German department gone. Community and Rural Sociology department cut. Theatre and Dance department phased out. With WSU administration cutting academic programs, faculty, staff and students are now wondering, what department will be next?
With more budget cuts expected in the foreseeable future, one department is already preparing itself for the worst case scenario.
The Department of Critical Culture, Gender and Race Studies, which includes American studies, comparative ethnic studies and women’s studies, want to prove its value as a discipline.
“We are working together a lot to figure out ways to articulate our value to WSU and humanity,” said Judy Meuth, a clinical associate professor in women’s studies.
During a January meeting with the dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Doug Epperson, he told faculty and staff of its four departments: English, Foreign Language, History and Critical Culture, Gender and Race Studies, there will be one less department after the next round of budget cuts, Meuth said.
When upper administration decided to phase out the Theatre and Dance department, Linda Heidenreich, an associate professor in women’s studies, said every department was vulnerable.
“Faculty began to wonder what kind of labor is valued at WSU, since theatre’s labor was not,” Heidenreich said.
President Floyd told the Daily Evergreen, “It must be of the highest quality imaginable to meet our standards both for our current students as well as for prospective students.”
The university did not respond to a request for further comments prior to deadline.
After the merger, Heidenreich’s first response was, “They wanted all the queers, brown people and women in the same room.”
“Our culture is rooted in racism and sexism,” Heidenreich said. “It was merging diversity.”
All three departments are distinct, but faculty and staff decided to merge to lose less power, Meuth said.
“We had worked for a long time cooperatively together with some women’s studies and American studies courses intersecting,” Meuth said. “It was a big learning curve for everyone but it’s working out.”
Heidenreich said it has been a challenge merging together.
“We used to be able to choose our own faculty and staff,” Heidenreich said, “But we are now with different colleagues we don’t know.”
The departments heard through the grapevine that they would lose faculty so they agreed to the merge to prevent more losses, Heidenreich said.
“WST, CES, and AmSt took a huge cut when we merged into one department,” said Noel Sturgeon, a women’s studies professor, in an e-mail. “I would hope this would mean that we would not be cut any more.”
The department’s ability to serve students has been compromised, and further cuts would be devastating, Sturgeon said.
Alex VanderHouwen, a WSU senior, is majoring in women’s studies and completing a minor in queer studies. He has an up-close and personal view on what makes these departments important.
“They are departments that support their students and know their students names,” VanderHouwen said in an e-mail. “They give a world view to the issues in the world that affect everyone, even if it is subtle.”
VanderHouwen said he has taken basically every women’s studies course and hopes WSU acknowledges the importance of the department.
Sturgeon feels WSU doesn’t seem to value these departments.
“The most vulnerable college units such as ours, the ones that promote critical thinking and an understanding of structural inequalities from an interdisciplinary perspective, are those that are cut first,” Sturgeon said.
Meuth thinks upper administration doesn’t understand or respect its discipline.
“Over the years we have not been provided a lot of resources,” Meuth said. “Yet, when (administrators) needed to demonstrate that WSU does equality work, we are touted about.”
President Floyd is scheduled to present the proposed budget reduction plans to the Faculty Senate Aug. 18, and there will be a budget forum presented to the university community for review and comments Aug. 26.
The Department of Critical Cultures, Gender and Race Studies already have a plan in place if its department is selected for more budget cuts. They will lift the cap on class sizes to accommodate more students, and streamline the curriculum.
“We are trying to alter our internal structures by dropping some classes with few students,” Meuth said. “We will demonstrate how we are critical to the university.”
These courses analyze systems and it’s based on voices of others not the dominant society.
We teach students a knowledge base and a critical eye to read what society is and question inequalities, Meuth said.
Sources:
Linda Heidenreich 509-335-6883 lheidenr@wsu.edu
Judy Meuth 509-335-4383 meuth@wsu.edu
Noel Sturgeon 509-335-4176 sturgeon@wsu.edu
Alex VanderHouwen kandace.vanderhouwen@email.wsu.edu
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Bo Diddley
1. (Who/Whom) did you go to the game with? Whom
2. She’s the student (who/whom) writes the best articles. Who
3. (Who/Whom) did you vote for? Whom
4. (Who/Whom) failed the quiz? Who
5. We know (who/whom) pulled that prank. who
6. We want to know of (who/whom) the prank was pulled. who
Tips
Who: Subject of the clause
Whom: Object of the clause
I hired him for the internship.
Subject: I
Object: him
Trick: Try substituting “him” or “he” into the sentence. If him (object) sounds right, you’ll know to use whom. If he (subject) sounds right, you’ll know to use who. (Works the same for her/she).
Credit: Grammarbook.com
2. She’s the student (who/whom) writes the best articles. Who
3. (Who/Whom) did you vote for? Whom
4. (Who/Whom) failed the quiz? Who
5. We know (who/whom) pulled that prank. who
6. We want to know of (who/whom) the prank was pulled. who
Tips
Who: Subject of the clause
Whom: Object of the clause
I hired him for the internship.
Subject: I
Object: him
Trick: Try substituting “him” or “he” into the sentence. If him (object) sounds right, you’ll know to use whom. If he (subject) sounds right, you’ll know to use who. (Works the same for her/she).
Credit: Grammarbook.com
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Idol libel case
She has a case for libel.She could argue emotional damage. The paper did not do enough fact checking. They took information from a secretary at the courthouse and not from court documents.The reports damaged her reputation, which is a form of defamation.
best ledes
5. Emma Dewitt could have been another statistic. After going out with friends on a Saturday night in Pullman, Wash., she woke up to find herself in Pullman Regional Hospital.
8. Some people refer to him as the “voice of the cougars”, while his students view him as mentor, educator and professional. He has made an everlasting impact on the entire broadcasting world while serving as a professor and the mayor of Pullman, Washington. Glen Johnson is a legend.
8. Some people refer to him as the “voice of the cougars”, while his students view him as mentor, educator and professional. He has made an everlasting impact on the entire broadcasting world while serving as a professor and the mayor of Pullman, Washington. Glen Johnson is a legend.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Story 5: News Trend
As the WSU Theatre department enters its final weeks of existence this may only be the beginning of more department cuts on campus.
“This is more than just a department,” WSU student Katie Newgard said. “This is a family.”
Newgard was a theatre major, but since the university terminated the Theatre department, she has to transfer at the end of the semester to earn her degree elsewhere.
During spring 2009, WSU and the College of Liberal Arts decided to cut the Theatre and Dance department. Students seeking a theatre degree are given until spring 2011 to fulfill their requirements.
“My whole life is changing,” Newgard said. “I have to start over at a new school and hope my credits transfer.”
In a WSU press release dated May 1, 2009, President Floyd wrote the department was being cut. This came as no surprise to WSU student Jared Chastain.
Chastain, a political science major, has been involved with the Theatre department for three years.
“It was a long time coming,” Chastain said. “The writing was on the wall.”
Chastain said better show selections and a strong alumni backing may have helped prolong the department’s existence.
Terry Converse, a theatre professor, has been directing plays at WSU for 22 years.
“I don’t believe it was a budget cut situation,” Converse said. “We were a convenient choice given our (department) size.”
Converse said the department pleaded their case to save theatre many times to no avail.
Laurilyn Harris, a theatre professor and department chair, has worked within the department for 37 years. She feels WSU’s excuse of budgetary reasons was not accurate.
Harris said in 2001, when the idea of the department being cut first surfaced, faculty and staff caused too much bad publicity for the university.
“There was an attitude toward the arts from the upper level of administration,” Harris said via phone interview. “They don’t see theatre as important.”
In a WSU press release, Floyd wrote that by cutting the Theatre department, WSU would save $420,000 a year. Floyd also wrote the department is “historically underfunded.”
The university did not respond to a request for further comments prior to deadline.
Arwen Bloomsburg, program assistant for the Theatre department, tries to justify why WSU cut the department.
“I guess the college made the choice that seemed the best to them at the time,” Bloomsburg said. “I guess we needed to be more profitable and self supporting.”
Bloomsburg said she hopes some day the university will see the true value in having a Theatre department.
“The plays educate and enlighten the audience,” Bloomsburg said, “that’s part of being an educational department.”
Chastain thinks down the road theatre will return.
“It will be back within eight to nine years,” Chastain said. “I would like to see the university partner with the Stage group to advertise the university and bridge the gap.”
Newgard also believes the department will eventually come back.
“The Theatre department is always going to be a family and a sense of community,” Newgard said.
On Tuesday, the Washington Senate released the operating budget for 2011-13 bienniums. WSU is projected to face a $112 million budget cut in state allocation.
On Wednesday, Floyd met with other Washington university presidents on television station KCTS 9. Floyd said higher education in our state is in a steep fiscal crisis.
At the end of the spring semester, WSU will be the only research university without a Theatre department.
“This department, by nature, has created an intimacy to the point it seems like family,” Bloomsburg said. “This is like a second home and that’s hard to lose.”
“This is more than just a department,” WSU student Katie Newgard said. “This is a family.”
Newgard was a theatre major, but since the university terminated the Theatre department, she has to transfer at the end of the semester to earn her degree elsewhere.
During spring 2009, WSU and the College of Liberal Arts decided to cut the Theatre and Dance department. Students seeking a theatre degree are given until spring 2011 to fulfill their requirements.
“My whole life is changing,” Newgard said. “I have to start over at a new school and hope my credits transfer.”
In a WSU press release dated May 1, 2009, President Floyd wrote the department was being cut. This came as no surprise to WSU student Jared Chastain.
