Thing I think they did well:
I really like how they talked about college life. I may only be a sophomore, but it kind of got me ready for what I should expect in the coming years. I also found out about soroity living, and how KU has scholarship halls for students to live in as well.
Thing I think they could improve on:
I don't really like how the ads take up basically the whole paper. There is more ads in the paper than actual stories. I understand that the newspaper team has to use ads to pay for the newspaper but really? I mean half a page ad is just ridiculous to me.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Current Events for Friday, September 30th, 2011
First African woman to win Nobel Peace Prize dies
Elements of newsworthiness:
1. Timeliness-- the woman died on Monday, September 26, 2011.
2. Impact-- the first African woman is no longer here for history.
Combining environmentalism and social activism, Kenya's most known woman won the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize. Wangari Maathai, was the first African woman to win any Nobel Peace Prize. Today, Monday September 26, 2011 she died at the age of 71. Maathai continuously contributed to Kenya by building trees (The Green Belt Movement). She also was the first East African woman to receive her doctorate from the University of Nairobi. Reaction: I personally think it is a sad story to know that the first African woman to win such a prestigious prize has passed. If I lived in Africa, I know I would be looking up to this woman and I would be devastated to know that she has died. I feel sorry for her family, because she died but at the same time, I don't. The reason I don't is because look at how many people recognize her. She will probably be famous all around Africa for many years to come.
Ex-Jayhawks relive Phog’s magic in legends game at KU
Elements of Newsworthiness:
1. Proximity- the game happened right here in Lawrence, Kansas.
2. Oddity- it isn't everyday that you see NBA stars just walking around in Lawrence.
Summary: On Saturday, September 24th, 2011, NBA superstars such as Paul Pierce, Mario Chalmers, Julian Wright, Xavier Henry and many more came back to the school where they all started their career. The University of Kansas right here in our hometown, Lawrence. Some highlights of the game was when Chalmers did a repeat of the 2008 National Championship. He tied the game up with a three pointer. Also, Paul Pierce got emotional talking about his three year experience at Kansas. “He [Scott Pollard, coach at the time Pierce was here] was like a father to me,” Pierce said, getting choked up. The game ended in an 111-111 tie, at Allen Fieldhouse.
Reaction: I was at this game! It was really great to see my favorite jayhawk of all time (Mario Chalmers) play against some of our newer players. Personally, I think they should have one of these games once every other year if not once a year. As many people there were that were at the game, I think they would be able to manage that. Hopefully we see more "Legends of the Phog" games here in Lawrence.
Monday, September 12, 2011
AAR Reaction Article; due Friday, September 16th.
Name of article: "Sarah Palin, un-trending"
Author: Kathleen Parker
Reaction: Teasing leads to boredom. Boredom leads to anger. For many months, Sarah Palin was "teasing" the American society to whether she would run for president or not. For a while there, it seemed like everywhere you turned someone would be talking about Sarah Palin. "Sarah Palin this, Sarah Palin that.." Well guess what? Recently, at the Republican debate in Iowa, she didn't show up. Nor was her name mentioned. Supposedly, she has a "bus tour" she was on. Personally, I am glad that she is "un-trending". In my opinion, she wouldn't make a great president anyway. I mean she's too busy making deals with television companies, and selling books. How could she fulfill the role of president?! Maybe Kathleen is right. All Sarah Palin really does care about is money. Money money money money. Time will tell, but as for now; you can say goodbye to the press making anymore stories about Sarah Palin.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/sarah-palin-un-trending/2011/08/12/gIQArUaxBJ_story.html
Author: Kathleen Parker
Reaction: Teasing leads to boredom. Boredom leads to anger. For many months, Sarah Palin was "teasing" the American society to whether she would run for president or not. For a while there, it seemed like everywhere you turned someone would be talking about Sarah Palin. "Sarah Palin this, Sarah Palin that.." Well guess what? Recently, at the Republican debate in Iowa, she didn't show up. Nor was her name mentioned. Supposedly, she has a "bus tour" she was on. Personally, I am glad that she is "un-trending". In my opinion, she wouldn't make a great president anyway. I mean she's too busy making deals with television companies, and selling books. How could she fulfill the role of president?! Maybe Kathleen is right. All Sarah Palin really does care about is money. Money money money money. Time will tell, but as for now; you can say goodbye to the press making anymore stories about Sarah Palin.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/sarah-palin-un-trending/2011/08/12/gIQArUaxBJ_story.html
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Health Care Fraud Now In Puerto Rico
Prominence:
In today's society, if you have health care you should be considered lucky. And for people to take that as a joke is just pathetic.
Policy:
As Obama has once said, healthcare is something to take very seriously. Then idiots like these Puerto Rican go and steal it from the ones who probably need it most.
Conflict:
Obviously being a thief is controversial, but when you steal something as serious as health care, it becomes a whole new story. Especially when it is $660,000 worth.
