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| − | The '''[https://discord.gg/Xdnwdm6 Stormwind Daily Newspaper] ('''often abbreviated as "'''Stormwind Daily'''" or just "'''The Daily'''") is a free, public newspaper offered throughout [[Stormwind City]] . Whereas the paper focuses predominately on Stormwind-centric events, it does often cover events and individuals from elsewhere. It is currently the largest news publication in Stormwind City, approximately |
+ | The '''[https://discord.gg/Xdnwdm6 Stormwind Daily Newspaper] ('''often abbreviated as "'''Stormwind Daily'''" or just "'''The Daily'''") is a free, public newspaper offered throughout [[Stormwind City]] . Whereas the paper focuses predominately on Stormwind-centric events, it does often cover events and individuals from elsewhere. It is currently the largest news publication in Stormwind City and the largest news publication ever established on Azeroth, reaching approximately 950 individuals with each issue. |
==Purpose== |
==Purpose== |
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| − | The Stormwind Daily was founded to provide a free news source to every resident of Stormwind City. Though they initially charged a few copper per print issue, this purchase model was dropped altogether when a patron agreed to fund their operations. |
+ | The Stormwind Daily Newspaper is the premiere print news source for all happenings within Stormwind City and beyond!. The newspaper publishes daily articles covering events, business promotions, interviews with interesting people, celebrity gossip, and more. The Stormwind Daily was founded to provide a free news source to every resident of Stormwind City. Though they initially charged a few copper per print issue, this purchase model was dropped altogether when a patron agreed to fund their operations. |
The Daily aims to provide the residents of Stormwind with a variety of news, covering the most pressing and interesting topics of the day. |
The Daily aims to provide the residents of Stormwind with a variety of news, covering the most pressing and interesting topics of the day. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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===Founding=== |
===Founding=== |
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| − | Sheera Prescott founded the Stormwind Daily in June |
+ | Sheera Prescott founded the Stormwind Daily in June 2020. In its infancy, the Daily was treated much like a personal column and storytelling opportunity for Prescott rather than as a news publication. Whereas several readers found this newsletter-esque approach charming, demand soon grew for more serious reporting on a more diverse range of issues away from simply Prescott's personal life. This resulted in Prescott beginning to interview various individuals from around Stormwind City and featuring their interesting stories in the paper. She also began following the arrests of the Stormwind City Guard and "looking for scoops" around the city beyond her limited scope. |
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| − | This resulted in Prescott beginning to interview various individuals from around [[Stormwind City|Stormwind City]] and featuring their interesting stories in the paper. She also began following the arrests of the Stormwind City Guard and "looking for scoops" around the city beyond her limited scope. |
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Prescott's success with the Daily caught the attention of [[Lady Rose]] who offered to help Prescott's desire to have a free news source by providing the monetary needs to make the Daily free for all people. Prescott had been following Lady Rose and frequently writing articles about her, particularly on the dresses she wore, so she was beyond excited to accept Lady Rose's offer. |
Prescott's success with the Daily caught the attention of [[Lady Rose]] who offered to help Prescott's desire to have a free news source by providing the monetary needs to make the Daily free for all people. Prescott had been following Lady Rose and frequently writing articles about her, particularly on the dresses she wore, so she was beyond excited to accept Lady Rose's offer. |
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===Expansion & Present Day=== |
===Expansion & Present Day=== |
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| − | Now serving as |
+ | Now serving as editor in chief, Lady Rose worked on both widening the Daily's appeal as well as ensuring the aesthetic pleasure of each article, vastly improving the paper's formatting and styles. She began partnerships between the Daily and dozens of organizations, hired additional staff to cover more articles, and dramatically increased the circulation of the paper. Prescott continued to focus on writing slice of life style articles while Rose began covering government and guard affairs. |
Since that time, the Daily has published close to one hundred issues and hundreds of articles and columns. The Daily is extremely popular amongst readers in Stormwind City, especially in Cathedral Square and the Mage Quarter, where residents can often be seen walking about with their copy of the Daily in tow. The Daily has international appeal as well, having issues circulated in Ironforge and Pandaria amongst other lands. It is usually the first choice for government officials, law enforcement agencies, event planners, clergy, and virtually everyone else to post announcements and tell about their stories. |
Since that time, the Daily has published close to one hundred issues and hundreds of articles and columns. The Daily is extremely popular amongst readers in Stormwind City, especially in Cathedral Square and the Mage Quarter, where residents can often be seen walking about with their copy of the Daily in tow. The Daily has international appeal as well, having issues circulated in Ironforge and Pandaria amongst other lands. It is usually the first choice for government officials, law enforcement agencies, event planners, clergy, and virtually everyone else to post announcements and tell about their stories. |
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===Advertisements & Events=== |
===Advertisements & Events=== |