Chastain, a political science major, has been involved with the Theatre department for three years.
“It was a long time coming,” Chastain said. “The writing was on the wall.”
Chastain said better show selections and a strong alumni backing may have helped prolong the department’s existence.
Terry Converse, a theatre professor, has been directing plays at WSU for 22 years.
“I don’t believe it was a budget cut situation,” Converse said. “We were a convenient choice given our (department) size.”
Converse said the department pleaded their case to save theatre many times to no avail.
Laurilyn Harris, a theatre professor and department chair, has worked within the department for 37 years. She feels WSU’s excuse of budgetary reasons was not accurate.
Harris said in 2001, when the idea of the department being cut first surfaced, faculty and staff caused too much bad publicity for the university.
“There was an attitude toward the arts from the upper level of administration,” Harris said via phone interview. “They don’t see theatre as important.”
In a WSU press release, Floyd wrote that by cutting the Theatre department, WSU would save $420,000 a year. Floyd also wrote the department is “historically underfunded.”
The university did not respond to a request for further comments prior to deadline.
Arwen Bloomsburg, program assistant for the Theatre department, tries to justify why WSU cut the department.
“I guess the college made the choice that seemed the best to them at the time,” Bloomsburg said. “I guess we needed to be more profitable and self supporting.”
Bloomsburg said she hopes some day the university will see the true value in having a Theatre department.
“The plays educate and enlighten the audience,” Bloomsburg said, “that’s part of being an educational department.”
Chastain thinks down the road theatre will return.
“It will be back within eight to nine years,” Chastain said. “I would like to see the university partner with the Stage group to advertise the university and bridge the gap.”
Newgard also believes the department will eventually come back.
“The Theatre department is always going to be a family and a sense of community,” Newgard said.
On Tuesday, the Washington Senate released the operating budget for 2011-13 bienniums. WSU is projected to face a $112 million budget cut in state allocation.
On Wednesday, Floyd met with other Washington university presidents on television station KCTS 9. Floyd said higher education in our state is in a steep fiscal crisis.
At the end of the spring semester, WSU will be the only research university without a Theatre department.
“This department, by nature, has created an intimacy to the point it seems like family,” Bloomsburg said. “This is like a second home and that’s hard to lose.”
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Libelous
1.Not libelous because she is a public figure.
2. Not libelous because the dead can't sue for libel.
3. Not libelous because the prosecutor is proving his case.
4. Not libelous because a person's name was not specifically used.
2. Not libelous because the dead can't sue for libel.
3. Not libelous because the prosecutor is proving his case.
4. Not libelous because a person's name was not specifically used.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Symposium workshops
Workshop: The craft of storytelling with Eric Johnson
Lede: Eric Johnson, a 15-year veteran in the broadcast news industry, shared his keys to being a good storyteller with aspiring WSU communication students Tuesday at the Murrow Symposium.
Quotes: "Writing is the key. It's the backbone to everything."
"We have a unique opportunity in this business to make them feel something."
Workshop: Sustaining your own PR/Communication Shop...Find out how."
Lede: WSU alumni encourage communication students to leverage their connections with fellow professional Cougs to find employment during a workshop at the Murrow Symposium."
Quotes: "We are all each others network and we all want each other to succeed."
~Margo Myers, Principal, Margo Myers Communications
"You're never going to move on from your first job, unless you're exceptional. So become exceptional at that." ~Loree Wagner, Principal, Loree Wagner Communications
"Do business with people you like doing business with. It can be mutually beneficial." ~Keith Shipman, President & CEO, Horizon Broadcasting Group
Lede: Eric Johnson, a 15-year veteran in the broadcast news industry, shared his keys to being a good storyteller with aspiring WSU communication students Tuesday at the Murrow Symposium.
Quotes: "Writing is the key. It's the backbone to everything."
"We have a unique opportunity in this business to make them feel something."
Workshop: Sustaining your own PR/Communication Shop...Find out how."
Lede: WSU alumni encourage communication students to leverage their connections with fellow professional Cougs to find employment during a workshop at the Murrow Symposium."
Quotes: "We are all each others network and we all want each other to succeed."
~Margo Myers, Principal, Margo Myers Communications
"You're never going to move on from your first job, unless you're exceptional. So become exceptional at that." ~Loree Wagner, Principal, Loree Wagner Communications
"Do business with people you like doing business with. It can be mutually beneficial." ~Keith Shipman, President & CEO, Horizon Broadcasting Group
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Story 4: Trend
As citizens continue to try and legalize marijuana, local college towns are feeling the effects.
In Pullman and Moscow, two towns predominately made up of college students between 18 and 24 years old, arrests for marijuana possession are concerning.
“Currently, we are in an up swing because people believe marijuana should be legalized,” said Pullman Police Cmdr. Chris Tennant. “This corresponds with the increase.”
Through the first quarter of 2011 Pullman has made 43 arrests for misdemeanor marijuana possession compared to 104 total arrests in 2010. In comparison, Spokane, with a population of more than 208,000 residents, has made 53 misdemeanor arrests during the first quarter.
“Arrests are higher (in Pullman and Moscow) because they’re college towns,” said patrol Sgt. Dan Bruce, with the Moscow Police Department. “College students are more likely to experiment with marijuana.”
Bruce said Pullman and Moscow have a larger population of young adults and that is the age group they have more contact with.
The topic of marijuana and police targeting student-athletes has been a popular discussion around the water cooler. Reggie Moore, Klay Thompson, and DeAngelo Casto, starters for the WSU men’s basketball team, had run-ins with the law. Each player received press time in a three month period related to their citations for marijuana possession.
Seattle Times reporter Bud Withers said that the problem is “overzealous police enforcement.” He’s covered Pac-10 basketball for decades and can’t remember seeing three players on a team getting in trouble for marijuana possession in a single season.
This has lead to local concern about Pullman police targeting student-athletes.
WSU student Kristina Blake, a sports management major, says it seems that way.
“That is what is being exploited to us,” said Blake. “(Athletes) are held in a different light than other students.”
Tennant says when it came to Thompson and Casto’s citations that the officer’s didn’t know they were athletes. He said Thompson’s was a traffic stop and Casto’s was community related.
“It’s reasonable the general public would get that opinion,” said Tennant. “From my perspective, as an officer of the law, we are not targeting anyone.”
Bruce agrees with Tennant.
“I’ve heard we’ve been accused of targeting certain people, but I’ve never seen that,” said Bruce. “We deal with who we run into.”
Blake says she doesn’t believe there is a marijuana problem in Pullman, but feels student-athletes should be held accountable for their actions.
WSU head men’s basketball coach, Ken Bone, says the team has had counseling sessions and team meetings to strongly address the issues. Bone added that things need to change and will change.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) said research shows a recent increase in positive marijuana tests in all Division I-III schools from 28 in 2008-09 to 71 in 2009-10. This problem is not only affecting WSU but all college towns.
Tennant said the Pullman Police Department chooses to focus on small things to keep things under control.
“We have found with young adults, if you allow a total party scene, you only deal with big things,” said Tennant. “We need to hold people accountable and make sure they just can’t cross the line.”
As the debate over whether or not to legalize marijuana continues, arrests for misdemeanor marijuana possession will likely to be affected.
In Pullman and Moscow, two towns predominately made up of college students between 18 and 24 years old, arrests for marijuana possession are concerning.
“Currently, we are in an up swing because people believe marijuana should be legalized,” said Pullman Police Cmdr. Chris Tennant. “This corresponds with the increase.”
Through the first quarter of 2011 Pullman has made 43 arrests for misdemeanor marijuana possession compared to 104 total arrests in 2010. In comparison, Spokane, with a population of more than 208,000 residents, has made 53 misdemeanor arrests during the first quarter.
“Arrests are higher (in Pullman and Moscow) because they’re college towns,” said patrol Sgt. Dan Bruce, with the Moscow Police Department. “College students are more likely to experiment with marijuana.”
Bruce said Pullman and Moscow have a larger population of young adults and that is the age group they have more contact with.
The topic of marijuana and police targeting student-athletes has been a popular discussion around the water cooler. Reggie Moore, Klay Thompson, and DeAngelo Casto, starters for the WSU men’s basketball team, had run-ins with the law. Each player received press time in a three month period related to their citations for marijuana possession.
Seattle Times reporter Bud Withers said that the problem is “overzealous police enforcement.” He’s covered Pac-10 basketball for decades and can’t remember seeing three players on a team getting in trouble for marijuana possession in a single season.
This has lead to local concern about Pullman police targeting student-athletes.
WSU student Kristina Blake, a sports management major, says it seems that way.
“That is what is being exploited to us,” said Blake. “(Athletes) are held in a different light than other students.”
Tennant says when it came to Thompson and Casto’s citations that the officer’s didn’t know they were athletes. He said Thompson’s was a traffic stop and Casto’s was community related.
“It’s reasonable the general public would get that opinion,” said Tennant. “From my perspective, as an officer of the law, we are not targeting anyone.”
Bruce agrees with Tennant.
“I’ve heard we’ve been accused of targeting certain people, but I’ve never seen that,” said Bruce. “We deal with who we run into.”
Blake says she doesn’t believe there is a marijuana problem in Pullman, but feels student-athletes should be held accountable for their actions.
WSU head men’s basketball coach, Ken Bone, says the team has had counseling sessions and team meetings to strongly address the issues. Bone added that things need to change and will change.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) said research shows a recent increase in positive marijuana tests in all Division I-III schools from 28 in 2008-09 to 71 in 2009-10. This problem is not only affecting WSU but all college towns.
