Topic 1: Self Reflection
I am most proud of my "Change as a Challenge for the Better" story featuring Kadijah White. Even though it didn't make the Commuter, the experience was fantastic covering a speech event. There was something about the different approach you have to take as a journalist that made it that much more intriguing.
Having the AP Style book handy really helped me enhance my knowledge on the right vocabulary and when to use it. I think the most important thing I learned from this class is that staying organized and making sure you get out and get your interviews done early so you aren't stressing. At the beginning of the term I was a little bit lazy, and pushed off my interviews until the day before the article would be due. I learned very quickly that changing this habit was a must if you are a journalist.
I didn't expect some of the things we did in this class like having a chance to get an article in The Commuter. Other than that everything that I learned in this class from AP style to Edna Buchanon felt reasonable. Moodle has been a great tool for this class, and I am glad it is so easily accessible.
I would definitely recommend Edna's book in your future News Reporting classes because it brings up great discussions and alongside that the book in general is an amazing story and I think future students will really enjoy that.
Topic 2: Class Wrap-Up
I thought we had a pretty good group of students overall in this class and I have made connections that I will carry with me moving forward through school. This class was important for me because we learned a new style of writing that I have never been exposed to which benefited my overall experience. Definitely keep reading Edna Buchanon's book! (I already passed it on down for my dad to read.) It's an excellent source for generating opinions and discussions.
Friday, March 11, 2016
Thursday, March 3, 2016
Change as a Challenge for Better : Kadijah White
In a small room in Kidder hall off the north end of Oregon State University's campus, Kadijah White, a student in Human Development and Family Sciences department, unveils her childhood story and the challenges she came across along the way. With a small audience of 14 people comprised of students, faculty, and professionals, White promotes the concept of "change" and the many different ways people handle it each and every day with her own personal story.
So what does change mean to Kadijah White?
"Doing something today that you didn't have to do yesterday, something as simple as opening the door for someone" said White. Whether it is involuntarily or voluntarily, White makes key points on what change can do to anyone at any age.
For White, it wasn't a walk through the daisy field when growing up as a child. With no father around, and a mother who spent more time away from her five kids, White found herself taking on responsibilities most children wouldn't imagine. It wasn't until White's mother left her and her siblings that "change" was going to be the ultimate factor White had to overcome.
"I would come home from school sometimes and my stuff would be packed, ready to move to a different foster family somewhere" said White.
White knew all she could do was push forward and do the best she possibly could to get a good education and found that school felt more comfortable than home.
"I used to do all my homework at the school because school helped me feel like I was a part of something, and that was really important to me" said White. Some people in the crowd nodded heads in agreement with White.
It wasn't until her sophomore year of high-school when White introduced her biggest challenge she has faced so far. She was attending South Salem high-school at the time and came home from school to a strange woman who she had never seen before. It turned out that this woman was her aunt on her father's side, and had plans for White and her siblings to live in Austin, Texas with them.
"I couldn't believe it, I was doing so well in school and everything was starting to feel normal" said White.
White had enough determination to see through this challenge, and in the end, couldn't be happier because these people provided shelter, food, and most importantly love. White had never experienced this before, and set out to accomplish bigger and better things by thriving in school.
When White finished out high-school in Austin, she had been accepted to Oregon State, Oregon, Baylor University, as well as the University of Texas. Reiterating that she wouldn't be who she was today without the motivation of change in her life, White moved back to Oregon and went to school at Oregon State.
"Baylor was a pretty good choice for school, but it was also very expensive, and there was something about the people at Oregon State that made me feel like I belong."
Finding school as an outlet, White demonstrated to the crowd that "change" isn't all that bad depending on how you handle it. After growing up through this life challenge at a young age White felt without it, it wouldn't have made her the motivated woman she is today.
White wanted her crowd to leave knowing that "the little things matter in life" and certainly left an impact on a motivated group of people.
At a Glance:
Who: Kadijah White
Where: Kidder Hall 202, Oregon State University main campus
When: 2:30-3:30pm/ 2 March 2016
Why: Flourishing @ OSU Lecture Series
So what does change mean to Kadijah White?
"Doing something today that you didn't have to do yesterday, something as simple as opening the door for someone" said White. Whether it is involuntarily or voluntarily, White makes key points on what change can do to anyone at any age.
