so i did a thing. since im in a small town, i got to be on the front page of our weekly newspaper!! and a few pages in our actual daily newspaper.
so should i link this article on the common app? mention in my essay? idk what to do
Do not link an article to a local paper. Admissions officers are not looking for proof.
In terms of your essay it is up to you if you want to include it or not – it really depends on your essay topic and if “the think you did” works into it.