Shattered Glass was a very interesting movie for me. It talked about the journalism world and really sort of related to the Flash in a way. It showed how a group of people get together and discuss story ideas for the next edition. I thought the movie was alright because the acting didn't really have emotion in it at all and didn't get me intrigued to watch the movie any longer. Although it did show aspects of the journalism world including libel, I don't think I will watch this movie again.
Journalism class for myself was very enjoyable and helped me learn more programs on the computer. It gave me a good interest in journalism as a major. I think with this class along with the Flash definetly brought me two aspects of the journalism class. Overall this was a very good class along with a great teacher! I will truely miss Eastview High School!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Men's Volleyball- Opinion Final Draft
Springtime is finally here. With the start of spring many of the spring team sports are in the primes of there season. But some people seem to think there are a few sports left out for people. Men's Volleyball has been a very popular, up and coming sport the past few years. With the appearance in the Summer Olympic games, in China, in 2008, people have grown interest in this very popular sport.
See, when it comes to high school volleyball, there is only one type, Girl's Volleyball. Men are restricted from playing the game even if it has grown popular interest in recent years. Even if I may not be going here next year, I know there is a wide range of interested guys that love the game of volleyball and would love to see it implemented into the spring sports system.
"I think volleyball is popular just because of how competitive it is, I think people don't give it the credit it deserves because the sport is challenging but fun." Says Kyle Jonas, a summertime beach volleyball fiend.
By implementing Men's Beach Volleyball into spring sports I think it will not only add another sport, but get kids off their butts and outside being proactive. It would be a popular sport to both watch and be in. By putting it into the line-up of spring sports it would increase the amount of activity here at Eastview and give a new sport for people to watch.
With the growing popularity of this sport, it's hard not to put this sport into spring athletics. It would not only boost the amount of people going out for a sport, but it would boost activity around the school. The student council always says they need to improve the food that we are eating throughout the concessions and lunch-line. But with putting volleyball into the system, it would boost many kids fitness level and have fun while doing it.
The input of this sport is a great idea for not only the school but the district. It will help improve activity throughout the school, increase the amount of popularity of the sport, and help kids meet new people by joining an organized sport. I think the input of this sport should happen and WILL happen within the next few years.
See, when it comes to high school volleyball, there is only one type, Girl's Volleyball. Men are restricted from playing the game even if it has grown popular interest in recent years. Even if I may not be going here next year, I know there is a wide range of interested guys that love the game of volleyball and would love to see it implemented into the spring sports system.
"I think volleyball is popular just because of how competitive it is, I think people don't give it the credit it deserves because the sport is challenging but fun." Says Kyle Jonas, a summertime beach volleyball fiend.
By implementing Men's Beach Volleyball into spring sports I think it will not only add another sport, but get kids off their butts and outside being proactive. It would be a popular sport to both watch and be in. By putting it into the line-up of spring sports it would increase the amount of activity here at Eastview and give a new sport for people to watch.
With the growing popularity of this sport, it's hard not to put this sport into spring athletics. It would not only boost the amount of people going out for a sport, but it would boost activity around the school. The student council always says they need to improve the food that we are eating throughout the concessions and lunch-line. But with putting volleyball into the system, it would boost many kids fitness level and have fun while doing it.
The input of this sport is a great idea for not only the school but the district. It will help improve activity throughout the school, increase the amount of popularity of the sport, and help kids meet new people by joining an organized sport. I think the input of this sport should happen and WILL happen within the next few years.
Men's Volleyball- Opinion Rough Draft
Springtime is finally here. With the start of spring many of the spring team sports are in the primes of there season. But some people seem to think there are a few sports left out for people. Men's Volleyball has been a very popular, up and coming sport the past few years. With the appearance in the Summer Olympic games, in China, in 2008, people have grown interest in this very popular sport.
See, when it comes to high school volleyball, there is only one type, Girl's Volleyball. Men are restricted from playing the game even if it has grown popular interest in recent years. Even if I may not be going here next year, I know there is a wide range of interested guys that love the game of volleyball and would love to see it implemented into the spring sports system.
"I think volleyball is popular just because of how competitive it is, I think people don't give it the credit it deserves because the sport is challenging but fun." Says Kyle Jonas, a summertime beach volleyball fiend.
By implementing Men's Beach Volleyball into spring sports I think it will not only add another sport, but get kids off their butts and outside being proactive. It would be a popular sport to both watch and be in. By putting it into the line-up of spring sports it would increase the amount of activity here at Eastview and give a new sport for people to watch.
With the growing popularity of this sport, it's hard not to put this sport into spring athletics. It would not only boost the amount of people going out for a sport, but it would boost activity around the school. The student council always says they need to improve the food that we are eating throughout the concessions and lunch-line. But with putting volleyball into the system, it would boost many kids fitness level and have fun while doing it.
