Story ideas:

WSU cutbacks

1. With the cutbacks WSU made last spring there was a lot of commotion about what was going to happen, but we have not really heard much about the effect from a student perspective. It would be interesting to know how students who were affected by course cutbacks and changed curriculum are dealing with it.

Possible sources: A professor and two students in departments that were affected by the cutbacks.

Media outlet: The Daily Evergreen

Hearts In Motion

2. During the last two weeks professors have been handing out fliers to students studying foreign languages, medicine, nursing and other fields. The reason being that the organization Hearts In Motion is looking for students interested in going to Guatemala this spring to help provide care to children with cleft palates. They are holding a meeting this week and I thought it would be of great interest to WSU students to know more about this organization and the extent to which a college student can make an impact on the world.

Possible sources: A student who is interested in going on the trip, a Hearts In Motion representative and if it is possible, a student who has already gone on a similar trip with Hearts In Motion

Media outlet: The Daily Evergreen

Going Abroad After Graduation

3. Although it is only the beginning of the school year, seniors are already looking ahead to their plans after school. It would be of interest to WSU students to hear about alternative ideas to life after college. As students we are encouraged to take a global perspective. Some students really take this to heart and choose to teach and volunteer abroad. I would like to find out what exactly is driving students to looks at these options. Is it that they just want to experience living abroad or does the current economy have an impact on these choices?

Possible sources: a student who is now teaching abroad, a student considering volunteering abroad after graduation and a WSU faculty member.

Media outlet: The Daily Evergreen