Avantika Pai
News InternExpertise: Writing, editing, research, community outreach
Education: Solon High School, The Ohio State University-- History Major, Professional Writing & Spanish Minor
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Mitchell's Ice Cream
Experience:
Avantika Pai is a third-year student at Ohio State University, majoring in History with minors in Spanish and Professional Writing. She has written and edited for her high school newspaper and the Cleveland-based media company, Black Girl Media. At BGM, she worked on the student-run podcast and publication, the CLEnagers, and contributed to the digital platform Black Girl in the CLE. Avantika specializes in feature and news writing, with a focus on social justice, politics, film and pop culture, and her local community.
Highlights:
- Contributing Writer--Black Girl in the CLE
- Writer & Host--The CLEnagers
- Recognized Writer in News Writing, In-Depth Reporting, and Personality Profile Categories--Ohio Scholastic Media Association
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The National Association of Black Journalists is holding its 50th annual convention from Aug. 6-10 at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. -
The new taxi service takes passengers to several stops along the Cuyahoga River. -
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport will implement the Hopkins Hangout Pass on Aug. 11, allowing non-ticketed guests access to the secure side of the airport. -
The Japanese Garden at the Cleveland Botanical Garden is celebrating 50 years with the "Between Water and Stone" exhibit. -
President Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday encouraging the Washington Commanders and Cleveland Guardians to revert to their old names. -
The new Ohio operating budget allocates $75 million in annual funding for the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program. -
Policy changes are coming to Medicaid, the federally and state-funded health insurance program, including additional work requirements, and new eligibility checks every six months, instead of once a year. -
100 Black Men of Akron is looking for community partners to fight youth violence, members said at a press conference Monday. -
Akron was recognized as an All-American City by the National Civic League. -
Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park, known for its natural formations like Devil’s Icebox, the Narrows and Goldhunter’s Cave, welcomed the addition of the glass walkway in May.
