Steve Ericson, p. 114 to News at Five, p. 132 Summary

In "Steve Ericson," Steve loves New York City. He wants to be a Broadway set designer. He designs miniature, cardboard sets for imaginary plays. His goal is to get into NYU to study set design and get to Broadway. His father says they have to move out of the city. Steve is devastated, but pretends not to be. He has an earring. Steve's ambitions are in his heart and he will not give up his Broadway dream for anyone. He hopes he does not have to move. Meanwhile, the class finds out a reporter will come to the next Open Mike Friday to do a story on them and take photos. Also, Reverend Pedro Pietri, the famous poet whom Sterling admires, will be there that same day. Steve's poem...