The input of this sport is a great idea for not only the school but the district. It will help improve activity throughout the school, increase the amount of popularity of the sport, and help kids meet new people by joining an organized sport. I think the input of this sport should happen and WILL happen within the next few years.
See, when it comes to high school volleyball, there is only one type, Girl's Volleyball. Men are restricted from playing the game even if it has grown popular interest in recent years. Even if I may not be going here next year, I know there is a wide range of interested guys that love the game of volleyball and would love to see it implemented into the spring sports system.
"I think volleyball is popular just because of how competitive it is, I think people don't give it the credit it deserves because the sport is challenging but fun." Says Kyle Jonas, a summertime beach volleyball fiend.
By implementing Men's Beach Volleyball into spring sports I think it will not only add another sport, but get kids off their butts and outside being proactive. It would be a popular sport to both watch and be in. By putting it into the line-up of spring sports it would increase the amount of activity here at Eastview and give a new sport for people to watch.
With the growing popularity of this sport, it's hard not to put this sport into spring athletics. It would not only boost the amount of people going out for a sport, but it would boost activity around the school. The student council always says they need to improve the food that we are eating throughout the concessions and lunch-line. But with putting volleyball into the system, it would boost many kids fitness level and have fun while doing it.
The input of this sport is a great idea for not only the school but the district. It will help improve activity throughout the school, increase the amount of popularity of the sport, and help kids meet new people by joining an organized sport. I think the input of this sport should happen and WILL happen within the next few years.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
1. What is a problem/issue that our entire student body (our school, community, country, etc.) faces today?
Implementing Mens Volleyball as a high school sport.
2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?
I believe we should make it a team sport at Eastview because the sport is rising.
3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)
To see Volleyball placed into a spring sport.
4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.
Seeing the rise of males participating in beach volleyball. Should be made as a high school sport. Will see more kids going out for volleyball then for other sports.
5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?
Make it so for years to come volleyball will be part of Eastview Athletics.
6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?
Show the rise in male volleyball players.
Implementing Mens Volleyball as a high school sport.
2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?
I believe we should make it a team sport at Eastview because the sport is rising.
3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)
To see Volleyball placed into a spring sport.
4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.
Seeing the rise of males participating in beach volleyball. Should be made as a high school sport. Will see more kids going out for volleyball then for other sports.
5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?
Make it so for years to come volleyball will be part of Eastview Athletics.
6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?
Show the rise in male volleyball players.
Sunday, May 8, 2011
The Days of our Lives (Feature Story final draft)
Summer sun is approaching everyone! The 2010-2011 school year is quickly coming to a close. With seniors already going on the “senior slide” and thinking about future plans in college, and the warm weather that’s keeping kids unmotivated to finish the year strong. It’s hard to realize that us seniors are almost done with our high school careers and will be moving onto something bigger and better in the fall.
The taste in my mouth right now is bitter sweet. Being that it’s almost summer and each and every day keeps getting harder to wake up, we all seem to want school to be done. But realizing that this is our last month in this high school and that the people we see in the halls each and every day won’t be there next year. We all know it will be hard to say goodbye to high school on June 4th. It’s going to be a change, but a change for the better.
“What I’ll most miss from High school is all of my friends, and all of the friendships I have made here. It’s going to be hard to say bye to all of them and hard to leave.” Says Garrett Runing who has had some of the best school spirit the 4 years he attended Eastview.
The class of 2011 seems to be a tight-knit class and seems like it might be inseparable as they all head off different ways next fall to start a new adventure. It seems as if every High School student wants school to be done but they still want the friendships made here to last through the transitions from high school to college.
“What I am most looking forward to in the transition to college is developing independence and living on my own,” Jack Yakowicz says, who is attending Concordia, Moorhead in the fall.
It seems as if this is a difficult time for teenagers heading off to college because they want to get out of high school but they know they will miss some parts back home. You’re essentially starting a new chapter in your life and starting off fresh once again.
With the summer approaching, it’s a great time to spend with friends, catch some rays, and relish the last few months together as a high school class. “I am really looking forward to this summer. It’s going to be a great time to spend with friends and take in the last few months together. It will be one of the best memories I will ever have as a kid.” Kyle Jonas says who is one of the many leaders of the senior class.
“This summer is almost going to be a tip-off to the whole class of 2011 and how great the last 4 years were together, it’s gonna be fun!” Says Garrett Runing who will be attending UW LaCrosse in the fall.
With this summer quickly approaching we should realize that we don’t have much time together. Let’s enjoy the time we have together and spend every day like it was our last time together. It may be difficult to say goodbye in the end but you know you will always have the memories with that person.
