Murrow Symposium Key Note Address

            After a two-day Murrow Symposium filled with insight, opportunity and networking, students were treated to a Key Note speech about what the television show Mosaic tells the world about communication.

E-Cigarette Poisoning

            The new and popular e-cigarettes that are trying to do away with the harmful effects of smoking real cigarettes may actually do more damage than real cigarettes.

465 Help #5

Here are the two stories I wrote for 465 today, March 10.

465 Help #4

Here is my help for 465 for 3/6/14

Who is Kimberly Dozier?

            Kimberly Dozier serves as a correspondent for the Associated Press. Her stories primarily deal with intelligence and counterterrorism.

Help 465 Pt. 3

Here is the story I wrote for Com 465 today, 2/19

Polio Rearing Ugly Head in Middle East

            One of the most devastating diseases in the history of man has resurfaced in Afghanistan. Polio is back, and it’s the first confirmed case in Kubul since 2001.

Mascots could get Makeover

             The Lewiston and Nezperce school districts in Northern Idaho are considering changing the names of the mascots for Sacajawea Junior High School and Nezperce High School.

Bullying: Newsworthy Only After Something Bad Happens

            Bullying seems like one of the biggest news stories these days. However, it only becomes a story after someone dies, or someone brings a firearm to school and kills their fellow students, even if they had nothing to do with the bullying.

465 Help Pt. 2

Here is a picture of the story I helped write for Com 465.

Amanda Knox Guilty of Murder, Again

            The case that set Amanda Knox free is bringing her back down. An Italian Court reopened the murder case and on Thursday Knox was found guilty of murder, again, and sentenced to 28 and a half years in prison.

465 Help Pt. 1

Here are pictures of the two stories I helped write, sorry that one is a picture from my phone, I didn't have a chance to get a screen shot of it.

Sell by, Best by, Can I eat this or not?

            While pondering about what to write, I decided I wanted something to drink. I went downstairs and grabbed a glass and poured some milk in it. As I looked at the milk, I checked the date to make sure it was “healthy” enough to drink. The carton said “Sell by 1/27”. As I looked at it, I thought, well doesn’t help a lot, where is the best by date? That got me to thinking, how long does something last past its “sell by” date.

Blu-Ray vs. DVD: What's the difference?

After looking around my surroundings for a few days I noticed my DVD/Blu-Ray Player, and I realized I still did not know the difference between the two or how either is made.