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Sex Offenders in Our Midst: Resources, More Info
Lead: How well do you know the neighbors who you've seen watching your children playing in the park or walking home with friends?
-> This lead could be considered Question Lead. Even though the lead could be lazy it could also be seen as a Startling Statement that makes a reader want to continue to read the article to see why they are writing this article in my local paper.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Lead Assignment
1.
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci 14899050?source=most viewed
Biz Break: Apple snobs, the Bay Area is your capital
Lead:
Today: Nearly one-third of Bay Area adults own an Apple product. Silicon Valley's unemployment rate jumps in March, but so does the number of jobs. Plus: Google, AMD shares dive. Another deal for Oracle. SV tech stocks.
Roundup Leads: They are doing a longer list and focusing on more than just one thing.
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci 14899050?source=most viewed
Biz Break: Apple snobs, the Bay Area is your capital
Lead:
Today: Nearly one-third of Bay Area adults own an Apple product. Silicon Valley's unemployment rate jumps in March, but so does the number of jobs. Plus: Google, AMD shares dive. Another deal for Oracle. SV tech stocks.
Roundup Leads: They are doing a longer list and focusing on more than just one thing.
Focus Story Structure: Football Injury
High School Football Resulting in Serious Injuries
Many high school athletics dream of playing in the Friday night football games under bright lights and their friends and family cheering for them in the stands. A 16 teen-year-old, junior named Pete Stenhoof was one of them. During one of those games at Chula Vista High School in Redmond, California Stenhoof rammed his head into the ball carrier's chest cracking vertebrae in his spine. Now he is unfortunately confirmed to wheelchair. At the time of the accident, Stenhoff weighed 210 pounds and now he weighs 172 pounds. He was not able to graduate with his class and is now taking correspondence courses to get his diploma.
There are 20,000 injuries in high school football each year with twelve of them result in permanently disabling the victims. Thirty-five percent of the injuries are to the neck and head and many critics blame the helmet. Sadly thirteen youth died last year because of high school football injuries. Stenhoff is not bitter, "I knew the risks involved when I decided to play football." He also added, "I wish I would have known just how bad it could be."
Many high school athletics dream of playing in the Friday night football games under bright lights and their friends and family cheering for them in the stands. A 16 teen-year-old, junior named Pete Stenhoof was one of them. During one of those games at Chula Vista High School in Redmond, California Stenhoof rammed his head into the ball carrier's chest cracking vertebrae in his spine. Now he is unfortunately confirmed to wheelchair. At the time of the accident, Stenhoff weighed 210 pounds and now he weighs 172 pounds. He was not able to graduate with his class and is now taking correspondence courses to get his diploma.
There are 20,000 injuries in high school football each year with twelve of them result in permanently disabling the victims. Thirty-five percent of the injuries are to the neck and head and many critics blame the helmet. Sadly thirteen youth died last year because of high school football injuries. Stenhoff is not bitter, "I knew the risks involved when I decided to play football." He also added, "I wish I would have known just how bad it could be."
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Math for Journalists
1.
67% From the State
28% From student fees, grants and gifts.
5% From Student Tuition
Out of a total budget of $120 million, a local college released sixty-seven percent comes from the state, twenty-eight percent comes from student fees, grants and gifts while only five percent comes from student tuition.
2.
*The average prison sentence for people convicted of aggravated assault is 22 months.
*The median prison term for people convicted of aggravated assault is 12 months.
*The median is the most accurate description of prison terms because since Michael Reese's term was much longer than all others the average gets thrown off because you have to add the total numbers first.
3.
*California Sales Tax is 9.25%
*People would save $28.11 a year if they paid $5 per meal once a week
*People would save $112.43 if they paid $20 per meal once a week.
67% From the State
28% From student fees, grants and gifts.
5% From Student Tuition
Out of a total budget of $120 million, a local college released sixty-seven percent comes from the state, twenty-eight percent comes from student fees, grants and gifts while only five percent comes from student tuition.
2.
*The average prison sentence for people convicted of aggravated assault is 22 months.
*The median prison term for people convicted of aggravated assault is 12 months.
*The median is the most accurate description of prison terms because since Michael Reese's term was much longer than all others the average gets thrown off because you have to add the total numbers first.
