Who or what is the “beast”?
The “beast” is the consumer of the news. Which includes the constant criticism and pressure from the public to get information that is accurate and reliable, while also being interesting.
Why does it need to be fed?
The public must be able to trust the media when it comes to news. However, media also needs to present interesting stories so that the public will continue to use it. Media must continue to please their audience or else they will not be trusted to present factual news.
What compromises might occur in trying to feed the 24-hour news cycle in print, TV and the internet?
When trying to feed the 24-hour news cycle in print, TV, and the internet, reporters are often pressed for time and can not find all the information they need. This can lead to the falsification of facts. Also, it may cause incomplete news stories to be relayed to the public or the stories simply do not get told at all.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Second Life Article
A representative for Second Life announced the formal launch of “3-D voice” capabilities for the virtual world during a press conference held Nov. 5.
Brett Atwood, editor of secondlife.com, publicized the change for Second Life. Second Life now uses voice technology with spatial recognition for registered users with the proper equipment to take advantage of the new tool.
According to the Second Life website, Second Life is “a 3-D virtual world entirely created by its Residents.” Second Life opened to the public in 2003 and has grown explosively since then, reaching the milestone of 10 million registered voters.
Linden Lab runs Second Life, which now inhabits millions of people from around the globe. According to the Linden Lab website, Philip Rosedale started Linden Lab in 1999 to “create a revolutionary new form of shared experience as rich and complex as the real world.”
Rosedale founded Second Life to create an environment that allows people to communicate and elaborate on projects, said Atwood. By creating 3-D voice technology, people will be able to communicate with one another more easily then relying on text.
“Our approach is to give Residents the tools to create their own unique experience, and we're hoping that many of them will develop new ways to use voice which will ultimately enrich the collective evolution of Second Life,” Rosedale said. “We believe voice is a transformative technology that will change the way Residents communicate, and will lend more immediacy and dynamism to their interaction with others.”
It is free to use Second Life; however, there are versions with additional benefits that come with a charge. To begin using Second Life, one creates an avatar which is the persona of one’s virtual world. People can make their Avatar look anyway they want and, according to Atwood, “some people take their pseudo identities very seriously.”
The public can use Second Life as a social networking device. It can also be used in the classroom for virtual lectures, virtual meetings between or within companies, for residents to sell and buy products, and many other purposes. In fact, many people use Second Life as a platform to allow other companies to build on and enable people to do things, such as perform live music, said Atwood.
According to Atwood, professors will be able to bring distant learning closer to home by holding virtual lectures where students can not only see the material but also hear the instructor’s lecture. Companies will be able to speak to people in other parts of the world while virtually designing new products. Users will be able to talk to people in different nations that they would never speak to in the past.
Whether people want to start a virtual business or simply interact with other avatars, Second Life may be the place to go. Although people may not be in the same room physically; virtually, a person is right next to someone who may really be across the world.
Brett Atwood, editor of secondlife.com, publicized the change for Second Life. Second Life now uses voice technology with spatial recognition for registered users with the proper equipment to take advantage of the new tool.
According to the Second Life website, Second Life is “a 3-D virtual world entirely created by its Residents.” Second Life opened to the public in 2003 and has grown explosively since then, reaching the milestone of 10 million registered voters.
Linden Lab runs Second Life, which now inhabits millions of people from around the globe. According to the Linden Lab website, Philip Rosedale started Linden Lab in 1999 to “create a revolutionary new form of shared experience as rich and complex as the real world.”
Rosedale founded Second Life to create an environment that allows people to communicate and elaborate on projects, said Atwood. By creating 3-D voice technology, people will be able to communicate with one another more easily then relying on text.
“Our approach is to give Residents the tools to create their own unique experience, and we're hoping that many of them will develop new ways to use voice which will ultimately enrich the collective evolution of Second Life,” Rosedale said. “We believe voice is a transformative technology that will change the way Residents communicate, and will lend more immediacy and dynamism to their interaction with others.”
