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.
Monday, October 29, 2007
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.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Special Lead Examples
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/television/2003919489_biggestloser03.html
This is a contrast lead
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Not making the final cut to be on the TV reality show "The Biggest Loser" was devastating for Terena McCarter.
But, six months later, McCarter, 34, is 80 pounds lighter and getting ready for her own "Big Reveal" at the end of October.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003921658_webchilly03m.html
This is a question lead
Feel a bit chilly for early October? The National Weather Service forecast may make you shiver even more.
This is a contrast lead
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Not making the final cut to be on the TV reality show "The Biggest Loser" was devastating for Terena McCarter.
But, six months later, McCarter, 34, is 80 pounds lighter and getting ready for her own "Big Reveal" at the end of October.
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003921658_webchilly03m.html
This is a question lead
Feel a bit chilly for early October? The National Weather Service forecast may make you shiver even more.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Hourglass Story
Three university police officers were injured during a protest on campus Friday that resulted in 22 arrests.
More than 200 demonstrators—most of them students—were on campus during the Board of Regents meeting. One of the items on the regents’ agenda was the university’s plan to require a class in cultural diversity for all faculty.
All of the 22 arrested were students. Twenty-one were taken to County Jail. Their attorney, Susan J. Keegan, said that she expected bail to be set at $500 apiece. The 22nd student, a 17-year-old high school senior, was released into his parents’ custody.
All of those arrested were charged with trespassing on state property after they refused to disperse. Twelve were also charged with resisting arrest. Ten were charged with assault after they allegedly threw rocks and bottles at university police officers.
The protest was organized by two newly formed campus groups, Students Against Racism and the American Student Organization.
“It just got out of hand,” said University Police Chief R. Barclay Peterson. “First they were gathered around the fountain at Central Mall. One group was chanting, ‘No more racism’ and the other was saying ‘Stop diversity.’ Then they started marching toward Regents Hall, where the regents were meeting. They were disrupting classes. When they were asked to disperse, all hell broke loose.”
“They should not have come at us,” said Jonathan Walterson, president of Students Against Racism. “We would have remained loud, but peaceful. We were doing what we believed in. The university must do more to promote diversity.”
Walterson, a junior journalism student, was one of those arrested. He was charged with assault, resisting arrest and trespassing.
Peterson gave the following account of the incident:
Peterson said he did not call extra officers in until the protesters started marching. Then, about 60 police officers, two of them on horseback, started toward the demonstrators.
Peterson said that his three officers were injured when they were hit by stones or bottles.
Peterson said the two groups began a rally at noon. The regents had been meeting since 8 a.m. and were on their lunch break in the Student Union from noon to 1:30 p.m. The first item on their afternoon agenda was the class requirement. Currently, students must take a class in diversity, but faculty do not.
Officer Andrea Wilson was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital with a gash on her forehead. She was the first officer hit, Peterson said. Officer James Nelson and Sgt. Jerico Turner were taken to Community Hospital with bruises they received from thrown items, Peterson added.
At about 1:15 p.m., protesters from both groups started marching to Regents Hall, where they hoped to meet the regents at the steps as the officials returned from lunch, Peterson said.
They never made it to Regents Hall.
Peterson said he called in the extra officers at about 1:20 p.m. because “the demonstrators just got too loud and rowdy. We asked them several times to disperse and go back to the fountain, where the rally was to be held, but they would not. They shouted at each other even louder, and some of them began throwing things.”
Until extra officers were called in, there were a half dozen officers watching the two groups. They were about 25 yards away.
Peterson said that the protesters were stopped midway between the fountain and Regents Hall, near the Liberal Arts Building.
He said that officers using bullhorns ordered the demonstrators to disperse.
Peterson said that the demonstrators refused.
By 1:25 p.m., the demonstration was at its worst, Peterson said. That’s when most of the protesters started shouting directly at the police and began throwing things at them, Peterson added.
Officer Wilson was hit in the head about that time, Peterson said.
He said that by 1:30 p.m., most of the demonstrators began to back off. Those who did not were arrested, he added.
Peterson said that the two officers on horseback were used to push back the crowds.
“The horses worked well,” he said. “The demonstrators were not afraid to push police officers, but they couldn’t push the horses.”
Peterson said that the protest delayed the beginning of the afternoon session of the regents meeting. The regents stayed in the Student Union until about 2 p.m. and then returned to Regents Hall, he said.
The regents did not take action on the new requirement. They decided to study the matter more and discuss it again at their next monthly meeting, which will be held May 16 in Regents Hall.
“We will continue protesting until the regents vote to mandate faculty training,” Walterson said. “We’re done negotiating with them. Now it is time to cause trouble.” Walterson said that there will be more rallies, not only at the next regents meeting but before then.
“We’re not against rallies,” Peterson said. “They can hold them all they want, as long as they get a permit from the university. But we don’t want them to get out of hand. We don’t want our officers hurt. They can rally, but other peaceful students also have the right to attend classes without being disrupted by shouting and violent demonstrators.”
The regents refused to comment on why they took no action Friday. “Until we make our decision on faculty training, we will not discuss it,” said regents president Clifford Eisel.
Brian Allen, a senior biology student and president of the American Student Organization, said his group will continue protesting, too.