“My favorite memory of High School was the football games because there is nothing like high school football. It’s a great feeling to be in the senior section and right up to that chain-linked fence.” Super-fan Jack Yakowicz says. “It’s going to be difficult not being able to go to the games anymore and seeing all your friends out there playing on the field. It’s definitely going to be a different feeling.”
The feeling of actually leaving high school is bitter sweet. You will miss the times you’ve had at football games, or the state tournament run by your team, or by leaving the teachers that have helped you out over the last 4 years.
With still a lot more events coming up this month, the year is still not over. With Prom and graduation still yet to come, it’s sure to be a fantastic month. Even if it may be hard to realize we have less than a month of school left in our high school career, it’s still happening before our very own eyes. We almost tend to think of the future and what’s in store for us, like majors or career plans for college and the future.
“I think my main interest in my career choice or major is business. I want to be able to make money and be successful and I feel I would strive in it.” Says Jack Yakowicz thinking about his future plans and goals.
“My goal for a career choice and major is something involving sports management, because I have been interested with sports all my life and have grown fond of the behind the scenes things.” Says Runing, a hardcore sportsfanatic.
For most colleges you don’t have to decide with your major right away because there is no rush in your freshman year. I realize it is hard to pick a major right now because high schools don’t give you as much options as colleges do to explore your options through majors. It’s a difficult process but is instructed to ensure that you have made the right choice in a major/career.
With High school winding up quick and seniors already thinking about post-high school plans, it’s hard to realize graduation is less than a month away. We sometimes tend to forget to relish the times we have with the people we love and seem to think the worst parts of our lives are coming up. We have to realize that this is the best times of our lives. We are starting a new journey in our lives and are creating memories each and every step of the way. We all must remember that even if we may be leaving high school and going separate ways, we may be done with that period of our life, but the memories will last forever.
The taste in my mouth right now is bitter sweet. Being that it’s almost summer and each and every day keeps getting harder to wake up, we all seem to want school to be done. But realizing that this is our last month in this high school and that the people we see in the halls each and every day won’t be there next year. We all know it will be hard to say goodbye to high school on June 4th. It’s going to be a change, but a change for the better.
“What I’ll most miss from High school is all of my friends, and all of the friendships I have made here. It’s going to be hard to say bye to all of them and hard to leave.” Says Garrett Runing who has had some of the best school spirit the 4 years he attended Eastview.
The class of 2011 seems to be a tight-knit class and seems like it might be inseparable as they all head off different ways next fall to start a new adventure. It seems as if every High School student wants school to be done but they still want the friendships made here to last through the transitions from high school to college.
“What I am most looking forward to in the transition to college is developing independence and living on my own,” Jack Yakowicz says, who is attending Concordia, Moorhead in the fall.
It seems as if this is a difficult time for teenagers heading off to college because they want to get out of high school but they know they will miss some parts back home. You’re essentially starting a new chapter in your life and starting off fresh once again.
With the summer approaching, it’s a great time to spend with friends, catch some rays, and relish the last few months together as a high school class. “I am really looking forward to this summer. It’s going to be a great time to spend with friends and take in the last few months together. It will be one of the best memories I will ever have as a kid.” Kyle Jonas says who is one of the many leaders of the senior class.
“This summer is almost going to be a tip-off to the whole class of 2011 and how great the last 4 years were together, it’s gonna be fun!” Says Garrett Runing who will be attending UW LaCrosse in the fall.
With this summer quickly approaching we should realize that we don’t have much time together. Let’s enjoy the time we have together and spend every day like it was our last time together. It may be difficult to say goodbye in the end but you know you will always have the memories with that person.
“My favorite memory of High School was the football games because there is nothing like high school football. It’s a great feeling to be in the senior section and right up to that chain-linked fence.” Super-fan Jack Yakowicz says. “It’s going to be difficult not being able to go to the games anymore and seeing all your friends out there playing on the field. It’s definitely going to be a different feeling.”
The feeling of actually leaving high school is bitter sweet. You will miss the times you’ve had at football games, or the state tournament run by your team, or by leaving the teachers that have helped you out over the last 4 years.
With still a lot more events coming up this month, the year is still not over. With Prom and graduation still yet to come, it’s sure to be a fantastic month. Even if it may be hard to realize we have less than a month of school left in our high school career, it’s still happening before our very own eyes. We almost tend to think of the future and what’s in store for us, like majors or career plans for college and the future.
“I think my main interest in my career choice or major is business. I want to be able to make money and be successful and I feel I would strive in it.” Says Jack Yakowicz thinking about his future plans and goals.
“My goal for a career choice and major is something involving sports management, because I have been interested with sports all my life and have grown fond of the behind the scenes things.” Says Runing, a hardcore sportsfanatic.