It is free to use Second Life; however, there are versions with additional benefits that come with a charge. To begin using Second Life, one creates an avatar which is the persona of one’s virtual world. People can make their Avatar look anyway they want and, according to Atwood, “some people take their pseudo identities very seriously.”
The public can use Second Life as a social networking device. It can also be used in the classroom for virtual lectures, virtual meetings between or within companies, for residents to sell and buy products, and many other purposes. In fact, many people use Second Life as a platform to allow other companies to build on and enable people to do things, such as perform live music, said Atwood.
According to Atwood, professors will be able to bring distant learning closer to home by holding virtual lectures where students can not only see the material but also hear the instructor’s lecture. Companies will be able to speak to people in other parts of the world while virtually designing new products. Users will be able to talk to people in different nations that they would never speak to in the past.
Whether people want to start a virtual business or simply interact with other avatars, Second Life may be the place to go. Although people may not be in the same room physically; virtually, a person is right next to someone who may really be across the world.
Monday, October 29, 2007
In-Class Exercise: By the Numbers
The School of Journalism and the Institute for Research in Social Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill sponsored a poll asking North Carolinians whether they believe children with AIDS should be permitted to attend school with healthy children.
Residents were randomly polled and 64 percent said AIDS children should be allowed to attend school, 23 percent said they should not, and 13 percent said they had no opinion.
Of those who responded, 54 percent of high school dropouts said AIDS students should be allowed to attend, while 68 percent of college graduates agreed.
Kathy Kerr, a health educator with the AIDS Control Program of the North Carolina Division of Health Services, was optimistic about the results. “More and more people are recognizing that AIDS is not transmitted casually. You certainly don’t get AIDS by sitting next to someone in class,” Kerr said.
Residents were randomly polled and 64 percent said AIDS children should be allowed to attend school, 23 percent said they should not, and 13 percent said they had no opinion.
Of those who responded, 54 percent of high school dropouts said AIDS students should be allowed to attend, while 68 percent of college graduates agreed.
Kathy Kerr, a health educator with the AIDS Control Program of the North Carolina Division of Health Services, was optimistic about the results. “More and more people are recognizing that AIDS is not transmitted casually. You certainly don’t get AIDS by sitting next to someone in class,” Kerr said.
Student Recreation Center
Whether a Washington State University student wants to lose weight, work up a sweat, get a job, or hang out with friends, the award-winning Student Recreation Center can fulfill many students’ needs.
According to the University Recreation website, the Student Recreation Center (SRC) provides service to over 3,000 students each day. Also, over 80 percent of students access the facility each semester.
Facility Manager Matthew Roy, a WSU electrical engineering student, has worked at the SRC for over two years. He began his SRC work as a service attendant but sought out more responsibility and was promoted to facility manger.
Roy said that his favorite part about his job at the SRC is that he has the ability to walk around the building. He is able to interact with the SRC patrons and is not designated to one spot.
Despite working at the SRC for a few years, Roy is still surprised by the number of students that work out at the center. “It is a much higher number than I always expected, a great diversity of students,” Roy said.
Even though a new work out facility recently opened in downtown Pullman, Roy is still adamant about students exercising at the SRC. Unlike other centers, the SRC has personal trainers, fitness classes, intramural sports, basketball and volleyball courts, a pool, a spa, and an elevated track.
In addition, according to the SRC, students do not pay more to work out in the facility because all students have paid a mandatory charge for the SRC whether they visit it or not.
Caitlin MacKay, a junior at WSU, works at the SRC and said that her favorite part of her job is “watching people reach their fitness goals, and the awesome people I work with.” MacKay also encourages students to take advantage of the SRC’s facilities and knowledgeable staff because when at the SRC students are surrounded by their peers and friends.
A large percentage of the staff that works at the SRC are students, according to Roy. If you are interested in joining the SRC staff, you must attend a hiring information session before applying. Information about the times and dates of the sessions, as well as the SRC’s hours of operations, can be found on the SRC website or by calling 509-335-8732.