“We’ll do whatever it takes to keep the regents from caving into every demand that comes along,” he said. “Our faculty do not need additional training in diversity. Many of our faculty aren’t even from this country.”
Allen was one of the students arrested and charged with assault, resisting arrest and trespassing. Thirteen of those arrested were from his group.
“The two groups never began fighting, but they kept screaming at each other as though they would begin a brawl at any second,” Peterson said. “There never would have been a problem if they simply would have moved back when we asked them. Instead, both groups decided to gang up against the police.”
More than 200 demonstrators—most of them students—were on campus during the Board of Regents meeting. One of the items on the regents’ agenda was the university’s plan to require a class in cultural diversity for all faculty.
All of the 22 arrested were students. Twenty-one were taken to County Jail. Their attorney, Susan J. Keegan, said that she expected bail to be set at $500 apiece. The 22nd student, a 17-year-old high school senior, was released into his parents’ custody.
All of those arrested were charged with trespassing on state property after they refused to disperse. Twelve were also charged with resisting arrest. Ten were charged with assault after they allegedly threw rocks and bottles at university police officers.
The protest was organized by two newly formed campus groups, Students Against Racism and the American Student Organization.
“It just got out of hand,” said University Police Chief R. Barclay Peterson. “First they were gathered around the fountain at Central Mall. One group was chanting, ‘No more racism’ and the other was saying ‘Stop diversity.’ Then they started marching toward Regents Hall, where the regents were meeting. They were disrupting classes. When they were asked to disperse, all hell broke loose.”
“They should not have come at us,” said Jonathan Walterson, president of Students Against Racism. “We would have remained loud, but peaceful. We were doing what we believed in. The university must do more to promote diversity.”
Walterson, a junior journalism student, was one of those arrested. He was charged with assault, resisting arrest and trespassing.
Peterson gave the following account of the incident:
Peterson said he did not call extra officers in until the protesters started marching. Then, about 60 police officers, two of them on horseback, started toward the demonstrators.
Peterson said that his three officers were injured when they were hit by stones or bottles.
Peterson said the two groups began a rally at noon. The regents had been meeting since 8 a.m. and were on their lunch break in the Student Union from noon to 1:30 p.m. The first item on their afternoon agenda was the class requirement. Currently, students must take a class in diversity, but faculty do not.
Officer Andrea Wilson was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital with a gash on her forehead. She was the first officer hit, Peterson said. Officer James Nelson and Sgt. Jerico Turner were taken to Community Hospital with bruises they received from thrown items, Peterson added.
At about 1:15 p.m., protesters from both groups started marching to Regents Hall, where they hoped to meet the regents at the steps as the officials returned from lunch, Peterson said.
They never made it to Regents Hall.
Peterson said he called in the extra officers at about 1:20 p.m. because “the demonstrators just got too loud and rowdy. We asked them several times to disperse and go back to the fountain, where the rally was to be held, but they would not. They shouted at each other even louder, and some of them began throwing things.”
Until extra officers were called in, there were a half dozen officers watching the two groups. They were about 25 yards away.
Peterson said that the protesters were stopped midway between the fountain and Regents Hall, near the Liberal Arts Building.
He said that officers using bullhorns ordered the demonstrators to disperse.
Peterson said that the demonstrators refused.
By 1:25 p.m., the demonstration was at its worst, Peterson said. That’s when most of the protesters started shouting directly at the police and began throwing things at them, Peterson added.
Officer Wilson was hit in the head about that time, Peterson said.
He said that by 1:30 p.m., most of the demonstrators began to back off. Those who did not were arrested, he added.
Peterson said that the two officers on horseback were used to push back the crowds.
“The horses worked well,” he said. “The demonstrators were not afraid to push police officers, but they couldn’t push the horses.”
Peterson said that the protest delayed the beginning of the afternoon session of the regents meeting. The regents stayed in the Student Union until about 2 p.m. and then returned to Regents Hall, he said.
The regents did not take action on the new requirement. They decided to study the matter more and discuss it again at their next monthly meeting, which will be held May 16 in Regents Hall.
“We will continue protesting until the regents vote to mandate faculty training,” Walterson said. “We’re done negotiating with them. Now it is time to cause trouble.” Walterson said that there will be more rallies, not only at the next regents meeting but before then.
“We’re not against rallies,” Peterson said. “They can hold them all they want, as long as they get a permit from the university. But we don’t want them to get out of hand. We don’t want our officers hurt. They can rally, but other peaceful students also have the right to attend classes without being disrupted by shouting and violent demonstrators.”
The regents refused to comment on why they took no action Friday. “Until we make our decision on faculty training, we will not discuss it,” said regents president Clifford Eisel.
Brian Allen, a senior biology student and president of the American Student Organization, said his group will continue protesting, too.
“We’ll do whatever it takes to keep the regents from caving into every demand that comes along,” he said. “Our faculty do not need additional training in diversity. Many of our faculty aren’t even from this country.”
Allen was one of the students arrested and charged with assault, resisting arrest and trespassing. Thirteen of those arrested were from his group.
“The two groups never began fighting, but they kept screaming at each other as though they would begin a brawl at any second,” Peterson said. “There never would have been a problem if they simply would have moved back when we asked them. Instead, both groups decided to gang up against the police.”
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