Tennant said the Pullman Police Department chooses to focus on small things to keep things under control.
“We have found with young adults, if you allow a total party scene, you only deal with big things,” said Tennant. “We need to hold people accountable and make sure they just can’t cross the line.”
As the debate over whether or not to legalize marijuana continues, arrests for misdemeanor marijuana possession will likely to be affected.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Katrina photos
Choose two of the photographs. List three details you notice in the photographs, and write three sentences using those details.
The second picture in the top row shows absolute devistation with homes submerged under water, major road ways submerged under water and gives an idea of how much water hit this area with its results.
Homes in New Orleans are completely submerged under water.
Highways and road ways around New Orleans are taken over by high waters.
Hurricane Katrina has destroyed New Orleans beyond recognition.
Third row, last picture.
Residents residing on highways.
People with no where to go.
Evacuees doing all they can.
New Orleans residents are displaced from their homes and are residing on highways.
No cars are on the road ways as people take over the roads.
Evacuees are left on the roadways as they await help.
The second picture in the top row shows absolute devistation with homes submerged under water, major road ways submerged under water and gives an idea of how much water hit this area with its results.
Homes in New Orleans are completely submerged under water.
Highways and road ways around New Orleans are taken over by high waters.
Hurricane Katrina has destroyed New Orleans beyond recognition.
Third row, last picture.
Residents residing on highways.
People with no where to go.
Evacuees doing all they can.
New Orleans residents are displaced from their homes and are residing on highways.
No cars are on the road ways as people take over the roads.
Evacuees are left on the roadways as they await help.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Anecdotes and Evidence
Social Media Monitoring of Athletes on the Rise:
1. How does the writer use personal accounts and anecdotes to enrich the story? Starts by including a recent situation where a student-athlete, Isaiah Thomas, uses Twitter to interact with his followers.
2. What evidence does the writer provide to demonstrate the subject's story is part of a larger trend or problem? Saying that several universities have hired private companies to monitor the social media websites of their athletes.
1. How does the writer use personal accounts and anecdotes to enrich the story? Starts by including a recent situation where a student-athlete, Isaiah Thomas, uses Twitter to interact with his followers.
2. What evidence does the writer provide to demonstrate the subject's story is part of a larger trend or problem? Saying that several universities have hired private companies to monitor the social media websites of their athletes.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Trends in local government
Finding trends in local government
This exercise is designed to help you track local government data through online search engines. We can use that data to find trends, interesting facts and, of course, story ideas. As you work on this exercise, look for potential story ideas.
I. State and local
The Census is spewing out data this year. Let's look at the most recent reports. Under "Newsroom," click on "Releases."
1. Click on releases by year, and then go to 2010. Click the Oct. 22 tip sheet. Scroll down to the Recently Released data. Click on the American Community Survey.
2. Scroll down the page and click on the food stamp program. What's the percent increase in food stamp use from 2008 to 2009 in Washington state? Nationally?
WA = 27.7 percent Nationally=19.8 percent
Using the online resource www.census.gov, answer the following questions:
1. What’s the population of Washington state? 6.7 million
a. What's the percent change since 2000? 13 percent
b. Go back to the main page. Now look at 'Washington' under the 'Area Profile with QuickFacts.'
1. In terms of percent increase, which has grown faster in the past decade -- Washington or the U.S.? WA
2. What's the median household income in Washington as of 2008? $58,081
3. What's the national median income? $52,029
4. Let's look at ethnicity: Identify one way in which Washington's population differs from the U.S. population. Less people that identify as black.
2. Now look at Whitman County.
a. What's the population? 42,689
b. What was the percent increase from 2000 to 2009? 4.8 percent
c. In 2000, what percent of the population had a bachelor’s degree? What was the percent statewide? 44 percent; 27.7 percent
d. Median household income? $39,691
e. Persons below poverty in 2008? 23.7 percent
3. Let's go deeper. Near the top of the page, click on 'Browse data sets for Whitman County.' You'll find a slew of entry points into the U.S. Census Bureau database. This is a great area if you're interested in finding a particular fact (how much federal $ came into the county last year), as well as if you're just browsing, looking for a little light reading.
Click on the 'Building Permits 2009.'
a. Find the annual total construction costs for building permits for Pullman from 2004 to 2009. Report it for each individual year.
2004 $21,793,767 2007 $31,922,839
2005 $40,062,508 2008 $14,007,013
2006 $34,549,367 2009 $10,398,856
1. Go back to the main page for building permits. http://censtats.census.gov/bldg/bldgprmt.shtml
2. What was the total construction in January 2011? $308,081
3. Check the total for December 2010. What was the year-to-date total for 2010? $11,812,537
Other online data sources for trends
c. Let's explore other public data online. Type "google public data" into your search engine. Click on "explore the data," and then Unemployment in the U.S.
1. Click on "By State," and then "Unemployment Rate." What's the current U.S. unemployment rate? 9.5 percent
2. List the month and year for the highest national unemployment rate in the last 60 years. Feb. 1983
3. Now limit the data for Washington state. What's the current state unemployment rate? 9.1 percent
4. This beta-application is part of Google Labs. As such, it has some quirks. Click on the "+" sign next to Washington to open up more options, then click on Counties, and Whitman County. What's the most recent unemployment rate? What was the rate in June 2003? Dec. 2010 5.1 percent; 6.6 percent
Note: If the data doesn't appear, click "clear selections" at the bottom of the page.
a. What's the current unemployment rate in Pullman? 4.5 percent
5. Now find your home county, even if it's not in Washington state (provided it is in the U.S.!) What's the current unemployment rate in your home county? Vancouver, WA 7.8 percent
d. Washington Center for Real Estate Research (http://www.wcrer.wsu.edu/). Click on the 2010 Q4 housing report.
1. Look at Whitman County. What's the percent change in the number of building permits issued during the past year? -12.5 percent
2. What was the median resale home price? How much did it change in the past year? How much did prices decline statewide? $183,700; 0.2 percent change; -2.0 percent statewide decline.
3. Which county suffered the biggest percent decline? Columbia at -34.4 percent.
II. Federal grants and insurance
Who needs government? Well, Whitman County certainly received some federal help last year. But we want to know how much.
But fumbling through this site can be cumbersome. Plus, the Census Bureau isn't the only government site with information on Whitman County. If only there were an easier way to search all these sites at once (ah, but there is!)
Go to Google/unclesam is a powerful tool that let’s us search all “.gov” Web sites. Go to the search bar and type whitman county federal funds.
a. Click on the first link. Is this website operated by the state or federal government? state government
1. Click or search for 'Consolidated Federal Funds Report.' At the top of the page, click on 'Online Query System.'
2. Under ‘Available Data,’ choose 2009 and Geography (Federal data almost always lags a year behind). Click ‘Submit.’
3. On the next page, choose ‘Washington’ and ‘Yes’ on County. We want ‘All Fund Types.’
4. On the next page, choose Whitman County.
a. What was the total of federal expenditures in Whitman County in 2009? $399,157,798
b. Tracking grants can also help us identify news stories. How much did Whitman County receive in grants (block, formula, project, etc.)? $161,748,312
c. Name three of the grants. WILDLIFE SERVICES, CROP DISASTER PROGRAM, and INTEGRATED PROGRAMS.
d. How much did Whitman County farmers receive in Crop Insurance? (Hint: Scroll to the bottom of the page? $219,886,778
b. Let's look at crime. Go to Google/unclesam and search for whitman county ofm. Click on the first result. (It will take us back to the same page.)
1. Click on "Criminal Justice." Click on the Databook for 1990 to 2009.
2. Click on the data for Whitman County.
3. How many murders are recorded in Whitman County since 1990? 6
4. How many rapes were recorded last year? 14
5. Look at the number of Adult Arrests -- how many arrest for rape last year? 4
6. Why is there a difference between the Crime Index and the Adult Arrests? Crime Index includes all people even those not legally adults.
7. What was the average jail sentences (in months) for Sex Crimes? 11
8. What was the average prison sentence in months for Sex Crimes? Why are these numbers different?64.4 prison sentence is for felony crimes
This exercise is designed to help you track local government data through online search engines. We can use that data to find trends, interesting facts and, of course, story ideas. As you work on this exercise, look for potential story ideas.
I. State and local
The Census is spewing out data this year. Let's look at the most recent reports. Under "Newsroom," click on "Releases."
1. Click on releases by year, and then go to 2010. Click the Oct. 22 tip sheet. Scroll down to the Recently Released data. Click on the American Community Survey.
2. Scroll down the page and click on the food stamp program. What's the percent increase in food stamp use from 2008 to 2009 in Washington state? Nationally?
WA = 27.7 percent Nationally=19.8 percent
Using the online resource www.census.gov, answer the following questions:
1. What’s the population of Washington state? 6.7 million
a. What's the percent change since 2000? 13 percent
b. Go back to the main page. Now look at 'Washington' under the 'Area Profile with QuickFacts.'
1. In terms of percent increase, which has grown faster in the past decade -- Washington or the U.S.? WA
2. What's the median household income in Washington as of 2008? $58,081
3. What's the national median income? $52,029
4. Let's look at ethnicity: Identify one way in which Washington's population differs from the U.S. population. Less people that identify as black.
