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Thursday, April 28, 2011
We Want Football!
April 28, 2011
Multimedia #2
We Want Football!
Chancellor Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the National Football League took the stage to a "boo'ing" audience Thursday night as the 2011 NFL Draft kicked off. Football fans were chanting, "We want football!"
The NFL has been filled with more drama then a soap opera. With speculations if there is even going to be an NFL this coming September, sports fans have been stuck in limbo. Will this drama result in an 18-game NFL season and will fans tolerate the pressure this has put on the NFL?
After talk has been traded between players and NFL owners, there has been movement in the court of justice. A judge ordered the season to start this season immediately but it is said there is no obligation to sign free agents. NFL players quickly sent a letter to NFL owners saying, "We demand the NFL to start this year. If our demands are not met we will hold the NFL owners in contempt of court.
While there are still questions unanswered the annual NFL Draft is here. The night showed athletes dreams being made and crushed before our eyes. Families gathered with their athlete in support waiting for a phone call that could change his life forever. With each team scampering to find the best player and best fit for each team the picks started up and the fans roared.
In the first round, Cam Newton, former quarter back for Auburn University, took the first overall pick and joined the Carolina Panthers. A joyful Newton's reaction to the phone call by the Panthers was caught on camera. Newton said, "I am so blessed and am ready to start my life in North Carolina. Newton was followed by Von Miller joining the Broncos, Marcell Dareus joining the Bills, A.J. Green joining the Bengals, and Patrick Peterson joining the Cardinals.
The list continued through out the night and will continue through the end of the weekend. To see who your favorite teams picks were log on to http://espn.go.com/nfl/draf.
MULTIMEDIA #2
Natalie Sandifer
April 28, 2011
Student Writers at the Daily Mississippian
Students at the University of Mississippi are given opportunities each semester to write for the Daily Mississippi. The Daily Mississippian is a newspaper on the campus that targets a student and faculty based audience. The DM will touch on various topics from opinion pieces to current events to sports to music and fashion. Junior writer Andy Dickson has served as a writer for the DM for a year and spends his time developing at least three stories each week.
“I write opinion and sports. I’ve been given as much room to write about what I want to,” said Dickson when asked what he enjoys writing about.
While the DM is a great opportunity for aspiring journalists such as Dickson, it’s not always easy. The DM online provides students to leave feedback for the writers whether it’s positive or negative.
“You’re always going to get people on one side that agree with you and people on the other side that don’t agree with you. My target audience is the people I’m trying to sway, the people on the fence,” said Dickson.
For one of his first pieces, Dickson chose to write an article on the issue of a new mascot. An open-minded Dickson praised the new vote for the Rebel Black Bear over the old mascot, Colonial Reb. In his rant, Dickson encouraged change on campus leaving some readers outraged, claiming that our school was built on tradition and Dickson should recognize that. At the time, Dickson had just started writing for the DM, but chose not to let the negative comments get him down.
“When I get feedback I don’t pay too much attention to what people say on the Internet, but I do pay attention to what people say to my face and I don’t get that very often,” said Dickson.
Students not only gain experience, but also a salary. Writers such as Dickson are expected to come up with three articles weekly and are paid about $30 for each one. While some students prefer to be regular writers, others can simply submit their stories when they find the time. Junior student Meridith Elder chooses to write freelance for the DM and has released one successful article, thus far.
“I like writing for the DM because it will look great on my resume and it’s also great experience. With any job, you are always subjected to judgment based on the work that you do, that’s part of it,” said Elder.
If you are a student interested in the field of journalism and would like to gain experience and exposure by writing for the Daily Mississippian please contact thedmonline.com or the DM offices at the Student Media Center on campus.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Oxford Filled With Talent
Regents Talent Show
Carli Jo Cain
4-26-11
Regents School of Oxford Filled With Talent
The fourth annual Regents School of Oxford Talent Show on March 25th showed the community how talented their students are. The fundraiser was held in the gymnasium, and all of the proceeds went to school renovations.
Regents students of all ages were allowed to participate in the show. The acts ranged from Saturday Night Live skits, to dog tricks, to choreographed dances.
“We danced to ‘Fire Burning’ by Sean Kingston. Me, Ruthie, and Sam all like that song and it’s a good song to dance to. We practiced for like, five weeks.” Said Regents third grader, Sarah Jane Yerger.
The sixth grade students and parents were in charge of the fundraising event. Both students and parents worked on building the set at the school gym, and held after-school practices to prepare for the fundraiser.
“The talent show always brings in a good bit of money. You get grandparents there, you get aunts and uncles, you get all family members, and then you get the kids that aren’t in it that want to come see their friends. It’s a really good fundraiser.” Said Regents parent Jane Yerger.
The talent show was a success, and the crowd loved the surprise ending with Elvis (the impersonator) performing at the end of the night.