For White, it wasn't a walk through the daisy field when growing up as a child. With no father around, and a mother who spent more time away from her five kids, White found herself taking on responsibilities most children wouldn't imagine. It wasn't until White's mother left her and her siblings that "change" was going to be the ultimate factor White had to overcome.
"I would come home from school sometimes and my stuff would be packed, ready to move to a different foster family somewhere" said White.
White knew all she could do was push forward and do the best she possibly could to get a good education and found that school felt more comfortable than home.
"I used to do all my homework at the school because school helped me feel like I was a part of something, and that was really important to me" said White. Some people in the crowd nodded heads in agreement with White.
It wasn't until her sophomore year of high-school when White introduced her biggest challenge she has faced so far. She was attending South Salem high-school at the time and came home from school to a strange woman who she had never seen before. It turned out that this woman was her aunt on her father's side, and had plans for White and her siblings to live in Austin, Texas with them.
"I couldn't believe it, I was doing so well in school and everything was starting to feel normal" said White.
White had enough determination to see through this challenge, and in the end, couldn't be happier because these people provided shelter, food, and most importantly love. White had never experienced this before, and set out to accomplish bigger and better things by thriving in school.
When White finished out high-school in Austin, she had been accepted to Oregon State, Oregon, Baylor University, as well as the University of Texas. Reiterating that she wouldn't be who she was today without the motivation of change in her life, White moved back to Oregon and went to school at Oregon State.
"Baylor was a pretty good choice for school, but it was also very expensive, and there was something about the people at Oregon State that made me feel like I belong."
Finding school as an outlet, White demonstrated to the crowd that "change" isn't all that bad depending on how you handle it. After growing up through this life challenge at a young age White felt without it, it wouldn't have made her the motivated woman she is today.
White wanted her crowd to leave knowing that "the little things matter in life" and certainly left an impact on a motivated group of people.
At a Glance:
Who: Kadijah White
Where: Kidder Hall 202, Oregon State University main campus
When: 2:30-3:30pm/ 2 March 2016
Why: Flourishing @ OSU Lecture Series
Friday, February 26, 2016
Week 8 Forum
Topic 1 Class Blog:
I really enjoyed reading Moriah Hoskins article on Judi Madarus the lunch lady on campus at LBCC. I thought it was very easy to follow, and had some great information on what she likes to do outside of campus like watching her kids play sports. I thought Moriah did very well outsourcing other students for quotes toward the end of the write up. The quotes from students about how nice Madarus the lunch lady is while on the job really helps the article's richness. If there was one thing I would suggest to Moriah, I would just say that this is a profile article and a picture would have been beneficial. Other than that I think this article is very well-written and there are not many mistakes that bulge out at you. For a follow up story, you could get maybe another article related to how good the cafe is here on campus to LB students, because of the hard work of employees and dedication.
I really enjoyed reading Moriah Hoskins article on Judi Madarus the lunch lady on campus at LBCC. I thought it was very easy to follow, and had some great information on what she likes to do outside of campus like watching her kids play sports. I thought Moriah did very well outsourcing other students for quotes toward the end of the write up. The quotes from students about how nice Madarus the lunch lady is while on the job really helps the article's richness. If there was one thing I would suggest to Moriah, I would just say that this is a profile article and a picture would have been beneficial. Other than that I think this article is very well-written and there are not many mistakes that bulge out at you. For a follow up story, you could get maybe another article related to how good the cafe is here on campus to LB students, because of the hard work of employees and dedication.
Sunday, February 21, 2016
LBCC Athletic Department Seeks Improvement in Facilities
LBCC's floor is outdated, and might be in the worst condition it has ever been.
What does it mean to the athletic department to have a floor that doesn't seek the right treatment or care? Head coach Debbie Harrold of the women's basketball team comments "It is a sign that the future for athletic facilities here on campus should be improved, we all want to enhance the quality of our floor but the key is getting the right funding."
Secretary Gail Rushing also comments "The floor could definitely use a new paint job but we need more sponsors, and we just don't have that right now."
The athletic department plans on finding one or two key sponsors that will help take care of LBCC athletic facilities primarily the gymnasium floor.
Secretary Gail Rushing also comments "The floor could definitely use a new paint job but we need more sponsors, and we just don't have that right now."
The athletic department plans on finding one or two key sponsors that will help take care of LBCC athletic facilities primarily the gymnasium floor.
