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⚫ '''Nicole Lapin''' is both an ] and ] for many of ]’s news services. She is primarily seen anchoring ], now ] Live, an internet broadcast service offering multiple live streams and on-demand footage. Lapin reports groundbreaking news on the heels of national and international current events. She also anchors “Now in the News,” an hourly news briefing and “.com Desk,” briefings that feature the highlights of CNN.com coverage. She has also launched an interview series called ]<ref>http://www.944.com/?page=articles/view&PRID=6280</ref> where she talks with people under the age of 30 who are doing remarkable things. Other places to spot Nicole Lapin include ], CNN Newsroom, CNN Student News, CNN Sunday Morning and as a host for CNN's "Show and Tell" technology ] <ref>http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/podcasts/showandtell/site/2007/11/19/st.wifi.shirt.ap?iref=videosearch</ref> <ref>http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/podcasts/showandtell/site/2007/12/10/st.flip.video.cnn?iref=videosearch</ref>. She has been with CNN since May 2006 and is based in the network’s world headquarters in ], ].
'''Nicole Lapin''' is an ] and ] on ] (formerly ]).<ref name=wired /> She anchors “Now in the News,”<ref name=cnnprofile>{{cite web |url=http://www.cnn.com/CNN/anchors_reporters/lapin.nicole.html|title=CNN TV - Anchors/Reporters:Nicole Lapin|accessdate=2008-02-23 |author=
⚫ |date= |work= |publisher=}}</ref> an hourly news briefing and “.com Desk,” briefings that feature the highlights of ] coverage. She host an interview series called ] where she talks with people under the age of 30 who are doing remarkable things.<ref name=cnnprofile /> She has also been on ],<ref name=cnnprofile /> CNN Newsroom,{{Fact|date=February 2008}} CNN Student News,{{Fact|date=February 2008}} CNN Sunday Morning,{{Fact|date=February 2008}} and as a host for CNN's "Show and Tell" technology ] <ref></ref> <ref></ref>. She has been with CNN since May 2006 and is based in the network’s world headquarters in ], ].<ref name=cnnprofile />


==Biography== ==Biography==
===Career=== ===Career===
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⚫ Before Lapin came to CNN, she reported with CBS-2 in ]. There she reported live from ] during the execution of ]. She also did a series on possible wrongful convictions in California. She had first explored this subject with the Center for Wrongful Convictions in Chicago, a group whose investigations led to a moratorium on executions in the state of Illinois.
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⚫ Before Lapin came to CNN, she reported with ] in ]. There she reported live from ] during the execution of ]. She also did a series on possible wrongful convictions in California. She had first explored this subject with the Center for Wrongful Convictions in Chicago, a group whose investigations led to a moratorium on executions in the state of Illinois.


She had also worked with the ] reporting daily from the floor of the ]. Her work with the network included her travels overseas to cover the surging value of the ] and a position aboard the inaugural trans-Atlantic ] flight. She had also worked with the ] reporting daily from the floor of the ]. Her work with the network included her travels overseas to cover the surging value of the ] and a position aboard the inaugural trans-Atlantic ] flight.
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===Education=== ===Education===
Lapin attended the prestigious performing arts high school, ], where she was a ] and ] major. Lapin graduated from the Medill School of Journalism at ] summa cum laude and as valedictorian of her class. Even though Lapin took time off to work professionally, she still was the youngest in her class. She received honors in her double-major, political science. Lapin also studied at ] politics at L'], or Sciences Po. She also attended ] and ]. Nicole received many awards for her undergraduate work, including prestigious research grants. Her first experience came from when she interned and field produced at ] in ] and ].
Lapin attended the prestigious performing arts high school, ], where she was a ] and ] major.{{Fact|date=February 2008}} In 2005<ref>{{cite web |url=http://media.www.dailynorthwestern.com/media/storage/paper853/news/2005/04/27/Campus/7.Students.Receive.A.Total.Of.9.Prizes.In.Annual.National.Writing.Competition-1918261.shtml |title= 7 students receive a total of 9 prizes in annual national writing competition |accessdate=2008-02-23 |author= Allan Madrid

