I had a few options for people to focus on for my slideshow, but I am choosing to follow Jillian Benna, the special events chair for Phi Sigma Sigma. Since Greek Week starts on Monday and there is a full week of different events such as Greek Sing and Wacky Olympics, I think I will be able to gather a variety of photos for the slideshow as well as natural sound and interviews. Jill is also an ambitious and outgoing girl who is active in her sorority. She will talk about her position and what it is like to lead the Greek Week activities.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Rock for the Cure
On March 29 Olivia Obineme published an article for The Towerlight regarding Tau Kappa Epsilon's philanthropy event that was hosted in Paws. They raised over $500 for their new philanthropy, St. Jude's Research. It was called Rock for the Cure and featured four bands, one which included Fraternity and Sorority Life Coordinator Christian Miele.
The TKE Fraternity was able to raise even more money by holding a date auction and raffling off gift certificates. Fundraising chair C.T. Sartory said that they will still be raising money for the National Alzheimer's Foundation as well.
I think this story was written well and contained quotes from credible people. However, many people may not be aware or be informed about St. Jude's Research. I think it would have been helpful for the reporter to give a short description or a quote from someone in the fraternity about what this research foundation does. Other than that, the story was well written and I wish I could have went to this event since it sounds like it was for a very good cause.
The TKE Fraternity was able to raise even more money by holding a date auction and raffling off gift certificates. Fundraising chair C.T. Sartory said that they will still be raising money for the National Alzheimer's Foundation as well.
I think this story was written well and contained quotes from credible people. However, many people may not be aware or be informed about St. Jude's Research. I think it would have been helpful for the reporter to give a short description or a quote from someone in the fraternity about what this research foundation does. Other than that, the story was well written and I wish I could have went to this event since it sounds like it was for a very good cause.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
ABC News
On the ABC Nightly News at 11:00 p.m, the news began with a story about a murder suspect in Northeast Baltimore. The story uses shots that tell the story. For example, a photo of the street sign is shown when the location is said. A variety of medium wide and tight shots are also used.
The story about a coach being charged with child pornography, John Kovach uses tight shots to show the letter that was sent and other items involved in the story. This matched action helps tell the story in a more compelling way.
The story about keeping Preakness in Maryland contains natural sound of the horse show announcer in the background while the reporter is speaking.
The reporter introduces the story about the plane that was stolen in Canada and continues to a video of the plane and airport with a voice over. A split screen is shown with a map of the plane one one side and the actual footage on the right.
Natural sound is used again with the sound of a bell ringing as the Dow as the local stock market is being told as well.
Before learning about the different editing techniques, I never realized how much goes into editing the video before it airs on the news.
The story about a coach being charged with child pornography, John Kovach uses tight shots to show the letter that was sent and other items involved in the story. This matched action helps tell the story in a more compelling way.
The story about keeping Preakness in Maryland contains natural sound of the horse show announcer in the background while the reporter is speaking.
The reporter introduces the story about the plane that was stolen in Canada and continues to a video of the plane and airport with a voice over. A split screen is shown with a map of the plane one one side and the actual footage on the right.
Natural sound is used again with the sound of a bell ringing as the Dow as the local stock market is being told as well.
Before learning about the different editing techniques, I never realized how much goes into editing the video before it airs on the news.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Get ready for new additions to Greek Life
If you haven't already heard, there is a new sorority and fraternity being added to Towson's campus. The sorority is Delta Delta Delta, more commonly known as Tri-Delt. The fraternity determined to get approval is Sigma Alpha Mu, nicknamed as Sammy.
If you're interested in learning more about the process and the future of these new additions, listen to my audio story. Pan-hellenic President Rebecca Wade, a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and Adam Schwartz, one of the founders of Sammy at Towson give their input on the situations they are involved in.
Both new chapters will begin recruiting in the fall during formal recruitment, although their process will be different from the already established chapters. Towson's campus is constantly changing and it should be exciting to watch Greek life get bigger and more prominent.
If you're interested in learning more about the process and the future of these new additions, listen to my audio story. Pan-hellenic President Rebecca Wade, a member of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and Adam Schwartz, one of the founders of Sammy at Towson give their input on the situations they are involved in.
Both new chapters will begin recruiting in the fall during formal recruitment, although their process will be different from the already established chapters. Towson's campus is constantly changing and it should be exciting to watch Greek life get bigger and more prominent.
Greek housing soon to arrive at Towson
Housing and residence life has began planning the townhouses designated for members of fraternities and sororities that will soon be built. Check out my feature story for more information on the future of Greek housing at Towson.
Does anyone have any opinions on this recent development? If so, feel free to comment!
Does anyone have any opinions on this recent development? If so, feel free to comment!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Audio Story
Some ideas I'm thinking about for my upcoming audio story relating to Greek Life have to do with the new sorority that is going to be added to the National Pan-Hellenic Council and the fraternity that is being discussed as being added into the Interfraternity Council on Towson's campus. I don't really know any information on this except that there is being a decision made between 3 sororities. It could be interesting to write a story and interview someone from the sorority side and someone in a fraternity.
I haven't thought of any other ideas yet but if there are any Greek events occurring the week after Spring Break that is something I could also focus on as well.
I haven't thought of any other ideas yet but if there are any Greek events occurring the week after Spring Break that is something I could also focus on as well.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
From Print to Broadcast
A summary lead found in the Baltimore Sun on March 6 said:
Maryland horse racing interests pondered an uncertain future yesterday as horsemen, breeders, regulators, employees and fans absorbed the news that the biggest player in the state's thoroughbred industry, Magna Entertainment, had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy-law protection.
If this were to be broadcast on television, a better lead would be:
The future is uncertain for Maryland horse racing enthusiasts because the biggest player in the horse industry, Magna Entertainment, has filed for bankruptcy.
In the Baltimore Sun on March 7 an article about the Towson University provost started with the lead:
The provost of Towson University, James P. Clements, was named the president of West Virginia University yesterday.
For broadcast TV the same story could be stated:
James P. Clements, the provost of Towson University is now the president of West Virgina University as well.
Another article in the Baltimore Sun on Saturday said:
A 25-year-old woman was fatally wounded and two other women were injured early today in a shooting attack outside of a lesbian nightclub in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, city police said.
For broadcast television the lead would have to be in present tense and shorter and could be said as:
Three women are still recovering from the shooting attack that occurred outside of a lesbian nightclub in a Baltimore neighborhood last night.
Maryland horse racing interests pondered an uncertain future yesterday as horsemen, breeders, regulators, employees and fans absorbed the news that the biggest player in the state's thoroughbred industry, Magna Entertainment, had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy-law protection.
If this were to be broadcast on television, a better lead would be:
The future is uncertain for Maryland horse racing enthusiasts because the biggest player in the horse industry, Magna Entertainment, has filed for bankruptcy.
In the Baltimore Sun on March 7 an article about the Towson University provost started with the lead:
The provost of Towson University, James P. Clements, was named the president of West Virginia University yesterday.
For broadcast TV the same story could be stated:
James P. Clements, the provost of Towson University is now the president of West Virgina University as well.
Another article in the Baltimore Sun on Saturday said:
A 25-year-old woman was fatally wounded and two other women were injured early today in a shooting attack outside of a lesbian nightclub in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore, city police said.
For broadcast television the lead would have to be in present tense and shorter and could be said as:
Three women are still recovering from the shooting attack that occurred outside of a lesbian nightclub in a Baltimore neighborhood last night.
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