3.
*California Sales Tax is 9.25%
*People would save $28.11 a year if they paid $5 per meal once a week
*People would save $112.43 if they paid $20 per meal once a week.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Ap Style Exercise S-Z
1.) When he heard the building layout for the new high school had been rejected, Bill pulled out his stationery to write a letter of protest. (2)
2.) Ben really knows his Scriptures, but he knows little about the Talmud or the Shariah. (3)
3.) Her home in upstate New York is surprisingly ultramodern and rather unique for its middle-class neighborhood. (4)
4.) To celebrate Veterans Day, the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I, troops of former soldiers will march down Main Street carrying United States flags. (3)
5.) Word-of-mouth has it that Ellen will wind up with the only "A" in the class. (2)
6.) When Sara spotted the Louis L'Amour paperback, she asked whose book was it? She couldn't believe it was John's; after all, nobody reads Westerns anymore. She had no idea he was so weird. (4)
Bonus: The man was arrested for brandishing a 12-gauge shotgun outside his home. (1)
2.) Ben really knows his Scriptures, but he knows little about the Talmud or the Shariah. (3)
3.) Her home in upstate New York is surprisingly ultramodern and rather unique for its middle-class neighborhood. (4)
4.) To celebrate Veterans Day, the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I, troops of former soldiers will march down Main Street carrying United States flags. (3)
5.) Word-of-mouth has it that Ellen will wind up with the only "A" in the class. (2)
6.) When Sara spotted the Louis L'Amour paperback, she asked whose book was it? She couldn't believe it was John's; after all, nobody reads Westerns anymore. She had no idea he was so weird. (4)
Bonus: The man was arrested for brandishing a 12-gauge shotgun outside his home. (1)
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Ap Style-M-L
1. He hopes to make a billion dollars by the time he is forty-years old. He already figures depending on current stick prices, his net worth is between two and three billion.
2. Every since she joined the U.S. Navy on June 15, 2005, she has been vocal proponent of naval practices and policies.
3. It was a one-sided game, and he was a poor loser. After losing the play off, when his ball went out of bounds, he made an off-color remark that could be heard in the stands.
4. Hundreds of people attended Sunday's race to watch seventy-five top bicyclists pedal across the finish line.
5. Every summer the Jones' and the Kinneys' pore over travel-brochures, planning their winter trip together. This year they are hoping to vacation in Panama City.
6. The five-year-old girl was born in Canton, Ohio but she now lives in Fremont, California.
2. Every since she joined the U.S. Navy on June 15, 2005, she has been vocal proponent of naval practices and policies.
3. It was a one-sided game, and he was a poor loser. After losing the play off, when his ball went out of bounds, he made an off-color remark that could be heard in the stands.
4. Hundreds of people attended Sunday's race to watch seventy-five top bicyclists pedal across the finish line.
5. Every summer the Jones' and the Kinneys' pore over travel-brochures, planning their winter trip together. This year they are hoping to vacation in Panama City.
6. The five-year-old girl was born in Canton, Ohio but she now lives in Fremont, California.
FactSet #1: A Squirrelly Situation
Ever thought you had a bad Monday morning in New York? Just talk to the electrocuted squirrel who made a huge tie up affecting 47,000 railroad commuters.
According to Metro North spokeswoman Donna Evans, the squirrel was playing around on the power lines. The power was lost and the trains were not leaving out of Manhattan.
Because of the electrical power surge it weakened an overhead bracket. Then the overhead bracket dangled down and was able to strangle a passing train underneath that ended up tearing down the lines. Luckily service was able to be restored by crews by Tuesday morning.
According to Metro North spokeswoman Donna Evans, the squirrel was playing around on the power lines. The power was lost and the trains were not leaving out of Manhattan.
Because of the electrical power surge it weakened an overhead bracket. Then the overhead bracket dangled down and was able to strangle a passing train underneath that ended up tearing down the lines. Luckily service was able to be restored by crews by Tuesday morning.
News Story #5
Moeser Lane On Fire In El Cereito
A runaway truck has knocked out the power in El Cerrito and some neighboring cities, including Berkeley and Richmond and caused a fire on Moeser Lane. Ruben Sharma, who lives across from the house where the crash happened, said he was heading back to work at 1:30pm today when he heard the crash. Sharma also said, "First, i thought it was a major earthquake. This is unbelievable."
