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2017 students

Stories created by the 2017 journalism workshop participants

  • Why Doesn’t Chesapeake Have a Public Pool?

    2017 students
    July 20, 2017
    by Kaylyn Matis
    Allison Sweeney, 17, who is an upcoming senior on Western Branch High School’s swim team, recalls coming home tired from meets after 10 p.m. on a school night.  Meets often ...
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  • Transfer Program at Tidewater Community College Helps Students Attend Their "Dream School"

    2017 students
    July 19, 2017
    by Logan Brindle
    Tidewater Community College is a four-location institution in Hampton Roads that provides two years of college education at an affordable price compared to local four-year institutions. TCC also offers transfer ...
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  • Norfolk Public Schools making sure everyone can learn

    2017 students
    July 19, 2017
    by Marlon McKay
    School systems across the nation have adopted English as a Second Language programs to help students interact with their peers and teachers at school, and work to the best of ...
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  • "Norfolk has a Weird Scene": a Step Inside the Local Rock Community

    2017 students
    July 19, 2017
    by Noah Daboul
    Cities like Philadelphia, Nashville, Chicago, Seattle, and Los Angeles are known for their music scenes, and especially their rock scenes. “Norfolk has a weird scene,” said Cameron Smith of Bonne ...
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  • As the threat of campus sexual assault still looms, here’s what Virginia colleges are doing

    2017 students
    July 19, 2017
    by Laura Philion
    The summer is winding down and college students and their parents are worrying about textbooks, tuition, and GPAs. But there is another issue students might want to think about -- ...
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  • Western Branch swimmer fights to stay in the race

    2017 students
    July 18, 2017
    by Rose Stanphill
    During her sophomore year, Kaylyn Matis arrived at the pool one practice and strapped on her goggles, as always. But this day was different. Kaylyn, now a rising senior at ...
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  • A Unique Perspective at the Ballpark

    2017 students
    July 18, 2017
    by Logan Brindle
    For Ian Locke, media relations for the Norfolk Tides is more than just a job. He joined them in 2004, and has been running public relations for the team since ...
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  • Behind the scenes with Tides emcee

    2017 students
    July 18, 2017
    by Rose Stanphill
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  • Inside The Tides: Emcee Connects with Fans and Sponsors

    2017 students
    July 18, 2017
    by Marlon McKay
    By: Marlon McKay and Rose Stanphill Norfolk’s own minor league baseball team, The Tides, is a big hit for fans. However, those who work behind the scenes are often overlooked. ...
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  • Heather McKeating on Life

    2017 students
    July 18, 2017
    by Noah Daboul
    Heather McKeating on Life Heather McKeating, the Norfolk Tides Director of Community Relations, shares her view on life with the students in the 2017 Virginian-Pilot Journalism Program.
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Latest tweets

  • @ericasmith: @LHRubama: "Whatever you do when you grow up, whatever you do make sure you have a passion for it." #vpjschool #goodadvice
    Jul 14, 2017
  • @Denisewrites: @EditorReece schooling #vpjschool about spotting fake news. If someone says the sky is blue, verify it. https://t.co/XBzk…
    Jul 13, 2017
  • @rose_stanphill: Day one at the Virginian Pilot Journalism Workshop! Pulitzer Prize winner Eric Ryes says to become an expert in what yo…
    Jul 13, 2017
  • @MAMcreate: Eric Eyre talked about how you need to have a passion in what you write, actually care in your work. #vpjschool
    Jul 13, 2017
  • @noahdaboul23: I learned today that it is okay to badger the mayor #vpjschool
    Jul 13, 2017

Latest posts

  • 6 students share advice, experiences about college

    2018 students
    July 31, 2018
  • How changing marijuana laws across the country are affecting the conversation in Virginia

    2018 students
    July 31, 2018
  • Homeless teens find shelter at The Crow's Nest

    2018 students
    July 31, 2018
  • Teens are getting more involved in politics, especially around gun control issue

    2018 students
    July 30, 2018
  • Chrysler Museum exhibitions continue to wow. But how do they all come together?

    2018 students
    July 30, 2018

Latest tweets

  • @ericasmith: @LHRubama: "Whatever you do when you grow up, whatever you do make sure you have a passion for it." #vpjschool #goodadvice
    Jul 14, 2017
  • @Denisewrites: @EditorReece schooling #vpjschool about spotting fake news. If someone says the sky is blue, verify it. https://t.co/XBzk…
    Jul 13, 2017
  • @rose_stanphill: Day one at the Virginian Pilot Journalism Workshop! Pulitzer Prize winner Eric Ryes says to become an expert in what yo…
    Jul 13, 2017
  • @MAMcreate: Eric Eyre talked about how you need to have a passion in what you write, actually care in your work. #vpjschool
    Jul 13, 2017
  • @noahdaboul23: I learned today that it is okay to badger the mayor #vpjschool
    Jul 13, 2017

Latest workshop posts

  • "The Rest of History" featured overlooked stories of history at Virginia Beach museum

    2019 students
    August 21, 2019
  • Local students share why taking a gap year was - and will be - the right choice for them

    2019 students
    August 20, 2019
  • Mystic Moon, a local haven for pagans

    2019 students
    August 19, 2019

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The Virginian-Pilot Journalism Workshop offers high school and college students a chance to learn about journalism from the pros, to meet others who share their interests in news, and to have fun.

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