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Connor Smith

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Chicago, Louisville, Muncie
As seen in: Spectrum News 1 (Louisville, KY), Spectrum News NY1, NewsBreak, The Hockey Writers, Spectrum News Austin, Spectrum News 13, Spectrum News 1 Columbus, Ball State Daily, Ball State Daily News
Covers:  Assistant sports editor — The Ball State Daily News; Ball State Football, Baseball, Men's Basketball beat reporter — The Ball State Daily News; Sports contributor — SPBNation
@SpectrumNews1KY digital producer I @MedillSchool & @BallState alumnus

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From Naperville, Illinois, Connor Smith is a sports journalist and storyteller who strives to find topics that go above and beyond the box score. Although he has been writing since he was a 5-year-old, it was his junior year of high school when he combined two of his lifelong passions — sports and storytelling — when he became the sports editor of The Stampede, Metea Valley's student-led publication. Since then, he has been immersed into the world of sports journalism and is pursuing his desire…

Connor Smith’s Journalist Portfolio

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Patrick Kane is the greatest American hockey player ever - SPBNation

Patrick Kane is the greatest American hockey player ever - SPBNation

With just more than 10 minutes remaining in the Chicago Blackhawks' 7-2 blowout of the Detroit Red Wings Feb.…

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Walton highlights Ball State's senior night performance against Eastern Michigan

Walton highlights Ball State's senior night performance against Eastern Michigan

Although the seats in Worthen Arena have been emptier than usual this season, cheers reverberated throughout …

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Why a Hoosier State March Madness is great - SPBNation

Why a Hoosier State March Madness is great - SPBNation

Like ice hockey in Minnesota, football in Texas and wrestling in Iowa, basketball is ingrained throughout the…

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Following missed opportunities, Ball State Baseball is hungry for success heading into 2021

Following missed opportunities, Ball State Baseball is hungry for success heading into 2021

When Ball State Baseball opens its 2021 campaign Feb. 19 against the Wildcats - right where Ball State Footba…

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How Kevin Lankinen has revived the Blackhawks goaltending - SPBNation

How Kevin Lankinen has revived the Blackhawks goaltending - SPBNation

Trading Robin Lehner at the 2020 Trade Deadline, and following the abrupt retirement of Corey Crawford back i…

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From ice to hardwood: Ben Hendriks traded hockey skates for basketball shoes before arriving at B...

From ice to hardwood: Ben Hendriks traded hockey skates for basketball shoes before arriving at B...

Ben Hendriks' parents, Rob and Leslie Hendriks, both played basketball through college, but they made him pic…

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Kentucky researchers highlight gaps in child trafficking prevention

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By Connor Smith 
| Spectrum News 1 (Louisville, KY)
LEXINGTON, Ky. — University of Kentucky researchers are at the forefront of a national effort to strengthen child sex trafficking prevention.
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State backs Louisville's denial of bar's license renewal Original

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By Connor Smith 
| Spectrum News 1 (Louisville, KY)
What You Need To Know A Kentucky ABC officer issued a recommended order backing Louisville's decision to deny Baxter's 942 an alcohol license renewal The city cited violent incidents, elevated police calls and neighborhood concerns near the Bardstown Road bar The order found that Louisville acted lawfully and said Baxter's 942 failed to meet its burden of proof The Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control Board will now review the recommendation and issue a final decision According to a release...
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EKU unveils Center for Health Innovation to tackle care gaps

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By Connor Smith 
| Spectrum News 1 (Louisville, KY)
RICHMOND, Ky. — Eastern Kentucky University is launching the Center for Health Innovation to help address the state's health care needs and workforce shortage.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Sports editor of The Metea Valley Stampede my junior year of high school.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, but I would like to!

How is social media changing news?

Readers can get up-to-the minute updates thanks to the timeliness and accessiblity of Twitter and more networks = more sources.

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