Entry Categories
Interested in submitting an entry? Check the entry categories below in which you may be interested! There is no specific structure or format required for any of the categories or subjects! We offer a wide range of topic subjects to allow students to think creatively. We believe that by offering various topics that students are thoroughly invested in, students will be able to improve their composition, critical thinking, and artistic skills! Furthermore, entrants will be able to choose whether they want to submit an essay, pre-recorded video, or an art piece that reflects their chosen categories.
Categories
COMMUNITY ISSUES & SOLUTIONS
Have you noticed an ongoing issue in your community recently? Document this issue and propose a solution to go along with it. Oftentimes, journalists use their extraordinary platform to raise awareness about certain issues.
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Food Deserts
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Neighborhood Littering
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Potholes/ damaged Roads
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Environmental and Animal Advocacy
As journalists, it is our job to use our voices to advocate for those without voices. In recent years, both the environment and animals have come under threat due to human activity. Create a piece that expresses the importance of environmental and animal advocacy.
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Climate Change
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Endangered Species
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Pet Adoption
INVESTIGATIVE
RECENT DOMESTIC & GLOBAL NEWS
Keep up with the current news! In the present day, the world has so many major events happening. As a real journalist would, research your chosen event and explain all aspects of the event (cause, effect, context, etc). Create an unbiased piece of work to present both points of view to the audience.
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Culture and History
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Helping Communities
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Expanding Access to Schools
Health and Wellbeing
Health and wellbeing are essential to our daily lives. Students can share their real-world views on health and community challenges. Your own perspective serves as the very foundation for advocacy! Create a piece that covers mental health. physical activity, or even nutrition.
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School Stress
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Social Media
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School Food
DEBATE & OPINION PIECES
As journalists, it is our job to question the many things that happen around us. Research a desired topic and dive deeper! Investigative journalism is notable for unearthing "secrets," now it is your turn!
Example topics:
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Impact of Cell Phone Bans in Schools
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Impact of AI in the classroom
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Fast Fashion Waste
Do you happen to have a different perspective on the world? Do you have a particular subject that you are extremely passionate about? As journalists, it is our job to present arguments and inform the public on all perspectives.
Example topics:
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School Uniforms
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Homework Limits
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Screen Time Limits
HISTORY
Act like a historian! Many journalists today investigate historical events, whether it may be the rise and fall of the Incas or the timeline of the American Revolutionary War. Choose your own historical event to research and create an informative piece about!
PASSION
TRAVEL DIARY
Have you traveled any where recently? Document your travel as a journalist would. Explain your day-to-day life while traveling. You may document your adventures, amazing new foods you've eaten, or even new customs and traditions you've learned! We'd be delighted to learn about new countries/states.
FICTION
Do you have a hobby/activity that you are especially passionate about? Create an informative piece about your passion to share to the world.
Interested in creating a story of your very own? Journalism isn't always based upon factual information, at times, journalists are able to incorporate creative story-telling elements into their pieces. Use your creativity and imagination by creating a piece that will impress everyone!
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