Surviving and Thriving
In Chapter 19 "Surviving and Thriving in Today's TV Newsroom", Al Tompkins discusses a bunch of different tips on how to be professional...
Is the First Amendment obsolete?
The First Amendment is the freedom of speech, religion, and assembly. Journalist's rely on the first amendment to report on whatever they...
Act Independently
"Act independently" means to me that you need to be aware of being fair while you report and try to be as unbiased as possible. There are...
Marketing a Story (Kobre 16)
-Shoot first, sell later. Focus on actually getting the material you need to create a story. Find something interesting that is worth...
Producing a Story (Kobre Chapter 4)
-Making a plan or storyboard of how you want to present the story -Pick Primary Characters: These are the people who would get the story...
Principle of Media Creation
The "Principle of Media Creation" that resonates with me deeply has to be accuracy. In my opinion accuracy is the most important part of...
Everything that goes into restoring a Rockville Mill
Ken Kaplan, like many other local residents, was discouraged watching Rockville’s vacant mills run into the ground over the years. But he...
Principle of Media Consumption
I think it is most important to look at both sides of the media. We, as journalists, can't just read their news to make news off of just...
Dennis House’s Departure from Channel 3 Shocks Connecticut
Some Connecticut residents say that news anchor Dennis House’s departure from Channel 3 on Sept. 1st was a huge mistake. Due to unknown...
Aim for the Heart Chapters 4,5,7, and 18 (Important Takeaways)
In chapter four of Aim for the Heart by Al Tompkins, he focuses on discussing his opinions on what makes a lead appealing to readers. The...
Police Cracking Down on Student Gatherings
Central Connecticut State University students are in an unusual predicament this semester and possibly more to come. Due to the COVID-19...
Aim for the Heart (Chapters 1-2): Important Takeaways
In chapter one of “Aim for the Heart” by Al Tompkins, it opens the conversation on what to include in a story and why. The idea of...
Is Google Making Us Stupid Summary and Analysis
In this article by Nicholas Carr, Carr describes his theory on how the widespread use of technology, specifically the internet, has...
Hello, nice to meet you!
Hi, my name is Jessica Bravo and I am currently starting my sophomore year here at Central. Due to COVID, I will be doing all of my...