Summary:
According to the U.S. Attorney Office, 13 people including 3 Puerto Rican doctors are accused of commenting health care fraud. The doctor's were billing Medicare companies saying they performed these very expensive procedures on patients, when in reality they clearly did not.
Reaction:
I don't understand why these doctor's would even take the time to commit these crimes. They seem so un-worth the jail time in my eyes. I guess maybe because I know right from wrong, and clearly these immature children did not.
http://news.yahoo.com/13-accused-health-care-fraud-puerto-rico-203243415.html
In today's society, if you have health care you should be considered lucky. And for people to take that as a joke is just pathetic.
Policy:
As Obama has once said, healthcare is something to take very seriously. Then idiots like these Puerto Rican go and steal it from the ones who probably need it most.
Conflict:
Obviously being a thief is controversial, but when you steal something as serious as health care, it becomes a whole new story. Especially when it is $660,000 worth.
Summary:
According to the U.S. Attorney Office, 13 people including 3 Puerto Rican doctors are accused of commenting health care fraud. The doctor's were billing Medicare companies saying they performed these very expensive procedures on patients, when in reality they clearly did not.
Reaction:
I don't understand why these doctor's would even take the time to commit these crimes. They seem so un-worth the jail time in my eyes. I guess maybe because I know right from wrong, and clearly these immature children did not.
http://news.yahoo.com/13-accused-health-care-fraud-puerto-rico-203243415.html
Jerry Jones Talks Himself Out of Some Money!
Prominence:
Owner of the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones is obviously well known to the American Football scene. Mainly because America is known for football.
Timeliness:
The luncheon in which Jerry Jones mentioned the team's collective bargaining agreement happened on September 1, 2011.
Proximity:
Even though we obviously do not live in Dallas, football is everywhere in the US.
Summary:
When mentioning the team's bargaining agreement, Jones decided to make a joke about his team mate, Jay Ratliff's salary. Then, the team started begging Ratliff for a raise. Therefore, Jerry Jones is losing out on money. Guess he should learn when and where to keep is mouth shut!
Reaction:
I am not surprised. I think that Jerry Jones is a selfish, self centered, jerk. All he cares about is money, money, money, and then a little bit more money. I mean yes, if I was making millions and millions of dollars a year I would be self centered to. However, Jones is just a person who I honestly don't think gives a care about his players. And honestly, that is wrong.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Jerry-Jones-might-have-talked-himself-out-of-a-b?urn=nfl-wp6283
Owner of the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones is obviously well known to the American Football scene. Mainly because America is known for football.
Timeliness:
The luncheon in which Jerry Jones mentioned the team's collective bargaining agreement happened on September 1, 2011.
Proximity:
Even though we obviously do not live in Dallas, football is everywhere in the US.
Summary:
When mentioning the team's bargaining agreement, Jones decided to make a joke about his team mate, Jay Ratliff's salary. Then, the team started begging Ratliff for a raise. Therefore, Jerry Jones is losing out on money. Guess he should learn when and where to keep is mouth shut!
Reaction:
I am not surprised. I think that Jerry Jones is a selfish, self centered, jerk. All he cares about is money, money, money, and then a little bit more money. I mean yes, if I was making millions and millions of dollars a year I would be self centered to. However, Jones is just a person who I honestly don't think gives a care about his players. And honestly, that is wrong.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Jerry-Jones-might-have-talked-himself-out-of-a-b?urn=nfl-wp6283
Another human foot washes ashore in British Columbia
1. Oddity- Not everyday do you hear about random feet washing up on shore.
2. Timeliness- Tuesday night, a foot washes up on the shores of British Columbia.
3. Prominence- The last foot that washed up on shore was in 2007. So far, there have been over a dozen feet to wash up on shore.
Summary:
On Tuesday August 30, 2011 a human foot washed up on the shores of British Columbia. Police say they do not know where the foot had come from, but there has been a reported case of two men missing. The foot was inside a running shoe. The remains haven't been identified, however they match one of the two men who was reported missing.
Police seem to think that the foot was separated from the body naturally, and no foul play was involved.
Reaction:
When reading this, I literally got chills up my spine. Just to think of the people who saw the foot, I bet it traumatized them. I sure am glad I live in America and not in British Columbia to see that.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44339796/ns/world_news-americas/
2. Timeliness- Tuesday night, a foot washes up on the shores of British Columbia.
3. Prominence- The last foot that washed up on shore was in 2007. So far, there have been over a dozen feet to wash up on shore.
Summary:
On Tuesday August 30, 2011 a human foot washed up on the shores of British Columbia. Police say they do not know where the foot had come from, but there has been a reported case of two men missing. The foot was inside a running shoe. The remains haven't been identified, however they match one of the two men who was reported missing.
Police seem to think that the foot was separated from the body naturally, and no foul play was involved.
Reaction:
When reading this, I literally got chills up my spine. Just to think of the people who saw the foot, I bet it traumatized them. I sure am glad I live in America and not in British Columbia to see that.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44339796/ns/world_news-americas/
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