Have you ever looked at the sports section of your paper and wondered if there are any female athletes or athletic events in our area? If one were to rely solely on the newspaper for coverage of women and girls in sports …well … you would miss a lot! When you read an article about an upcoming game, a special female athlete, a girl’s or women’s game won or lost, write to the author of the article and to the editor of the sports section. An AAUW San Jose member recently commended a Mercury News reporter for his coverage of a women’s basketball game. He immediately wrote back and they had an interesting conversation. The member also wrote to the editor of the sports section and, although did not receive a response, she will write again, asking for more coverage or thanking him for well placed and informative articles. Every letter counts and your short email can make a big difference in the coverage of women’s athletic events!