3 pitches

Pitch 1: H1N1 from a healthcare professional’s standpoint. Is all the hype necessary?

Summary:

I want to see from a healthcare professional if the media’s portrayal of the Swine flu (H1N1) is accurate, or if it is being blown out of proportion. I know this is going to be a popular topic, but I think my sources will help this piece stand out. This is an important topic because it is on a lot of people’s minds right now, students and staff people at WSU.

Sources:

1.Brian Beason

Whitman County Health Dept.

2.Employee of Lab Of Pathology

Microbiology Lab

Intended Media Outlet: The Evergreen, MyWSU newsfeed

Pitch 2: Is the WSU Seattle game a good idea for the school?

Summary:

After the first year at Qwest field, attendance has declined from 65,000 to about 40,000. Is it financially feasible to continue having the Seattle game? Also, this is a time when many students are very intoxicated, does this show the WSU in a positive light or does it just reinforce the perception of a party school? This is an important topic because as the Seattle game was just last weekend, it would be interesting to seen how we are seen as a school.

Sources:

1.Kayla Wagner

Current WSU Senior

2.Lindsey Emert

WSU Alumni

Intended Media Outlet: The Evergreen, WSU alumni correspondence or newsletter

Pitch 3: Is the media’s obsession with the Obama’s family life necessary? Does it really have any say in how he will do in his presidency?

Summary:

Lately it seems as though there is more emphasis on the Obama’s family life than on how Barak is doing as our president. It is interesting how intrigued many people are with the fact that Michelle Obama will wear shorts on a family vacation. How does this have anything to do with Barak Obama’s ability to be the President. Why is the media consumed with their personal life? I am curious to see whether what the media says actually has an effect on how people view the President and first family.

Sources:

Intended Media Outlet: The Evergreen

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