El Cerrito police Detective Sgt Shawn Maples was among the first rescue workers to arrive at the scene. The 10-wheel hauler over-turned and smashed into a home on Moeser Lane. Sgt Maples said he heard cries coming from the burning truck and house. He was able to grab the driver, who was lodged between the wheels of the truck, to safety with the help from Police Chief Scott Kirklar and Detective Ken Zinc. Maples said "We dragged him out in a heart beat while the truck went up in flames. I just wanted to get him out of there."
Two other vechiles were hit by the over turned truck. There was a sports utility vehicle that apparently had a man and boy inside that had ended up stuck in some shrubbery beside the burning house. The other was a Honda Sedan that was crumpled so terribly that the driver was trapped inside. Rescue workers had to peel back the roof to free the driver out to safety.
The driver of the truck broke both legs in the crash. He's listed in serious but stable condition at John Muir medical center in Walnut Creek.
A runaway truck has knocked out the power in El Cerrito and some neighboring cities, including Berkeley and Richmond and caused a fire on Moeser Lane. Ruben Sharma, who lives across from the house where the crash happened, said he was heading back to work at 1:30pm today when he heard the crash. Sharma also said, "First, i thought it was a major earthquake. This is unbelievable."
El Cerrito police Detective Sgt Shawn Maples was among the first rescue workers to arrive at the scene. The 10-wheel hauler over-turned and smashed into a home on Moeser Lane. Sgt Maples said he heard cries coming from the burning truck and house. He was able to grab the driver, who was lodged between the wheels of the truck, to safety with the help from Police Chief Scott Kirklar and Detective Ken Zinc. Maples said "We dragged him out in a heart beat while the truck went up in flames. I just wanted to get him out of there."
Two other vechiles were hit by the over turned truck. There was a sports utility vehicle that apparently had a man and boy inside that had ended up stuck in some shrubbery beside the burning house. The other was a Honda Sedan that was crumpled so terribly that the driver was trapped inside. Rescue workers had to peel back the roof to free the driver out to safety.
The driver of the truck broke both legs in the crash. He's listed in serious but stable condition at John Muir medical center in Walnut Creek.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Feb27th News Story#1 Firefighters
A local man in San Jose was rescued from his kitchen after smoke engulfed his entire home yesterday afternoon. Around 3p.m. Robert Kent was found unconscious in his single story home on Annapolis way according to San Jose Fire Captain Rob Piper. The fire started in the kitchen and moved to the attic. The cause of fire is still under investigation but the home did not have a smoke detector. Piper said Kent has second degree and third degree burns on fifty percent of his body. A nursing advisor at Valley Medical Center in San Jose said Kent was listed in grave condition.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
AP Style E-H exercise(Feb 20)
1. To Ensure the accuracy of the news story, Susan Jones check with Her source. For Jones, this is an everyday practice not an exception.
2. As the two boys argued over who should have the last piece of pizza, they both seemed equally as hungry. Clearly they had forgtten their earlier decision to forego having seconds.
3.He suspected his neighbor was selling drugs, so he called the FBI. However his neighbor then cried fowl at the accusation.
4. She grew up on the great plains, near Alliance, New England. Where the long and harsh winter living goes hand to mouth.
5. Her Car was sideswiped by a hit- and-run driver on Route 1-A this morning. She was not really injured, but the impact sent the contents of her purse helter-skelter.
2. As the two boys argued over who should have the last piece of pizza, they both seemed equally as hungry. Clearly they had forgtten their earlier decision to forego having seconds.
3.He suspected his neighbor was selling drugs, so he called the FBI. However his neighbor then cried fowl at the accusation.
4. She grew up on the great plains, near Alliance, New England. Where the long and harsh winter living goes hand to mouth.
5. Her Car was sideswiped by a hit- and-run driver on Route 1-A this morning. She was not really injured, but the impact sent the contents of her purse helter-skelter.