For most colleges you don’t have to decide with your major right away because there is no rush in your freshman year. I realize it is hard to pick a major right now because high schools don’t give you as much options as colleges do to explore your options through majors. It’s a difficult process but is instructed to ensure that you have made the right choice in a major/career.
With High school winding up quick and seniors already thinking about post-high school plans, it’s hard to realize graduation is less than a month away. We sometimes tend to forget to relish the times we have with the people we love and seem to think the worst parts of our lives are coming up. We have to realize that this is the best times of our lives. We are starting a new journey in our lives and are creating memories each and every step of the way. We all must remember that even if we may be leaving high school and going separate ways, we may be done with that period of our life, but the memories will last forever.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Feature Story Rough Draft
Transitions from High school to College
Summer sun is approaching everyone! The 2010-2011 school year is quickly coming to a close. With seniors already going on the “senior slide” and thinking about future plans in college, and the warm weather that’s keeping kids unmotivated to finish the year strong. It’s hard to realize that us seniors are almost done with our high school careers and will be moving onto something bigger and better in the fall.
The taste in my mouth right now is bitter sweet. Being that it’s almost summer and each and every day keeps getting harder to wake up, we all seem to want school to be done. But realizing that this is our last month in this high school and that the people we see in the halls each and every day won’t be there next year. We all know it will be hard to say goodbye to high school on June 4th. It’s going to be a change, but a change for the better.
“What I’ll most miss from High school is all of my friends, and all of the friendships I have made here. It’s going to be hard to say bye to all of them and hard to leave.” Says Garrett Runing who has had some of the best school spirit the 4 years he attended Eastview.
The class of 2011 seems to be a tight-knit class and seems like it might be inseparable as they all head off different ways next fall to start a new adventure. It seems as if every High School student wants school to be done but they still want the friendships made here to last through the transitions from high school to college.
“What I am most looking forward to in the transition to college is developing independence and living on my own,” Jack Yakowicz says, who is attending Concordia, Moorhead in the fall.
It seems as if this is a difficult time for teenagers heading off to college because they want to get out of high school but they know they will miss some parts back home. You’re essentially starting a new chapter in your life and starting off fresh once again.
With the summer approaching, it’s a great time to spend with friends, catch some rays, and relish the last few months together as a high school class. “I am really looking forward to this summer. It’s going to be a great time to spend with friends and take in the last few months together. It will be one of the best memories I will ever have as a kid.” Kyle Jonas says who is one of the many leaders of the senior class.
“This summer is almost going to be a tip-off to the whole class of 2011 and how great the last 4 years were together, it’s gonna be fun!” Says Garrett Runing who will be attending UW LaCrosse in the fall.
With this summer quickly approaching we should realize that we don’t have much time together. Let’s enjoy the time we have together and spend every day like it was our last time together. It may be difficult to say goodbye in the end but you know you will always have the memories with that person.
“My favorite memory of High School was the football games because there is nothing like high school football. It’s a great feeling to be in the senior section and right up to that chain-linked fence.” Super-fan Jack Yakowicz says. “It’s going to be difficult not being able to go to the games anymore and seeing all your friends out there playing on the field. It’s definitely going to be a different feeling.”
The feeling of actually leaving high school is bitter sweet. You will miss the times you’ve had at football games, or the state tournament run by your team, or by leaving the teachers that have helped you out over the last 4 years.
With still a lot more events coming up this month, the year is still not over. With Prom and graduation still yet to come, it’s sure to be a fantastic month. Even if it may be hard to realize we have less than a month of school left in our high school career, it’s still happening before our very own eyes. We almost tend to think of the future and what’s in store for us, like majors or career plans for college and the future.
“I think my main interest in my career choice or major is business. I want to be able to make money and be successful and I feel I would strive in it.” Says Jack Yakowicz thinking about his future plans and goals.
“My goal for a career choice and major is something involving sports management, because I have been interested with sports all my life and have grown fond of the behind the scenes things.” Says Runing, a hardcore sportsfanatic.
For most colleges you don’t have to decide with your major right away because there is no rush in your freshman year. I realize it is hard to pick a major right now because high schools don’t give you as much options as colleges do to explore your options through majors. It’s a difficult process but is instructed to ensure that you have made the right choice in a major/career.
With High school winding up quick and seniors already thinking about post-high school plans, it’s hard to realize graduation is less than a month away. We sometimes tend to forget to relish the times we have with the people we love and seem to think the worst parts of our lives are coming up. We have to realize that this is the best times of our lives. We are starting a new journey in our lives and are creating memories each and every step of the way. We all must remember that even if we may be leaving high school and going separate ways, we may be done with that period of our life, but the memories will last forever.