According to the University Recreation website, the Student Recreation Center (SRC) provides service to over 3,000 students each day. Also, over 80 percent of students access the facility each semester.
Facility Manager Matthew Roy, a WSU electrical engineering student, has worked at the SRC for over two years. He began his SRC work as a service attendant but sought out more responsibility and was promoted to facility manger.
Roy said that his favorite part about his job at the SRC is that he has the ability to walk around the building. He is able to interact with the SRC patrons and is not designated to one spot.
Despite working at the SRC for a few years, Roy is still surprised by the number of students that work out at the center. “It is a much higher number than I always expected, a great diversity of students,” Roy said.
Even though a new work out facility recently opened in downtown Pullman, Roy is still adamant about students exercising at the SRC. Unlike other centers, the SRC has personal trainers, fitness classes, intramural sports, basketball and volleyball courts, a pool, a spa, and an elevated track.
In addition, according to the SRC, students do not pay more to work out in the facility because all students have paid a mandatory charge for the SRC whether they visit it or not.
Caitlin MacKay, a junior at WSU, works at the SRC and said that her favorite part of her job is “watching people reach their fitness goals, and the awesome people I work with.” MacKay also encourages students to take advantage of the SRC’s facilities and knowledgeable staff because when at the SRC students are surrounded by their peers and friends.
A large percentage of the staff that works at the SRC are students, according to Roy. If you are interested in joining the SRC staff, you must attend a hiring information session before applying. Information about the times and dates of the sessions, as well as the SRC’s hours of operations, can be found on the SRC website or by calling 509-335-8732.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Study Abroad
From Switzerland to South Africa. From China to Chile. From Dubai to the Dominican Republic. The choices and opportunities are almost endless for Washington State University students who want to study abroad. That is, after they get past the fear.
Studying abroad allows students to develop international competencies that employers greatly value. According to the Education Abroad website, students at WSU have the opportunity to study in over 70 different countries. However, many students and parents, are fearful about safety when venturing into a foreign nation.
Allegra Johnson, an education abroad advisor and exchange coordinator, said that she encounters five “F’s” when it comes to students considering studying abroad. The five “F’s” include: Fear, Finances, Fit (academic fit), Family, and Friends. Johnson said students most often fear the unknown, especially going to a new country without their friends and family.
According to Johnson, many students and parents fear that they will not be able to afford studying abroad. However, there are four different study abroad programs available, one in which students pay WSU tuition, instead of extremely expensive exchange program costs.
Johnson said faculty led study abroad programs are run by WSU professors. They enhance traditional coursework by studying in a foreign nation, while students still pay WSU tuition. Also, students study with other undergraduates from WSU so it is less threatening.
Maggie Litka, a junior at WSU studying hospitality and buissness management, is going to Switzerland in the spring with a faculty led program. “At first I was very hesitant to go because I was worried about the cost and graduating on time,” Litka said. “But after talking with friends who have studied abroad, I know I would regret it if I did not go since it will look awesome on my resume and be an unforgettable experience.”
Johnson said that for those worried about the extra costs of a studying abroad program there are many options. Financial aid, departmental scholarships, and education abroad scholarships are all available for those who qualify.
Johnson urges students to consider studying abroad as it allows people to “see their major or minor from a different perspective.” Studying in a different nation allows students to learn things that they would never learn in an American classroom. Johnson said studying abroad allows students to be diversified in their discipline, which is a very marketable skill to employers and can lead to a better career after graduation.
Studying abroad allows students to develop international competencies that employers greatly value. According to the Education Abroad website, students at WSU have the opportunity to study in over 70 different countries. However, many students and parents, are fearful about safety when venturing into a foreign nation.
