About The Student Operated Press

 If Journalism is the Blueprint of History, then the SOP is the Blueprint for the Future of Journalism  

Piazza, who is also the Content Manager and Editor of Newsblaze, says, "I believe that the SOP will be in the top 100 most visited news sources on the web within the next three years. It is also my goal to help place 20,000 students in media related jobs throughout the world whether it is broadcast or print within the next 10 years."

About the SOP

The numbers speak for themselves and this online news organization is truly one-of-a-kind. The SOP has a worldwide writing task force with 300 writers from 27 countries. All SOP writers are passionate student interns and receive the priceless opportunity of having their work published regardless of previous experience. Piazza established the SOP as a resource for budding journalists to use as a tool to sharpen their skills and hone their craft. Students also have the opportunity to receive scholarships and contribute to print magazines such as the Local Buzz Magazine, Florida People Magazine, Teen Trend Magazine as well as SOTAC Magazine. All it takes to access advice, encouragement and guidance from Piazza is a phone call, e-mail or instant message away.  

In addition, to her insight, Piazza assembled a team of highly talented and respected professionals from various fields to mentor the writers such as novelist, former editor and executive editor of several American newspapers, Del Marbrook.

"Judyth Piazza is one of those imaginative people of boundless energy who change the world one day at a time. She has given young journalists around the world immeasurable help as they launch their careers in a period of great change in the entire communications industry.  

I have spent my entire life as a reporter, editor and news executive, and I think I speak authoritatively when I say the profession needs people like her to design and execute the new operational and business models needed in the 21st Century.  

Once Judyth interviews you or The Student Operated Press writes about you, the contacts start pouring in, and in a short time, you`re actually entertaining the notion that you`re famous. The reason is that Judyth and her staff understands how to use the Internet. They understand its potential, and they restlessly seek new ways to use it," says Marbrook.

The drive and determination from all who contribute to the SOP originates from a shared passion for delivering the truth and delivering it from a place of sincerity. The writers post in-depth and thought provoking articles on a daily basis ranging from entertainment, literature, politics, science, travel, national and world news. Interviews round out the news source and features figures such as Homer Hickam, author of October Sky, The Far Reaches, and many other books, and the late Yolanda King, daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which offers listeners and readers a fresh journalistic perspective. The SOP is definitely on the rise.  

About Judyth Piazza

Judyth Piazza is following her passion and living her dream. As a young fourth grader, her desire was hard to contain and she marketed subscriptions to the Piazza News Day, of which she was Chief Editor. Piazza recalls:  

"When most little girls were asking their parents for Barbie and Ken dolls for Christmas, I was asking my parents for Peter Parker and Clarke Kent dolls. Even as a little girl I knew super heroes and Barbies were not real, but super writers were."  

Piazza has become a super writer, which is evident through her work on the SOP. She is the Content Manager and Editor of Newsblaze and also a nationally recognized print and radio personality producing and hosting, The American Perspective and Piazza`s Perspective on Itunes.

"Judyth Piazza is one of the emerging brilliant entrepreneurs in the 21st century. When I first met her a number of years ago, I was immediately impressed with her unwavering tenacity, attention to detail, and passionate commitment to achieve her objectives. Many times people dream up lofty ideas and concepts. However, they rarely execute on their ideas. Judyth is the exact opposite. The word "No" is foreign to her and finds a way to get a "Yes" out of anyone. This enterprising young woman is an incredible model for any aspiring individual who is looking to make a difference."  

The next goal on Piazza`s list is to bring the SOP to the next level by becoming bigger than CNN and Fox News. She also hopes to see the SOP play an important role in assisting 20,000 students find their way into media-related jobs. With the impressive progress of the SOP, thus far, and Piazza`s pioneering spirit the sky is the limit for the future of the SOP.

Testimonials

"Judyth  Piazza is one of those imaginative people of boundless energy who change the  world one day at a time. She has given young journalists around the world  immeasurable help as they launch their careers in a period of great change in  the entire communications industry.

  I have spent my entire life as a reporter, editor and news executive, and I  think I speak authoritatively when I say the profession needs people like her  to design and execute the new operational and business models needed in the  21st Century.
 
  Once Judyth interviews you or The Student Operated Press writes about you, the  contacts start pouring in, and in a short time you`re actually entertaining the  notion that you`re famous. The reason is that Judyth and her staff understand  how to use the Internet. They understand its potential, and they restlessly  seek new ways to use it."
 