Summer sun is approaching everyone! The 2010-2011 school year is quickly coming to a close. With seniors already going on the “senior slide” and thinking about future plans in college, and the warm weather that’s keeping kids unmotivated to finish the year strong. It’s hard to realize that us seniors are almost done with our high school careers and will be moving onto something bigger and better in the fall.
The taste in my mouth right now is bitter sweet. Being that it’s almost summer and each and every day keeps getting harder to wake up, we all seem to want school to be done. But realizing that this is our last month in this high school and that the people we see in the halls each and every day won’t be there next year. We all know it will be hard to say goodbye to high school on June 4th. It’s going to be a change, but a change for the better.
“What I’ll most miss from High school is all of my friends, and all of the friendships I have made here. It’s going to be hard to say bye to all of them and hard to leave.” Says Garrett Runing who has had some of the best school spirit the 4 years he attended Eastview.
The class of 2011 seems to be a tight-knit class and seems like it might be inseparable as they all head off different ways next fall to start a new adventure. It seems as if every High School student wants school to be done but they still want the friendships made here to last through the transitions from high school to college.
“What I am most looking forward to in the transition to college is developing independence and living on my own,” Jack Yakowicz says, who is attending Concordia, Moorhead in the fall.
It seems as if this is a difficult time for teenagers heading off to college because they want to get out of high school but they know they will miss some parts back home. You’re essentially starting a new chapter in your life and starting off fresh once again.
With the summer approaching, it’s a great time to spend with friends, catch some rays, and relish the last few months together as a high school class. “I am really looking forward to this summer. It’s going to be a great time to spend with friends and take in the last few months together. It will be one of the best memories I will ever have as a kid.” Kyle Jonas says who is one of the many leaders of the senior class.
“This summer is almost going to be a tip-off to the whole class of 2011 and how great the last 4 years were together, it’s gonna be fun!” Says Garrett Runing who will be attending UW LaCrosse in the fall.
With this summer quickly approaching we should realize that we don’t have much time together. Let’s enjoy the time we have together and spend every day like it was our last time together. It may be difficult to say goodbye in the end but you know you will always have the memories with that person.
“My favorite memory of High School was the football games because there is nothing like high school football. It’s a great feeling to be in the senior section and right up to that chain-linked fence.” Super-fan Jack Yakowicz says. “It’s going to be difficult not being able to go to the games anymore and seeing all your friends out there playing on the field. It’s definitely going to be a different feeling.”
The feeling of actually leaving high school is bitter sweet. You will miss the times you’ve had at football games, or the state tournament run by your team, or by leaving the teachers that have helped you out over the last 4 years.
With still a lot more events coming up this month, the year is still not over. With Prom and graduation still yet to come, it’s sure to be a fantastic month. Even if it may be hard to realize we have less than a month of school left in our high school career, it’s still happening before our very own eyes. We almost tend to think of the future and what’s in store for us, like majors or career plans for college and the future.
“I think my main interest in my career choice or major is business. I want to be able to make money and be successful and I feel I would strive in it.” Says Jack Yakowicz thinking about his future plans and goals.
“My goal for a career choice and major is something involving sports management, because I have been interested with sports all my life and have grown fond of the behind the scenes things.” Says Runing, a hardcore sportsfanatic.
For most colleges you don’t have to decide with your major right away because there is no rush in your freshman year. I realize it is hard to pick a major right now because high schools don’t give you as much options as colleges do to explore your options through majors. It’s a difficult process but is instructed to ensure that you have made the right choice in a major/career.
With High school winding up quick and seniors already thinking about post-high school plans, it’s hard to realize graduation is less than a month away. We sometimes tend to forget to relish the times we have with the people we love and seem to think the worst parts of our lives are coming up. We have to realize that this is the best times of our lives. We are starting a new journey in our lives and are creating memories each and every step of the way. We all must remember that even if we may be leaving high school and going separate ways, we may be done with that period of our life, but the memories will last forever.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Feature Story Interview Questions
Transitions from High School to college. What's in store for us in the upcoming months.
Jack:
Where are you going to college? Concordia, Moorhead
What are you most looking forward to as you transition from HS to College?
Looking forward to doing things on my own and developing independence.
What will you miss most from HS?
My friends
What is your main interest for a career? and Why?
Something in business because i want to make money. Open to whatever
What is your best momory of HS?
The football games and friends cabins.
Garrett:
Where are you going to college?
UW LaCrosse. They have Sports management and thats what I want to go into.
What are you most looking forward to as you transition from HS to College?
Living on my own because it will give me experience and meeting new people.
What will you miss most from HS?
All of the friends that are going to different places than I am.
What is your main interest for a career? and Why?
Sports management because I've been interested in sports all my life and keep this interest rolling.
What is your best memory of HS?
Football games.
Sam:
Where are you going to college?
Arizona State University. Different climate.