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| − | This column is used for organizations and individuals to advertise events they are hosting or post job notices or organizational recruitment efforts. It frequently features reoccurring ads such as a recruitment messages from |
+ | This column is used for organizations and individuals to advertise events they are hosting or post job notices or organizational recruitment efforts. It frequently features reoccurring ads such as a recruitment messages from guilds across the kingdom; event announcements; personal ads for individuals looking for a specific service; businesses advertisements; notifications about elections. Given the Daily is a nonprofit publication, it does not charge any individual or organization from running ads in their paper; however, they do regulate the content of the ads and may choose not to run ads for certain individuals or organizations. |
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| − | Given the Daily is a nonprofit publication, it does not charge any individual or organization from running ads in their paper; however, they do regulate the content of the ads and may choose not to run ads for certain individuals or organizations. |
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===Behind the Badge=== |
===Behind the Badge=== |
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| − | ''Behind the Badge'' exclusively features law-enforcement related content. It contains arrest reports submitted to the Daily by the [[Stormwind City Guard, 24th Regiment|Stormwind City Guard]] |
+ | ''Behind the Badge'' exclusively features law-enforcement related content. It contains arrest reports and arrest warrants submitted to the Daily by the [[Stormwind City Guard, 24th Regiment|Stormwind City Guard]] and other law enforcement entities. |
===Breaking News=== |
===Breaking News=== |
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===News=== |
===News=== |
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| − | This is a catch-all column that tends to observe stories that do not fit into the other columns, hence it being labeled as general "news". Reoccurring news articles include such things as stories about the state of the economy and medical tips. Events previously advertised in the Daily are also frequently written about here, including classes at [[Stormwind City Community College]]. |
+ | This is a catch-all column that tends to observe stories that do not fit into the other columns, hence it being labeled as general "news". Reoccurring news articles include such things as stories about the state of the economy and medical tips. Events previously advertised in the Daily are also frequently written about here, including classes at [[Stormwind City Community College]]. Several taverns, such as The Rose Garden Tavern, The Valabar, and The Violet Hour, submit articles about their opening nights and the activities of the evening. Life announcements are also frequently published in this column, such as birth announcements, wedding announcements, adoption announcements, and obituaries. |
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| + | ==== Medical Advice ==== |
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| + | The Daily has frequently run medical advice columns. The contents of these articles generally provide home remedies, advice about staying health, and warnings about special health hazards. |
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| + | ==== Tech Talk ==== |
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| + | The ''Tech Talk'' column looks at technology from across Azeroth and provides recommendations about uses and purchases of interesting technology. |
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===People of Stormwind=== |
===People of Stormwind=== |
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| − | Interesting individuals who inhabit or visit [[Stormwind City]] are spotlighted in this |
+ | Interesting individuals who inhabit or visit [[Stormwind City]] are spotlighted in this column, which explores the lives and backstories of people in and around Stormwind City. Reporters for the Daily may stop an interesting looking person on the street for an interview or may be assigned to speak with someone of some political, business, or social importance. The individuals in these articles vary widely and feature virtually everyone. It is the favorite column of many readers. |
| − | + | Celebrity gossip is also frequently covered in ''Talk of the Town''. Coverage in this column can often be controversial given the disputable nature of some of the gossip. This column may also feature advice columns. |
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===Politics=== |
===Politics=== |
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| + | Covering the entire spectrum of politics from the [https://stormwind-crown-administration.fandom.com/wiki/Government_of_the_Kingdom_of_Stormwind Stormwind Crown Administration] and all the ministries and sub-ministries therein, this column keeps residents informed on the laws, lawmakers, and government officials within Stormwind. It recaps important government meetings, advertises government appointments, publishes political opinion pieces, and more. Aside from Stormwind, the column may sometimes feature the politics of Ironforge, Gnomeregan, Kul Tiras, the Horde, and other nations. |
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| − | Covering the entire spectrum of politics from the Commoners First Party to the [[Stormwind House of Nobles]], this column focuses on politics both within [[Stormwind City ]] as well as the kingdom at-large. The [https://stormwind-law-project.fandom.com/wiki/Stormwind_City_Council Stormwind City Council] and its councilors and mayor are often covered with most City Council meetings being recounted in the Daily. Ministerial proclamations are often republished in the Daily. The Stormwind Ministry of Commerce, the Stormwind Ministry of Health, and the [[Stormwind Military]] both frequently make use of this column by submitting proclamations and announcements. Letters of intent to run for political office as well as endorsements of candidates are also frequently published in this column. |