Allegra Johnson, an education abroad advisor and exchange coordinator, said that she encounters five “F’s” when it comes to students considering studying abroad. The five “F’s” include: Fear, Finances, Fit (academic fit), Family, and Friends. Johnson said students most often fear the unknown, especially going to a new country without their friends and family.
According to Johnson, many students and parents fear that they will not be able to afford studying abroad. However, there are four different study abroad programs available, one in which students pay WSU tuition, instead of extremely expensive exchange program costs.
Johnson said faculty led study abroad programs are run by WSU professors. They enhance traditional coursework by studying in a foreign nation, while students still pay WSU tuition. Also, students study with other undergraduates from WSU so it is less threatening.
Maggie Litka, a junior at WSU studying hospitality and buissness management, is going to Switzerland in the spring with a faculty led program. “At first I was very hesitant to go because I was worried about the cost and graduating on time,” Litka said. “But after talking with friends who have studied abroad, I know I would regret it if I did not go since it will look awesome on my resume and be an unforgettable experience.”
Johnson said that for those worried about the extra costs of a studying abroad program there are many options. Financial aid, departmental scholarships, and education abroad scholarships are all available for those who qualify.
Johnson urges students to consider studying abroad as it allows people to “see their major or minor from a different perspective.” Studying in a different nation allows students to learn things that they would never learn in an American classroom. Johnson said studying abroad allows students to be diversified in their discipline, which is a very marketable skill to employers and can lead to a better career after graduation.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Research Exercise
1. The offenses known to law enforcement at Washington State University in 2006 include 6 violent crimes, 4 forcible rapes, 2 cases of aggravated assault, 200 property crimes, 30 burglaries, 167 larceny-thefts, 3 arson cases, and 3 vehicle thefts. WSU tends to have a lower number of crimes than the University of Washington. However, UW has over 39,000 students enrolled while WSU has just over 23,000 students. In general, WSU has more known offenses than all of the other major Washington universities; but they all have a much lower student enrollment as well. Basically, across Washington’s colleges the crime rate is fairly consistent with the number of students enrolled.
2. House Candidate= Troy Kelley received $305,599
Senate Candidate= Christopher J. Marr received $565,880
Kelley: Largest donator besides self was Washington State Democratic Party- gave $42,974
Marr: Largest donor besides self was Washington State Democratic Party- gave $46,615
Most generous anti-gun control: Gun Owners Action League of Washington, Republican Party is getting most donations from them- 78.8%
Largest insurance donator: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. – gave all of their money to ballot measures
Largest beer/wine donator: Anheuser-Busch – Arnold Schwarzenegger received most money
Largest gambling/casino donator: Harrah’s – spent money on Rhode Islanders for Jobs and Tax Relief Inc. A/K/A Compete RI
3. I searched my own name on Google and found a Sarah Ducharme that is the president of New England Network Group Inc. She is married to Principal David Ducharme. She lives in Salem, MA and deals with sales and finance.
2. House Candidate= Troy Kelley received $305,599
Senate Candidate= Christopher J. Marr received $565,880
Kelley: Largest donator besides self was Washington State Democratic Party- gave $42,974
Marr: Largest donor besides self was Washington State Democratic Party- gave $46,615
Most generous anti-gun control: Gun Owners Action League of Washington, Republican Party is getting most donations from them- 78.8%
Largest insurance donator: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. – gave all of their money to ballot measures
Largest beer/wine donator: Anheuser-Busch – Arnold Schwarzenegger received most money
Largest gambling/casino donator: Harrah’s – spent money on Rhode Islanders for Jobs and Tax Relief Inc. A/K/A Compete RI
3. I searched my own name on Google and found a Sarah Ducharme that is the president of New England Network Group Inc. She is married to Principal David Ducharme. She lives in Salem, MA and deals with sales and finance.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Narrative Lead
Sylvester streached his long legs and slowly eyed his competitors. As the yellow flag dropped he took off down the 100 yard course, leaving his opponents in the dust. The seven year veteran never broke stride as he hugged the inside lane. All it took was a few seconds.
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