College Brief

“Chien is among a growing number of young entrepreneurial journalists forging a path in nonprofit journalism, worker-owned media outlets or media collectives.” Cool College Brief shoutout in NBC Academy. Thank you, Mallory Carra! https://lnkd.in/gDTiQRiA

I'm thrilled to share that just a few days ago, College Brief blew past the $10,000 fundraising milestone — and we're now at $16,500 all-time! $9,000 came from the Bay Area fundraiser, and that number's still growing. Kudos to Gil Rubinstein for pulling off such an impressive effort that's powering our important work. If you'd like to support our mission of building the next civically engaged generation: You can donate below. Onward! https://lnkd.in/gC4YvH3r

Happy to report that we ran our first newsletter sponsor at College Brief today. Kudos to Sophie S. for arranging this and other forthcoming sponsorships!

Thank you Jennah Pendleton for featuring a recent College Brief event for the Los Altos Town Crier, my hometown paper. "Los Altos High alumni Tomoki Chien and Gil Rubinstein have never needed to be told to make their vision a reality. In 2020, they teamed up to start the Mid Peninsula Post, an independent newsroom published by and for high school students. Now the two college students have launched their second media venture together, College Brief, and Saturday they returned to Los Altos to seek financial support from members of their hometown." https://lnkd.in/dDM8VEM6

I've been so heartened by the support for College Brief from the community that raised us, in Los Altos. Our teachers, school board members, education leaders, mayor, councilmember, and Congresswoman showed up this weekend to say one thing: Supporting College Brief is an investment in our democracy, and in our youth. Here’s what some of our guests had to say: “I hope that this spreads like wildfire… We support you. We will continue to support you, because this is a great investment in our democracy.” - Congresswoman Anna Eshoo “If we want to have an educated populace… we’ve got to go to them. That’s why I am so excited that Gil and Tomo are starting College Brief.” - Mayor Jonathan Weinberg “Anything that we can do to support our youth to be informed and active, and be right behind us to take over the reins, I am in support of that.” - Councilmember Sally Meadows If you agree with them, consider supporting us with a tax deductible contribution below. https://lnkd.in/dPMHN6eh Tamara Fagin Nellie Meyer Thida Cornes Leyla Elizabeth Benson Tomoki Chien

We're thrilled to host an event for College Brief with Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, in Los Altos. Please come to learn more about us — there is no ticket price or required donation. We hope to see you there! RSVP using the link in the comments. Anna Eshoo For Congress Sally Meadows Nellie Meyer Leyla Elizabeth Benson Jonathan Weinberg Thida Cornes Tamara Fagin Gil Rubinstein Tomoki Chien

USC’s tuition will rise by 4.9% next year to a grand total of $69,904. Some things you could buy with the $3,264 add-on: an 83-inch smart TV. A Prada Handbag. A SMEG dual-fuel kitchen range. Three MacBook Airs. A five-day Hawaiian luxury vacation. Eight meals at The French Laundry. A 10-month lease on a 2024 Jeep Wrangler. Thirteen autographed Caleb Williams posters (with frame). A 46-year supply of three-ply toilet paper. Three hundred eighty-four caramel lattes at Panera. A full semester at a public university. College Brief: The news, made snarky. https://lnkd.in/gzsZp2Wy

Happy to report that College Brief's newsletters just hit 1,000 subscribers total. Solid milestone!

Excited to share that Ben Smith is joining College Brief’s advisory board. He’s the co-founder and editor of Semafor, and previously worked as the NYT’s media columnist and BuzzFeed News’ founding editor-in-chief. Ben brings a wealth of industry experience — particularly in the digital space — to our informal advisory board.

I’ve long been an admirer of CalMatters. In high school, they helped me and Tomoki Chien in our efforts to bring local journalism to more high school students. Now, I am thrilled that College Brief is partnering with CalMatters to bring their non-partisan voter guides to hundreds of college students across the state of California. Engaging young people in civic life is why we founded College Brief. We’re proud to be working closely with, and learning from CalMatters. Neil Chase Tomoki Chien Kate Looby