Just this last summer the athletic department was able to re-varnish the gym floor along with an updated version of the new Roadrunner logo to sit at center court. With good intentions, the job was complete but not executed right, and a smear was left next to the new Roadrunner that needed to be fixed. The only thing the athletic department could do at the time was cover the mishap up with a giant white sticker that plastered over the mistake.
Men's basketball Freshman Brodie Marchant is quoted "I've personally slipped at center floor on some occasions and it's not the safest thing but we take a lot of respect on our home floor and have to look past that.."
Sophomore post Andrew Reardon mentions "Yeah, our floor isn't the best in the league by any means or the prettiest of things but we don't like losing here, and we don't think teams expect the environment that turns out at our home games."
The "Roadrunner Blue" that once stood out many years ago has also faded to a woodland green and could certainly use a paint job. As spring term gets closer and closer, the gymnasium will have time to relax, while the athletic department will look to put their plan to action.
At a glance:
Who: Athletic department/ athletic facilities/ teams
What: Condition of gym floor
Why: Poor condition, potential for an update
Where: LBCC main campus, Athletic facilities
Men's basketball Freshman Brodie Marchant is quoted "I've personally slipped at center floor on some occasions and it's not the safest thing but we take a lot of respect on our home floor and have to look past that.."
Sophomore post Andrew Reardon mentions "Yeah, our floor isn't the best in the league by any means or the prettiest of things but we don't like losing here, and we don't think teams expect the environment that turns out at our home games."
The "Roadrunner Blue" that once stood out many years ago has also faded to a woodland green and could certainly use a paint job. As spring term gets closer and closer, the gymnasium will have time to relax, while the athletic department will look to put their plan to action.
At a glance:
Who: Athletic department/ athletic facilities/ teams
What: Condition of gym floor
Why: Poor condition, potential for an update
Where: LBCC main campus, Athletic facilities
Friday, February 19, 2016
Week 7 Forum
Topic 1: I was able to talk to Jayme Frazier yesterday morning about the profile I wrote, she had great things to say, and was excited to see some of the quotes her players had to say about her. Jayme is very friendly but I know that this profile write up could use some more detail about her life and she mentioned that.
I was certainly pleased from what she had to say, but there is definitely room in this article for improvement. I think it could be longer as well with more in-depth detail about how Jayme
got to LB as well as earning her coaching role. There were no factual errors but I feel like that is because I didn't provide "enough" facts to start with.
Things that I can change for next time is my approach. Next time I am going to set up a recording device on my phone because she had a lot of information to give but I may have missed some of the key points which would have helped me in my write up.
I was certainly pleased from what she had to say, but there is definitely room in this article for improvement. I think it could be longer as well with more in-depth detail about how Jayme
got to LB as well as earning her coaching role. There were no factual errors but I feel like that is because I didn't provide "enough" facts to start with.
Things that I can change for next time is my approach. Next time I am going to set up a recording device on my phone because she had a lot of information to give but I may have missed some of the key points which would have helped me in my write up.
Monday, February 15, 2016
Week 6 Forum
Topic 1: (Wasn't there for Kyle on 2/10 class , but was able to be there for Samantha Swindel on 2/12.
One thing Samantha said during her time with us over face time is that her job is very stressful, being a college student involved in basketball and other classes helps me relate to the stress.
Another thing Samantha said during her time with us was that reiteration of "getting yourself out there" concept. She went into examples like having to conduct interview in certain situations you wouldn't even imagine or want to put yourself, but when there is a deadline for the information you sometimes have to get your hands dirty.
The last thing that I took away from Samantha on Friday is that journalism for Samantha at least might not be her true passion. Like I said earlier is that it is very stressful, but can also be very rewarding when you put the right amount of work toward your article. So I guess sometimes in journalism writing you can hit writers block, but it's the drive that keeps you going and wanting to succeed.
One tip I got from Samantha is that journalism writing can be very stressful, and some things you can do to avoid stress in journalism is getting out into the world remaining confident, and also to manage your time as best as you can with the right preparation and practice (efficiency.)
Topic 2: Story #4
As a basketball player, playing on the current floor here at LB might be one of the worst floors I've ever played on in my playing career. I want to interview some faculty about what LB is doing to get that fixed, or a reason why it hasn't gotten fixed or up to date with other school's gym floors.
