Wikipedia talk:Wiki Ed/Northeastern University/Online Communities (F15)

Proposed Topics
Dami Kim: I am interested in elaborating the Wikipedia page of Boston Trinity Academy, which is a private Christian high school I attended in Boston. Despite its relatively young history, Boston Trinity Academy has become an academically rigorous and culturally diverse institution built upon the foundation of Christian faith. Founded by a group of Boston-area business people and residents led by Robert Bradley, the president of Boston investment firm, BTA was established in 2002 with 54 students from grades 6-9 in a rented building in Brookline, Massachusetts. In addition to successful athletics program and vibrant arts curriculum, BTA strives to empower students to integrate faith, learning, and service through civic engagement and personal action through Trinity Institute for Leadership and Social Justice. User20159 (talk) 14:34, 18 September 2015 (UTC)
 * As we discussed, the challenge will be finding enough secondary sources. Also, you could actually add some photos to the article since you went there or could return! Finally, you'll want to be careful of WP:COI. -Reagle (talk) 10:39, 18 September 2015 (UTC)

Natalie Warther: I would like to create a page about Robert Montgomery, a Scottish poet and visual artist. This reference covers some of the factual information about his personal background. Here is a great interview Montgomery did for Interview Magazine, which should provide great background information about the type of art he does and a bit about his personal life. Lastly, here is an interview he did which dives into more depth about his passion for his work. --Nataliewarther (talk) 23:59, 16 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Interesting topic! You'll want to consider if you think he satisfies Notability (people). -Reagle (talk) 12:27, 17 September 2015 (UTC)

Lauren Hayden: There is no page for the American Institute of Wine and Food. The AIWF promotes the connection between gastronomy and healthy eating habits. The group was primarily founded by Julia Child, Robert Mondavi, and Richard Graff, although they were aided by other notable figures in the culinary industry. The organization supports research and education through special programs, scholarships, and donating to special collections at University of California - San Diego and Harvard University. The AIWF previously published The Journal of Gastronomy until 1985 (citation needed!). --Hayden.L (talk) 18:53, 17 September 2015 (UTC)

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 * Sounds like a good topic Hayden.L! -Reagle (talk) 10:39, 18 September 2015 (UTC)

Andreas Nussbaumer: As I searched through the Requested articles page, I found that there is no page for The Office Hobo. True identity unknown, The Office Hobo is an experimental contemporary writer who runs the eponymously named blog The Office Hobo about living homeless out of his office cubicle. Since the advent of his blog, he has published an article in L.A. Weekly, as well as having several pieces written about him in Business Insider and Neatorama.com. The Office Hobo also manages a Twitter account where he shares comments about living life out of the office. Overall, I think there is a substantial enough amount of information to create an informative and simultaneously compelling article about this decisively mysterious character. Anussbaumer (talk) 17:20, 18 September 2015 (UTC)

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 * Anussbaumer, sounds good! What are related articles that you would want to link to and be linked from? -Reagle (talk) 21:14, 22 September 2015 (UTC)

Andrea Guerrero: Wikipedia already has a page for Taza Chocolate, a Somerville company that makes stoneground and organic chocolate inspired by Mexican flavors and techniques. However, the page has a sign stating it seems the content is written as an advertisement and could use some help removing promotional content and adding information that is relevant. Therefore, I will be reviewing what has already been written about Taza Chocolate, changing the tone to make the content neutral and adding more information. A couple of ideas could be to add the nominations and prices the company has received. Check out the latest nomination from the 3S Awards (Sustainability & Socially Responsible Sourcing) in response to its Direct Trade program in Haiti. Andrea guerrerov (talk) 18:04, 18 September 2015 (UTC)


 * Andrea guerrerov, sounds good! What are related articles that you would want to link to and be linked from? -Reagle (talk) 21:14, 22 September 2015 (UTC)

Alexis Galmin: I was scrolling through the topics on the Requested Articles page, when I came across a WikiProject in the topic of Indigenous North American People. The WikiProject had a list of stub articles that need updated, and I scrolled a few times and stopped perfectly on the Battle of the Jupiter Inlet. I grew up in Jupiter Florida and one of the places I spent most of my time in middle and high school is the Jupiter Inlet. Growing up there were mentions of the Battle of the Jupiter Inlet, and through history courses I learned a lot about the indigenous peoples in the area and the ongoing battles of Florida Seminole indians to maintain there culture and place in history. The current page for the Battle of Jupiter Inlet is very limited. In editing this article my plan is to extend the historical anecdote currently on the topic, and elaborate on the traditions that remain, and the ways in which florida has been influenced by the seminole people.


 * sounds good! -Reagle (talk) 21:14, 22 September 2015 (UTC)

Alex Torma: I noticed on the requests article that on the North America History Requested Articles Page that there was an article request for [The First Church In Roxbury] (or as they say on the page, The First Church of Roxbury, but that conflicts with their website. Originally, the church was a meetinghouse built in 1632, and I think it's rich history would lead to it being an interesting article about Boston's heritage. Unless I strike gold with another topic around class tomorrow, I'm most likely sticking with this topic. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Torma616 (talk • contribs) 06:40, 22 September 2015 (UTC)


 * Torma616, sounds good! You might be able to add a photo too. -Reagle (talk) 21:14, 22 September 2015 (UTC)

Sara Fredd I was interested in doing an artist of some type, and under the Requested Articles page I found a graphic designer from Italy named Giovanni Pintori. He was a graphic designer alive during most of the 20th century, and his work has been featured in the Museum of Modern Art and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. I've found some museum pages with his work on them so I believe he qualifies as under notability for wikipedia. I have also been able to find some biographical information, albeit in Italian. However after multiple semesters studying Italian and a language dialogue in Italy I think I'm up to task to do some translation. - Smfredd (talk) 14:58, 22 September 2015 (UTC)