2. Now look at Whitman County.
a. What's the population? 42,689
b. What was the percent increase from 2000 to 2009? 4.8 percent
c. In 2000, what percent of the population had a bachelor’s degree? What was the percent statewide? 44 percent; 27.7 percent
d. Median household income? $39,691
e. Persons below poverty in 2008? 23.7 percent
3. Let's go deeper. Near the top of the page, click on 'Browse data sets for Whitman County.' You'll find a slew of entry points into the U.S. Census Bureau database. This is a great area if you're interested in finding a particular fact (how much federal $ came into the county last year), as well as if you're just browsing, looking for a little light reading.
Click on the 'Building Permits 2009.'
a. Find the annual total construction costs for building permits for Pullman from 2004 to 2009. Report it for each individual year.
2004 $21,793,767 2007 $31,922,839
2005 $40,062,508 2008 $14,007,013
2006 $34,549,367 2009 $10,398,856
1. Go back to the main page for building permits. http://censtats.census.gov/bldg/bldgprmt.shtml
2. What was the total construction in January 2011? $308,081
3. Check the total for December 2010. What was the year-to-date total for 2010? $11,812,537
Other online data sources for trends
c. Let's explore other public data online. Type "google public data" into your search engine. Click on "explore the data," and then Unemployment in the U.S.
1. Click on "By State," and then "Unemployment Rate." What's the current U.S. unemployment rate? 9.5 percent
2. List the month and year for the highest national unemployment rate in the last 60 years. Feb. 1983
3. Now limit the data for Washington state. What's the current state unemployment rate? 9.1 percent
4. This beta-application is part of Google Labs. As such, it has some quirks. Click on the "+" sign next to Washington to open up more options, then click on Counties, and Whitman County. What's the most recent unemployment rate? What was the rate in June 2003? Dec. 2010 5.1 percent; 6.6 percent
Note: If the data doesn't appear, click "clear selections" at the bottom of the page.
a. What's the current unemployment rate in Pullman? 4.5 percent
5. Now find your home county, even if it's not in Washington state (provided it is in the U.S.!) What's the current unemployment rate in your home county? Vancouver, WA 7.8 percent
d. Washington Center for Real Estate Research (http://www.wcrer.wsu.edu/). Click on the 2010 Q4 housing report.
1. Look at Whitman County. What's the percent change in the number of building permits issued during the past year? -12.5 percent
2. What was the median resale home price? How much did it change in the past year? How much did prices decline statewide? $183,700; 0.2 percent change; -2.0 percent statewide decline.
3. Which county suffered the biggest percent decline? Columbia at -34.4 percent.
II. Federal grants and insurance
Who needs government? Well, Whitman County certainly received some federal help last year. But we want to know how much.
But fumbling through this site can be cumbersome. Plus, the Census Bureau isn't the only government site with information on Whitman County. If only there were an easier way to search all these sites at once (ah, but there is!)
Go to Google/unclesam is a powerful tool that let’s us search all “.gov” Web sites. Go to the search bar and type whitman county federal funds.
a. Click on the first link. Is this website operated by the state or federal government? state government
1. Click or search for 'Consolidated Federal Funds Report.' At the top of the page, click on 'Online Query System.'
2. Under ‘Available Data,’ choose 2009 and Geography (Federal data almost always lags a year behind). Click ‘Submit.’
3. On the next page, choose ‘Washington’ and ‘Yes’ on County. We want ‘All Fund Types.’
4. On the next page, choose Whitman County.
a. What was the total of federal expenditures in Whitman County in 2009? $399,157,798
b. Tracking grants can also help us identify news stories. How much did Whitman County receive in grants (block, formula, project, etc.)? $161,748,312
c. Name three of the grants. WILDLIFE SERVICES, CROP DISASTER PROGRAM, and INTEGRATED PROGRAMS.
d. How much did Whitman County farmers receive in Crop Insurance? (Hint: Scroll to the bottom of the page? $219,886,778
b. Let's look at crime. Go to Google/unclesam and search for whitman county ofm. Click on the first result. (It will take us back to the same page.)
1. Click on "Criminal Justice." Click on the Databook for 1990 to 2009.
2. Click on the data for Whitman County.
3. How many murders are recorded in Whitman County since 1990? 6
4. How many rapes were recorded last year? 14
5. Look at the number of Adult Arrests -- how many arrest for rape last year? 4
6. Why is there a difference between the Crime Index and the Adult Arrests? Crime Index includes all people even those not legally adults.
7. What was the average jail sentences (in months) for Sex Crimes? 11
8. What was the average prison sentence in months for Sex Crimes? Why are these numbers different?64.4 prison sentence is for felony crimes
Homeless trends
Long-term investment created in 1987 increased funding in 2008 to $200 million. What are the increases they are seeing.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Legislative Story 3
As the economy continues to struggle the state of Washington is trying to reform higher education. House Bill 1795, the higher education opportunity act, is a reform bill that is currently being considered in Olympia.
This bill proposes that four-year institutions would have the power to set tuition rates for students with no caps. This would give the WSU Board of Regents control in raising tuition for the next four years here at WSU. The idea of no caps is concerning.
“There should be a cap to tuition rates,” said WSU senior hospitality and business major Meaghan Kessie. “Students are already being pushed away because of high tuition and if we continue to raise the price then we are going to push more and more qualified students away.”
WSU has increased in-state tuition 30 percent in the last 18 months. With steeper costs some wonder how this would affect future enrollment figures.
“It won’t hurt enrollment because people need to go to college anyways,” said WSU senior hospitality and business major Kevin Callahan. “As long as companies require degrees people will (pay).”
ASWSU is showing its support for the bill. Student leaders throughout the state worked with the bill’s sponsor Rep. Reuven Carlyle, (D) Legislative District 36, in creating the bill.
HB 1795 says half of tuition increases of more than 7 percent would go towards financial aid programs for middle class students. This includes students with incomes 125 percent or less of the median family income. The legislature would also guarantee funding for the State Need Grant.
If the bill passes tuition rates at four-year institutions throughout Washington could begin to see changes starting the 2011-12 academic year.
HB 1795 affects current college students throughout the state of Washington, parents that are paying for their students’ education, and those who have high school students that will be enrolling in four-year institutions in the next four years.
“I guess they do have to sustain the university to make up for cuts,” said Callahan. “But it sure does blow.”
With state support declining over the past 20 years an increase in tuition to higher education is to prevent taxpayers from having to pay more.
Rep. Christine Rolfes, (D) Legislative District 23, says the goal of the legislation is to help students in the future.
“(It’s) to make sure that we retain a solid higher education foundation in the face of declining state revenues so that future generations continue to have access to higher education opportunities,” Rolfes said.
With the state of Washington dealing with a $4.6 billion deficit changes and cuts are part of the reform process. Rolfes says the cuts have had a big impact on young children today.
“I have two younger children, who do not have the opportunities that kids in their schools had 10 years ago, due to extreme budget cuts this recession,” Rolfes said. “And for whom college will be only more expensive than it is today, due to less state subsidies.”
When it comes to whether students should support House Bill 1795, Rolfes encourages them to protect their own interests and consider those coming behind them. Parents also need to think the same way.
Sources:
Rep. Christine Rolfes christine.rolfes@leg.wa.gov 360-786-7842
Outline:
I: HB 1795
a.Purpose of bill
b.Tuition cap
II. WSU tuition and enrollment
a.Callahan quote
b.ASWSU
III. 1795 expanded
a.Those affected
b.State support
IV. Rep. Rolfes
a.Future effects
b.State deficit
c.Kids in the future
This bill proposes that four-year institutions would have the power to set tuition rates for students with no caps. This would give the WSU Board of Regents control in raising tuition for the next four years here at WSU. The idea of no caps is concerning.
“There should be a cap to tuition rates,” said WSU senior hospitality and business major Meaghan Kessie. “Students are already being pushed away because of high tuition and if we continue to raise the price then we are going to push more and more qualified students away.”
WSU has increased in-state tuition 30 percent in the last 18 months. With steeper costs some wonder how this would affect future enrollment figures.
“It won’t hurt enrollment because people need to go to college anyways,” said WSU senior hospitality and business major Kevin Callahan. “As long as companies require degrees people will (pay).”
ASWSU is showing its support for the bill. Student leaders throughout the state worked with the bill’s sponsor Rep. Reuven Carlyle, (D) Legislative District 36, in creating the bill.
HB 1795 says half of tuition increases of more than 7 percent would go towards financial aid programs for middle class students. This includes students with incomes 125 percent or less of the median family income. The legislature would also guarantee funding for the State Need Grant.
If the bill passes tuition rates at four-year institutions throughout Washington could begin to see changes starting the 2011-12 academic year.
HB 1795 affects current college students throughout the state of Washington, parents that are paying for their students’ education, and those who have high school students that will be enrolling in four-year institutions in the next four years.
“I guess they do have to sustain the university to make up for cuts,” said Callahan. “But it sure does blow.”
With state support declining over the past 20 years an increase in tuition to higher education is to prevent taxpayers from having to pay more.
Rep. Christine Rolfes, (D) Legislative District 23, says the goal of the legislation is to help students in the future.
“(It’s) to make sure that we retain a solid higher education foundation in the face of declining state revenues so that future generations continue to have access to higher education opportunities,” Rolfes said.
With the state of Washington dealing with a $4.6 billion deficit changes and cuts are part of the reform process. Rolfes says the cuts have had a big impact on young children today.
“I have two younger children, who do not have the opportunities that kids in their schools had 10 years ago, due to extreme budget cuts this recession,” Rolfes said. “And for whom college will be only more expensive than it is today, due to less state subsidies.”
When it comes to whether students should support House Bill 1795, Rolfes encourages them to protect their own interests and consider those coming behind them. Parents also need to think the same way.