One thing Samantha said during her time with us over face time is that her job is very stressful, being a college student involved in basketball and other classes helps me relate to the stress.
Another thing Samantha said during her time with us was that reiteration of "getting yourself out there" concept. She went into examples like having to conduct interview in certain situations you wouldn't even imagine or want to put yourself, but when there is a deadline for the information you sometimes have to get your hands dirty.
The last thing that I took away from Samantha on Friday is that journalism for Samantha at least might not be her true passion. Like I said earlier is that it is very stressful, but can also be very rewarding when you put the right amount of work toward your article. So I guess sometimes in journalism writing you can hit writers block, but it's the drive that keeps you going and wanting to succeed.
One tip I got from Samantha is that journalism writing can be very stressful, and some things you can do to avoid stress in journalism is getting out into the world remaining confident, and also to manage your time as best as you can with the right preparation and practice (efficiency.)
Topic 2: Story #4
As a basketball player, playing on the current floor here at LB might be one of the worst floors I've ever played on in my playing career. I want to interview some faculty about what LB is doing to get that fixed, or a reason why it hasn't gotten fixed or up to date with other school's gym floors.
Friday, February 12, 2016
Profile - Jayme Frazier
Jaime Frazier loves her job.
Frazier is LBCC women's head volleyball coach as well as a full-time instructor for the Health & Human Performance Department. Frazier loves watching her students develop through experience in the classroom and on the court.
She enjoys her time here at LBCC and has been a big part of LBCC life for 22 years now.
"For college students, this is an important time in life where decisions are made and people tend to change" said Frazier. Frazier gets along well with the faculty here at LB and emphasizes that teachers here are always wanting to do what is best for the student.
Frazier grew up into a teaching environment, when she was a child her mother was a teacher of physical education and influenced Frazier to follow in her footsteps. Frazier teaches exercise science and physical education classes here at LB. Frazier is a great counselor as well, for students that are struggling with career choices, Frazier is very involved and willing to help with career exploration.
On the coaching side, Frazier has inspired her teams over the years through hard work and dedication through coaching. This year Frazier took the women's team to the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC) held in Tacoma, WA where they placed third.
"Frazier went above and beyond this year to take such a young team of girls and turn them into not just champions, but a family as well.. she also gave me a second chance at the sport I love, and I think I speak for all her former players that Frazier is the type of coach you just want to make proud" said current sophomore player Samantha Rouleau.
At the end of each season regardless on how the team finishes, Frazier hopes she instills discipline, good character, and commitment in her players.
"Things like being a good teammate, pushing yourself, understanding that goal setting is important in every aspect of life will help these girls be successful in their future careers" said Frazier.
Frazier loves a competitive environment and brings that mentality everyday, specifically when coaching. Her players show a great amount of respect for their competitive leader.
"She is a great role model, she makes real genuine connections with her players and has a lot of respect from them" said red-shirt freshman Elle Verschingel.
The women's volleyball team is currently in the off-season, and Frazier's main focus is to make sure her team is on track and focused on academics.
"It's very important, especially from the first-year freshman to stay goal oriented, and to not fall behind in the classroom" said Frazier.
On her free time, Frazier loves staying active in the community by running and exercising. She also enjoys time with her family and watches her kids play sports. Her favorite movie of all-time is Top Gun because it "pushes the limits."
Frazier is determined to keep making a positive influence on her players and to her students, and looks to stay involved here at LBCC for years to come.
At a Glance:
What: Profile Article
Who: Jaime Frazier, Physical Education and Head Volleyball Coach
Monday, February 8, 2016
Week 5 Forum
Topic 1: It's nice to see that we are already through the halfway point in the current term. I have enjoyed this class so far and love learning things I didn't know about Journalism.The best work I have done so far has probably got to be my second story, (event) at the Moda Center in Portland. This story was better than my first because I was able to take a lot away from my first story, and cut down more mistakes than I did in my first story. My biggest challenge I face as a reporter is that I am busy all the time, with music and sports it's hard to make time to go out and do my interviews when I need to. The most important thing I've learned from reading Edna Buchanon is that it takes a high level of commitment when writing up a news story or incident. One quote that still gets me is "Gary Robinson died hungry..." this was excellent because it grabbed my attention right away. The skills I need to improve on are simply the way I organize my stories, I feel that with more experience in this style of writing will only help me learn and get better.
