User:Wjmoore17
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Me (Seriously, like you care about this) [edit]
I consider Wikinews as sort of "practice" at writing. I'd like to one day be paid to do what I do for Wikinews free. I'm a huge Pittsburgh Sports Fan, mostly Penguins Hockey and Steelers Football. Don't get me wrong, I like baseball. I just hate MLB's salary cap-less format. It creates an unfair advantage. In the real world, that's okay, but in sports, it's gotta' be fair. Anyway, I watch lots of sports, and I've already been accepted to California University (Pennsylvania) and I'm hoping to go into journalism. Preferably sports journalism. So basically, I write WikiSports. I'll also edit sports stuff when I feel it necessary. I love English class, so there you go. There seems to be a severe lack of sports coverage in WikiNews, and I'm more than happy to brush up on my writing skills by contributing. I think the whole Wikimedia thing is doing something right, here. Wikipedia is the juggernaut of the Wiki-Franchise, and don't get me wrong, Wikipedia is awesome, but I'm afraid that I just enjoy Wikinews much, much more. Speaking of Wikipedia, I have a userpage there, it's much more detailed, and you can visit it right here.
Why I like Wikinews. Why I don't like Wikipedia as much [edit]
Uh... I've about given up on doing Wikipedia stuff. There's just not much to be done. There's, like, a bijillion people there to fix every detail the moment it happens. Wikinews is much less crowded. It's very nice, here, actually, and I've taken a liking to the place..
My Wikinews Story [edit]
I ended up at Wikinews after sitting in Study Hall, thinking, "I want to be able to write something. Not a lousy blog that nobody will see. I want to write news. I looked around, and what did I find? Wikinews, of course. Being a member of Wikipedia, I knew Wikimedia was a good think, and I noticed Sports coverage was lacking. So, I joined up, and here I am today.
2007 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs [edit]
Between myself and fellow writer Rob Weller, we covered the 2007 NHL Playoffs.
- 04/16/07 - NHL: Islanders steal one in Buffalo to even series at 1-1
- 04/14/07 - NHL: Ducks take commanding three game lead on Wild
- 04/14/07 - NHL: Islanders steal one in Buffalo, even series at 1-1
- 04/14/07 - NHL: Devils fall to Lightning, series tied at 1-1
- 04/14/07 - NHL: Turco shuts out Canucks in Stars victory
- 04/14/07 - NHL: Rangers edge Thrashers in goaltender duel
- 04/14/07 - NHL: Penguins defeat Senators to even series
- 04/12/07 - NHL: Jersey opens Playoffs with win over Tampa Bay
- 04/12/07 - NHL: Buffalo overwhelms Islanders in Playoff opener
- 04/12/07 - NHL: Rangers slip past Thrashers in Playoff opener
- 04/12/07 - NHL: Detroit burns Calgary in first playoff matchup
- 04/11/07 - NHL: Ducks edge Wild in Playoff opener
- 04/11/07 - NHL: Sharks defeat Predators, take 1-0 lead in series
- 04/11/07 - NHL: Nasty start to playoffs for Penguins, Senators
Here's What I've Written (In General) [edit]
- 11/27/07 - NFL: Redskins' Sean Taylor dies
- 04/07/07 - NFL: Ricky Williams applies for reinstatement
- 04/06/07 - NFL: Former 1st Pick Carr signs with Panthers
- 04/05/07 - NHL: Penguins defeat Senators in thrilling finish
- 04/05/07 - NHL: Carolina's postseason hopes end
- 04/04/07 - NCAA Football: Grambling State legend Eddie Robinson dies
- 04/04/07 - NCAA Basketball: Florida Gators win Men's Basketball Championship
- 03/31/07 - NHL: Penguins rally, fall to Leafs in OT
- 03/27/07 - NHL: Penguins complete sweep of Capitals, clinch playoff berth
- 03/27/07 - NFL: Eagles trade for Spikes, Holcomb
- 03/26/07 - NCAA Basketball: Florida, Georgetown join UCLA, OSU in Final Four
- 03/24/07 - NCAA Basketball: UCLA defeats Kansas, Ohio State holds off Memphis
- 03/24/07 - NHL: Penguins defeat Thrashers, catch Devils
- 03/23/07 - NFL: Houston Texans release QB David Carr
- 03/23/07 - NHL: DiPietro shines in Islanders win over Penguins
- 03/22/07 - NFL: Marshall Faulk expected to retire
- 03/13/07 - NHL: Penguins to remain in Pittsburgh
- 03/10/07 - NHL: Rangers fall to Penguins in overtime
- 03/09/07 - NHL: Penguins lose to Devils at home
- 03/06/07 - NHL: Penguins rally, defeat Senators in shootout
- 03/06/07 - NHL: Penguins and government officials reach "Impasse" over new arena
- 03/01/07 - NHL: Shorthand a success in Penguins win over Rangers
- 02/28/07 - NHL: Brodeur shuts out the Penguins
More about me [edit]
The above is just an overview. The real me is on Wikipedia. Click here to go there
NHL Story Template [edit]
--wjmoore 13:51, 13 April 2007 (UTC)--wjmoore 17:46, 9 March 2007 (UTC))