Sources:
Rep. Christine Rolfes christine.rolfes@leg.wa.gov 360-786-7842
Outline:
I: HB 1795
a.Purpose of bill
b.Tuition cap
II. WSU tuition and enrollment
a.Callahan quote
b.ASWSU
III. 1795 expanded
a.Those affected
b.State support
IV. Rep. Rolfes
a.Future effects
b.State deficit
c.Kids in the future
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Math Quiz
When we look at politics, we need to have a baseline understanding of … math. Let’s do a quick quiz of the basics.
1. Last year, the school spent $8,300 for office equipment. This year, it will spend 5 percent less. How much will it spend this year?
$7,885
2. The spelling and grammar test was taken by 217 students. Thirty-seven failed. What percent passed?
82.9 percent
3. We have a company. We make crap. Some people get paid more than others.
* The CEO earns $150,000 a year. She has a nice office and thinks big ideas.
* Two top managers earn $100,000 a year for attending meetings, writing memos, etc.
* The company has three security guards. They bust heads and carry Tasers. They earn $40,000 a year.
* Finally, we have 2 designers/engineers. They do the actual work. We pay them $35,000 and put them in cubicles like zoo animals.
Mean (average) salary? $67,500
Median salary? $40,000
Which is more accurate? Median
4. Desperate for revenue, the government decides to increase the tax on beer. The tax on food is 5 percent. But if you buy beer, you pay an extra percent, or a total of 6 percent. Supporters of the tax say this is only a 1 percentage increase; critics say this is a 20 percent increase. Who is right? 20 percent increase.
1/5= 20 percent increase
5. a. The city’s budget was cut from $2 million to $1.5 million. What was the percent decrease? decreased by $500,000. 5 percent
b. The city’s budget increased from $1.5 million to $2 million. What was the percent increase? Increased by $500,000. 33 percent
6. Last year, your property tax bill was $1,152. This year, it rose to $1,275. What’s the percent increase?
10.7 percent
7. We want to look at home sales in October.
* House 1 costs $225,000.
* House 2 costs $207,000.
* House 3 costs $129,000.
* House 4 costs $192,000.
* House 5 costs $3.2 million.
What’s the mean price? What’s the median?
Mean: $790,600
Median: $207,000
8. You and your four roommates have ordered a 16-slice pizza. Because you skipped lunch, it is agreed that you should have a 1/4 share of the total. The roommates divide the remainder equally. How much does each one get?
3 slices each
9. Let’s say someone wants to establish a University District. To gain support, he/she needs to establish that safety is a problem in the area. Assume the following:
* Pullman had 183 assaults last year. Spokane had 502.
* Spokane has 200,000 people. Pullman has 25,000.
Is the average person more likely to be assaulted in Spokane or Pullman? What's the per capita assault rate in each city?
Pullman .00732
Spokane .00251
About 3 times more likely to be assaulted in Pullman than Spokane.
10. House prices increased 40 percent this year to a median price of $210,000. What was the median house price last year?
$150,000. 210,000/1.4
(Credit: Poynter Institute)
1. Last year, the school spent $8,300 for office equipment. This year, it will spend 5 percent less. How much will it spend this year?
$7,885
2. The spelling and grammar test was taken by 217 students. Thirty-seven failed. What percent passed?
82.9 percent
3. We have a company. We make crap. Some people get paid more than others.
* The CEO earns $150,000 a year. She has a nice office and thinks big ideas.
* Two top managers earn $100,000 a year for attending meetings, writing memos, etc.
* The company has three security guards. They bust heads and carry Tasers. They earn $40,000 a year.
* Finally, we have 2 designers/engineers. They do the actual work. We pay them $35,000 and put them in cubicles like zoo animals.
Mean (average) salary? $67,500
Median salary? $40,000
Which is more accurate? Median
4. Desperate for revenue, the government decides to increase the tax on beer. The tax on food is 5 percent. But if you buy beer, you pay an extra percent, or a total of 6 percent. Supporters of the tax say this is only a 1 percentage increase; critics say this is a 20 percent increase. Who is right? 20 percent increase.
1/5= 20 percent increase
5. a. The city’s budget was cut from $2 million to $1.5 million. What was the percent decrease? decreased by $500,000. 5 percent
b. The city’s budget increased from $1.5 million to $2 million. What was the percent increase? Increased by $500,000. 33 percent
6. Last year, your property tax bill was $1,152. This year, it rose to $1,275. What’s the percent increase?
10.7 percent
7. We want to look at home sales in October.
* House 1 costs $225,000.
* House 2 costs $207,000.
* House 3 costs $129,000.
* House 4 costs $192,000.
* House 5 costs $3.2 million.
What’s the mean price? What’s the median?
Mean: $790,600
Median: $207,000
8. You and your four roommates have ordered a 16-slice pizza. Because you skipped lunch, it is agreed that you should have a 1/4 share of the total. The roommates divide the remainder equally. How much does each one get?
3 slices each
9. Let’s say someone wants to establish a University District. To gain support, he/she needs to establish that safety is a problem in the area. Assume the following:
* Pullman had 183 assaults last year. Spokane had 502.
* Spokane has 200,000 people. Pullman has 25,000.
Is the average person more likely to be assaulted in Spokane or Pullman? What's the per capita assault rate in each city?
Pullman .00732
Spokane .00251
About 3 times more likely to be assaulted in Pullman than Spokane.
10. House prices increased 40 percent this year to a median price of $210,000. What was the median house price last year?
$150,000. 210,000/1.4
(Credit: Poynter Institute)
political stories
Three Questions:
1. If this bill passes, will it affect college tuition positively?
2. Would this bill make it more difficult for students to receive financial aid?
3. What was it like working with college students to put this bill together?
Sources:
1. Sponsor: Reuven Carlyle
2. ASWSU President Jake Bredstrand
One sentence describing story:
1. I will focus on how this bill was put together with the opinions of college students and how it will affect college tuition and financial aid.
1. If this bill passes, will it affect college tuition positively?
2. Would this bill make it more difficult for students to receive financial aid?
3. What was it like working with college students to put this bill together?
Sources:
1. Sponsor: Reuven Carlyle
2. ASWSU President Jake Bredstrand
One sentence describing story:
1. I will focus on how this bill was put together with the opinions of college students and how it will affect college tuition and financial aid.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Legislative story ideas
1163 Bullying prevention
HB1424 Student Financial Aid Program
SHB 1556 First-time DUI Offenders
HB1424 Student Financial Aid Program
SHB 1556 First-time DUI Offenders
peer edit
1. In the past the government controlled public messages to Arab countries. But now social media can’t be controlled.
2. On January 14 Tunisia became the first nation to revolt against its government.
3. Dr. Lawrence Pintak, founding dean of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, described the beating of a man who had taped an illegal police activity.
4. Conflict was ignited throughout Arab nations when cell phone pictures of a Tunisian fruit vendor who lit himself on fire in protest of police seizing his fruit cart were broadcast online.
5. Rev. Jesse Jackson says if people became more politically active they could change government policy.
6. Pintak said oppressed lower class Arabs have prepared for years for a revolution in Egypt.
7. In January the Arab Government pulled the plug on the Internet.
8. “I loved the '90s,” Smith said. She said the '90s resulted in more technological innovations than any decade in the 20th century.
2. On January 14 Tunisia became the first nation to revolt against its government.
3. Dr. Lawrence Pintak, founding dean of the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, described the beating of a man who had taped an illegal police activity.
4. Conflict was ignited throughout Arab nations when cell phone pictures of a Tunisian fruit vendor who lit himself on fire in protest of police seizing his fruit cart were broadcast online.
5. Rev. Jesse Jackson says if people became more politically active they could change government policy.
6. Pintak said oppressed lower class Arabs have prepared for years for a revolution in Egypt.
7. In January the Arab Government pulled the plug on the Internet.
8. “I loved the '90s,” Smith said. She said the '90s resulted in more technological innovations than any decade in the 20th century.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Bill 5621
Would allow 14 year olds to vote in school board elections.
Sponsor: Senator White
No fiscal note
Sponsor: Senator White
No fiscal note
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Senate Report
# SB 5749.
a. Let's look at the Senate Report.
1. What does GET do? Modifies the terms of the Washington advanced college tuition payment (GET) program for future purchasers.
2. Since 1998, how many GET accounts have been opened by families? 119,000 families.
3. If the bill passes, name one way the program will change:
The value of each tuition unit is the price of tuition and fees at the time of purchase multiplied by the average percentage increase in resident undergrad tuition and fees at all state institutions of higher education weighted by the number of full-time equivalent resident undergrad students.
# Find HB 1325.
1.Sponsor: Representatives Hunt, Dammeier, Darneille, Liias, Carlyle, Roberts, Jinkins, Orwall, Kenney, Hasegawa, McCoy, Fitzgibbon, Tharinger
2.Bill summary: Requires the Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) to lead a district reorganization initiative to streamline and provide efficiencies in the operation of school districts and Educational Service Districts (ESDs).Establishes a Statewide School District Reorganization Commission (Commission) if the Superintendent of Public Instruction finds the WSSDA initiative has not resulted in sufficient cost savings or efficiencies by January 1, 2014.
Directs the Commission to prepare a reorganization plan to result in no more than
150 school districts and a revised number and boundaries of the ESDs.