Topic 2:
Full Name: Jaime Frazier
Claim to fame: Head Volleyball coach, teacher
Source: Samantha Rouleau
Source: Andrew Evans
Source: Elle Vershingel
Question: How long have you been coaching volleyball at LB?
Question: What do you enjoy about teaching incoming freshman at LB?
Question: What is the biggest thing you hope your players take away from each season?
I intend on observing Jaime at one of the volleyball practices or in one of her classes.
Monday, February 1, 2016
Week 4 Forum
Topic 1: Linn-Benton's Head Volleyball Coach Jaime Frazier, and LBCC Music instructor Olem Alves
Both of these two candidates are faculty at LBCC and would be great to write a profile article on the two. Jaime has been known to be a great coach as well as a great teacher in her field. Olem might be a part-time faculty member but he teaches musical performance classes as well as music theory and history at LBCC.
What are the greatest enjoyments coaching for Linn-Benton Volleyball?
What have been your biggest challenges as a coach throughout your career?
What is the expectation going into every season?
What is your coaching philosophy?
How many years have you been around the game as well as coached it?
My second lead Olem Alves will be questions like:
How long have you been playing instruments?
What do you enjoy most about teaching students how to play guitar?
What have been some challenges when teaching a student who has never played before?
What enjoyments do you get from teaching?
What is your favorite thing about music, and what is your favorite genre?
Topic 2: There was a section from chapter three involving Edna's previous husband Emmit Miller where Edna doesn't follow the "seek truth and report it" part of the Code of Ethics. There was a small fight where her and Miller sort of get into it and Miller ends up slapping Edna in the face. Edna knew that Miller had a drinking problem, but now notices that he has anger management problems as well. Edna ends up leaving out some major details in an article she wrote after the event and is quoted "Our romance taught me not to mix business with pleasure." Emmit could have been on the ropes with his job as a police officer because of his actions but Edna. I disagree with what Edna did because this behavior will only continue and possibly get worse. I understand Edna's situation but at the same time it is her job to report what happened whether its right or its wrong.
Both of these two candidates are faculty at LBCC and would be great to write a profile article on the two. Jaime has been known to be a great coach as well as a great teacher in her field. Olem might be a part-time faculty member but he teaches musical performance classes as well as music theory and history at LBCC.
What are the greatest enjoyments coaching for Linn-Benton Volleyball?
What have been your biggest challenges as a coach throughout your career?
What is the expectation going into every season?
What is your coaching philosophy?
How many years have you been around the game as well as coached it?
My second lead Olem Alves will be questions like:
How long have you been playing instruments?
What do you enjoy most about teaching students how to play guitar?
What have been some challenges when teaching a student who has never played before?
What enjoyments do you get from teaching?
What is your favorite thing about music, and what is your favorite genre?
Topic 2: There was a section from chapter three involving Edna's previous husband Emmit Miller where Edna doesn't follow the "seek truth and report it" part of the Code of Ethics. There was a small fight where her and Miller sort of get into it and Miller ends up slapping Edna in the face. Edna knew that Miller had a drinking problem, but now notices that he has anger management problems as well. Edna ends up leaving out some major details in an article she wrote after the event and is quoted "Our romance taught me not to mix business with pleasure." Emmit could have been on the ropes with his job as a police officer because of his actions but Edna. I disagree with what Edna did because this behavior will only continue and possibly get worse. I understand Edna's situation but at the same time it is her job to report what happened whether its right or its wrong.
Friday, January 29, 2016
Kobe Bryant's last game in Portland
For Kobe Bryant, his last game against the Portland Trail Blazers won't be all that memorable.
This game marks the last time Bryant will ever play in a basketball game in Moda Center, as the legendary shooting guard plans to retire come the end of the 2015-2016 season.
For Bryant it wasn't his best performance in Portland, as he went 5-9 from the field for 10 points along with five turnovers in the 121-103 loss to the Blazers. Although the fans were encouraged it was Bryant's "night" knowing it was his last, Damian Lillard of the Trail Blazers had other plans. The point-guard out of Weber State was scorching hot from the field, shooting 14-19 for 36 points including five three-pointers on the night.
Noting the loss in tonight's game for the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant finishes his career 6-26 overall in Portland. The young and talented Trail Blazers were to much for Bryant and his Lakers.
