Assignment: Write a color feature on one of these two upcoming events at EVC: the Cinco de Mayo celebration on campus from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday in the turn-around area near the campus library building or the Student Health and Fitness Fair on Wednesday May 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Gullo II building.
Specifics: Imagine you are a reporter for the campus newspaper and your editor assigns you to write a color feature on the event capturing the flavor, mood and atmosphere of the event. Be descriptive in your feature describing the scene with colorful details for your readers. Quote at least three people who attended the event or participated in the event. Include important information about the event such as where it was held, when it was held, activities at the event, etc. (BE SPECIFIC).
Preparation: Read some newspaper features on the internet that capture color at a big event such as the recent Royal Wedding to give you some ideas of how reporters handle these assignments.
More Info: You only have to choose one of the two events for the feature. The hard-copy feature deadline is Monday May 16. (Minimum: 400 words) Print your stories before you arrive in class. DO NOT print stories in class. We will not have class on Wednesday May 11 so that students can attend the fitness clinic if they want to cover that event for their feature story.
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