What are you most looking forward to as you transition from HS to College?
The freedom and what goes along with it.
What will you miss most from HS?
Seeing my friends every day and having things be easy.
What is your main interest for a career? and Why?
Sports business.
What is your best memory of HS?
All of the friends I have made over the years.
Jack:
Where are you going to college? Concordia, Moorhead
What are you most looking forward to as you transition from HS to College?
Looking forward to doing things on my own and developing independence.
What will you miss most from HS?
My friends
What is your main interest for a career? and Why?
Something in business because i want to make money. Open to whatever
What is your best momory of HS?
The football games and friends cabins.
Garrett:
Where are you going to college?
UW LaCrosse. They have Sports management and thats what I want to go into.
What are you most looking forward to as you transition from HS to College?
Living on my own because it will give me experience and meeting new people.
What will you miss most from HS?
All of the friends that are going to different places than I am.
What is your main interest for a career? and Why?
Sports management because I've been interested in sports all my life and keep this interest rolling.
What is your best memory of HS?
Football games.
Sam:
Where are you going to college?
Arizona State University. Different climate.
What are you most looking forward to as you transition from HS to College?
The freedom and what goes along with it.
What will you miss most from HS?
Seeing my friends every day and having things be easy.
What is your main interest for a career? and Why?
Sports business.
What is your best memory of HS?
All of the friends I have made over the years.
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
NBA Playoffs
So far this NBA season there has been wins and busts. Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls have proved that they're motivated to make a finals appearance. The Memphis Grizzlies took a 3-1 series lead on the top-ranked San Antonio spurs. As of the New York Knicks, they have proved to be a work-in-progress by getting swept by the Boston Celtics. The start of the playoffs have really shocked the league and proven that in the playoffs anything can happen.
"The playoffs so far have been exciting because we're usually used to seeing the Celtics, Lakers, and Spurs making it to the finals, but now younger teams are contending and making it much more exciting," Kyle Jonas says. "It gives the NBA a better look by having far more contenders than years past."
One of his favorite players of the playoffs, Ray Allen, has lead the Boston Celtics to the next round by sweeping the New York Knicks and proved age doesn't make a difference.
The first round of the playoffs has shown winners and losers as to how much talent they may have on their roster and how far they were expected to go. The San Antonio Spurs have shown age on the court by taking a 3 to 2 deficit in the first round to the Memphis Grizzlies.
"Judging by this season I was expecting the Spurs to make a run to the championship. With their record being as it was and being one of the top teams in the league I was expecting a sweep." Sam Ross said. "It's surprising to see a team with that amount of talent go down the first round of the playoffs."
"It's understandable to see teams like the New York Knicks go down because that is a work in progress. I mean they have only been together for half the season." Said Jonas.
It's true that to make it to the NBA finals the team must have enough experience to show that they can contend through a 7 game series to battle for world champions. But sometimes with teams like the San Antonio Spurs or Boston Celtics they can show their age on the court and dig themselves in a whole. Despite numerous tellings in the media that the Celtics are too old, Celtics fan Kyle Jonas is still positive that they're favorites.
"I mean, I know they're getting older but with Ray Allan shooting lights out and Rajon Rondo running the offense up top, there’s no way they can't win," says Jonas.
But with the Boston Celtics they have to get past a team that may be the most hated in the league, the Miami Heat. Before the start of the 2010-2011 season, the Heat were very busy acquiring two big off-season trades, to contend with the big 3 in Boston. They also had to get a big 3 of their own, by acquiring Chris Bosh and LeBron James. The trade was so big that LeBron James had his own televised show called, "The Decision." Along with them Dwayne Wade also signed another contract extension and the team held a "Welcome Home" party to the new "Big Three" of Miami.
"The Heat WILL win the NBA championship game, they have too many stars to contend with on that team. They have pure talent." Says Sam Ross who has spent countless seasons as a Minnesota Timberwolves fan, devoted that some day things might take a turn for the better.
It's great to see the playoffs as they are now. With the series as tight as they are it is difficult to pick an actual winner of the league. The younger teams are able to stick with the older teams now and might even surpass them in the end. Overall the NBA has made a turn for the better. There is better competition as of now and proves that the playoffs are where amazing happens.
"The playoffs so far have been exciting because we're usually used to seeing the Celtics, Lakers, and Spurs making it to the finals, but now younger teams are contending and making it much more exciting," Kyle Jonas says. "It gives the NBA a better look by having far more contenders than years past."
One of his favorite players of the playoffs, Ray Allen, has lead the Boston Celtics to the next round by sweeping the New York Knicks and proved age doesn't make a difference.
The first round of the playoffs has shown winners and losers as to how much talent they may have on their roster and how far they were expected to go. The San Antonio Spurs have shown age on the court by taking a 3 to 2 deficit in the first round to the Memphis Grizzlies.