Top News Story #3
Strange incident in Professor's Past
Alabama professor Amy Bishop, allegedly shot her colleagues on last Friday's biology department faculty meeting, history is coming up and showing that some authorities could have made a mistake. Twenty three years ago she was also accused of shooting her brother and may have been involved. She recommend to take anger management courses but never seeked help. Her lawyer regrets calling her "wacko" at the press conference but now says "something is deeply wrong with her." In my opinion he is trying to get the insane plea and because she doesn't have any history of medical needs this is the only way to bring it up to the courts attention. Bishop is charged with capital murder and three counts of attempted murder in the shootings at the University of Alabama. Three if Bishop's colleagues were killed and three others were wounded. I remember reading this story last week thinking how ad this story is for the families of the victim as well as the husband of Bishop and her three children.
The news value for this story are novelty and emotions. As a student this story completely shocked me because I have read stories about students being upset at the schools and going there with weapons but teachers as well? Teachers are completely allowed to be angry with the system but she let her emotions get the worst side of her and hurt many people. This story uses emotional value because it does hit close to home for me as a student and to now realize how the families of the victims and also Bishop's are being extremely effected by this.
Alabama professor Amy Bishop, allegedly shot her colleagues on last Friday's biology department faculty meeting, history is coming up and showing that some authorities could have made a mistake. Twenty three years ago she was also accused of shooting her brother and may have been involved. She recommend to take anger management courses but never seeked help. Her lawyer regrets calling her "wacko" at the press conference but now says "something is deeply wrong with her." In my opinion he is trying to get the insane plea and because she doesn't have any history of medical needs this is the only way to bring it up to the courts attention. Bishop is charged with capital murder and three counts of attempted murder in the shootings at the University of Alabama. Three if Bishop's colleagues were killed and three others were wounded. I remember reading this story last week thinking how ad this story is for the families of the victim as well as the husband of Bishop and her three children.
The news value for this story are novelty and emotions. As a student this story completely shocked me because I have read stories about students being upset at the schools and going there with weapons but teachers as well? Teachers are completely allowed to be angry with the system but she let her emotions get the worst side of her and hurt many people. This story uses emotional value because it does hit close to home for me as a student and to now realize how the families of the victims and also Bishop's are being extremely effected by this.
Got What It Takes To Be A Reporter?
1.yes
2.yes
3.yes
4.yes
5.yes
6.no
7.yes
8.yes
9.no
10.no
11.no
12.yes
13.yes
14.no
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total: 26!
This quiz is very encouraging for me because I switched my major so late that it gives me a bit of hope that I am going in the right direction. I have terrible long-term memory skills and grammatical errors in my writing. However I enjoy exploring news stories and getting the true facts about a lead. I work a nine to five job right now and do not enjoy being stuck in a office for that long! I will continue to work on my writing skills and pursue my journalism dreams.
2.yes
3.yes
4.yes
5.yes
6.no
7.yes
8.yes
9.no
10.no
11.no
12.yes
13.yes
14.no
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total: 26!
This quiz is very encouraging for me because I switched my major so late that it gives me a bit of hope that I am going in the right direction. I have terrible long-term memory skills and grammatical errors in my writing. However I enjoy exploring news stories and getting the true facts about a lead. I work a nine to five job right now and do not enjoy being stuck in a office for that long! I will continue to work on my writing skills and pursue my journalism dreams.
News Story#2:
Fact Set#1: Parking Lot Crash
Late this afternoon a construction truck crashed into a vehicle in San Mateo, killing one person at the scene and three others injured. According to San Mateo Police Captain Kevin Nguyen, "the container truck apparently had one type of mechanical failure." While the truck was coming down 43rd Avenue, a residential street that is a dead-end in Mollie Stone's grocery store parking lot.
The truck barreled down the hill and into the crowded parking lot hitting a black sport-utility vehicle broadside and eight or nine other vehicles were also hit. The impact dragged the SUV about 75 feet into the parking lot leaving a mess of crushed vehicles and broken glass.
On occupant of one of the vehicles that was hit, was declared dead at the scene. A pedestrian was also hit and injured. One of the three injured people was taken to Standford Hospital by helicopter where the other two were taken by ambulance.
Fact Set#2: Devil's Slide Crash
Early this morning a San Francisco motorist drove off a 150-foot cliff at Highway 1 at Devil's Slide. The 24-year-old man was driving his Mazda Sedan in dense fog, heading north toward San Francisco, when he missed a turn and drove over the slide of the cliff.
