Feature Story Outline

Theme Statement: The senate bill that was approved by both houses of congress, but vetoed by Bush, is being reintroduced hoping to allow federal funding for embryonic stem cell research.

Sources:
1. Neuroscientist/Medical Researcher, Ashley Harris
2. MdCC, PhD, Gregg Poquette
3. RN, Chris McNabney
4. Med Student, David Harris
5. HS Student, Sarah Wahmbeim

Questions:
1. What is your stance on Embryonic Stem Cell research?
2. How do you think the Obama is going to respond?
3. Have you ever been affected by stem cells? (you, friends, family members have had surgery with stem cell implantation?)
4. Do you think the opinions of the houses of congress are going to change?
5. How are other countries effecting our research decisions? How do you feel about us being so far behind in medical advances compared to other countries?


http://uk.reuters.com/article/healthNewsMolt/idUKTRE51Q5N520090227

Voices of Hope - Final

Although on February 20th, the morning started off windy and blistering cold, bright and joyful faces scurried into Eastview's performing arts center with warming hearts full of happiness, ready to sing. Voices of Hope is a new tradition at Eastview. Eastview's second hour Women’s Chorale, directed by Judy Sagen, planned a full day of singing, and having all proceeds benefiting families who have been affected by cancer, through an organization called, The Angel Foundation.

The Angel foundation’s vision statement is “Angel Foundation is a unique organization striving to identify and fulfill the individual needs of cancer patients and their families. The funds obtained are used to direct activities and services that are patient-focused acts of caring that make a difference. The Foundation strives to be an integral part of the community that provides a personal touch.”

A cancer patient who has been affected by the Angel foundation states “I would like to thank everyone at Angel Foundation and the contributors for the financial assistance with our mortgage payment. It was greatly appreciated. I have been in and out of treatment for my cancer for three years now and have been touched by so many kind and caring people willing to help. Thank you for your support!" -J.R.

Choirs, soloists, and amateur bands joined the day long festivities from all over the Twin Cities. Within Eastview, Spanish classes, faculty, administration, and parents took time out of their schedules to perform. Over the entire day, Northfield choir, Falcon Ridge middle school girls’ choir, soloists, etc. donated a portion of their boosters to the new foundation.

The Choir department set up a beautiful stage and heart-warming atmosphere. The color white, symbolizing ‘The white coat of compassion’ was found everywhere within the performing arts center, from hundreds of balloons bunched into striking archways, to the Choir’s T-shirts. Even the TV screens that were playing a slide show of names of cancer patients and cancer victims (each screen was ‘donated’ from the family) were delicately designed in white.

Although the grand total is still being calculated, the goal of Eastview’s Women’s Chorale was $25,000. All of the proceeds are going to a non-profit organization, The Angel Foundation. The Angel Foundation started in 2001 and has the intentions for helping people with cancer and their families through stability, education, support, and emergency financial assistance. “What inspires me most about the foundation is the depth of compassion,” stated a volunteer from the Angel Foundation.

Despite the atrocious subject of cancer and sickness, Eastview’s Women’s Chorale made the issue in a better focus of compassion and was extremely successful. With such positive feedback from all of the participants and audience, the choir department is already talking about and planning for next years Voices of Hope event.

Voices of Hope

Although on February 20th, the morning started off windy and blistering cold, bright and joyful faces scurried into Eastview's Performing Arts Center with warming hearts full of happiness, ready to sing. Voices of Hope is a new tradition at Eastview. Eastview's second hour Women’s Choir Chorale, directed by Judy Sagen, planned a full day of singing, and having all proceeds benefiting families who have been affected by cancer.

Choirs, soloists, and amateur bands joined the day long festivities from all over the Twin Cities. Within Eastview, Spanish classes, Faculty, Administration, and parents took time out of their schedules to perform. Over the entire day, Northfield choir, Falcon Ridge middle girls’ choir, soloists, etc. donated a portion of their boosters to the new foundation.

The Choir department set up a beautiful stage and heart-warming atmosphere. The color White, symbolizing ‘The white coat of compassion’ was found everywhere within the Performing Arts Center, from hundreds of balloons bunched into striking archways, to the Choir’s T-shirts. Even the TV screens that were playing a slideshow of names of cancer patients and cancer victims (each screen was ‘donated’ from the family) were delicately designed in white.

Although the grand total is still being calculated, the goal of Eastview’s girls’ Choir Chorale was $25,000. All of the proceeds are going to a non-profit organization, The Angel Foundation. The Angel Foundation started in 2001 and has the intentions for helping people with cancer and their families through stability, education, support, and emergency financial assistance. “What inspires me most about the foundation is the depth of compassion,” stated a volunteer from the Angel Foundation.

Despite the atrocious subject of cancer and sickness, Eastview’s Womens' Choir Chorale made the issue in a better focus of compassion and was extremely successful.

Voices of Hope

Although on February 20th, the morning started off blistering cold, bright faces scurried into Eastview's Performing Arts center with hearts full of joy and happiness. Voices of Hope is a new tradition at Eastview. Eastview's second hour girls Choir Chorale planned a FULL day of singing, and having all proceeds benefiting families who have been affected by cancer. Choirs from all over the Twin Cities came, Spanish classes, and even amateur bands took time out of their day to come and sing for the cause. Over the entire day, Northfield choir, Falcon Ridge middle girls choir, soloists, etc. donated a portion of their boosters to the new foundation.

Five freedoms in First Amendment:
1. Religion
2. Speech
3. Press
4. Assembly
5. Petition

The first amendment does not regulate the behavior of private schools. However, state law or school policy could provide legal protections....
Tinker Standard - Supreme court case that recognizes that the first amendment protects on-campus student speech. Neither students nor teachers "shed their constitutional rights of freedom of expression or speech at the schoolhouse gate"

The Fraser Standard - He gives a ten minute speech containing all sexual inuendos. He gets suspended. He sews for the freedom of speech. Goes all the way to the supreme court. he loses. Because school officials have an "intrerest in teaching students the boundaries of socially appropiate behavior".

The Hazelwood Standard - School newspaper with articles about teen pregnancy, devorce, teen marrage. The u.s supreme court rules that schools have the right to censor issues if they think that it goes against the teaching of the schools. The ruling was related to teaching concerns. In the mind of teaching, consorship can occur if it goes against what is being taught.

The Fredrick Standard - Students make a sign that says obsene things and it goes on t.v. They are not on school grounds, and principle comes over, takes the sign, and suspends them. They rule for the school, because it was a school activity.


Libel: Publication of a false statement of fact that seriously harms someone's reputation

Journalism

Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.

• Current events that are news worthy, and are published/broadcasted for an audience.

List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.
TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1. Timeliness (current)
-EX. you wouldn't have a news story about the state fair in january
2. Proximity (How close geographically)
-EX. Hot in Saudi Arabia today!... doesn't affect us HERE
3. Significance (Events)
-EX. Plane crashes, natural disasters...doesn't happen on a daily basis
4. Prominence (People)
-EX. Britney Spears shaves head, celebrities, Obama's Children like Hannah Montana
5. Unusualness
-EX. Octuplets
6. Human Interest (feel good stories)
-EX. New baby dolphin born at the zoo today...bad story, bad story, then ohhh cute positive story

What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Have control over what you read
2. Tangible, permenance
3. Much more indepth

What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?
1. Better connection with audience, audio and video
2. Much more current, view LIVE things
3. Much easier to update and change information, "dewey defeats truman"

Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?

• You get both the advantages of print and broadcast journalism
• Best of both worlds
• Free (don't have to pay $15 a month for a newspaper)

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