Collegetown

From Journalism80

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Proposal

I will demonstrate the "town and gown" aspect of Hempstead NY and Hofstra University; in regard to how the community of Hempstead interacts with its college student counterparts. Other universities and surrounding towns have a similar relationship to Hofstra and Hempstead. I will uncover similar situations along with exposing the one we have in front of us. This will include socio-economic differences, living conditions, culture, etc. The article will feature interviews with students at Hofstra, as well as residents/business owners in and around Hempstead. It will higlight issues caused by the difference in these groups within the same community as well as show what if any conflicts have occured.

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Upcoming Information

I intend to research this town and gown relationship between Hofstra and Hempstead. Along with this town and gown, I will research others such as Duke University in Durham, NC, Harvard University in Cambridge MA, University of Kentucky in Lexington KY, etc. I will interview people involved in this complex relationship such as Hofstra students, local business owners, residents, Public Safety at Hofstra, etc.