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| − | Notable political interviews include Senator [https://stormwind-law-project.fandom.com/wiki/Theodore_Rockwell Theodore Rockwell] of Ironforge, Fire Marshal Lord Norman Greyson, Trade District city councilor Mazareen Daerune, Mage Quarter city councilor Adrian Engles, former Old Town city councilor [[Olivia Winterfang]], Old Town city councilor Lathalia Valeriel, Trade District city councilor Calvin Quill, Lord Mayor [[Xavier Morgan]], Lord Mayor Vaerien Greyson, Lord High Chamberlain Tion Harrowmire, Lord High Constable [https://stormwind-law-project.fandom.com/wiki/Thomas_Darius_Silverlaine Thomas Silverlane], Lord High Patron [[Herke Kruger]], Lord High Marshal [https://stormwind-law-project.fandom.com/wiki/Clogerney_Casteele Clogerney Casteele], Lord High Mage [[Wardom Greywell]], Lord High Exchequer [https://stormwind-law-project.fandom.com/wiki/Persefani_DeSirrus Persefani DeSirrus], Lord High Exchequer [[Tion Harrowmire]], Lord High Prosecutor [https://stormwind-law-project.fandom.com/wiki/Aredhele_Valtieri Aredhele Valtieri], and Lord Chief Justice [[Kalren Geroux]]. |
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===Travel=== |
===Travel=== |
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| − | Though scantly featured, [[Lady Rose]] will venture across Azeroth from time to time for a column called "''Lady Rose's Adventures Across Azeroth''", exploring places she expects to be interesting. Oftentimes, she is disappointed in the quality of her destination and comically insults wherever she ended up. Notable locations she has visited include [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dRuMhUF1tnGZmG3i1dKMJ9ghL4JXeqCE-dNIwAXUAVs/edit#heading=h.i6g1r15vikbf Winterspring] in issue 18, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DfAlf-WVBPWO9a8aZTL4tyd1_GOI9tAG4KOa0JXz314/edit#heading=h.4gqtap5eyoxw Pandaria] in issue 19, and [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vpPRkg4ZCOJa2qDns1D4ufvtuJtrvsI8U5pMF-V85Io/edit#heading=h.4gqtap5eyoxw Sholazar Basin] in issue 20. |
+ | Though scantly featured, [[Lady Rose]] will venture across Azeroth from time to time for a column called "''Lady Rose's Adventures Across Azeroth''", exploring places she expects to be interesting. Oftentimes, she is disappointed in the quality of her destination and comically insults wherever she ended up. Notable locations she has visited include [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dRuMhUF1tnGZmG3i1dKMJ9ghL4JXeqCE-dNIwAXUAVs/edit#heading=h.i6g1r15vikbf Winterspring] in issue 18, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DfAlf-WVBPWO9a8aZTL4tyd1_GOI9tAG4KOa0JXz314/edit#heading=h.4gqtap5eyoxw Pandaria] in issue 19, and [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vpPRkg4ZCOJa2qDns1D4ufvtuJtrvsI8U5pMF-V85Io/edit#heading=h.4gqtap5eyoxw Sholazar Basin] in issue 20. Once the Shadowlands became open for travel, Soma Breyer received reports from adventurers regarding their time in Oribus, Bastion, Maldraxxus, Ardenweald, and Revendreth. |
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| − | Once the Shadowlands became open for travel, Soma Breyer received reports from adventurers regarding their time in Oribus, Bastion, Maldraxxus, Ardenweald, and Revendreth. |
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=== Former Columns === |
=== Former Columns === |
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====Celebrity News==== |
====Celebrity News==== |
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A rarer column, ''Celebrity News ''covered the affairs of notable individuals in Stormwind. Most of these individuals were politicians and would be noted in the ''Politics ''column; however, there were some socialites who do not sit in the [[Stormwind House of Nobles]] or other government body. [[Lady Rose]], for example, prior to joining the Stormwind City Guard and the [https://stormwind-law-project.fandom.com/wiki/Stormwind_City_Council Stormwind City Council], was frequently featured in this column. Celebrity news may now sometimes be featured in ''People of Stormwind''<nowiki/>'s ''Talk of the Town''. |
A rarer column, ''Celebrity News ''covered the affairs of notable individuals in Stormwind. Most of these individuals were politicians and would be noted in the ''Politics ''column; however, there were some socialites who do not sit in the [[Stormwind House of Nobles]] or other government body. [[Lady Rose]], for example, prior to joining the Stormwind City Guard and the [https://stormwind-law-project.fandom.com/wiki/Stormwind_City_Council Stormwind City Council], was frequently featured in this column. Celebrity news may now sometimes be featured in ''People of Stormwind''<nowiki/>'s ''Talk of the Town''. |
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====Cooking==== |
====Cooking==== |
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Dr. Tah'Koz Appleton previously shared recipes for dishes she enjoys making and thinks others will enjoy, too. Notable recipes she has shared include [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sAhtgOxWOP7Op9QJj9LVaioGWyK3ELr7gmXUgOpLys8/edit#heading=h.ubyrzgkt2mg5 Kun-Lai chicken] in issue 51 and [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tETdmyfQKZEJyW8a8Rpaej9gvcJhfh7ilFpPZJJMWYE/edit#heading=h.6ezur1wp1sjm Tah'Koz's tacos] , which are famous in Lions' Rest, in issue 28. The Rose Garden Tavern has also submitted some of their recipes to be re-published in this column. Recipes are now published in the general ''News'' column. |
Dr. Tah'Koz Appleton previously shared recipes for dishes she enjoys making and thinks others will enjoy, too. Notable recipes she has shared include [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sAhtgOxWOP7Op9QJj9LVaioGWyK3ELr7gmXUgOpLys8/edit#heading=h.ubyrzgkt2mg5 Kun-Lai chicken] in issue 51 and [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tETdmyfQKZEJyW8a8Rpaej9gvcJhfh7ilFpPZJJMWYE/edit#heading=h.6ezur1wp1sjm Tah'Koz's tacos] , which are famous in Lions' Rest, in issue 28. The Rose Garden Tavern has also submitted some of their recipes to be re-published in this column. Recipes are now published in the general ''News'' column. |
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===Editors=== |
===Editors=== |
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The Stormwind Daily is ultimately led by its editors, Soma Breyer, Arinne Knottley, and [[Lady Rose]], who serves as the editor in chief. |