|date=2005-04-27 |work= |publisher=The Daily Northwestern}}</ref> Lapin graduated from the ] at ] summa cum laude{{Fact|date=February 2008}} and as valedictorian<ref name=wired>{{cite web |url=http://www.wired.com/techbiz/people/magazine/15-07/st_cnn|title=CNN.com's Nicole Lapin Talks Up Citizen Journalists|accessdate=2008-02-23 |author= Eric Steuer
===Awards===
|date=2007-06-26 |work= |publisher=Wired}}</ref> of her class. Even though Lapin took time off to work professionally, she still was the youngest in her class.{{Fact|date=February 2008}} She received honors in her double-major, political science.{{Fact|date=February 2008}} While at Northwestern, she worked as an assignment editor for the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://media.www.dailynorthwestern.com/media/storage/paper853/news/2002/09/25/Campus/Tribune.Center.Opens.Today.Despite.Setbacks-1902268.shtml |title= Tribune Center opens today despite setbacks|accessdate=2008-02-23 |author= Nicole Drummer
* ] and ] at ]
|date=2002-09-25 |work= |publisher=The Daily Northwestern}}</ref> Lapin also studied ] politics at L'], or Sciences Po.{{Fact|date=February 2008}} She also attended ] and ].{{Fact|date=February 2008}} Nicole received many awards for her undergraduate work, including competitive research grants to complete her Honors ] in voting trends.{{Fact|date=February 2008}} Her first experience came from when she interned and field produced at ] in ] and ].{{Fact|date=February 2008}}
* Additional honors for a second major in political science
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<ref>http://www.cnn.com/CNN/anchors_reporters/lapin.nicole.html</ref>


==Charity== ==Charity==
] Gala{{puic|Image:Nicole Lapin exposay.jpg|log=2008 February 23}} ]] ] Gala]]
Lapin has become a spokeswoman for the ], a charity for seriously ill children and their families. She hosts a chat series called "Being Smart is Cool" that focuses on current events, politics, foreign affairs, and hard-hitting stories in both the national and international arena. Lapin was quoted speaking at the organization's gala saying, "With so many days spent in the hospital or at home, seriously ill teens are often isolated. The goal of Being Smart is Cool is to bring the outside world into their world."<ref></ref> Lapin has become a spokeswoman for the ], a charity for seriously ill children and their families. She hosts a chat series called "Being Smart is Cool" that focuses on current events, politics, foreign affairs, and hard-hitting stories in both the national and international arena. Lapin was quoted speaking at the organization's gala saying, "With so many days spent in the hospital or at home, seriously ill teens are often isolated. The goal of Being Smart is Cool is to bring the outside world into their world."<ref>http://www.starlight.org/site/c.fuLQK6MMIpG/b.2613865/k.5A03/A_Stellar_Night_Press.htm</ref>


Lapin created a one-of-a-kind star made of ] crystals for the ] Christmas tree in 2007.<ref></ref> The ornament was auctioned off on eBay with all the proceeds benefiting the charity. Lapin created a one-of-a-kind star made of Swarovski crystals for the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in 2007 along with other celebrities like ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. <ref>http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/11-01-2007/0004695156&EDATE=</ref> The ornament was auctioned off on eBay with all the proceeds benefiting the charity.


Lapin also is part of the celebrity advisory board of ] <ref>http://www.dosomething.org/taxonomy/term/1911</ref>, an organization started by ] that encourages youth to be active in society. Lapin also is part of the celebrity advisory board of ] <ref>http://www.dosomething.org/taxonomy/term/1911</ref>, an organization started by ] that encourages youth to be active in society.