Bryant was quoted after the game saying "I have so many great memories here, most of the time I ended up on the losing side of things during the regular season.. The fans, the playoff battles... great memories. I just tried to take it all in tonight."
Bryant will retire after this year and will have a memorable career to look back on. He has the record for second most points scored in a single game with 81 points. Bryant also was able to claim 5 NBA Championships over the course of his career.
This game marks the last time Bryant will ever play in a basketball game in Moda Center, as the legendary shooting guard plans to retire come the end of the 2015-2016 season.
For Bryant it wasn't his best performance in Portland, as he went 5-9 from the field for 10 points along with five turnovers in the 121-103 loss to the Blazers. Although the fans were encouraged it was Bryant's "night" knowing it was his last, Damian Lillard of the Trail Blazers had other plans. The point-guard out of Weber State was scorching hot from the field, shooting 14-19 for 36 points including five three-pointers on the night.
Noting the loss in tonight's game for the Los Angeles Lakers, Bryant finishes his career 6-26 overall in Portland. The young and talented Trail Blazers were to much for Bryant and his Lakers.
Bryant was quoted after the game saying "I have so many great memories here, most of the time I ended up on the losing side of things during the regular season.. The fans, the playoff battles... great memories. I just tried to take it all in tonight."
Although Bryant has lost many games including tonight's loss against the Blazers, he has hurt the Blazers in the past when it mattered the most. Dating back to the 1999-2000 season, when the dynamic duo of Kobe Bryant and powerhouse center Shaquille O'neal were in full effect the Lakers were almost untouchable. Knocking off the Blazers in the 2000 western conference finals, Blazer fans will never forget that in game 7 Bryant led his Lakers down by 15 in the fourth quarter to come back and win.
Bryant will retire after this year and will have a memorable career to look back on. He has the record for second most points scored in a single game with 81 points. Bryant also was able to claim 5 NBA Championships over the course of his career.
In tonight's game, Bryant had the fans on their feet most of the game, and it seemed like anytime he had the ball in his hands the Blazer fans were ready to "boo."
Bryant was quoted after the game, "The boos every time I touch it, I absolutely love it." Bryant has built his career off of fans reactions, and fueled off fans that interacted with him.
As Bryant made his final exit off the floor Saturday night, a Blazer fan was quoted saying something to Bryant from the court-side seats "Man, I am going to miss hating you." Bryant wisely responded "I am going to miss loving the fact that you hate me."
At a glance:
When: 7:00 p.m, January 23 2016
Where: Moda Center, Portland, OR
Bryant was quoted after the game, "The boos every time I touch it, I absolutely love it." Bryant has built his career off of fans reactions, and fueled off fans that interacted with him.
As Bryant made his final exit off the floor Saturday night, a Blazer fan was quoted saying something to Bryant from the court-side seats "Man, I am going to miss hating you." Bryant wisely responded "I am going to miss loving the fact that you hate me."
At a glance:
When: 7:00 p.m, January 23 2016
Where: Moda Center, Portland, OR
Why: Kobe Bryant's last game ever in Portland
Funny Quotes: "The boos"/ Fans
Funny Quotes: "The boos"/ Fans
Friday, January 22, 2016
Week 3 Forum
Topic 1: Out of the 4 topics I think holding yourself accountable on mistakes and being transparent is very important as a reporter/journalist. Having the awareness and accountability to respond to questions quickly and fairly is also very important. Acting independently I thought was also very important to keep in mind making sure you keep your composure and deny any additional favors or treatments. "Exposing unethical conduct, in journalism, including within their organizations," this guideline really stood out to me because It's something a first-year journalist like myself might miss or forget about when conducting an interview
Topic 2: My 2nd story will be conducted in Portland, OR at the Moda Center when the Portland Trail Blazers square off against the Los Angeles Lakers. This is a good opportunity for a story because it is the future hall-of-famer Kobe Bryant's last time playing there ever. Kobe Bryant is set to retire after this year so Jan. 23rd in the Moda Center should be pretty special. The nut graf of the story will basically be the story of the game as you would find in sports page but with a little bit of Kobe's memories in the Rose quarter over the years. Sources will be hard for this story but hopefully I can conduct an interview but if not I will be the main source watching the game and recording important moments. Some questions I will be asking if I can get an interview with maybe some of the players is something like:
"So what has it been like getting to play alongside Kobe Bryant?"
(Fan) "Over the years, how has Kobe made an impact on the NBA?"
