I am interested in reporting the local political beat. Covering local issues, candidates and races is essential for maintaining honest, political discourse. Pullman is not Washington D.C., but there is a great need for intrepid journalists to cover town hall meetings, local races and public officials.
Due to the onslaught of internet journalists, David Simon, a former reporter for The Baltimore Sun, is a strong advocate for maintaining strong community papers with journalists who have a vested interest in the community. Without these journalists, local government could become a hotbed of corruption.
I would also be interested in being a crime reporter. Understanding the criminal justice system and how to accurately report on information concerning ongoing trials is a necessary skill for young reporters. The recent slew of assaults on campus and the introduction of the "Drive Hammered, Get Nailed" campaign indicates how dire it is for a reporter to cover local crime.
Pullman's rural, agriculture-based community could also benefit from reading an environmental beat. With the depletion of the Grande Ronde Aquifer, water conservation is a major concern for everyone in the Pullman community. Issues of sustainability and resource management could be valuable to readers.
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