==Recent events==
Lapin will be contributing to the book ''Declare Yourself: Speak. Connect. Vote. 50 Celebrated Americans Tell You Why'' being put together by the youth voter initiative ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/NYTU08512022008-1.htm|title=HarperCollins Teams Up With Declare Yourself to Publish Book Empowering Teens to Vote|accessdate=2008-02-23 |author=
On April 3, 2007, Lapin was quoted on her own network at ] saying "My desk is now a crime scene" soon after a shooting that occurred a few feet away from her desk. In this life threatening experience, she had to dash through the line of fire to get to safety.
|date=2008-02-12 |work= |publisher=PRNewswire}}</ref>
<ref>http://cnnobservations.blogspot.com/2007/04/shooting-at-cnn-center.html</ref>


==Quotes== ==Quotes==
Lapin is quoted in ] as saying "Anchoring four hours a day, solo, you have to know your stuff. But I do. I'm a real geek."<ref name=wired /> Nicole Lapin was featured in ] standing on top of a desk, defying the conventional newscaster image. She was quoted as saying, "Anchoring four hours a day, solo, you have to know your stuff. But I do. I'm a real geek." <ref>http://www.nicolelapin.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/nicole_lapin_wired_2.jpg</ref>


Lapin is quoted in ] as saying, “Intelligence is attractive, but so is life experience. You can’t amass it just by reading a ton of books. But you can live a lot of life in a short time. Travel. Talk to everyone. Collect adventures, and use them to understand the world. That’s how you learn to treat people well. And that’s sexy.” Lapin was featured in ] Magazine as one of the 21 Icons of Style. She was quoted as saying, “Intelligence is attractive, but so is life experience. You can’t amass it just by reading a ton of books. But you can live a lot of life in a short time. Travel. Talk to everyone. Collect adventures, and use them to understand the world. That’s how you learn to treat people well. And that’s sexy.”
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Lapin is quoted in 944 Magazine as saying, "I’m a ]. But, no one believes it because when you’re out in the field, most of your meal options involve meat with a side of something fried. I’ve learned how to be creative and improvise and can eat anywhere — even a steak house or a gas station." <ref>http://www.944.com/articles/6280</ref>{{Citation broken}} Lapin is quoted in 944 Magazine as saying, "I’m a ]. But, no one believes it because when you’re out in the field, most of your meal options involve meat with a side of something fried. I’ve learned how to be creative and improvise and can eat anywhere — even a steak house or a gas station." <ref>http://www.944.com/articles/6280</ref>


==Personal Life== ==Personal Life==
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Nicole Lapin
File:Nicole Lapin pic.jpgNicole Lapin
Born1984
Occupation(s)News anchor, Starlight Starbright Childrens Foundation Ambassador

Nicole Lapin is both an anchor and correspondent for many of CNN’s news services. She is primarily seen anchoring CNN Pipeline, now CNN.com Live, an internet broadcast service offering multiple live streams and on-demand footage. Lapin reports groundbreaking news on the heels of national and international current events. She also anchors “Now in the News,” an hourly news briefing and “.com Desk,” briefings that feature the highlights of CNN.com coverage. She has also launched an interview series called Young People Who Rock where she talks with people under the age of 30 who are doing remarkable things. Other places to spot Nicole Lapin include CNN Headline News, CNN Newsroom, CNN Student News, CNN Sunday Morning and as a host for CNN's "Show and Tell" technology podcast . She has been with CNN since May 2006 and is based in the network’s world headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.

Biography

Career

File:Nicole Lapin Anchor.jpg
Nicole Lapin on CNN Headline News.

Before Lapin came to CNN, she reported with CBS-2 in Palm Springs, California. There she reported live from San Quentin Prison during the execution of Stanley Williams. She also did a series on possible wrongful convictions in California. She had first explored this subject with the Center for Wrongful Convictions in Chicago, a group whose investigations led to a moratorium on executions in the state of Illinois.

She had also worked with the First Business Network reporting daily from the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Her work with the network included her travels overseas to cover the surging value of the Euro and a position aboard the inaugural trans-Atlantic Wi-FI flight.

