citizen reporting
Citizen journalists learn key interviewing skills through doing
by (Laura Chittenden)
Submitted 06-03-2013 under OPINION
Many of us who write stories for The Rapidian begin unsure of the best ways to interview subjects. We want our articles to be accurate and honorable. I interviewed fellow reporters Allison Arnold, Steven Davison and Jennifer Voss...
Steven Davison honored as Rapidian Reporter of the Quarter
by (Renato)
Submitted 01-16-2013 under OPINION
Steven Davison is an active member in both the politics and music beat at The Rapidian and has published six articles ranging in topics from band and album reviews to political issues such as DecriminalizeGR. To say he has been an active member...
Being The Rapidian in 2011
by (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 12-31-2010 under OPINION
There is something about the end of a year and the start of a new one that energizes me. I don't make resolutions; but write goals for things I want to accomplish. I also find the end of the year a time where I reflect (usually fondly) on what I've...
Citizen reporting: Many voices/many styles
by (LCirivello)
Submitted 04-13-2010 under OPINION
From Rapidian staff:* When The Rapidian was designed (with a good dose of community volunteer input), it was recognized from the start that while we could build it, it would only survive and thrive if residents stepped up to provide the content. We...