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These stories are from the Interviewing and Data class, an upper-level reporting class that can be taken by both broadcast and web/print-focused students. The class takes a deeper look at two key components of news gathering – interviewing and finding stories in numbers.

Awards Shows: Bridging The Gap Between Generations of Viewers

Awards Shows: Bridging The Gap Between Generations of Viewers

Awards show viewership has been on the decline for years, but recent data show that younger generations seem to care more about awards show results despite not tuning in to see the live coverage.  2024’s awards season defied the recent trend of low ratings as a majority of the big-name award shows saw an increase in viewership over the previous year.  This year’s Academy Awards brought in 19.5 million viewers. This is a four-year high, up from 18.8 million in 2023….

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Jumping Ship: Why Cleveland and other midwest cities are declining in population

Jumping Ship: Why Cleveland and other midwest cities are declining in population

By Michael Neenan Cleveland was once known as a metropolis with a booming economy and growing population. Nowadays, it has fallen into decay after the loss of industry and decades of residents moving out from its city limits. What started as a city with over 914,808 seven decades ago has dropped to 372,624 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Jennifer Mapes, a professor of human geography at Kent State University, says that most of Cleveland’s population has just moved outside…

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BLACK AMERICANS MORE LIKELY TO DIE FROM CANCER DUE TO HEALTHCARE DISPARITIES

BLACK AMERICANS MORE LIKELY TO DIE FROM CANCER DUE TO HEALTHCARE DISPARITIES

It’s no secret that cancer is one of the top causes of death in the United States. It’s the second leading killer according to the Centers for Disease Control. However, what many don’t know is that African Americans are more likely to die when diagnosed with cancer versus  any other race. Additionally, black women are even more likely to die from cancer when compared to the death rates of black men. Experts say These deaths are due to barriers that…

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Games Wide Open: The Olympics to Reach Gender Parity

Games Wide Open: The Olympics to Reach Gender Parity

The slogan for the 2024 Paris Olympics is “Games Wide Open” and for female Olympians, this may finally be true.  The IOC, or the International Olympic Committee said, in a prepared statement, they chose the slogan because, “Since day one, the Paris 2024 project has been all about openness.” The statement also detailed how the Paris Games will be historic in many ways. For example, this will be the first Olympic games with an even split of male and female…

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Beyond Red and Blue

Beyond Red and Blue

As we approach the much-anticipated 2024 presidential elections, the spotlight again falls on the often-overlooked world of political third parties. With registered voters contemplating their choices, it’s natural to wonder about the place of these alternative movements and how they will influence the trajectory of American democracy in the upcoming elections. According to the U.S. Department of State, many experts believe that the 2024 elections will be tight, giving third-party candidates potential influence on voters.  Building upon this anticipation, it…

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Shooting for the Stars: Women’s College Basketball Title Game Sees Largest Viewership in History

Shooting for the Stars: Women’s College Basketball Title Game Sees Largest Viewership in History

America couldn’t take their eyes off of women’s college basketball this season. The 2024 Women’s NCAA Championship Game between the Iowa Hawkeyes and South Carolina Gamecocks on April 7 was the most watched women’s basketball title game in history, according to Data released by Nielsen on April 9. Nearly 19 million viewers tuned in to the matchup, with its peak audience reaching over 24 million viewers during the game’s final minutes. South Carolina won the game 87-75, giving the team…

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College Enrollment in Ohio: The drop, The Causes, and The Path to Revival

College Enrollment in Ohio: The drop, The Causes, and The Path to Revival

In the state of Ohio, the number of high school graduates has been remaining steady each year. However public colleges and universities have been experiencing a decline in enrollment. According to the Ohio Department of Higher Education, over the past five years, the number of Ohio public high school graduates enrolling in Ohio public colleges and universities has decreased by approximately 14% from 55,000 in 2018 to 45,000 in 2022. Mike Duffey is the current Chancellor for the Ohio Department…

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Robbery rates decline across the U.S., but why are some states still struggling with high numbers?

Robbery rates decline across the U.S., but why are some states still struggling with high numbers?

Since 2012. the national average for robbery rates in the United States has been declining. And while most states are mirroring that trend, not all of them are, Summit County police Sergeant Paul Robinson said Ohio law enforcement has received more support from both the government and the communities they serve. “Ohio collectively spends around $500 per capita in police enforcement and corrections,” Robinson said. “While this number is not the largest in the United States, it gives departments and…

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2020 Voter Fraud and Its Effect in the 2024 Election

2020 Voter Fraud and Its Effect in the 2024 Election

The primary season has narrowed the presidential running race, to be a 2020 rematch between former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden. The 2020 Presidential election was tumultuous with some Republicans claiming election fraud in key states.  For the 2020 election Mike West, Manager of the Community Outreach Department for the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, says Ohio did not experience a close race so its results were not contested. West says Ohio saw its election outcome because…

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Decoding Memory: AI’s Potential in Early Alzheimer’s Detection

Decoding Memory: AI’s Potential in Early Alzheimer’s Detection

Alzheimer’s disease affects around 5.5 million people in the U.S. and an estimated 55 million worldwide. What if we had the technology to stop it before it steals precious memories? Alzheimer’s is a progressive type of dementia that destroys memories and thinking skills. While incurable, early detection is crucial for managing symptoms like forgetfulness, confusion, difficulty with planning and problem-solving, and personality changes.  According to the Alzheimer Society, AD messes with the brain by making two protein substances called amyloid…

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