The man was wearing his seat belt when the car landed on its wheels and able to use his cell phone to call 911. The highway had to be closed for two hours in both direction and the California Highway Patrol and Cal Fire had trouble locating the man because of the fog.
After forty-five minutes they were able to reach him rappelling off the cliff. They were able to pull him up in a protective cage and he was taken to San Francisco General Hospital for observation. According to CHP Sgt Trent Ross his only visible injury was a bump on his head, "he did what he was suppose to do; he wore his seat belt." He also added that if the driver hadn't been wearing his seat belt during the accident, "there is no doubt it would have been fatal."
Late this afternoon a construction truck crashed into a vehicle in San Mateo, killing one person at the scene and three others injured. According to San Mateo Police Captain Kevin Nguyen, "the container truck apparently had one type of mechanical failure." While the truck was coming down 43rd Avenue, a residential street that is a dead-end in Mollie Stone's grocery store parking lot.
The truck barreled down the hill and into the crowded parking lot hitting a black sport-utility vehicle broadside and eight or nine other vehicles were also hit. The impact dragged the SUV about 75 feet into the parking lot leaving a mess of crushed vehicles and broken glass.
On occupant of one of the vehicles that was hit, was declared dead at the scene. A pedestrian was also hit and injured. One of the three injured people was taken to Standford Hospital by helicopter where the other two were taken by ambulance.
Fact Set#2: Devil's Slide Crash
Early this morning a San Francisco motorist drove off a 150-foot cliff at Highway 1 at Devil's Slide. The 24-year-old man was driving his Mazda Sedan in dense fog, heading north toward San Francisco, when he missed a turn and drove over the slide of the cliff.
The man was wearing his seat belt when the car landed on its wheels and able to use his cell phone to call 911. The highway had to be closed for two hours in both direction and the California Highway Patrol and Cal Fire had trouble locating the man because of the fog.
After forty-five minutes they were able to reach him rappelling off the cliff. They were able to pull him up in a protective cage and he was taken to San Francisco General Hospital for observation. According to CHP Sgt Trent Ross his only visible injury was a bump on his head, "he did what he was suppose to do; he wore his seat belt." He also added that if the driver hadn't been wearing his seat belt during the accident, "there is no doubt it would have been fatal."
News Story#1:
A 74-year-old woman plowed through the front window of Joe's Food Mart yesterday evening, then walked over to the cooler and pulled out a six-pack of Budweiser beer to purchase.
Lynn Rice of Norwalk, was driving her 1988 Cadillac according to Los Angeles County Sheriff, when she drove about half way through the convenience store. Lt Jenny Han said she was taken to a hospital for an examination because of a medical condition. Rice was arrested for investigation of misdemeanor driving under the influence. According to authorities she was released on $15,000 bail.
Lynn Rice of Norwalk, was driving her 1988 Cadillac according to Los Angeles County Sheriff, when she drove about half way through the convenience store. Lt Jenny Han said she was taken to a hospital for an examination because of a medical condition. Rice was arrested for investigation of misdemeanor driving under the influence. According to authorities she was released on $15,000 bail.
Fact Set2: Chevy Chase (Revised)
Chevy Chase, an actor and comedian, was appointed yesterday as board of trustees for Bard College in Annandale-on Hudson, N.Y., at their alumni dinner because he is a famous alumnus of the college.
Fact Set#1: Pipe fitter(Revised)
On Wednesday afternoon a pipe fitter employed by Gross Engineers, was installing new pipes on the roof of the Springfield Municipal power plant when he suffered third-degree burns after accidentally touching a power line that carried 15,000 volts with a piece of angle iron.
Lead#4B: Missing Boy(Revised)
A 7-year-old boy who had been missing for three years in Brick Township. NJ, was found Thursday night by a neighbor who had recognized the child's picture on their television.
Police arrested the boy's twenty seven year old mother, Ellen Lynn Conner. As she now faces charges of kidnapping and interference with custody warrant.
Police arrested the boy's twenty seven year old mother, Ellen Lynn Conner. As she now faces charges of kidnapping and interference with custody warrant.
