Three Pitches

1- Cougar Soccer Camp pending
I decided it would be interesting to write a story about the Cougar Soccer Camp. It is a soccer camp held for middle-school to high-school girls for a week in mid-July. The girls stay in dorms and eat in the cafeterias. It is a great opportunity for younger soccer players to learn from college level players and coaches. I have coached the camp in the past and it has been a great way to earn money during the summer. Many of my teammates depend on coaching soccer camps because it is the only job they cant get because of their busy schedules. This year, however, the existence of the camp is still pending. The coordinator has been unsure about the possibilities because not many kids have signed up due to people's changes in financial priorities. I want to write a story about how the economy is effecting the WSU Women's Soccer Camp. I will interview the camp coordinator, possibly the coaches, players who usually coach the camp, and past attendees. I think this story would spark interest in many local parties, especially those involved or interested in WSU athletics.
2- New Football uniforms unveiling
On the main page of the Cougar Athletics web site is a large add informing visitors of the new football uniforms to be unveiled June 12. This will be the first time the Coug's wear Nike. The unveiling is set to be at Broadmoor RV/Towne Crier Tri-Cities Tailgate June 12 at the TRAC Center in Pasco, Wash. Although, the idea of new uniforms is very exciting, I would like to find out more about this hype. I think it would be interesting to find out from certain involved individuals what is so significant about the new uniforms and what they believe they will bring to the upcoming season. It is obvious a great deal of marketing has gone into this advertising so I would like to ask certain individuals of their opinions. I would plan to talk with players, equipment managers, coaches, and possibly even someone from marketing. I think this story would be relevant to most citizens of Pullman or anyone who is a fan of Cougar football.
3-Rockstar Tan Bar / Straight-Up Fashions
New to the Pullman scene, Rockstar Tan Bar and Straight-Up Fashions have existed as the trendy new spots on Main Street. Rockstar has done really well in their first year of operation, however, Straight-Up, not so much. As they are owned by the same two individuals, I find it interesting that Rockstar has done so well, while Straight-Up Fashions has just recently closed its doors. My roommate was an employee was at Straight-Up Fashions and at first, was working long and frequent hours, then she slowly started working less and less. She was really frustrated by this and was very upset when she realized she was no longer going to be working. I think a big contributing factor to this was Straight-Up's high prices and designer-brand inventory. It seems they were selling to a very small market at too high a cost. Rockstar, on the other hand, has done very well due to their great deals, as well as selling a product where it will be high demand; tanning in a place of no sunlight. I would like to find out more about this issue. I plan to talk more with my roommate, one of Rockstar/Straight-Up's main workers and models, and the owners to find out more about the business and what they did right and what they did wrong. I think this is a relevant story because a high number of individuals tan at Rockstar and I'm sure these people would be interested in finding out why Straight-Up Fashions closed as well.