Requires the reorganization plan to be submitted by December 1, 2016 in the form of
proposed legislation.Provides that the proposed legislation containing the list of districts and their boundaries may be amended only by a two-thirds vote of each house of the Legislature. Provides for districts to appeal their reorganization to the Commission or submit an alternative proposal that will achieve significant
3. If passed, the number of school districts would be reduced to what? No more than 150 school districts
4. Why does the sponsor believe the bill is necessary? Save money.
6. Look at the fiscal note. What are the total estimated expenditures for 2011 to 2013? $397,963
a. Let's look at the Senate Report.
1. What does GET do? Modifies the terms of the Washington advanced college tuition payment (GET) program for future purchasers.
2. Since 1998, how many GET accounts have been opened by families? 119,000 families.
3. If the bill passes, name one way the program will change:
The value of each tuition unit is the price of tuition and fees at the time of purchase multiplied by the average percentage increase in resident undergrad tuition and fees at all state institutions of higher education weighted by the number of full-time equivalent resident undergrad students.
# Find HB 1325.
1.Sponsor: Representatives Hunt, Dammeier, Darneille, Liias, Carlyle, Roberts, Jinkins, Orwall, Kenney, Hasegawa, McCoy, Fitzgibbon, Tharinger
2.Bill summary: Requires the Washington State School Directors' Association (WSSDA) to lead a district reorganization initiative to streamline and provide efficiencies in the operation of school districts and Educational Service Districts (ESDs).Establishes a Statewide School District Reorganization Commission (Commission) if the Superintendent of Public Instruction finds the WSSDA initiative has not resulted in sufficient cost savings or efficiencies by January 1, 2014.
Directs the Commission to prepare a reorganization plan to result in no more than
150 school districts and a revised number and boundaries of the ESDs.
Requires the reorganization plan to be submitted by December 1, 2016 in the form of
proposed legislation.Provides that the proposed legislation containing the list of districts and their boundaries may be amended only by a two-thirds vote of each house of the Legislature. Provides for districts to appeal their reorganization to the Commission or submit an alternative proposal that will achieve significant
3. If passed, the number of school districts would be reduced to what? No more than 150 school districts
4. Why does the sponsor believe the bill is necessary? Save money.
6. Look at the fiscal note. What are the total estimated expenditures for 2011 to 2013? $397,963
Politics
I would want to know who the unnamed source is and I would like to sit down and speak with them if possible. I would record what this unnamed person had to say, as well. I think that it is important to include a named source if accusations are made so that that person is then held responsible for their comments. I don't think that by including an unnamed source in this article gives the article validation.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Story 2: Speech
CBS freelance reporter Lucy Craft wants to know are you a nerd?
Craft, who is based out of Tokyo, spoke in front of an audience of 100 at WSU on Feb. 11 about Japan spending big money to study nerds.
“Japan is known for its pop culture,” said Craft during her speech titled, "Anime Cool and Manga Chic: How and Why Japan Became a Pop-Culture Oasis.”It’s a Mecca of cool."
The nerds Craft are referring to are those that read, “Manga,” a form of Japanese comics. Japan hopes by studying these nerds it will help improve their economy.
Within the Manga comics are, “Anime,” which are animated distinctive characters. Some well known examples of this are Pokémon and Astro Boy.
Hello Kitty is another version of Anime that Craft said became a “Japanese phenomenon.”
Osamu Tezuka, known as “The ‘god’ of Manga-Anime,” began sketching frames of a film after WWII. Craft said this was where it all began.
According to a press release issued to WSU from Craft, Manga was the fastest growing segment of books in the U.S. in 2005, according to Wikipedia.
Manga and Anime are so popular in Japan that government agencies are getting on-board.
"Every state government has its own character or mascot," Craft said. "Cartoons are used in politics and on public service posters."
Craft uses the term "cutification" in describing how the Japanese display Anime characters and females.
Japan created an all female group called, "AKB48," in hopes to catch the attention of men. Yet the portrayal of these girls is seen as "potential child pornography," Craft said.
"I'm more Americanized so I agree the group is semi pornographic," said Janelle Ohtani, an Asian student at WSU.
“I have a problem with extreme cutification,” Craft said. “In Japan, you see Anime shows, people dressed as Anime, and it’s just everywhere.”
WSU student Paja Xiong associated the word cute with something different than Craft.
"I think cute is more a label associated with Asians, not Japanese," Xiong said.
Craft also discussed Japan's new promotion strategy called, "Cool Japan." Japan is trying to strengthen its economy by using its cultural industries. Some of those industries include robotics and Anime.
“To live in Japan is to be immersed in both fantasy and robots,” Craft said.
The campaign strategy is about “recovery for the 21st century and to rebrand Japan," Craft said.
Japan's budget for the campaign is "$200 million" and Japan has already seen "a bump in tourism," Craft said.
Japan is following in the steps of South Korea and China who wanted to raise their national image. According to the Agency for Cultural Affairs, in 2008, South Korea spent $116.9 billion (79 percent of total government spending), China $477.5 billion (51 percent), and Japan $101.8 billion (12 percent) on cultural activities.
Craft believes Japan’s money should be invested in something more valuable.
"Japan needs to solve greenhouse gases," Craft said. "That would be really cool!"
David Pietz, director of the WSU Asia Program, thought Craft's presentation was outstanding but needing a little more background information.
“I would have liked to see perhaps a greater attempt to explain the cultural phenomena of Manga and Anime," Pietz said via e-mail.
Craft encourages all nerds and aspiring nerds to visit Japan.
Outline:
I. Lead
II. Manga-Anime
a. Pokémon, Hello Kitty
b. 'god' of Manga
c. background
III. Government
a. Anime mascots/characters
b. Cutification
c. AKB48
IV. Quotes
a. Janelle Ohtani quote
b. Lucy Craft quote
c. Paja Xiong quote
V. “Cool Japan”
a. Campaign
b. South Korea and China figures
c. Final comments
Three Questions for Lucy Craft:
1. You mentioned you wished Japan would use the $200 million budget for the “Cool Japan” campaign to resolve greenhouse gases. What other projects should Japan put that money towards?
2. As a journalist based in Tokyo, what differences do you see in Japanese reporting and news coverage compared to coverage in the U.S.?
3. How did Japan become a “Mecca of cool” in your opinion?
Craft, who is based out of Tokyo, spoke in front of an audience of 100 at WSU on Feb. 11 about Japan spending big money to study nerds.
“Japan is known for its pop culture,” said Craft during her speech titled, "Anime Cool and Manga Chic: How and Why Japan Became a Pop-Culture Oasis.”It’s a Mecca of cool."
The nerds Craft are referring to are those that read, “Manga,” a form of Japanese comics. Japan hopes by studying these nerds it will help improve their economy.
Within the Manga comics are, “Anime,” which are animated distinctive characters. Some well known examples of this are Pokémon and Astro Boy.
Hello Kitty is another version of Anime that Craft said became a “Japanese phenomenon.”
Osamu Tezuka, known as “The ‘god’ of Manga-Anime,” began sketching frames of a film after WWII. Craft said this was where it all began.
According to a press release issued to WSU from Craft, Manga was the fastest growing segment of books in the U.S. in 2005, according to Wikipedia.
Manga and Anime are so popular in Japan that government agencies are getting on-board.
"Every state government has its own character or mascot," Craft said. "Cartoons are used in politics and on public service posters."
Craft uses the term "cutification" in describing how the Japanese display Anime characters and females.
Japan created an all female group called, "AKB48," in hopes to catch the attention of men. Yet the portrayal of these girls is seen as "potential child pornography," Craft said.
"I'm more Americanized so I agree the group is semi pornographic," said Janelle Ohtani, an Asian student at WSU.
“I have a problem with extreme cutification,” Craft said. “In Japan, you see Anime shows, people dressed as Anime, and it’s just everywhere.”
WSU student Paja Xiong associated the word cute with something different than Craft.
"I think cute is more a label associated with Asians, not Japanese," Xiong said.
Craft also discussed Japan's new promotion strategy called, "Cool Japan." Japan is trying to strengthen its economy by using its cultural industries. Some of those industries include robotics and Anime.
“To live in Japan is to be immersed in both fantasy and robots,” Craft said.
The campaign strategy is about “recovery for the 21st century and to rebrand Japan," Craft said.
Japan's budget for the campaign is "$200 million" and Japan has already seen "a bump in tourism," Craft said.
Japan is following in the steps of South Korea and China who wanted to raise their national image. According to the Agency for Cultural Affairs, in 2008, South Korea spent $116.9 billion (79 percent of total government spending), China $477.5 billion (51 percent), and Japan $101.8 billion (12 percent) on cultural activities.
Craft believes Japan’s money should be invested in something more valuable.
"Japan needs to solve greenhouse gases," Craft said. "That would be really cool!"
David Pietz, director of the WSU Asia Program, thought Craft's presentation was outstanding but needing a little more background information.
“I would have liked to see perhaps a greater attempt to explain the cultural phenomena of Manga and Anime," Pietz said via e-mail.
Craft encourages all nerds and aspiring nerds to visit Japan.
Outline:
I. Lead
II. Manga-Anime
a. Pokémon, Hello Kitty
b. 'god' of Manga
c. background
III. Government
a. Anime mascots/characters
b. Cutification
c. AKB48
IV. Quotes
a. Janelle Ohtani quote
b. Lucy Craft quote
c. Paja Xiong quote
V. “Cool Japan”
a. Campaign
b. South Korea and China figures
c. Final comments
Three Questions for Lucy Craft:
1. You mentioned you wished Japan would use the $200 million budget for the “Cool Japan” campaign to resolve greenhouse gases. What other projects should Japan put that money towards?
2. As a journalist based in Tokyo, what differences do you see in Japanese reporting and news coverage compared to coverage in the U.S.?