Lead#4a: Smoking Wheels(REVISED)
Forty passengers had to evacuate today from a Northwest Airlines jet at the LaCrosse, Wis., Municipal Airport because smoke was spotted near the wheels of the plane.
On flight number 428, the passengers were forced to evacuate after a landing tower employee spotted the smoke near the wheels.
On flight number 428, the passengers were forced to evacuate after a landing tower employee spotted the smoke near the wheels.
Lead#3B:Accidental Death (REVISED)
The cause of death of a woman found at a Pacifica golf course last month was accidental drowning, the San Mateo County coroner announced yesterday.
Laura Smythe died at thirty four years old. Her body was found in Sharp Park Golf Course by a local hiker Robert Foster, said there was nothing to indicate that Smythe's death was not accidental.
Laura Smythe died at thirty four years old. Her body was found in Sharp Park Golf Course by a local hiker Robert Foster, said there was nothing to indicate that Smythe's death was not accidental.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Face Set#2 : Chevy Chase
During Bard Colleges's Homecoming Week at an alumni dinner, actor and comedian, Chey Chase was appointed as board of trustees.
Fact Set #1: Pipe fitter
A 55 year old employee of Springfield Municipal Power Plant was in serious condition and suffered third-degree burns after touching a power line that was carrying 15,000 volts with a piece of angle iron.
Lead#4B: Missing Boy
A seven year old boy who had been missing for three years was found Thursday night by a neighbor who had recognized the child's picture on their television.
In Brick Township, N. J. Police arrested the boy's twenty seven year old mother, Ellen Lynn Conner. As she now faces charges of kidnapping and interference with a custody warrant.
In Brick Township, N. J. Police arrested the boy's twenty seven year old mother, Ellen Lynn Conner. As she now faces charges of kidnapping and interference with a custody warrant.
Lead#4a: Smoking Wheels
40 passengers had to evacuate today from a Northwest Airlines jet.
After a landing tower employee spotted smoke near the wheels of flight # 428 at the LaCrosse, Wis., Municipal airport, the passengers were forced to evacuate the plane.
After a landing tower employee spotted smoke near the wheels of flight # 428 at the LaCrosse, Wis., Municipal airport, the passengers were forced to evacuate the plane.
Lead# 3B: Accidental Death
The cause of death of the woman found at the golf course last month was announced today as accidental drowning according to San Mateo County coroner.
Laura Smythe of Pacifica died at the young age of thirty four years old. Smythe's body was found in Sharp Park Golf Course in Pacifica by a local hiker. Robert Foster, the San Mateo County coroner, said there was nothing to indicate that Smythe's death was not accidental.
Laura Smythe of Pacifica died at the young age of thirty four years old. Smythe's body was found in Sharp Park Golf Course in Pacifica by a local hiker. Robert Foster, the San Mateo County coroner, said there was nothing to indicate that Smythe's death was not accidental.
Friday, February 12, 2010
Lead#2 REVISED: Highway Closed
Falling trees forced CalTrans officials to close High 9 yesterday for nine hours. Heavy rain and winds throughout the night were the cause, a California Highway Patrol spokeswoman provided. The highway was opened around 4pm after CalTrans crews were able to clear the trees from the road.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Lead#2: Air Crash
US Air crashed yesterday killing 131 people on board as aircraft was preparing to land from Chicago to outside Pittsburgh. The plane, nose dived into the ground making this the worst air disaster in the United States for the past three years.
Lead #2: Highway Closed
SeveraltTrees had fallen across Highway 9. just west of Saratoga at Pierce Road yesterday night. Using Caltrans to close highway for nine hours to clear road.
Lead#1: Earthquake
Earthquake strikes the foothills off Alum Rock Road with a preliminary magnitude of 2.2 today at 8:33am. No injuries or damages reported with quakes epicenter nine miles northeast of San Jose City Hall according to USGS.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
MissFelicia's Media Chat
Good morning professor. My name is Felicia and this is my first semester as a public relations major. I have been attending San Jose State for four years now and decided that being finance major was not for me anymore. I am very interested in the media and journalism and how it affects our daily life. I am looking forward to enjoying my classes instead of dreading going to school! Take care!
Felicia
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