The Stormwind Daily is ultimately led by its editors, Soma Breyer, Arinne Knottley, and [[Lady Rose]], who serves as the editor in chief. |
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|[https://stormwind-law-project.fandom.com/wiki/Persefani_DeSirrus Lady Persefani DeSirrus] |
|[https://stormwind-law-project.fandom.com/wiki/Persefani_DeSirrus Lady Persefani DeSirrus] |
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''See main article [[Lady Rose|here]].'' |
''See main article [[Lady Rose|here]].'' |
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| − | [[Lady Rose]] serves as the |
+ | [[Lady Rose]] serves as the editor in chief of the Stormwind Daily Newspaper, though she holds many other positions throughout the Kingdom of Stormwind. At her core, Lady Rose is a socialite, which made her the prime person to help Sheera Prescott grow her small paper business, especially when Lady Rose offered to cover the expenses of printing so that Prescott could offer the paper for free. With Prescott's departure from the Daily, Lady Rose was responsible for overseeing all of the daily operations, though she relies heavily on her reporters to produce content. Lady Rose edits each article for grammar, style, and punctuation prior to publication and she frequently writes articles herself, chiefly in ''Politics ''and ''News''. She coordinates all of the adverts in the paper. |
| − | With Prescott's departure from the Daily, Lady Rose is now left primarily in control of overseeing the daily operations, though she relies heavily on Soma Breyer to assist in covering articles. Lady Rose edits each article for grammar, style, and puncuation prior to publication and she frequently writes articles herself, chiefly in ''Politics ''and ''News''. She coordinates all of the adverts in the paper. |
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==== Soma Breyer ==== |
==== Soma Breyer ==== |
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Soma Breyer is a cousin of Sheera Prescott. Knowing Lady Rose would need assistance in the administration of the paper, Prescott arranged for Breyer to begin working at the Daily to cover columns Prescott normally covered. Though new to Stormwind City and a bit bashful, Breyer eventually found her way into Prescott's former role as a reporter and is now far more natural at conducting interviews and writing news. After impressing Lady Rose and Prescott with her journalism skills, Breyer was elevated to the position of Lead Journalist and Co-Editor, taking Prescott's previous position. |
Soma Breyer is a cousin of Sheera Prescott. Knowing Lady Rose would need assistance in the administration of the paper, Prescott arranged for Breyer to begin working at the Daily to cover columns Prescott normally covered. Though new to Stormwind City and a bit bashful, Breyer eventually found her way into Prescott's former role as a reporter and is now far more natural at conducting interviews and writing news. After impressing Lady Rose and Prescott with her journalism skills, Breyer was elevated to the position of Lead Journalist and Co-Editor, taking Prescott's previous position. |
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| − | Whereas widely and largely a loved publication, some individuals have alleged the Stormwind Daily expresses bias in a number of fashions. The Daily normally responds to these allegations stating that they do not claim to be an unbiased news source and tend to prioritize the thoughts of their columnists and reporters over achieving true unbiased. Despite some allegations of biases and some controversies, the Daily remains committed to reporting on the news and is broadly accepted as a journalistically prudent organization. |
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| − | === Alleged Bias Towards the Stormwind City Guard === |
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| − | The most predominant allegation of bias is that the [[Stormwind City Guard, 24th Regiment|Stormwind City Guard]] is always portrayed positively in the Daily. Whereas the Daily often republishes reports issued to them by the Stormwind City Guard, it has also been critical of the Guard on numerous occasions, including [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pXWaov_KgVTEW4P5ZRhk6RI2QssBNnKP5W8fXAvAg2g/edit criticizing them for excessive force] in issue 5, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pXWaov_KgVTEW4P5ZRhk6RI2QssBNnKP5W8fXAvAg2g/edit criticizing them for an unlawful arrest] issue 15, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIfwGs1gHaBpSiykdxNbvgPWvQUN-NNz1nLTR4n8xSI/edit#heading=h.klgvcrodlnnw criticizing their communication with other agencies] in issue 34, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HmHnhGVOuS0gFdQvicMjUoinKBye310OQnQgXB8h5Lo/edit#heading=h.sstxl9a9apob publishing a letter calling saying the guards could be replaced by lifeless dolls and none would be the wiser in issue 36], publishing a letter [https://docs.google.com/document/d/10fPUSARDS6h8DwVi7W1rTytkV0LjF3wlj1mP5DCL-Vw/edit#heading=h.s49g891ww2ct alleging corruption in the Guard] in issue 40, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_efwnmYbS4jr-vSaqc0-kmfZCXscBWq_6OwdMqcgYEk/edit#heading=h.2pvgml9c4ibu admitting they communicated poorly] in issue 49, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/14rXLUbveE73eLvwL0zEVfoVulHJt8p6IW4kmg0AsA6g/edit#heading=h.7bzfg8nrr60i reporting on guard misconduct] in issue 75, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FLttgI0qNMC9T8mac76SPb9eBi-50lgfi9e05KqAz8c/edit#heading=h.au1cpxwmz2x8 publishing a complaint about Guard behavior] in issue 85, and [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bRrcjHyDF7CqjrF87FsPQoyLWsX25QfoeLRBupzo4gk/edit#heading=h.75xqa119p1vz printing an apology from a guard and the Guard for poor communication] in issue 93. Nevertheless, the majority of the stories the Daily covers on the guards are positive. The Daily cites the reason that the Guard does far more good than wrong as an explanation. |