"Judging by this season I was expecting the Spurs to make a run to the championship. With their record being as it was and being one of the top teams in the league I was expecting a sweep." Sam Ross said. "It's surprising to see a team with that amount of talent go down the first round of the playoffs."
"It's understandable to see teams like the New York Knicks go down because that is a work in progress. I mean they have only been together for half the season." Said Jonas.
It's true that to make it to the NBA finals the team must have enough experience to show that they can contend through a 7 game series to battle for world champions. But sometimes with teams like the San Antonio Spurs or Boston Celtics they can show their age on the court and dig themselves in a whole. Despite numerous tellings in the media that the Celtics are too old, Celtics fan Kyle Jonas is still positive that they're favorites.
"I mean, I know they're getting older but with Ray Allan shooting lights out and Rajon Rondo running the offense up top, there’s no way they can't win," says Jonas.
But with the Boston Celtics they have to get past a team that may be the most hated in the league, the Miami Heat. Before the start of the 2010-2011 season, the Heat were very busy acquiring two big off-season trades, to contend with the big 3 in Boston. They also had to get a big 3 of their own, by acquiring Chris Bosh and LeBron James. The trade was so big that LeBron James had his own televised show called, "The Decision." Along with them Dwayne Wade also signed another contract extension and the team held a "Welcome Home" party to the new "Big Three" of Miami.
"The Heat WILL win the NBA championship game, they have too many stars to contend with on that team. They have pure talent." Says Sam Ross who has spent countless seasons as a Minnesota Timberwolves fan, devoted that some day things might take a turn for the better.
It's great to see the playoffs as they are now. With the series as tight as they are it is difficult to pick an actual winner of the league. The younger teams are able to stick with the older teams now and might even surpass them in the end. Overall the NBA has made a turn for the better. There is better competition as of now and proves that the playoffs are where amazing happens.
Monday, April 25, 2011
NBA Playoffs
-Suprising teams that are contending with the #1 seeds.
-Who will make it to the NBA championship game?
-Opinions on players, teams, series.
-Which team is the most hated in the playoffs?
-Which team has the better chance of making it to another finals appearance, the Lakers or Celtics?
-Winners/Losers in playoffs.
Sam Ross:
-In your opinion, which 2 teams will make it to the NBA Championship game? Heat and OKC because both teams have the superstars to carry them to the next round.
-Which team is the most hated in the playoffs? Heat because there is an infinate amount of people that hate Lebron.
-Which player is the most hated in the playoffs? LeBron James because of his off-season antics.
-Who will win the NBA championship game? Miami heat because of how many stars they have on there team and amount of experience.
-Winners/losers: Winners: Thunder and Celtics because of most experience.
Losers: Knicks and Nuggets because of the amount of talent they had on their teams but didn't contend very well with the other teams.
Soup:
-Which team has the better chance of making it to another finals appearance, the Lakers or Celtics? Celtics
-Winners/Losers in the playoffs and why?. Losers: Spurs because theyre playing terrible and Memphis is heating up. Knicks, getting swept and crushed every game.
Winners: Celtics because there roster got out of a quick 4 game series so they have time to rest.
-Who will win the NBA championship game? Celtics because theyre the most experienced with Ray Allan playing lights.
-In your opinion, which 2 teams will make the NBA championship game? Celtics and Oklahoma City becuase OKC has youth and fresh legs and Celtics have experience.
-Who will make it to the NBA championship game?
-Opinions on players, teams, series.
-Which team is the most hated in the playoffs?
-Which team has the better chance of making it to another finals appearance, the Lakers or Celtics?
-Winners/Losers in playoffs.
Sam Ross:
-In your opinion, which 2 teams will make it to the NBA Championship game? Heat and OKC because both teams have the superstars to carry them to the next round.
-Which team is the most hated in the playoffs? Heat because there is an infinate amount of people that hate Lebron.
-Which player is the most hated in the playoffs? LeBron James because of his off-season antics.
-Who will win the NBA championship game? Miami heat because of how many stars they have on there team and amount of experience.
-Winners/losers: Winners: Thunder and Celtics because of most experience.
Losers: Knicks and Nuggets because of the amount of talent they had on their teams but didn't contend very well with the other teams.
Soup:
-Which team has the better chance of making it to another finals appearance, the Lakers or Celtics? Celtics
-Winners/Losers in the playoffs and why?. Losers: Spurs because theyre playing terrible and Memphis is heating up. Knicks, getting swept and crushed every game.
Winners: Celtics because there roster got out of a quick 4 game series so they have time to rest.
-Who will win the NBA championship game? Celtics because theyre the most experienced with Ray Allan playing lights.
