Author: Eric Vaughan
Midtown voter turn out may not be as bleak as it seems
BY ERIC VAUGHAN NNB Reporter A busy road in Midtown. Workers head home and drive right by the 113 Precinct located inside the Christ Gospel Church. Poll workers say even though voter turnout is apparently low, it beats last year when a record low of only 26 voters showed throughout the entire day. At around… Continue reading Midtown voter turn out may not be as bleak as it seems
Referendum no. 4 and electronic voting by city council
BY ERIC VAUGHAN NNB Reporter ST. PETERSBURG- Residents get the chance to choose whether the City Council’s electronic voting system is an adequate way to measure votes on Election Day Tuesday, Nov. 3. The referendum reads: “Shall the City Charter be amended to generally clarify the voting process of City Council the main clarification being… Continue reading Referendum no. 4 and electronic voting by city council
NNB Talk: Cynthia Barnett and the lyricism of environmental journalism
BY ERIC VAUGHAN Email: eric12@mail.usf.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Oct. 23, 2015) – Award-winning journalist Cynthia Barnett talked about her interest in the environment and how she has turned that concern into compelling stories with student journalists from Neighborhood News Bureau at USFSP Wednesday, Oct. 21. Barnett has a love for Florida’s environment… Continue reading NNB Talk: Cynthia Barnett and the lyricism of environmental journalism
Midtown barbershop makes the cut
Story and photos BY ERIC VAUGHAN NNB Reporter ST. PETERSBURG –A look around Chago’s Barber Shop and it’s apparent owner Chago Diaz stands firmly behind his mission of acceptance in Midtown. In a sofa near the entrance, awaiting haircuts, sits a gay couple chatting and laughing with one of the other barbers as if they… Continue reading Midtown barbershop makes the cut
Times Talk: Finding the ‘body’ using data and investigative journalism
St. Petersburg, Fla. (Oct. 5, 2015) Tampa Bay Times investigative journalist, Michael LaForgia and data and digital director, Adam Playford shared some tips about finding stories, collecting useful data, and the importance of patience in regards to investigative journalism with Neighborhood News Bureau students Wednesday, Sept. 30. “Find a body and discover why it’s there,” said LaForgia. LaForgia… Continue reading Times Talk: Finding the ‘body’ using data and investigative journalism