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Everyone has a story to tell. As a community newspaper, we have a wonderful opportunity to focus on hard news and human-interest features. That's what gives us an edge. From local sports to obituaries, we've got it covered. |
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"One of the things I like best about community journalism is that it keeps me informed and up to date on local issues." |
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"In a county that is home to llama farms and wineries, as well as AOL and Dulles Airport, covering the business beat in Loudoun is never boring." |
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"Each week offers a new glimpse into Loudoun's diversity and beauty. Thanks to everyone who shares a bit of life in Loudoun with us!" |
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"Journalism is journalism, whether it's on the scale of a daily for any one of the megalopolises in this country or a weekly covering Loudoun County. The goals should be unbiased, accurate and thorough reporting; responsiveness to the needs of and a respect for the community; and clear and uncompromised commitment to excellent writing." |
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"It's refreshing watching sports being played for the love of the game. I'm able to witness that live and up close throughout Loudoun County." |
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| "Each story is like taking a peek into a community member's world. You really get a feel for what motivates them, what inspires them and what makes them tick." |
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| "As a journalist, it is my prerogative and my pleasure to become the voice of the community when writing objective, accurate, and engaging features." |
| Reporters |
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"I get the chance to meet new people and experience new things every day." |
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"I guess it doesn't get much prettier than Loudoun." |
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"I love Loudoun's split personality: tractors and cows in the west and BMWs and poodles in the east." |
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"I love being a community journalist in Loudoun because the area is so diverse that you get to cover a variety of different topics and events. There's always something new to learn or experience." |
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| "Reporters are storytellers, and every game is a story. It's my objective to tell that story such that the reader feels they were there, in the gym, in the stadium, in the huddle, in the game." |
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"I love meeting people who love what they do, and having the incredible good fortune to talk to them and learn about their passion. I love it when we can make a difference in the community -- shine some light on people and events that need to be illuminated (the publisher calls this "comforting the afflicted, afflicting the comfortable"), prod VDOT into putting a stop sign up, whatever." |
| Photographers |
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"Because of my camera, people let me into their lives and that is so special. My camera takes me where I'd otherwise never go." |
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"As a photojournalist, documenting the best and worst of human life in the same day is both rewarding and humbling. I love giving a voice to the community. I can't imagine doing anything else." |
