Identifying a Feature Article

Identifying a Feature Article




The article I had found was out of the Eastern Echo. It’s entitled “Hungry for adventure; In search of yummy deals”. Basically, the article was about being a vegetarian or a vegan but, being healthy and wanting to eat for cheap. The columnist, Sam Primeau shared with the readers of where she found cheap and good vegetarian foods at. One of the places was right here on campus, it was the Bistro Market in the Student Center. However, the Blue Nile in Ann Arbor and Seva who is also in Ann Arbor were also mentioned as great places to eat. Particularly the Blue Nile was a place both vegetarians and non-vegetarians can eat at, which is good to know if friends want to go out to eat together.

After reading the 15 widely recognized types of newspapers feature articles, its somewhat difficult trying to put this story into one group. I think that this story could fit into the category of a How-To or Hobbyist story. I say this because it fits the characteristics. In a How-To story the piece is usually timeless but if it’s pegged to a right season it could possibly be a news feature. On the other hand, I think it best fits the hobbyist story because; you can look at being a vegetarian as a hobby. Only certain individuals are vegetarians.

Now this article is considered a feature story because it focuses on human element and interest. It clearly differs from a regular news story because there is no timeliness of the article. It doesn’t have to be printed by a certain date in order for it to be relevant. I think this article could’ve been improved by going in depth by getting interviews with the owners or the cooks of the restaurants.