In a way, One Young World describes itself.  Approximately 196 nations and thousands of delegates will be descending on Pittsburgh, October 18th through the 22nd, 2012. Their goal: changing the world in merely four days.  To keep things organized, there are seven key topics to keep in mind.  While these subjects are an attempt to summarize the global concerns and issues of the day, OYW is not just committed to dispelling facts about these issues alone.  The program harbors strong feelings Read more [...]

Developing a good story line requires immense effort and dedication. An aspiring journalist must undergo an intense multi-faceted process to start working on a story. One must consider the finding of an idea seriously, as the idea itself drives the story. Tony Norman, a columnist for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,  suggests tackling an issue that evokes both an emotional and an intellectual chord. An issue on which the writer is ambivalent or on which he or she possesses an inner conflict Read more [...]

The safety rules and procedures will affect the way you cover the One Young World Summit. Although security and safety is important for everyone, especially with such high profile counselors, it is not as intense as one might expect. This is not a high security event. The only time that security plays a role is on Thursday night. “It’s not like the G20 where the area was shut down and you couldn’t move around there,” explained Steve Sokol, president of the World Affairs Council of Read more [...]