PS Sorry if the references aren't set up correctly, I'm still reading through the booklet to fine tune my skills on those! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Smfredd (talk • contribs) 15:01, 22 September 2015 (UTC)


 * talk, there is also an Italian Wikipedia article that might help; see Translation -Reagle (talk) 21:14, 22 September 2015 (UTC)

Chase Ahn: I decided to change my topic due to a lack on information. I am choosing to add to the TF-X article because it is lacking in information. The TF-X is the first automated, flying car approved for production by a company named Terrafugia. It is tentatively expected to be released in 6 years and is a huge stepping stone into future transportation. Rough statistics on the TF-X have been released and the results look astounding. Ahn.cha (talk) 22:30, 23 September 2015 (UTC)

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 * Ahn.cha, sounds good! BTW: Don't forget to sign. -Reagle (talk) 21:14, 22 September 2015 (UTC)

Sean Brazil: I was scrolling through the Requested Articles page when I came across the requested article Frozen Fenway. I thought this topic would be perfect because not only is sports a major part of my life but having spent five years of my life in Boston I should have a better understanding of the events that take place in this city. Frozen Fenway is an event in Boston where a ice rink is built inside Fenway Park where people have the opportunity to skate freely on the rink, there are even hockey competitions between high school hockey teams as well as between college teams. Also, as a benefit, since I have been to Frozen Fenway I have photos I could use for my article. BrazilSean (talk) 18:13, 24 September 2015 (UTC)


 * Let's talk more today. -Reagle (talk) 16:40, 25 September 2015 (UTC)

P.S. I don't know why some of these references are shown my proposed topic, I believe they are Chase's sources — Preceding unsigned comment added by BrazilSean (talk • contribs) 18:16, 24 September 2015 (UTC)


 * BrazilSean, I've tried to fix it. -Reagle (talk) 16:40, 25 September 2015 (UTC)

Laura Dimitruk: After looking at the Requested Articles I was interested in writing about John D. O'Bryant. I thought this topic was interesting after learning he was the first African-American man to be elected to the Boston City Council. With his success he has has a building at Northeastern named after him as well as a high school in Roxbury. Ltruk22 (talk) 21:48, 24 September 2015 (UTC)


 * Looks good Ltruk22, and nice NEU connection! -Reagle (talk) 16:40, 25 September 2015 (UTC)

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Hope Wierzbicki: I With the popular TV Show Scandal returning to television this week for its highly anticipated third season, I was prompted to look into Wikipedia's documentation of the critically acclaimed show. Upon further investigation, I discovered that some main characters such as Olivia Pope and Abby Whelan both have Wikipedia pages, but other essential characters do not. I think that Wikipedia would benefit from a page on Cyrus Bean both because of his prominence on the show, as well as the cultural notoriety the the character has received as openly gay character with power in a government position. Wikibicki (talk) 12:33, 25 September 2015 (UTC)


 * Wikibicki, the question then is what will you use for sources? -Reagle (talk) 16:40, 25 September 2015 (UTC)


 * Reagle After doing some additional research on my original topic of creating a Wikipedia page for a popular TV character, I've decided that my contribution will be greater if focused on Dapper Day, one of the requested Wikipedia articles. Started in February 2011, Dapper Day describes the organization of "fashionable outings" to Disney Parks twice a year (spring and fall) in LA, Orlando, and Paris.  I've found a variety of press coverage for this event, and I think that bringing Dapper Day to the Wikipedia main stage will potentially increase visitation to the parks if a description of the event is readily compiled and easily accessible on the Internet.  Three sources I've found include articles from the Los Angeles Magazine, the LA Times , and NBC Los Angeles .  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikibicki (talk • contribs) 16:44, 2 October 2015 (UTC)

John Daigneault: I was looking through the Requested Topics page and didn't really come across any that sparked my interest so I began thinking of things that I was more interested in. I came across an article in the New Haven Register, a newspaper from my hometown and decided I wanted to write about the Stoney Creek Brewery. It is in Branford, Connecticut and just opened up in February of this year. I have also already been there a few times so I have many possible pictures that I could use. It is listed on the List of breweries in Connecticut page but has no personal page yet. There have been many articles written about it and they have a very detailed website so believe I will be able to find everything I need to create a successful Wikipedia page.Johnmdaigneault (talk) 14:46, 25 September 2015 (UTC)


 * Johnmdaigneault, sounds good. -Reagle (talk) 16:40, 25 September 2015 (UTC)

Natalie Wheeler: I knew that I wanted to have a topic that related to the environment since I am very passionate about it. My passion for the world around us also means that I have a better understanding of how environmental factors work together than the average joe. While looking on the stubs I noticed that there is a need to have work done on sustainable planting. This is a very hot topic now, no pun intended, due to all of the droughts and water restrictions out west. Sustainable architects and homeowners alike are looking to plant greenery that requires less watering and also helps to decrease human impacts on the environment such as erosion. I do not know a ton about sustainable planting, but feel like I would be able to find numerous papers and articles that have researched this. Natawhee7 (talk) 16:48, 25 September 2015 (UTC)


 * Natawhee7, sounds good, what about sources and similar articles? -Reagle (talk) 17:32, 25 September 2015 (UTC)


 * Reagle I am officially changing my topic to Capitol City Plume Superfund site since my previous topic was already fully discussed in sustainable landscaping. I am going to look at government documents such as records from the EPA as well as news articles and reports to learn the full story and process behind cleaning up this superfund site. Capitol City Plum already has a wiki page, but it is a stub and was requested to be worked on so that should give it relevance. Natawhee7 (talk) 21:24, 25 September 2015 (UTC)