(Fan) "What does it take for Portland to make the playoffs at this point in the season?"
(Fan) "What are your thoughts about Lamarcus Aldridge leaving for the San Antonio Spurs?"
(Fan) "Will you be missing Kobe Bryant after he retires at the end of the year?"
Topic 2: My 2nd story will be conducted in Portland, OR at the Moda Center when the Portland Trail Blazers square off against the Los Angeles Lakers. This is a good opportunity for a story because it is the future hall-of-famer Kobe Bryant's last time playing there ever. Kobe Bryant is set to retire after this year so Jan. 23rd in the Moda Center should be pretty special. The nut graf of the story will basically be the story of the game as you would find in sports page but with a little bit of Kobe's memories in the Rose quarter over the years. Sources will be hard for this story but hopefully I can conduct an interview but if not I will be the main source watching the game and recording important moments. Some questions I will be asking if I can get an interview with maybe some of the players is something like:
"So what has it been like getting to play alongside Kobe Bryant?"
(Fan) "Over the years, how has Kobe made an impact on the NBA?"
(Fan) "What does it take for Portland to make the playoffs at this point in the season?"
(Fan) "What are your thoughts about Lamarcus Aldridge leaving for the San Antonio Spurs?"
(Fan) "Will you be missing Kobe Bryant after he retires at the end of the year?"
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Week 2 Forum
Topic 1: BIGGEST CHALLENGE
Organizing when I wanted to conduct my interviews was probably my biggest challenge. I waited a little too long and tried to squeeze all three of my interviews in on one day, thankfully it was able to work out just fine, but moving forward I need to give my self more time to write my story. Developing more thorough questions could be something I can work on for my next story, I don't want to be asking simple questions with one-line answers, I want to be able to get in-depth responses moving forward. Overall I felt very confident during my interviews, it was something new to me and I still have a lot to learn. It's hard to write everything down the person is saying so writing key words helped me out a ton. One thing that I will do differently next time when interviewing is developing more thoughtful questions.
Topic 2: EDNA
I thought this book was very interesting, and particularly what stood out me was that she goes into major detail and depth when dealing with the corpses of the victim. "Good homicide detectives go first to the victim's family, friends, and neighbors to learn who he was, who his associates were, and why somebody wanted him dead." This quote from the book really stood out for me because you learn about what happens during the crime scene and she how she goes about her business is very impressive.
One tip that I learned from Edna so far is that she presents great interviews because she shows compassion. I visualize Edna having strong body posture during the course of her interview and that she makes eye contact with the person she is asking questions to. Overall she has respect for every person involved with the crime and as a journalist I think that is something to have in your arsenal when conducting interviews
Organizing when I wanted to conduct my interviews was probably my biggest challenge. I waited a little too long and tried to squeeze all three of my interviews in on one day, thankfully it was able to work out just fine, but moving forward I need to give my self more time to write my story. Developing more thorough questions could be something I can work on for my next story, I don't want to be asking simple questions with one-line answers, I want to be able to get in-depth responses moving forward. Overall I felt very confident during my interviews, it was something new to me and I still have a lot to learn. It's hard to write everything down the person is saying so writing key words helped me out a ton. One thing that I will do differently next time when interviewing is developing more thoughtful questions.
Topic 2: EDNA
I thought this book was very interesting, and particularly what stood out me was that she goes into major detail and depth when dealing with the corpses of the victim. "Good homicide detectives go first to the victim's family, friends, and neighbors to learn who he was, who his associates were, and why somebody wanted him dead." This quote from the book really stood out for me because you learn about what happens during the crime scene and she how she goes about her business is very impressive.
One tip that I learned from Edna so far is that she presents great interviews because she shows compassion. I visualize Edna having strong body posture during the course of her interview and that she makes eye contact with the person she is asking questions to. Overall she has respect for every person involved with the crime and as a journalist I think that is something to have in your arsenal when conducting interviews
Friday, January 15, 2016
LBCC Men's Baseball Prepares for The Season
As the upcoming baseball season gets closer and closer, the LBCC baseball team looks to accomplish big things.
Coming off a strong season last year, second-year head coach and manager Ryan Gipson looks to lead his baseball club to a league title and an appearance in the playoffs.
Coming off a strong season last year, second-year head coach and manager Ryan Gipson looks to lead his baseball club to a league title and an appearance in the playoffs.
