What is your story's news hook? (That's another way of saying why now?)
- The lack of snow, especially in the recent snow day on February 10 throughout the east coast. How is this having an effect on winter sports? Touch upon the opening of the Olympics on February 12.
Who is your audience, and why will that audience find this story interesting?
- Audience members are those interested in winter sports, winter weather, etc. either in observation or participating in winter events.
Who are your sources? Write at least three full names, and tell me why they would be good to interview for this story.
- The University of Massachusetts Ski and Board Club (skiclub@stuaf.umass.edu) would have information about UMass winter sports, those who are involved, upcoming events, how this winter compares to other years, etc.
- The University of Massachusetts Alpine Ski Club (University of Massachusetts
314 Student Union, RSO Box 17) involved in winter sports, can talk about the weather this year in comparison to other years in terms of skiing, mountain conditions, etc.
- Mount Snow Ski Resort (802-464-3333) to determine how sales are for winter sports, if the lack of snow has affected the number of skiers and snowboarders
What is your story's news hook? (That's another way of saying why now?)
- AmherstSecrets.com is recently developed, can be linked to the visit from PostSecret’s Frank Warren to the UMass campus on February 10.
Who is your audience, and why will that audience find this story interesting?
- Audience is students in the Amherst area, people who have contributed to the website, people who have visited the website, people who are familiar with the idea of PostSecret, anyone interested in the idea of social networking websites
Who are your sources? Write at least three full names, and tell me why they would be good to interview for this story.
- Craig Durham, AmherstSecrets.com's co-founder ((617) 939-3426 or amherstsecrets@gmail.com) since the identity of the website owner is unknown to readers, it would be interesting to see how this person came up with this idea, decided to begin the website, see what he gets out of it, etc.
- The University of Massachusetts counseling and assessment services (123 Berkshire House, (413) 545 – 0333) they are listed as a resource on the AmherstSecrets' website, and may have some collaboration with the website, or opinion about how it is run or how it is influencing their services
- University of Massachusetts students to determine whether they are aware of the website, how they feel about it, how it has affected them or their friends
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