Do You Want to Come Up With a Story Idea for Me?

1. Wittenberg College Republicans: have you seen them? Heard of them? I'm a senior and remember them my freshman year, but I can't say I have seen/and or heard them in the past couple of years.

As we talked about in class, this group seems to be MIA. Again, my semester-long story will explore if there is (or isn't) a silent majority on campus. However, I think this topic is a story in itself. Plus, I may be able to use snippets of this story for my main one -- if that's not considered double-dipping. 

I can contact Jon Duraj to see if they have a President and/or talk to the College Democrats' President (and/or members). I also would interview a couple of kids regarding the College Republicans.

2. Another story idea is to explore the Wittenberg Tiger GAME Plan Initiative that "aims to exceed expectations for scholar-athletes and their families." This is the only NCAA D-III program of its kind and was established to ensure Witt student-athletes are set for life-long success. 

I would obviously have to contact the person in charge of this initiative and interview a few student-athletes in the program.  Personally, I think it's very admirable how these students love to play the sports they do but value their education more-so (well, in most cases). 

3. Next, I thought about doing an advance story on Nick Flynn, the Amerian writer, poet and playwright set to visit Wittenberg next week as a part of the Witt series. I thought I could provide some background information on him and this could incentivize other students (besides Engligh majors) to go to this. 

A few other story ideas are in the works in my brain right now, but that's what I've got for now! Until tomorrow.