The best pitches start with something you noticed that nobody else seemed to.
Every story in this newspaper started as a conversation, a complaint, or a question someone could not stop asking. If you have one of those, you already have the beginning of a pitch.
Start with what you noticed
Editors are not looking for perfect prose at this stage. They want to know what is happening, why it matters to students, and who could help explain it. Three clear sentences are worth more than three pages of background.
Tell us what is happening, why it matters, and who we should speak to. We will help with the rest.
A good pitch includes
- What happened, or what is changing
- Why students should care
- Who we could interview
- Any photos, dates, or documents you already have
What happens next
An editor reads every pitch within a week. If the idea is a good fit, you will be invited to the Wednesday newsroom meeting to plan it together—and, if you want, to write it yourself.
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