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| − | Since becoming co-editor of the Daily, and especially after being elected to serve on the [https://stormwind-law-project.fandom.com/wiki/Stormwind_City_Council Stormwind City Council] to represent Cathedral Square, allegations have arisen that the Daily tends to only report positively on [[Lady Rose]] and skew the news to favor her. Given the Daily's position on not asserting themselves as an unbiased publication, they tend not to reject this charge, though they never explicitly admit to showing bias towards Lady Rose. On the contrary, they have published or referenced articles critical of her, including a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RrIJn0uJBh475Uh1VnJ4qqDreCs4tgfRK1g5kN-bS0Y/edit#heading=h.b5m0wekvm1k0 heated letter exchange between her and former Mage Quarter city councilor Adrian Engles] in issue 85 during her City Council campaign. |
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| − | As was the case in issue 85, the Daily often requests permission from the authors of letters critical of Lady Rose to publish them in the paper, as they do when they seek to republish any letter or article about anyone or anything else; however, most critical authors refuse to allow the Daily to publish their criticisms, which further enhances the illusion that the Daily expresses bias towards Lady Rose by not publishing negative attacks against her. |
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| − | The Daily has, however, has run numerous positive articles regarding the Commoners First Party, including [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w4LafLpCMnnbETuNmQIsTgm9V4YZtS6UjukJblm5QW8/edit#heading=h.f89xunfyom9p referring to CFP founder Adrian Engles as a "councilor for the commoners" after interviewing him] in issue 21, an article [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S9t1DPAIycBuyvDQ9KQ1oS0PCF-vPSZ1ZiIk1jds3aA/edit#heading=h.f89xunfyom9p heaping praise onto the party's ideals after a reporter attended one of their meetings] in issue 22, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T-IVCCY66joNIakwUcC7Ac5kMX9ySMvgAjfRSz29L_w/edit#heading=h.sstxl9a9apob re-publishing Engles' letter of endorsement for CFP member Simon Whitaker] in issue 39, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/10fPUSARDS6h8DwVi7W1rTytkV0LjF3wlj1mP5DCL-Vw/edit#heading=h.s49g891ww2ct re-publishing an anonymously submitted letter from a CFP member calling for commoner justice] in issue 40, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nBuQWPe-szOV8YsrWVJV6R--XpwLxzSRhkLoJShFOT0/edit#heading=h.uoeoey5mq3nh referring to Engles' as "the most influential commoner politician of our time"] in issue 67 and issue 68, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sAhtgOxWOP7Op9QJj9LVaioGWyK3ELr7gmXUgOpLys8/edit#heading=h.136qc5votby9 advertising a memorial for CFP member Richaun Brooks] in multiple issues (51, 52, 53), [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J1zYBwOMbhFbBVMG0FdShWwQ3QAZGBFbF6so2TByDec/edit defending the CFP against allegations that one of their members attempted to assassinate the lord mayor in issue] 57, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/14rXLUbveE73eLvwL0zEVfoVulHJt8p6IW4kmg0AsA6g/edit#heading=h.arnyxvwkv5da advertising a CFP election party] in multiple issues (75, 76, and 77), [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CrjIDhz5bTCnLkqRrBuWug7HSDstXeegnrWnF2jDyhw/edit#heading=h.st7u1hr33bgu positively reporting on the capture of Brooks' and Engles' murderer] in issue 89, and interviewing several of the CFP's members such as [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mUoKYxBFIM72oNNgOl-yGHn2Ykn_1Nl49s0kdAHp0fs/edit#heading=h.jrphul14btwu Kenneth McHenesy] in issue 26 and [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YJ90TkkISj28Dgghq_6RUHXRdthiLOmj2FVO-9ZZa-Y/edit#heading=h.jrphul14btwu Esra Kellington] in issue 31 in addition to interviews with Engles. |
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| − | Whereas the Stormwind Daily always strives to report on matters as accurately as possible, some stories evolve, change, or lack pertinent information unknown to the Daily at the time of publication, and some have alleged that the Daily fails to print retractions or updates on these situations. |
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| − | The Daily, however, refutes that allegation by referring to multiple instances wherein they provided updates or retractions on stories, including [https://docs.google.com/document/d/11q-6PouLuXvR7e_ScUS080Z1hLoQNxXgibeRD754aiQ/edit printing an apology and full retraction] in issue 10 after incorrectly reporting on a drowning, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tETdmyfQKZEJyW8a8Rpaej9gvcJhfh7ilFpPZJJMWYE/edit#heading=h.xzvi36adsk2b printing an arrest warrant from the Lord Chief Justice using the wrong person's name] in issue 28 and then printing [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f1neo9NvgG2870-VtXmBGBTcHesfpks8LcsxLv9wYBw/edit#heading=h.pijsuf3e17bd an apology and clarification] in issue 29, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xY_10HNkCKQaMqZ8lV6Zmw2PEey0WjnvZ-sfi2gkXNk/edit failing to give a full account of a bombing] in issue 30 and then [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIfwGs1gHaBpSiykdxNbvgPWvQUN-NNz1nLTR4n8xSI/edit#heading=h.klgvcrodlnnw printing and apology and update] in issue 34, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NJOl8OjvtDDt2zMaXMWyjC1m1q95N4O7_01A_GjAqrM/edit#heading=h.do14y6t9utdq interpreting a legal proclamation on the legality of vampyrs] in issue 37 and then reporting on the [[Stormwind Judiciary]]'s [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HmHnhGVOuS0gFdQvicMjUoinKBye310OQnQgXB8h5Lo/edit#heading=h.57qgs0cmind response to their incorrect interpretation] in issue 38, [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nBuQWPe-szOV8YsrWVJV6R--XpwLxzSRhkLoJShFOT0/edit#heading=h.ej7c5428lws mistakenly writing "ettins" as "mittens"] in issue 67 and then printing [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I0abJ_9UeFEhQUeWniOXFCMp6yLo3f3GTE0FjXFXuwo/edit#heading=h.i116g11fp4qp a clarification] in issue 68, reporting on [https://docs.google.com/document/d/193x0lY-tBuehoclGLZXtUa2qoHoJnGKVnMVZGMo5WaQ/edit#heading=h.hs1710z1u4hx a potential necromancy in the Cathedral of Light after a death knight forced himself inside] in issue 72 then printing updates that [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PszQmI46wyvqOxoeX29q8LuUbfElXVZVH-UTOqR0Fpc/edit#heading=h.7hd14anw35i6 the death