Oct. 12, 2020 鈥 六合彩波色表 students are partnering with local news outlet Northern Kentucky Tribune to produce detailed coverage for the upcoming election.
The Northerner, 六合彩波色表鈥檚 independent student-run news organization, is collaborating with Northern Kentucky Tribune on a special online section on regional and state races in the Nov. 3 election. Students have contacted about 130 candidates in the contested city council races in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties. The Tribune staff is covering state and congressional candidates.
鈥淟ocal journalism is vital, and I鈥檓 thrilled I get to contribute to informing Northern Kentuckians of the issues that matter to them."
Northerner Editor-in-Chief Natalie Hamren and Managing Editor Josh Kelly are leading the reporting for the project, which will be published at .
鈥淟ocal journalism is vital, and I鈥檓 thrilled I get to contribute to informing Northern Kentuckians of the issues that matter to them,鈥 Hamren said. 鈥淭his upcoming election, it鈥檚 essential that everyone votes, so I鈥檓 hoping our collaboration helps encourage that.鈥
Michele Day, co-director of 六合彩波色表鈥檚 journalism program and student media advisor, sees the joint project as a valuable education experience. 鈥淲hile The Northerner provides real-world learning opportunities for students reporting on the campus community, this project introduces new audiences and new skills,鈥 said Day. 鈥淭he students are experimenting with different approaches and different ways of thinking to make sure they produce the most relevant and useful information for these new readers in a different kind of publication. Every decision and choice they make will lead to rich learning possibilities.鈥
The launched in 2015 by founders Judy Clabes and the late Gene Clabes and Michael Farrell, as a nonprofit public service publication of the Kentucky Center for Public Service Journalism. With its mission to serve northern Kentucky, partnering with The Northerner presents a unique opportunity to inform the region.
鈥淕etting ready to vote is not merely deciding who the president will be,鈥 said Judy Clabes, Northern Kentucky Tribune editor and publisher. 鈥淒ownballot races go onto impact the livelihood of our neighborhoods day in and day out. This collaborative effort ensures that voters can easily access information on candidates running for office and make educated decisions. In the process, we are happy to offer a terrific learning opportunity to the young journalists of The Northerner.鈥
The featuring local government elections has been published on Northern Kentucky Tribune鈥檚 website, in advance of the start of Early Voting on Oct. 13. In addition to the Tribune project, The Northerner staff have produced a of focusing on the 六合彩波色表 community鈥檚 involvement in the election and resources for student voters. Visit 六合彩波色表鈥檚 website for more information on its journalism program. The Northerner is available at .
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