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Natalie Sandifer
March 31, 2011
F.U.R.R. Feral Univerity Rebel Rescue
Six years ago, F.U.R.R. Feral University Rebel Rescue became a club on the Ole Miss campus that was designed to help the feral cats of Oxford and the university where they roamed. Over the years this issue has become increasingly problematic and the cats have been considered a nuisance to the campus. Members of F.U.R.R. joined together to solve this problem and help both the university and the cats in question. Their strategy is to feed, trap, neuter, and release the cats. They have designated “feeding spots” throughout campus that allows them to reach their cats at least once a day each week. F.U.R.R. traps their cats so that they can take them for vet check-ups from time to time. Sometimes certain cats, approved by vets, are even accepted for adoption. The university provides little funding and a storage room on campus for F.U.R.R. to store their supplies including traps, feeders, and food. Volunteers are the main necessity to the club and are constantly welcomed.
“Our mission: to humanely control and maintain the homeless cat population on The University of Mississippi Campus, “ according to the F.U.R.R. business card.
Many people join this feral cat alliance each year, but some just don’t understand the purpose of F.U.R.R. and believe it would cost less to get rid of all of the feral cats living on campus. However, F.U.R.R. members strongly advocate against this idea. “If we remove all the cats that would create a vacuum where other stray cats would come into campus. This way we stabilize the population. The cats are safe, they are healthy, and they aren’t bothering anybody,“ said F.U.R.R. Founder Connie Parham.
The cats are a big priority to the F.U.R.R. members and are never neglected. Members select certain weeks throughout the semester when they can feed the cats and possibly trap and neuter them. F.U.R.R. also holds annual fundraisers to cover the costs of supplies. “We depend on students, faculty, and staff help us trap, feed, and conduct our fundraising events,” said F.U.R.R. Treasurer Laurie Richlovsky. If members cannot fulfill their duties, the F.U.R.R. founders step in.
F.U.R.R. has their monthly meeting on the third floor of the Union on campus. They also keep in touch by weekly email provided by the members. “I love going to the F.U.R.R. meetings because they never interfere with my school schedule and it is an issue I find extremely important. I’d hate to think of the cats not being able to eat for a day or someone wanting to kill them all just because they are homeless. It is a good thing that we are doing.”
F.U.R.R. is always looking for more members due to the limited university funding, the costs of the cat food, and the time given up to feed the cats. “We give food and water every single day to cats at several locations on campus so that’s why we need more volunteers to help us feed and take care of the cats,” said F.U.R.R. Founder Connie Parham. If you would like to join F.U.R.R. please email Connie Parham at furr@olemiss.edu.
March 31, 2011
F.U.R.R. Feral Univerity Rebel Rescue
Six years ago, F.U.R.R. Feral University Rebel Rescue became a club on the Ole Miss campus that was designed to help the feral cats of Oxford and the university where they roamed. Over the years this issue has become increasingly problematic and the cats have been considered a nuisance to the campus. Members of F.U.R.R. joined together to solve this problem and help both the university and the cats in question. Their strategy is to feed, trap, neuter, and release the cats. They have designated “feeding spots” throughout campus that allows them to reach their cats at least once a day each week. F.U.R.R. traps their cats so that they can take them for vet check-ups from time to time. Sometimes certain cats, approved by vets, are even accepted for adoption. The university provides little funding and a storage room on campus for F.U.R.R. to store their supplies including traps, feeders, and food. Volunteers are the main necessity to the club and are constantly welcomed.
“Our mission: to humanely control and maintain the homeless cat population on The University of Mississippi Campus, “ according to the F.U.R.R. business card.
Many people join this feral cat alliance each year, but some just don’t understand the purpose of F.U.R.R. and believe it would cost less to get rid of all of the feral cats living on campus. However, F.U.R.R. members strongly advocate against this idea. “If we remove all the cats that would create a vacuum where other stray cats would come into campus. This way we stabilize the population. The cats are safe, they are healthy, and they aren’t bothering anybody,“ said F.U.R.R. Founder Connie Parham.
The cats are a big priority to the F.U.R.R. members and are never neglected. Members select certain weeks throughout the semester when they can feed the cats and possibly trap and neuter them. F.U.R.R. also holds annual fundraisers to cover the costs of supplies. “We depend on students, faculty, and staff help us trap, feed, and conduct our fundraising events,” said F.U.R.R. Treasurer Laurie Richlovsky. If members cannot fulfill their duties, the F.U.R.R. founders step in.
F.U.R.R. has their monthly meeting on the third floor of the Union on campus. They also keep in touch by weekly email provided by the members. “I love going to the F.U.R.R. meetings because they never interfere with my school schedule and it is an issue I find extremely important. I’d hate to think of the cats not being able to eat for a day or someone wanting to kill them all just because they are homeless. It is a good thing that we are doing.”
F.U.R.R. is always looking for more members due to the limited university funding, the costs of the cat food, and the time given up to feed the cats. “We give food and water every single day to cats at several locations on campus so that’s why we need more volunteers to help us feed and take care of the cats,” said F.U.R.R. Founder Connie Parham. If you would like to join F.U.R.R. please email Connie Parham at furr@olemiss.edu.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Journalism271/272
Welcome to Journalism 271/272! Videos will be posted on blogger. You can also post multimedia stories here. Blackboard will be the posting site for print stories, assignments, radio (audio), radio copy, and television scripts. You also have the option of posting multimedia stories on blackboard. Video can also be posted to blackboard. However, do not send video via email. It will not work. Any questions, please ask. I look forward to your post. Once the rolls are finalized, I will invite you to join blogger.
thanks Dr. Williams
thanks Dr. Williams
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