3. How did Japan become a “Mecca of cool” in your opinion?
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Paraphrase
Award-winning journalist Jonathan Fabulist admits his best stories are completely fabricated. He beieves truth stands in the way of a good story.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Peer edit
1. Washington state provided a subsidy of more than $2,000 for in-state students.
2. “The $13.5 million is the tip of a larger iceberg,” Jerry McCollum, coordinator of Arts and Culture Jerry said.
3. “We can’t live in a world with 14 percent tuition increases,” Floyd said.
4. The co-presidents announced a club to meet more people that are interested in hiking.
5. "There are still new things to say with art music," Williams said. “It’s hard to stop and listen, but when you do, it can be an extremely pleasant surprise.”
6. In September 2010, the wine-tasting endorsement will be available to stores, according to Jane Westman, culinary coordinator for Metropolitan Market.
7. He died from a heart attack in September 1996.
8. The club has its own audio engineer.
9. When it blasted off, the shock of the cannon added to the emotion of the game.
Shorten the following sentences.
1. Sleep becomes less of a priority for students.
2. A new workout routine is sweeping the country.
2. “The $13.5 million is the tip of a larger iceberg,” Jerry McCollum, coordinator of Arts and Culture Jerry said.
3. “We can’t live in a world with 14 percent tuition increases,” Floyd said.
4. The co-presidents announced a club to meet more people that are interested in hiking.
5. "There are still new things to say with art music," Williams said. “It’s hard to stop and listen, but when you do, it can be an extremely pleasant surprise.”
6. In September 2010, the wine-tasting endorsement will be available to stores, according to Jane Westman, culinary coordinator for Metropolitan Market.
7. He died from a heart attack in September 1996.
8. The club has its own audio engineer.
9. When it blasted off, the shock of the cannon added to the emotion of the game.
Shorten the following sentences.
1. Sleep becomes less of a priority for students.
2. A new workout routine is sweeping the country.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Speech ledes
1. WSU tuition rates are expected to increase by 14 percent next year due to the economy said District 9 Sen. Mark Schoesler.
2. Due to global warming, more amphibians are becoming extinct said WSU School of Biological Sciences associate professor Andrew Storfer.
2. Due to global warming, more amphibians are becoming extinct said WSU School of Biological Sciences associate professor Andrew Storfer.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Story 1: Meeting Story
The ASWSU Senate Board approves a funding request from the International Students’ Council (ISC) to support a speed dating and cultural entertainment event on the WSU campus.
During the board’s January 26 meeting, Mark Hardee, domestic vice president of ISC, and Eva Hui, the council’s international public relations chair, presented a request for $1,000 to help fund their “iConnections” event. The funding is to cover the cost of food for the event, and Hardee said they expect to recover that amount from ticket sales.
“The event was a big hit last year and we expect a bigger turn out this year,” Hardee said. He said tickets are $5 and they expect 180 to 200 people to attend.
Hardee and Hui said the event includes international speed dating and cultural performances. There will be two performances from the Pacific Islanders Club and food provided by Golden Teriyaki. Hardee said last year 90 students attended the event and this year graduate students are also invited to join in.
ISC, one of ASWSU’s largest committees, received their funding approval by a vote of 12-1. Senator Tim Kirima thought because the event is expanding to include graduate students it made the approval process that much easier.
“It’s important to support ISC,” Kirima said. “They are our organization and it’s up to us to support them.” Senator Tristan Hanon voted against approving the funding because he felt $1,000 was a large chunk to commit to one event.
“It sounds like a fantastic program, but we have such a small program budget,” Hanon said. “I want to use it for something impactful.” After the request was approved and the ISC members left the meeting, Hanon jumped up and followed them out the door.
“I felt the need to explain why and encouraged them to pursue funding from other sources,” Hanon said. He hopes the event is a success and said next year his response might be different. The ISC was happy with the overall decision.
“I was not surprised about receiving the funds for iConnections,” Hardee said. “I knew the Senate would really like to back this event.”
The event will take place February 11th from 6-10 p.m. in Ensminger Pavilion. Hardee encourages anyone to attend even if you already found that special someone.
“Students should attend this event regardless of whether or not they are in a relationship,” Hardee said. “Although speed dating is the main event of iConnections, ISC's focus is on enabling students to bridge the cultural gap that exists between domestic and international students.”
The Senate Board also approved Senator Hanon as the new assistant to the Director of Legislative Affairs, Jeremy Trevino. Hanon said Jeremy and Jake Bredstrand, ASWSU’s president, mentioned the position to him. Bredstrand said Hanon is the perfect choice.
“He carries himself with great professionalism and is very engaged in all things political,” Bredstrand said. “Overall, he has been a strong asset to Jeremy in assisting with our overall lobbying efforts, and it made perfect sense to move forward with him in a distinguished role. Bredstrand hopes ASWSU will be able to utilize this position for years to come.
During the board’s January 26 meeting, Mark Hardee, domestic vice president of ISC, and Eva Hui, the council’s international public relations chair, presented a request for $1,000 to help fund their “iConnections” event. The funding is to cover the cost of food for the event, and Hardee said they expect to recover that amount from ticket sales.
“The event was a big hit last year and we expect a bigger turn out this year,” Hardee said. He said tickets are $5 and they expect 180 to 200 people to attend.
Hardee and Hui said the event includes international speed dating and cultural performances. There will be two performances from the Pacific Islanders Club and food provided by Golden Teriyaki. Hardee said last year 90 students attended the event and this year graduate students are also invited to join in.
ISC, one of ASWSU’s largest committees, received their funding approval by a vote of 12-1. Senator Tim Kirima thought because the event is expanding to include graduate students it made the approval process that much easier.
“It’s important to support ISC,” Kirima said. “They are our organization and it’s up to us to support them.” Senator Tristan Hanon voted against approving the funding because he felt $1,000 was a large chunk to commit to one event.
“It sounds like a fantastic program, but we have such a small program budget,” Hanon said. “I want to use it for something impactful.” After the request was approved and the ISC members left the meeting, Hanon jumped up and followed them out the door.
“I felt the need to explain why and encouraged them to pursue funding from other sources,” Hanon said. He hopes the event is a success and said next year his response might be different. The ISC was happy with the overall decision.
“I was not surprised about receiving the funds for iConnections,” Hardee said. “I knew the Senate would really like to back this event.”
The event will take place February 11th from 6-10 p.m. in Ensminger Pavilion. Hardee encourages anyone to attend even if you already found that special someone.
“Students should attend this event regardless of whether or not they are in a relationship,” Hardee said. “Although speed dating is the main event of iConnections, ISC's focus is on enabling students to bridge the cultural gap that exists between domestic and international students.”
The Senate Board also approved Senator Hanon as the new assistant to the Director of Legislative Affairs, Jeremy Trevino. Hanon said Jeremy and Jake Bredstrand, ASWSU’s president, mentioned the position to him. Bredstrand said Hanon is the perfect choice.
“He carries himself with great professionalism and is very engaged in all things political,” Bredstrand said. “Overall, he has been a strong asset to Jeremy in assisting with our overall lobbying efforts, and it made perfect sense to move forward with him in a distinguished role. Bredstrand hopes ASWSU will be able to utilize this position for years to come.
Thursday, January 27, 2011
My meeting outline
ASWSU Senate meeting Jan. 26, 2011 5:30 p.m.
I: ASWSU approves group funding request
a. Mark Hardee and Eva Hui from ISC
b. Amount requested
c. Quotes from Hardee
II: Event details
a. Speed dating
b. Cultural entertainment
c. Past success
III: ASWSU approves funding
a. Overall vote 12-1 for approval
b. Quote from Senator Kirima, voted yes
c. Quote from Senator Hanon, voted nay
IV: ISC response
a. Comments from Hardee
b. Date, time, location for event.
c. ASWSU approves Hanon as assistant to DOLA
I: ASWSU approves group funding request
a. Mark Hardee and Eva Hui from ISC
b. Amount requested
c. Quotes from Hardee
II: Event details
a. Speed dating
b. Cultural entertainment
c. Past success
III: ASWSU approves funding
a. Overall vote 12-1 for approval
b. Quote from Senator Kirima, voted yes
c. Quote from Senator Hanon, voted nay
IV: ISC response
a. Comments from Hardee
b. Date, time, location for event.
c. ASWSU approves Hanon as assistant to DOLA
City Budget Outline
I:What will happen-City of Seattle budget cuts
a. close libraries for one week in the summer
b. lay off 30 city workers
c. cutting $13.3 million
II: Why-Economic crisis
a.unpaid leave for 100 employees
b. cut 59 jobs
c. cover $29.5 million shortfall
III: Expansion-department cuts
a. reduce travel expenses
b. no new toilets or plants
c. Seattle Libraries avoid layoffs
IV: City employees response
a. picketing
b. employee quotes
c. City Council
a. close libraries for one week in the summer
b. lay off 30 city workers
c. cutting $13.3 million
II: Why-Economic crisis
a.unpaid leave for 100 employees
b. cut 59 jobs
c. cover $29.5 million shortfall
III: Expansion-department cuts
a. reduce travel expenses
b. no new toilets or plants
c. Seattle Libraries avoid layoffs
IV: City employees response
a. picketing
b. employee quotes
c. City Council
Commas
Correct the following sentences. If the sentence is already correct, write “correct.”
1. He looked through the door, but he did not see anyone inside the church.
2. "We could wait to see if anyone else came, or we could go back home," she said.