knight did not force his way into the cathedral] in issue 73 and that [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IZX8cVYwXocoxcak2yIlQyUibx8MS4XVuZ5NIVZiDGY/edit#heading=h.j4gtn1y61t8h necromancy did not occur] in issue 76, reporting a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HPSocSf4LvYBn7Fr-AGrjoJbyu13ec2im6XgZlzOJ08/edit#heading=h.tn4h5ji15yxg potential spotting of blue dragonflight] in issue 79 and then printing a clarification that they were [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dV1BNT03xxsiCENYcpVRR15KDpg9os97BCHqctWRkkE/edit#heading=h.vukiil1gxcmr likely not blue dragonflight] in issue 80, incorrectly reporting on the timeline of events [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FLttgI0qNMC9T8mac76SPb9eBi-50lgfi9e05KqAz8c/edit#heading=h.oh89qqqeu3fq in an arrest] in issue 85 and then printing a [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_w69xL_nn2zilwhjqwVuHHeP5xyGTQt36NCvg0KQvpI/edit#heading=h.91i7p5bi8nuk corrected timeline] in issue 86, and [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WYdRHvncQy51ZS9WA5uXhF3DDDYrN2_d_yAiLUVAbDY/edit#heading=h.vukiil1gxcmr running a story on prostitution] in issue 92 and then [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bRrcjHyDF7CqjrF87FsPQoyLWsX25QfoeLRBupzo4gk/edit#heading=h.75xqa119p1vz apologizing for not clarifying that prostitution is legal] in issue 93, though some minor issues, such as a misspelling of a name, may be corrected in subsequent versions of that article but the change not be given a highlight in future issues. |
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== Trivia == |
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* The ''Behind the Badge ''column has the most number of articles published. |
* The ''Behind the Badge ''column has the most number of articles published. |
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Revision as of 22:30, 30 July 2021
The Stormwind Daily Newspaper (often abbreviated as "Stormwind Daily" or just "The Daily") is a free, public newspaper offered throughout Stormwind City . Whereas the paper focuses predominately on Stormwind-centric events, it does often cover events and individuals from elsewhere. It is currently the largest news publication in Stormwind City and the largest news publication ever established on Azeroth, reaching approximately 950 individuals with each issue.
Purpose
The Stormwind Daily Newspaper is the premiere print news source for all happenings within Stormwind City and beyond!. The newspaper publishes daily articles covering events, business promotions, interviews with interesting people, celebrity gossip, and more. The Stormwind Daily was founded to provide a free news source to every resident of Stormwind City. Though they initially charged a few copper per print issue, this purchase model was dropped altogether when a patron agreed to fund their operations.
The Daily aims to provide the residents of Stormwind with a variety of news, covering the most pressing and interesting topics of the day.
History
Founding
Sheera Prescott founded the Stormwind Daily in June 2020. In its infancy, the Daily was treated much like a personal column and storytelling opportunity for Prescott rather than as a news publication. Whereas several readers found this newsletter-esque approach charming, demand soon grew for more serious reporting on a more diverse range of issues away from simply Prescott's personal life. This resulted in Prescott beginning to interview various individuals from around Stormwind City and featuring their interesting stories in the paper. She also began following the arrests of the Stormwind City Guard and "looking for scoops" around the city beyond her limited scope.
Prescott's success with the Daily caught the attention of Lady Rose who offered to help Prescott's desire to have a free news source by providing the monetary needs to make the Daily free for all people. Prescott had been following Lady Rose and frequently writing articles about her, particularly on the dresses she wore, so she was beyond excited to accept Lady Rose's offer.
Expansion & Present Day
Now serving as editor in chief, Lady Rose worked on both widening the Daily's appeal as well as ensuring the aesthetic pleasure of each article, vastly improving the paper's formatting and styles. She began partnerships between the Daily and dozens of organizations, hired additional staff to cover more articles, and dramatically increased the circulation of the paper. Prescott continued to focus on writing slice of life style articles while Rose began covering government and guard affairs.
Since that time, the Daily has published close to one hundred issues and hundreds of articles and columns. The Daily is extremely popular amongst readers in Stormwind City, especially in Cathedral Square and the Mage Quarter, where residents can often be seen walking about with their copy of the Daily in tow. The Daily has international appeal as well, having issues circulated in Ironforge and Pandaria amongst other lands. It is usually the first choice for government officials, law enforcement agencies, event planners, clergy, and virtually everyone else to post announcements and tell about their stories.
Prescott eventually took an indefinite hiatus from the Daily to tend to personal matters, leaving her cousin, Soma Breyer, in her place as a reporter. Lady Rose and Prescott eventually promoted Breyer to take Prescott's place after being impressed with Breyer's skills as a journalist. As the Daily continued to grow and expand, Arinne Knottley, who was serving as a reporter, was promoted to join Breyer and Lady Rose as the Daily's third editor.
Columns
Advertisements & Events
This column is used for organizations and individuals to advertise events they are hosting or post job notices or organizational recruitment efforts. It frequently features reoccurring ads such as a recruitment messages from guilds across the kingdom; event announcements; personal ads for individuals looking for a specific service; businesses advertisements; notifications about elections. Given the Daily is a nonprofit publication, it does not charge any individual or organization from running ads in their paper; however, they do regulate the content of the ads and may choose not to run ads for certain individuals or organizations.