-In your opinion, which 2 teams will make the NBA championship game? Celtics and Oklahoma City becuase OKC has youth and fresh legs and Celtics have experience.
Steps in writing a news story
Hard news: (+/-) 600 words
-Lead: Who, what, where, why and how. 1-2 sentences. 5 W's should be in it
-Body: Combining opinions from interviews, factual data, and a narrative to help the story flow.
-Gather news and interview questions and begin collecting articles on your topic.
-Lead: Who, what, where, why and how. 1-2 sentences. 5 W's should be in it
-Body: Combining opinions from interviews, factual data, and a narrative to help the story flow.
-Gather news and interview questions and begin collecting articles on your topic.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Law/ Ethics notes
We will take notes on Broadcast Journalism Law/Ethics
1. What are the 5 freedoms of the 1st amendment?
Speech, press, religion, assembly, petition.
2. What is the Tinker Standard?
Student speech cannot be censored as long as it does not maternally disrupt class work or involve substantial disorder or invasion of the others rights.
3. What is the Frasier Standard?
Because school officials have an interest in teaching students behavior, "They can censor student speech that is vulgar or indecent, even if it does not cause a "material or substantial disruption."
4. What is the Hazelwood Standard?
Censorship of school-sponsored student expression is permissible when school officials can show that it is "reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns."
5. What is the Frederick Standard?
-January 2002, Olympic torch travels through town.
-Principle Morse cancels school
-Senior Frederick unveils banner on the sidewalk across street which reads, "Bong hits for jesus"
-Suspended for 10 days.
6. What is the definition of libel?
Legal terms for flase statements pf fact about a person that are printed, broadcast, spoken. Libel=Written, Slander=spoken
1.Defames someones character
2. Published to at least one other person
3. False statement of fact
1. What are the 5 freedoms of the 1st amendment?
Speech, press, religion, assembly, petition.
2. What is the Tinker Standard?
Student speech cannot be censored as long as it does not maternally disrupt class work or involve substantial disorder or invasion of the others rights.
3. What is the Frasier Standard?
Because school officials have an interest in teaching students behavior, "They can censor student speech that is vulgar or indecent, even if it does not cause a "material or substantial disruption."
4. What is the Hazelwood Standard?
Censorship of school-sponsored student expression is permissible when school officials can show that it is "reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns."
5. What is the Frederick Standard?
-January 2002, Olympic torch travels through town.
-Principle Morse cancels school
-Senior Frederick unveils banner on the sidewalk across street which reads, "Bong hits for jesus"
-Suspended for 10 days.
6. What is the definition of libel?
Legal terms for flase statements pf fact about a person that are printed, broadcast, spoken. Libel=Written, Slander=spoken
1.Defames someones character
2. Published to at least one other person
3. False statement of fact
Monday, April 18, 2011
Journalism Notes
Definition:
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.
The telling of current events that are news worthy through newspaper, magazines, and the internet.
List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.
TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1 Timeliness-Care about things that are current. Ex. Weather, sports scores
2. Prominence-Care about important/famous people. Ex. Obama buying a dog, Spears shaving head.
3. Proximity-Caring about news that is close to us. Ex. Weather or traffic that is close to us.
4. Significance- The bigger the event, the more news-worthy it is. Ex. Japan earthquake, Libya, 9/11, Hurricane Katrina.
5. Unusualness- Care about things that are out of the ordinary. Ex. Fires, murders, hurricanes.
6. Human Interest- Feel good stories, making you feel uplifted. Ex. Rescue, Michael Sheridan, Dolphin born at zoo.
What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Stories go much more into detail.
2. You control what you read and how much you read.
3. Easier to archive.
What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?
1. Much more current and on the spot.
2. Power of video and sound.
3. There are generally more interesting topics.
Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.
TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1 Timeliness-Care about things that are current. Ex. Weather, sports scores
2. Prominence-Care about important/famous people. Ex. Obama buying a dog, Spears shaving head.
3. Proximity-Caring about news that is close to us. Ex. Weather or traffic that is close to us.
4. Significance- The bigger the event, the more news-worthy it is. Ex. Japan earthquake, Libya, 9/11, Hurricane Katrina.
5. Unusualness- Care about things that are out of the ordinary. Ex. Fires, murders, hurricanes.
6. Human Interest- Feel good stories, making you feel uplifted. Ex. Rescue, Michael Sheridan, Dolphin born at zoo.
What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Stories go much more into detail.
2. You control what you read and how much you read.
3. Easier to archive.
What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?
1. Much more current and on the spot.
2. Power of video and sound.
3. There are generally more interesting topics.
Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
It’s the best of each media. It takes the best of print journalism and the best of broadcast. You can watch videos and read articles that may be more in depth than the regular story in the newspaper.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
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