“We have a lot of guys on this team that are willing to push each other and compete, whether it’s on the field, in the weight room, or in the classroom” said Gipson. The Roadrunners have some shoes to fill from last season, but Gipson feels strong about what he is seeing out of his freshman players. “We have some guys that have worked really hard in the fall that have a good chance at earning a spot in the lineup” said Gipson.
Incoming freshmen Spencer Desbiens, Logan Hatley, and David Wallum are some of the names to keep watch for as the season approaches. “The sophomores set good examples, the leadership is great, which is why we have such good team chemistry” says outfielder Desbiens. “The coaching staff is great, I really like coach Gip, he’s done a great job so far turning around a brand new program and he really cares for all of us individually” said returning red shirt freshman Caleb Smith.
The young Roadrunners look to make an impact on the the upcoming season, and want nothing more than to start off strong. "We need to compete on every pitch, our goal as a club is to win every series and make the playoffs" says Gipson. With the season just around the corner, Linn-Benton baseball looks to be in full-swing with high hopes and expectations on the upcoming year.
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Monday, January 11, 2016
Week 1 Forum
Topic 1: About You
- I decided to take this class to see if it interested me, I love reading sports articles and I felt like maybe I could be good at righting about the news! I think just the overall experience will help me in deciding what I want to do with my future career. I am currently a communications major, my dream job is to be a sports commentator for ESPN or some other fashion of sports commentating. Outside of school I really enjoy playing basketball, dancing, singing, and playing my guitar.
Topic 2:
Things that I am looking to accomplish in this class are a new set of writing skills and listening skills. I also think this class will help me stay on top of things and keeping my priorities straight. I've never done anything like this before so it will be interesting to see if I really enjoy this style of writing.
I will be looking to get into the Commuter as much as I can with my stories that is definitely something I want to achieve. Having 6 or more stories in the paper would be a good long-term goal for me. For a short-term goal I need to just get familiar with the writing style and approach that I will take when interviewing students/faculty. My last goal is to end with nothing but an A or higher in this class!
Topic 3:
My first story I am seeking to deliver is how the upcoming Linn-Benton Baseball season is shaping out. I want to uncover who the prospects are for the upcoming season.
I want to interview some of the returning sophomores, they have the experience from last year under the newly found coach Ryan Gipson.
I also plan to interview the 2nd year coach Gipson and see what he has in store for the season ahead. For an outside source I might look into last year's statistics and provide stats from last year to backup returning sophomores.
1. So Coach, what have you seen out of your players so far in the off-season?
2. What is the expectation this year, especially from the sophomores?
3. What challenges will your team look to overcome this year?
4. What do you think of the coaching staff? (players)
5. Who will be filling in big shoes from last year? (Gipson)
- I decided to take this class to see if it interested me, I love reading sports articles and I felt like maybe I could be good at righting about the news! I think just the overall experience will help me in deciding what I want to do with my future career. I am currently a communications major, my dream job is to be a sports commentator for ESPN or some other fashion of sports commentating. Outside of school I really enjoy playing basketball, dancing, singing, and playing my guitar.
Topic 2:
Things that I am looking to accomplish in this class are a new set of writing skills and listening skills. I also think this class will help me stay on top of things and keeping my priorities straight. I've never done anything like this before so it will be interesting to see if I really enjoy this style of writing.
I will be looking to get into the Commuter as much as I can with my stories that is definitely something I want to achieve. Having 6 or more stories in the paper would be a good long-term goal for me. For a short-term goal I need to just get familiar with the writing style and approach that I will take when interviewing students/faculty. My last goal is to end with nothing but an A or higher in this class!
Topic 3:
My first story I am seeking to deliver is how the upcoming Linn-Benton Baseball season is shaping out. I want to uncover who the prospects are for the upcoming season.
I want to interview some of the returning sophomores, they have the experience from last year under the newly found coach Ryan Gipson.
I also plan to interview the 2nd year coach Gipson and see what he has in store for the season ahead. For an outside source I might look into last year's statistics and provide stats from last year to backup returning sophomores.
1. So Coach, what have you seen out of your players so far in the off-season?
2. What is the expectation this year, especially from the sophomores?
3. What challenges will your team look to overcome this year?
4. What do you think of the coaching staff? (players)
5. Who will be filling in big shoes from last year? (Gipson)
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