Give Student Journalists a Shot at Covering High School Sports
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High school sports are deeply important to students, families, and communities.
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If papers won't send reporters, hire student journalists to cover local high school games.
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Student writers could learn skills and get paid to write vivid, engaging stories.
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Great writers like Hemingway, Oates, and James were inspired by sports.
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Student writers, unlike bots, could capture raw emotions and stories behind games.
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