Lapin has been a general assignment reporter for KELO-TV in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and WKYT-TV in Lexington, Kentucky. Both stations are CBS affiliates.

Education

Lapin attended the prestigious performing arts high school, Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, where she was a ballet and modern dance major. Lapin graduated from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University summa cum laude and as valedictorian of her class. Even though Lapin took time off to work professionally, she still was the youngest in her class. She received honors in her double-major, political science. Lapin also studied at European Union politics at L'Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris, or Sciences Po. She also attended Harvard University and Columbia University. Nicole received many awards for her undergraduate work, including prestigious research grants. Her first experience came from when she interned and field produced at NBC in New York and Chicago.

Awards

Citations from:

Charity

File:Nicole Lapin exposay.jpg
Nicole Lapin at Starlight Starbright Gala

Lapin has become a spokeswoman for the Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation, a charity for seriously ill children and their families. She hosts a chat series called "Being Smart is Cool" that focuses on current events, politics, foreign affairs, and hard-hitting stories in both the national and international arena. Lapin was quoted speaking at the organization's gala saying, "With so many days spent in the hospital or at home, seriously ill teens are often isolated. The goal of Being Smart is Cool is to bring the outside world into their world."

Lapin created a one-of-a-kind star made of Swarovski crystals for the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree in 2007 along with other celebrities like Teri Hatcher, Dakota Fanning, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Jamie-Lee Curtis, Cindy Crawford, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, Meredith Viera, Mena Suvari and Kiefer Sutherland. The ornament was auctioned off on eBay with all the proceeds benefiting the charity.

Lapin also is part of the celebrity advisory board of Do Something , an organization started by Andrew Shue that encourages youth to be active in society.

Recent events

On April 3, 2007, Lapin was quoted on her own network at CNN saying "My desk is now a crime scene" soon after a shooting that occurred a few feet away from her desk. In this life threatening experience, she had to dash through the line of fire to get to safety.

Quotes

Nicole Lapin was featured in Wired standing on top of a desk, defying the conventional newscaster image. She was quoted as saying, "Anchoring four hours a day, solo, you have to know your stuff. But I do. I'm a real geek."

Lapin was featured in Men's Health Magazine as one of the 21 Icons of Style. She was quoted as saying, “Intelligence is attractive, but so is life experience. You can’t amass it just by reading a ton of books. But you can live a lot of life in a short time. Travel. Talk to everyone. Collect adventures, and use them to understand the world. That’s how you learn to treat people well. And that’s sexy.”

Lapin is quoted in 944 Magazine as saying, "I’m a vegan. But, no one believes it because when you’re out in the field, most of your meal options involve meat with a side of something fried. I’ve learned how to be creative and improvise and can eat anywhere — even a steak house or a gas station."

Personal Life

Lapin is reportedly single, according to LA Confidential Magazine.

References

  1. July Issue of Wired Magazine
  2. http://www.944.com/?page=articles/view&PRID=6280
  3. http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/podcasts/showandtell/site/2007/11/19/st.wifi.shirt.ap?iref=videosearch
  4. http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/podcasts/showandtell/site/2007/12/10/st.flip.video.cnn?iref=videosearch
  5. http://www.cnn.com/CNN/anchors_reporters/lapin.nicole.html
  6. http://www.starlight.org/site/c.fuLQK6MMIpG/b.2613865/k.5A03/A_Stellar_Night_Press.htm
  7. http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/11-01-2007/0004695156&EDATE=
  8. http://www.dosomething.org/taxonomy/term/1911
  9. http://cnnobservations.blogspot.com/2007/04/shooting-at-cnn-center.html
  10. http://www.nicolelapin.net/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/nicole_lapin_wired_2.jpg
  11. http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do?site=MensHealth&channel=style&category=style.files&conitem=2cfa694820a64110VgnVCM20000012281eac____
  12. http://www.944.com/articles/6280
  13. LA Confidential Magazine, November 2007, "Black Book" Edition featuring top 100 successful singles in Los Angeles

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