  Del Marbrook
1093 Woods Road, Germantown
NY 12526  (518) 537 3833
  Djelloul`s  blog and web site      www.djelloulmarbrook.com
  His e-novel, "Alice Miller`s Room"   www.onlineoriginals.com/showitem.asp?itemID=72           

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"Judyth  Piazza is one of the emerging brilliant entrepreneurs in the 21st century. When  I first met her a number of years ago, I was immediately impressed with her  unwavering tenacity, attention to detail, and passionate commitment to achieve  her objectives. Many times people dream up lofty ideas and concepts. However,  they rarely execute on their ideas. Judyth is the exact opposite. The word "No"  is foreign to her and finds a way to get a "Yes" out anyone.  This  enterprising young woman is an incredible model for any aspiring individuals  who is looking to make a difference."                                                                

Simon T  Bailey, President of Imagination Institute
Phone  (972)-899-3411
E-mail  simon@simontbailey.com
Website: www.simontbailey.com
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Thank you  for your support with our independent artists on our Record label. Your Passion  to help others with your SOP format is heart warming. Your words and pen have  made our team smile after each interview with you and your staff.

Continue  your positive messages on radio, producing and hosted programs on the Student  Operated Press.  You are Amazing and we Love your energy.

Tom  Simjian
Platinum  Ice Records
(203)  506-0388
www.platinumicerecords.com           

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"We are  well into our second year of on-going business dealings with Judyth Piazza, and  the Student Operated Press. Judyth is a pleasure to work with, and has helped  us achieve all of our press & publicity goals to date. I have also  recommended Judyth to some of our other clients & associates, and all of  them have had 100% positive things to say about Judyth. We are continuing our  business relationship with Judyth Piazza and the Student Operated Press into  the future. Please don`t hesitate to contact me with any questions."
 
  Ed Meyer
  FilmCompletion
  4212 W. Burbank Blvd.
  Burbank, CA 91505, 1-310-924-7068    

Horrorween.com  

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I would just like to thank you for having me on the show again.  It is  always a pleasure to speak with you, and the response that Defined Mind  receives from appearing on your program is tremendous.  Your site never  fails to reach, and to then stay in, the top ten in our Google search  results.  With the broad coverage that we get from the media, that is an  extraordinary accomplishment, and we certainly appreciate being in touch with  your audience.

Keith  London
Publisher,  Exec. Producer
Defined  Mind, Inc.
580  Broadway, Suite 912
New York, NY   10012
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www.defmind.com                 

Testimonials

"I  have had the pleasure of being interviewed by Judyth Piazza on many  occasions.  As a regular on her Student Operated Press (SOP) programs, I  consider her not only a thought-provoking journalist but also a good  friend.  She is extremely professional, personable, intelligent, and  hardworking.  Plus, she`s one of the most ambitious and determined people  I`ve ever met.  We`re birds of a feather in this regard and  that`s just one of that many reasons why I respect and like her  so much.   I look forward to working with her for many years to  come."
-          John Basedow   -  FITNESS MADE SIMPLE           

"Judyth  Piazza is one of the most ambitious and hard working individuals I have had the  pleasure of meeting"
-           Zig Ziglar 

"Judyth  Piazza continues to let her magnificent light bless all who she comes in  contact with"
-           Yolanda King        

"Judyth  is terrific and real pro"
-           Kenny Miller    -  "I was a teenage werewolf"       

"Judyth  Piazza, journalist extroidianaire"
-           Tony Little  

"Judyth  Piazza and the SOP rock! They do interesting reports on all kinds of people and  ask really good questions that get you thinking! I think my interview with them  was one of the most accurate and most fun of all the interviews I have done. I  like to listen to the show because they cover so many interesting things and you  never know what you might learn!"
-         Hunter Gomez  -  National  Treasure  

"Over the  years, I have been interviewed by hundreds of reporters, anchors, and a variety  of correspondents but no interview has been more deftly accomplished (and  enjoyed) than the one by Judyth Piazza.  Judyth is insightful,  intelligent, and fun, a combination that makes talking to her always worthwhile  for both the interviewee and the listener to her show.  I always look  forward to talking to her, no matter the subject. Clearly, Judyth is on to  something good and I only see great things for her in the future."   

-               Homer Hickam, author October Sky, The Far Reaches, and many other books.