor in its newsworthiness. It would be an objective story covering the features of the course like the catering, specific holes and the pro-shop. Specifics about money could also be included. Interviews would provide good insight into the goals and future of the course. The golf course’s superintendent, Todd Lupkes, would provide the side of the golf course as a business, and WSU golf coach Walt Williams would provide thoughts from the university’s perspective.

Because it is the summer, it would be newsworthy to write a story about summer student life in Pullman. My specific angle would be featuring the advice and input of current students. I would interview students who have stayed in Pullman during the summer before, as well as students staying here for the first time. The story would cover what it is like to be a student in Pullman. Not only would it include what students find themselves doing to pass the time, but it would also include things students like, dislike and are looking forward to about the summer.