Ashley Cooper

Eastside Editor-in-Chief || VP of @StudentGSSPA || Top 10 Finalist for NSPA Fall Conference || Aspiring Journalist

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Vitez on the power of a story: "The act of sharing the story with me was incredibly healing for her," said Vitez.

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Vitez spent a year at the Rocky steps outside of the Philadelphia Art Museum. Even without a publisher or agent, he continued reporting.

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Vitez discusses a 6-generation family which he reported on for the Philadelphia Inquirer.

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"Our brains are wired for stories," said Vitez, "and that I believe is the best way to communicate." #GSSPA16

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"How can you expect someone to love your story if you don't love it?" said Vitez. #GSSPA16

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Mr. Michael Vitez discusses how he overcame his rejection letter from Air Force Times. #GSSPA16

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Mr. Greg Gagliardi announces various awards including the Excellence Award, the Distinguished Journalism Award and the Golden Quill Award.

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In a few moments we will begin the Newspaper Keynote Session with Pulitzer Prize Winner Mr. Michael Vitez.

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Ms. Lucinda Holt leads the discussion on sexuality by using Dr. Dennis Dailey's "The Circles of Sexuality."

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"Let's start talking about sexuality in a broader way; sexuality is not just one's sexual orientation," explained Holt. #GSSPA16

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Does your school allow you to report on sexual education and gender identity? #GSSPA16

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Ms. Lucinda Holt discusses the sources from which students get information on sexuality. #GSSPA16

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First session with Ms. Lucinda Holt on "Teens Writing for Teens on Sexual Health" in Room 174. #GSSPA16

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5 minutes until the first session begins. Start heading over to your conference room now! #GSSPA16

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Plan out the first session you will attend for today's conference. #GSSPA16

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This year's fall conference is starting to get busy. Over 500 student journalists will be at RU today. #GSSPA16

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Come check out the first place winning stories in each Division in the RU Fireside Lounge. #GSSPA16

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Come pick up an Eastside at @RutgersU 's Fireside Lounge! #GSSPA16

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Come catch us presenting at our roundtable today "Multimedia Packages: More than Just a Story" !#GSSPA16

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Ms. Bonnie Blackman is excited to speak at today's conference! #GSSPA16 @BlackmanBonnie