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What was the initial job offer the author received in 1998?
An internship at The Exponent Telegram in Clarksburg, West Virginia for $230 a week.
Clarksburg is located between which two geographic features?
The Ohio River and the Allegheny Mountains.
What is Clarksburg often referred to as?
The 'Jewel of the Hills.'
In what year did Clarksburg trace its roots back to?
Who described Clarksburg as 'the Athens of Allegheny, Virginia'?
Historian Stephen W. Brown.
What industry was Clarksburg profiting from by the mid-nineteenth century?
The coal shipping industry.
Who was referred to as 'my right arm' by Robert E. Lee?
Confederate General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson.
What did Nathan Goff Jr. achieve after being a major in the Union Army?
He became a federal judge, U.S. senator, and Secretary of the Navy.
What type of advancements did Clarksburg make in the twentieth century?
They installed telephones, opened banks and hospitals, and created a streetcar line.
What was a notable cultural establishment opened in Clarksburg in the early twentieth century?
The Robinson Grand Theater, one of the first to be wired for talking pictures.
What significant social change occurred in Clarksburg post-World War II?
The standard of living rose, allowing workers to afford homes, cars, and raise families.
What recognition did Clarksburg earn in 1957 for civic engagement?
It was named an 'All-America City' by the National Municipal League.
Why was the local government in Clarksburg able to build many parks and roads?
Because the local economy was thriving due to the glass industry and coal mining.
What happened to the newspaper circulation in the U.S. from 1990 to 2017?
Newspaper circulation dropped by 50%.
What unfortunate event happened in 1996 involving the Mountaineer Militia in Clarksburg?
A plot to blow up the local FBI complex was discovered.
What did Jim Griffin fight against in Clarksburg as a civil rights activist?
Segregation and discrimination in local courts.
What was the significant environmental issue affecting West Virginia's economy in the 1990s?
The coal-mining revolution known as 'mountaintop removal.'
What notable action did Bill Sedivy take regarding mountaintop removal?
He wrote skeptical columns and editorials questioning its environmental impacts.
What economic challenge did Clarksburg face after the decline of local glass factories?
A significant loss of jobs and decreasing population.
What did the loss of local newspapers result in regarding local government?
Less efficient government and rising local taxes.
How did local newspapers struggle with digital evolution?
Print advertising dropped significantly, while digital advertising did not compensate for losses.
What did researchers find about local news and civic engagement?
People who read local news are more likely to vote and engage in their communities.
What type of journalism style emerged with the advent of social media?
A sensationalist approach prioritizing engagement over factual reporting.
What significant decline occurred in American newspapers between 2005 and 2020?
More than 2,100 American newspapers closed down.
Who stepped in to buy The Exponent Telegram in 2012?
Brian Jarvis, a local tax lawyer.
In what year was Clarksburg's population roughly half of what it was in 1940?
By 2000.
What did the phrase 'Now ... this' signify in television news?
A lack of relevance between segments, leading to fragmented storytelling.
What was one of the signs of inequality in West Virginia's economy after 1990?
More than half of income growth went to the state’s top 1 percent.
What celebratory event did John F. Kennedy participate in while campaigning in West Virginia?
A live broadcast tour and speech in Clarksburg.
What did the Exponent Telegram's motto reflect?
A connection to personal and community identity with the papers.
How did communities adapt to the decline in local news?
By increasing the reliance on national and digital media platforms.
What year did the author search for a job as a newspaper photographer?
A) 1995 B) 1996 C) 1998 D) 2000
Which newspaper offered the author a job?
A) The Clarksburg Exponent B) The Exponent Telegram C) The Clarksburg Tribune D) The Daily Herald
What was Clarksburg's population when the author arrived?
A) 10,000 B) 16,400 C) 28,000 D) 40,000
What industry profited Clarksburg in the mid-nineteenth century?
A) Glass industry B) Coal shipping C) Textile manufacturing D) Agriculture
Who was the Confederate general from Clarksburg?
A) Nathan Goff Jr. B) Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson C) Robert E. Lee D) Ulysses S. Grant
What did Nathan Goff Jr. later become?
A) Federal judge B) Governor C) Business tycoon D) Pulitzer Prize winner
What structure did Goff build in Clarksburg?
A) The first hospital B) The Waldo Hotel C) A university D) A prison
Which theater was one of the first wired for talking pictures?
A) The Robinson Grand B) The Waldo Theater C) The Apollo Theater D) The Capitol Theater
What was Clarksburg nicknamed?
A) The Silver City B) The Jewel of the Hills C) The City of Lights D) The Jewel of Appalachia
In what year did Clarksburg become an 'All-America City'?
A) 1945 B) 1950 C) 1957 D) 1960
What significant complex opened near Clarksburg, bringing jobs?
A) Amazon Fulfillment Center B) FBI Complex C) Coal Processing Plant D) Glass Factory
What was the Exponent Telegram known for?
A) Daily duration B) Political bias C) Publishing two newspapers a day D) Weekly issues
When did the papers share a common editor in chief?
A) 1960 B) 1980 C) 1998 D) 2000
Who was the editor in chief of The Exponent Telegram?
A) Nathan Goff Jr. B) Bill Sedivy C) John W. Davis D) David Houchin
What notable event did the author cover during their internship?
A) The Vietnam War B) 911 Terror Attacks C) Columbine Shooting D) Civil Rights Marches
What was a primary reason for the abundance of small newspapers in Appalachia?
A) High literacy rates B) Bad mountain roads C) Political interest D) Community engagement
What major historical event impacted Clarksburg's political dynamics?
A) World War II B) Civil War C) Great Depression D) Cold War
Who was targeted in the violent history of Clarksburg journalism?
A) Senators B) Newspaper editors C) High school principals D) Activists
What significant Supreme Court case did John W. Davis argue?
A) Brown v. Board of Education B) Roe v. Wade C) Loving v. Virginia D) Shelley v. Kraemer
What did the census show about Clarksburg's population by 2000?
A) It doubled B) It halved C) It tripled D) It remained stable
What economic competition impacted Clarksburg's glass factories?
A) Local artisans B) Larger plants in Mexico and Japan C) Increased demand D) Trade embargoes
What change in journalism occurred after the rise of digital news?
A) Increased local coverage B) Decreased workforce C) Improved quality D) Broadened accessibility
What tragic trend struck West Virginia's economy post-2000?
A) Booming coal prices B) Economic stagnation and loss of jobs C) Immigration surge D) Rapid urbanization
What environmental issue did the author highlight during the coal-mining revolution?
A) Deforestation B) Air pollution C) Mountaintop removal D) Water scarcity
What legislative change did Sam Morse's invention prompt?
A) Radio broadcasts B) Regulations on telegraphs C) National newspapers D) Immediate news reporting
What was identified as the speed of change in American communication by Neil Postman?
A) The instant news cycle B) Peek-a-boo world C) Continuous coverage D) Streamlined communication
Which group suffered from limited political engagement due to local news decline?
A) Government officials B) Young voters C) Local communities D) Media corporations
What was the state of The Exponent Telegram in the early 2000s?
A) Expanding B) Thriving C) In decline D) Nationally recognized
What did Brian Jarvis aim to achieve by buying the newspaper?
A) Generate profit B) Preserve local history C) Expand print media D) Launch a television channel
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