Behind the Badge
Behind the Badge exclusively features law-enforcement related content. It contains arrest reports and arrest warrants submitted to the Daily by the Stormwind City Guard and other law enforcement entities.
Breaking News
The headline of every issue, the Breaking News columns features the most pressing or interesting article in the Daily. Dramatic headlines are often used here to grab readers' attention, though the headlines are not so hyperbolic that they are not representative of the content of the article.
Letters to the Editor
Several readers submit letters to the editor and a select portion of these letters are re-published in the Daily. The content of letters to the editor range from thank you notes for covering an event, person, or organization to criticisms about articles in the Daily. Fan mail or hate mail, each letter has an equal chance at being republished if it is of sound structure and uses the appropriate grammar and punctuation.
News
This is a catch-all column that tends to observe stories that do not fit into the other columns, hence it being labeled as general "news". Reoccurring news articles include such things as stories about the state of the economy and medical tips. Events previously advertised in the Daily are also frequently written about here, including classes at Stormwind City Community College. Several taverns, such as The Rose Garden Tavern, The Valabar, and The Violet Hour, submit articles about their opening nights and the activities of the evening. Life announcements are also frequently published in this column, such as birth announcements, wedding announcements, adoption announcements, and obituaries.
Medical Advice
The Daily has frequently run medical advice columns. The contents of these articles generally provide home remedies, advice about staying health, and warnings about special health hazards.
Tech Talk
The Tech Talk column looks at technology from across Azeroth and provides recommendations about uses and purchases of interesting technology.
People of Stormwind
Interesting individuals who inhabit or visit Stormwind City are spotlighted in this column, which explores the lives and backstories of people in and around Stormwind City. Reporters for the Daily may stop an interesting looking person on the street for an interview or may be assigned to speak with someone of some political, business, or social importance. The individuals in these articles vary widely and feature virtually everyone. It is the favorite column of many readers.
Celebrity gossip is also frequently covered in Talk of the Town. Coverage in this column can often be controversial given the disputable nature of some of the gossip. This column may also feature advice columns.
Politics
Covering the entire spectrum of politics from the Stormwind Crown Administration and all the ministries and sub-ministries therein, this column keeps residents informed on the laws, lawmakers, and government officials within Stormwind. It recaps important government meetings, advertises government appointments, publishes political opinion pieces, and more. Aside from Stormwind, the column may sometimes feature the politics of Ironforge, Gnomeregan, Kul Tiras, the Horde, and other nations.
Travel
Though scantly featured, Lady Rose will venture across Azeroth from time to time for a column called "Lady Rose's Adventures Across Azeroth", exploring places she expects to be interesting. Oftentimes, she is disappointed in the quality of her destination and comically insults wherever she ended up. Notable locations she has visited include Winterspring in issue 18, Pandaria in issue 19, and Sholazar Basin in issue 20. Once the Shadowlands became open for travel, Soma Breyer received reports from adventurers regarding their time in Oribus, Bastion, Maldraxxus, Ardenweald, and Revendreth.
Former Columns
Celebrity News
A rarer column, Celebrity News covered the affairs of notable individuals in Stormwind. Most of these individuals were politicians and would be noted in the Politics column; however, there were some socialites who do not sit in the Stormwind House of Nobles or other government body. Lady Rose, for example, prior to joining the Stormwind City Guard and the Stormwind City Council, was frequently featured in this column. Celebrity news may now sometimes be featured in People of Stormwind's Talk of the Town.
Cooking
Dr. Tah'Koz Appleton previously shared recipes for dishes she enjoys making and thinks others will enjoy, too. Notable recipes she has shared include Kun-Lai chicken in issue 51 and Tah'Koz's tacos , which are famous in Lions' Rest, in issue 28. The Rose Garden Tavern has also submitted some of their recipes to be re-published in this column. Recipes are now published in the general News column.
Staff Structure & Notable Staff Members
Editors
The Stormwind Daily is ultimately led by its editors, Soma Breyer, Arinne Knottley, and Lady Rose, who serves as the editor in chief.
List of Editors
| Name | Position |
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| Lady Rose | Editor in Chief |
| Soma Breyer | Editor |
| Arinne Knottley | Editor |
| Name |
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| Sheera Prescott |
Reporters
Reporters are employed to cover individual stories and conduct interviews. They are the primary staff group.
List of Reporters
| Name | Focus |
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| Lady Alice Dawford | Events / Dawford Entertainment |
| Alissandra Primmington | Gossip |
| Lady Persefani DeSirrus | The Rusty Nail Tavern / Blackwater Company |
| Dyllie Tinkerbang | Events / The Cast Company |
| Zaria Zander | Economics |
| Arinne Knottley | Stormwind City Community College / Stormwind Market / Stormwind Job Fair |
| Zaria Blackmoore | Grand Alliance / Tournament of Ages |
| John Vendegast | Azerothian Boxing Association / Stormwind City Community College |
| Den Walden | Events / Ironforge Market |
| Luwanne Jenkins | Argent Oath / Cozy Corner Bookstore / Stormwind City Soup Kitchen |
| Name | Focus |
|---|---|
| Vol Duskwhisper | Azerothian Boxing Association / United Aegis / Stormwind Job Fair |
| Razavian Montierre | Magic |
| Dr. Tah'Koz Appleton | Medical |
| Kenneth McHenesy | Stormwind Politics |
| Lady Emmaline Mercier | People of Stormwind |
| Pherra | People of Stormwind |
| Alontoniel Ramukin | People of Stormwind |
| Raptua | People of Stormwind |
| Autumn Veil | Events |
Columnists
Unlike reporters, columnists are assigned one specific area upon which to write. For example, Kaylyn Hartford exclusively writes News articles covering the affairs of The Rose Garden Tavern. Most columnists write with the Daily to promote events or organizations with which they have a connection, such as Secretary of Arcane Arts and Sciences Razavian Montierre, who wrote about about the Academy of Arcane Arts & Sciences in the Stormwind Ministry of Magical Affairs.