3. Reed, a graduate of Washington State University, was elected Secretary of State in 2000.
4. The organization paid the speaker $1,000, but its officers were unable to attend the event.
5. According to Washington state law, bars will become smoke-free on Feb. 15.
6. He saw Karen and they had coffee.
7. The bales are then sold to a processing center in Tacoma, Wash., which ships them to Moscow, Idaho.
8. It was raining, we stayed home. Correct
9. Later he phoned again. Correct
10. This will end up having an effect on consumers, she said.
11. He introduced the speaker to Floyd, Moos and Wulff.
Appositions, hyperbatons and non-restrictive relative clauses:
1. Sam Reed, a graduate of Washington State University, spoke at the Honors College on Wednesday, Sept. 22.
2. The concert which is part of WSU's Homecoming Weekend will be held on Friday night.
3. President Elson S. Floyd is frustrated by cuts to higher education and promised to lobby legislators in Olympia.
1. He looked through the door, but he did not see anyone inside the church.
2. "We could wait to see if anyone else came, or we could go back home," she said.
3. Reed, a graduate of Washington State University, was elected Secretary of State in 2000.
4. The organization paid the speaker $1,000, but its officers were unable to attend the event.
5. According to Washington state law, bars will become smoke-free on Feb. 15.
6. He saw Karen and they had coffee.
7. The bales are then sold to a processing center in Tacoma, Wash., which ships them to Moscow, Idaho.
8. It was raining, we stayed home. Correct
9. Later he phoned again. Correct
10. This will end up having an effect on consumers, she said.
11. He introduced the speaker to Floyd, Moos and Wulff.
Appositions, hyperbatons and non-restrictive relative clauses:
1. Sam Reed, a graduate of Washington State University, spoke at the Honors College on Wednesday, Sept. 22.
2. The concert which is part of WSU's Homecoming Weekend will be held on Friday night.
3. President Elson S. Floyd is frustrated by cuts to higher education and promised to lobby legislators in Olympia.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Edit meeting
1. The city council voted unanimously Wednesday to ban alcoholic energy drinks within city limits.
2. The council discussed public intoxication, the threat to student health, and if laws prevented the council from banning the drinks.
3. “These college kids are out of control and caffeinated booze is the only cause,” said Councilman Arlen Judge. “A ban will solve all our problems at once.”
4. Students planned to protest the meeting, but only two were in attendance.
5. “We’re being hit with tuition increases and more debt. Please don’t take away our cheap buzz,” said Will Wilson, a 24-year-old undeclared sophomore.
6. “This ban will finally restore order to College Hill,” said Judith Peterson, a 44-year-old podiatrist who lives near campus.
2. The council discussed public intoxication, the threat to student health, and if laws prevented the council from banning the drinks.
3. “These college kids are out of control and caffeinated booze is the only cause,” said Councilman Arlen Judge. “A ban will solve all our problems at once.”
4. Students planned to protest the meeting, but only two were in attendance.
5. “We’re being hit with tuition increases and more debt. Please don’t take away our cheap buzz,” said Will Wilson, a 24-year-old undeclared sophomore.
6. “This ban will finally restore order to College Hill,” said Judith Peterson, a 44-year-old podiatrist who lives near campus.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Meetings
City Council
a. Frances Benjamin and Keith Bloom.
b. Discussion of Agenda for Joint Meeting with ASWSU
Discussion of WSU Research Activities
ASWSU
a. Buy pedometers for middle school students.
b. Tristan Hanon discusses promoting Coug Day at the Capital.
Whitman County Agenda
2a. Palouse Basin Aquifer meeting
b. 509-397-5240
3a. Greg Partch
b. Michael Largent
c. #E11-119
4a. Four confirmed H1N1 cases
b. 600,000 doses in Washington state
c. 360 doses for Whitman County
d. Hold off vaccinating anyone till they get enough for all residents.
a. Frances Benjamin and Keith Bloom.
b. Discussion of Agenda for Joint Meeting with ASWSU
Discussion of WSU Research Activities
ASWSU
a. Buy pedometers for middle school students.
b. Tristan Hanon discusses promoting Coug Day at the Capital.
Whitman County Agenda
2a. Palouse Basin Aquifer meeting
b. 509-397-5240
3a. Greg Partch
b. Michael Largent
c. #E11-119
4a. Four confirmed H1N1 cases
b. 600,000 doses in Washington state
c. 360 doses for Whitman County
d. Hold off vaccinating anyone till they get enough for all residents.
Active vs. Passive
1. Passive. Police in riot gear fired rubber-coated bullets into the crowd.
2. Passive. The boss informed the employees of the layoffs, later in the day.
3. Active. LeBron James missed a three-point shot with five seconds left.
4. Passive. Participants in the survey were asked about their changes in political affiliation.
5. Passive. Raoul avoided tall buildings and mountain roads because he had such a fear of heights.
6. Active. The Legislature is considering the bill.
7. Passive. The tiny island was destroyed by the earthquake.
8. Active. Sentence is correct.
9. Passive. The hospital performed an experimental operation yesterday.
10. Passive. A downed airliner covered the wheat field with debris.
2. Passive. The boss informed the employees of the layoffs, later in the day.
3. Active. LeBron James missed a three-point shot with five seconds left.
4. Passive. Participants in the survey were asked about their changes in political affiliation.
5. Passive. Raoul avoided tall buildings and mountain roads because he had such a fear of heights.
6. Active. The Legislature is considering the bill.
7. Passive. The tiny island was destroyed by the earthquake.
8. Active. Sentence is correct.
9. Passive. The hospital performed an experimental operation yesterday.
10. Passive. A downed airliner covered the wheat field with debris.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Fire
Four died after an early morning apartment fire near the Idaho border. Two children, Carolyn L. Carothers, age 13, and Samantha M. Jones, age 17 were pronounced dead at Pullman Medical Center. The identification of the two other victims that died in the apartment have yet to be released.
At 7:30 a.m. Pullman and Moscow fire departments were alerted to the fire at S. Columbia Ave. When they arrived flames were spewing from the front of the house and it was immediately contained. The apartment complex has two floors and four other residents were able to escape without injury. The house has extensive smoke, fire and water damage. At this time police have no information about how the fire started.
Police found a gasoline canister near the door to the apartment. Whitman County Prosecutor Paula T. Doe says, “We are investigating whether the fire was intentional or accidental." Fire officials say the fire caused more than $1 million in property damage.
Pullman Police Detective William Miles says a press conference will be held today at 4 p.m. to provide more details. "We have opened an initial investigation into this fire. At this point, we cannot comment further, Miles says." Anyone with information about this incident should contact law enforcement.
At 7:30 a.m. Pullman and Moscow fire departments were alerted to the fire at S. Columbia Ave. When they arrived flames were spewing from the front of the house and it was immediately contained. The apartment complex has two floors and four other residents were able to escape without injury. The house has extensive smoke, fire and water damage. At this time police have no information about how the fire started.
Police found a gasoline canister near the door to the apartment. Whitman County Prosecutor Paula T. Doe says, “We are investigating whether the fire was intentional or accidental." Fire officials say the fire caused more than $1 million in property damage.
Pullman Police Detective William Miles says a press conference will be held today at 4 p.m. to provide more details. "We have opened an initial investigation into this fire. At this point, we cannot comment further, Miles says." Anyone with information about this incident should contact law enforcement.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
1. Attribute info to other station because the main source, the police, have not officially confirmed the information.
2. I would not use them until they had been verified to be legitimate.
3. I would do that because it is a way to explain what is going on and gets the issue out to the public.
4. No because your report would be considered biased and its not ethical.
2. I would not use them until they had been verified to be legitimate.
3. I would do that because it is a way to explain what is going on and gets the issue out to the public.
4. No because your report would be considered biased and its not ethical.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
SPJ Code of Ethics
Here are my top 10 SPJ Code of Ethics:
— Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid inadvertent error. Deliberate distortion is never permissible.
— Recognize a special obligation to ensure that the public's business is conducted in the open and that government records are open to inspection.
— Diligently seek out subjects of news stories to give them the opportunity to respond to allegations of wrongdoing.
— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability.
— Recognize that gathering and reporting information may cause harm or discomfort. Pursuit of the news is not a license for arrogance.
— Show compassion for those who may be affected adversely by news coverage. Use special sensitivity when dealing with children and inexperienced sources or subjects.
— Remain free of associations and activities that may compromise integrity or damage credibility.
— Refuse gifts, favors, fees, free travel and special treatment, and shun secondary employment, political involvement, public office and service in community organizations if they compromise journalistic integrity.
— Be vigilant and courageous about holding those with power accountable.
— Admit mistakes and correct them promptly.
— Test the accuracy of information from all sources and exercise care to avoid inadvertent error. Deliberate distortion is never permissible.
— Recognize a special obligation to ensure that the public's business is conducted in the open and that government records are open to inspection.
— Diligently seek out subjects of news stories to give them the opportunity to respond to allegations of wrongdoing.
— Identify sources whenever feasible. The public is entitled to as much information as possible on sources' reliability.
— Recognize that gathering and reporting information may cause harm or discomfort. Pursuit of the news is not a license for arrogance.
— Show compassion for those who may be affected adversely by news coverage. Use special sensitivity when dealing with children and inexperienced sources or subjects.
— Remain free of associations and activities that may compromise integrity or damage credibility.
— Refuse gifts, favors, fees, free travel and special treatment, and shun secondary employment, political involvement, public office and service in community organizations if they compromise journalistic integrity.
— Be vigilant and courageous about holding those with power accountable.
— Admit mistakes and correct them promptly.
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