Paul Oren
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Paul Oren, of the Victory Bell, and lecturer at Valparaiso University shares his experiences and insights covering Valpo athletics and his journey in sports journalism. From starting at the Northwest Indiana Times to launching his own platform on Substack, Oren discusses the challenges and joys of covering high school and college sports, the impact of the pandemic on his career decisions, and his approach to balancing teaching with journalism. He delves into the dynamics of college sports, including the effects of transfers and the NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) on the landscape of college basketball, highlighting the personal stories behind athletes and their injuries, particularly focusing on ACL recoveries among female soccer players. The conversation also touches on the evolution of social media and digital journalism and the future of sports reporting and storytelling. Follow Paul: Twitter/X: @TVBOren The Victory Bell: https://www.thevictorybell.com
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