Robin Sloan
Michigan State University
rsloan@poynter.org

ABOUT ROBIN
STORIES

Robin Sloan graduated from Michigan State University in May with a degree in economics and a subscription to The Atlantic Monthly. Except for a brief stint in Bangladesh, Robin spent most of his pre-Poynter life in Michigan. Taking a cue from his namesake, turdus migratorius (the American Robin), he has flown south to participate in the 2002 Summer Fellowship for College Graduates, work as an intern for Poynter.org, and eat worms. Wait, nix that last part.

After Dark, a New World of Beer
Fortunato's After Dark on Central Ave. offers a menu of 178 brews from around the globe.

Caffeine and Creativity
The atmosphere at a Central Avenue coffeehouse encourages customers to exercise their artistic expression.

Street Smarts
The homeless on Central Avenue share their stories as they struggle to survive.

Faces of the Fourth: Boom Town
Pyrotechnicians fan the flames of their love for fireworks, and the audience basks in the glow of their labor.

Building Business
Developers and business owners in the Dome District have different ideas but the same goal: to see an economic boom.

A Pilgrim's Progress
The trek from Tampa Bay to the Gulf along Central Avenue is a chance to examine the city’s landscape and the nature of exploration.

 

 
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