Individuals who submit articles to be paper outside of Letters to the Editor are noted as "guest columnists" in parenthesis next to their name in the author line.
List of Columnists
| Name | Focus |
|---|---|
| Kaylyn Hartford | The Rose Garden Tavern |
| Theodore Rockwell | Ironforge Politics |
| Tickittina Gearspindle | Technology |
| Zaria Blackmoore | Military |
| Lady Vanneliese Morne | The Royal Arcanum |
| Lyra Meifeng | The Valabar Tavern |
| Lady Jane Thistleton | Stormwind Politics |
| Dr. Calypso Tel'Avi | Medical advice |
| Perrington Gatner | Silver Hand |
| Roselista Kelly-Jormvasker | Kul Tiras Politics |
| Name | Focus |
|---|---|
| Dr. Rebecca "Robin" Dawson | Medical advice |
| Finnegan Quill | Advice |
| Jonethon Briggs | Kul Tiras |
| Schaelarche Noonmark | Modan Co. |
| Razavian Montierre | Magic |
| Amourill Goldmourn | Religion |
| Finnegan Quill | Advice |
| Pixie Sunhammer | The Violet Hour tavern |
| Tilleia Furlbrow | The First Regiment |
| Dr. Isa Coarsebelch | Medical advice |
| Redallend Tanner | People of Stormwind |
| Amourill Goldmourn | Religion |
Notable Guest Columnists
- Adrian Engles
- Bishop Amourill Goldmourn (prior to joining as a columnist)
- Bishop Kessanella Prismspark
- Zael Marlfox
- Lord Maxen Montclair
- Dr. Aren Moore
- Lord Xavier Morgan
- Senator Theodore Rockwell (prior to joining as a columnist)
Photographers
Photographers would frequently attend events with reporters to photograph the happenings. Most photographs published in the Daily come from a photograph, though sometimes journalists will take their own photographs.
List of Photographers
| Name |
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| Winnona Prescott |
| Audrey Bellerose |
Distributors
Distributors are responsible for circulating copies of the Daily to the residents and people of Stormwind City. They often stand on street corners, passing out copies of the paper or walk down the street shouting about the highlights in the latest issues.
List of Distributors
| Name |
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| Name |
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| Richard Johnson |
| Xing Marlfur |
| Pherra |
| Araligh Wells |
| Wenai |
| Niles "Nugget" Renwick |
| Hanamaru Summerwind |
Notable Staff Members
Sheera Prescott
Sheera Prescott founded the Daily with the motto "The truth is out there." and decidcating her entire life in Stormwind City to the success of the Stormwind Daily Newspaper. She was the face of the paper, serving as its co-editor, lead journalist, and even as a distrubtor, frequently handing out copies of the paper on the street. Sheera's former wife, Winnona Prescott, initially helped her with the Daily by serving as its photographer, but Winnona drifted away from the paper as she and Sheera's marriage fell apart.
During her time with the Daily, Sheera had a particular affinity on covering stories involving vigilante groups, namely The Eidolon, which was a crime-fighting task force of individuals with superhuman abilities. She also enjoyed covering vampyrs. Whatever the topic, Sheera's stories tended to be upbeat and personal, speaking to the readers if they were her own personal friends.
Sheera eventually decided to take an indefinite hiatus from the Daily and leave Stormwind altogether after her current wife, Audrey Bellerose, grew concerned for Sheera's safety in the city after Sheera's negative coverage of several criminal organizations such as the Xaxdorei Cartel and the Knee Cappers Gang. She will, however, still occassionaly submit articles to the Daily and does still confer with Lady Rose on the Daily's administration.
Lady Rose
See main article here.
Lady Rose serves as the editor in chief of the Stormwind Daily Newspaper, though she holds many other positions throughout the Kingdom of Stormwind. At her core, Lady Rose is a socialite, which made her the prime person to help Sheera Prescott grow her small paper business, especially when Lady Rose offered to cover the expenses of printing so that Prescott could offer the paper for free. With Prescott's departure from the Daily, Lady Rose was responsible for overseeing all of the daily operations, though she relies heavily on her reporters to produce content. Lady Rose edits each article for grammar, style, and punctuation prior to publication and she frequently writes articles herself, chiefly in Politics and News. She coordinates all of the adverts in the paper.
Soma Breyer
Soma Breyer is a cousin of Sheera Prescott. Knowing Lady Rose would need assistance in the administration of the paper, Prescott arranged for Breyer to begin working at the Daily to cover columns Prescott normally covered. Though new to Stormwind City and a bit bashful, Breyer eventually found her way into Prescott's former role as a reporter and is now far more natural at conducting interviews and writing news. After impressing Lady Rose and Prescott with her journalism skills, Breyer was elevated to the position of Lead Journalist and Co-Editor, taking Prescott's previous position.
Trivia
- The Behind the Badge column has the most number of articles published.
- The Travel column has the least number of articles published.