Story # 1 Pitches

#1: Revenue increases from Washington State basketball ticket sales since the team went to the NCAA Tournament in 2007/2008 season.

The story would summarize, in terms of money, the significance of a college sports team doing well. I would like to look into where exactly the money goes from the sales and if it is directly benefiting students. It is important to know where the money we spend on sports entertainment ends up.

Possible sources include: (1) an accountant at the Beasley ticket sales office; (2) a ticket salesperson; and (3) an internal financial overseer not associated with Beasley.

Media outlet: Newspaper, Television

#2: Scholarship resources under-utilized by Washington State University students.

The story would educated students of where to find scholarships above and beyond the university sponsored scholarship application. I would like to look at online sources as well as campus sources and community/hometown opportunities. The more information available to students about scholarships, the more financial aid opportunity.

Possible sources include: (1) a staff member of the Washington State University Scholarship Office; (2) the heads of scholarship operations in various majors; and (3) a student who has received many scholarships due to their diligence and knowledge of where to find them.

Media outlet: Newspaper

#3: Consequences of running a business in a small college town; the impact of the off-season.

The story would focus on the economic and managerial aspects of either a particular business, or a few businesses, in either Pullman or Moscow. I want to really grasp the hardships/benefits of running a business in a small college town. Students, visitors, and citizens need to be aware of the welfare of the businesses they frequent in their college town.

Possible sources include: (1) business owner one; (2) business owner 2; and (3) a(the) frequent customer(s) of each business.

Media outlet: Newspaper, Television