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Gina Scalpone’s Biography

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Hi, I’m Gina Scalpone. I’m a journalist in the Pacific Northwest, currently based in Eugene, Oregon.

I recently interned at the Portland Tribune as part of the Charles Snowden Program for Excellence in Journalism, where I filed general assignment stories covering anything from the coronavirus pandemic to nonprofits started by high schoolers.

I was previously a reporter for the Catalyst Journalism Project, which combines investigative reporting and solutions journalism at the University of Orego…

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Portlanders with disabilities still fighting for rights

Portlanders with disabilities still fighting for rights

Big improvements, but much more work still needs to be done, advocates for people with disabilities say. When…

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Stress and uncertainty among parents as the first day of school approaches

Stress and uncertainty among parents as the first day of school approaches

PPS will be online-only at least until Nov. 5, but the remote learning difficulties in the spring left parent…

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Fining unhoused people for sleeping, camping is unconstitutional, Oregon District Court says

Fining unhoused people for sleeping, camping is unconstitutional, Oregon District Court says

The ruling clarifies that the Eighth Amendement right against cruel and unusual punishment applies to civil p…

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'Mayor of Mt. Tabor' retires

'Mayor of Mt. Tabor' retires

Dave Hillman helped found the Friends of Mt. Tabor Park, started the Foot Patrol and created the visitor cent…

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Community courts and the homeless: Do these programs make a difference?

Community courts and the homeless: Do these programs make a difference?

Jourdan Horton made her way from Minnesota to Oregon two years ago on the promise of working on a farm near E…

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Cities try to arrest their way out of homeless problems

Cities try to arrest their way out of homeless problems

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. (AP) - In the nine years he has been homeless, Kenneth Shultz has spent one of every …

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4J School Board Denounces Racist Social Media Posts

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By Gina Scalpone
| Eugene Weekly Verified
The Eugene School District 4J Board of Directors denounced racism and antisemitism at its virtual meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 15, saying it had “no place” in the 4J community, after threats against students were spread on social media. “These kinds of actions really undermine our students’ ability to feel safe and feel a sense of belonging,” Board Chair Judy Newman said.
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Camas Construction Controversy

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By Gina Scalpone
| Eugene Weekly Verified
Feedback on the Camas Ridge Community School’s proposed new building has not been kind so far, but staff, parents and community members have a last chance to make their voices heard this week: The Eugene 4J School District is seeking input from community members on the exterior of the elementary school’s building through Sunday, Dec. 12. The school, located near the south end of Amazon Park, is being redesigned and rebuilt.
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4J Board Discusses Student Representation at Dec. 1 Board Meeting

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By Gina Scalpone
| Eugene Weekly Verified
The Eugene District 4J Board of Directors met virtually on Wednesday, Dec. 1, to discuss how to include student voices in board meetings and choose representatives to the Oregon School Board Association, among a variety of topics. Board Chair Judy Newman said they hope to vote on a plan to include student representation at the next meeting, Dec. 15 so that the proposal could start right after winter break. Newman presented a two-part proposal for the 2021-2022 school year.
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Society of Professional Journalists Northwest Excellence in Journalism

2019 - Runner Up, Crime and Justice Reporting