As we've learned during some of our classes thus far, not everyone will be trying to get a job in journalism. I’d like to ask you a few questions about this. Today, “media” has a bad reputation. I think people tend to associate the term with entertainment news, reality TV shows and politicized talk show hosts who seem to have a cult following.
A main reason I’ve decided to go through with my degree in journalism is because I’m eager to change the way the media machine works. There’s a big difference to me when it comes to media and journalism. What made you study journalism?
When I say what I’m studying in school, the responses I get sometimes aren’t pleasant. If any of you have had the same experiences, please share.
Also, do you think it will be difficult to break into the field of your choice because of the “shortage” of jobs; and for those of you not going into journalism is this a contributing factor in your decision?
Finally, as we all should know by now, anyone can be a journalist. With today’s technology, people can take pictures and videos of news as it’s happening and are encouraged to send them into news stations. These “citizen journalists” and “I-reporters” are popping up everywhere. It’s understandable on the news stations’ behalf they ask for this in case their reporters aren’t at the site as news is happening. This can be both positive and negative.
My question to you then is: How do you feel about these so-called journalists?
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
In his Environment
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Just Another Day at the Office Airplane mechanic, Bill Meyer, checks a Cessna 172S on Nov. 30th for a fuel intake leak indicated by blue dye that Aviation Gas uses. Meyer works for Bay Air Maintenance in Hangar #4 at the Albert Whitted Airport located at 540 1st Street SE in St. Petersburg. |
A Special Day
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It Only Happens Once In Your Life Celebrating her 21st birthday, Melanie Herzhauser, second from left in bottom row, is surrounded by friends and family at the Tavern on the Green at Bayboro on Monday, Nov. 8. on a sunny, but chilly early evening at 68 degrees. The Tavern is located across the street from the Albert Whitted Airport at 121 South Ave. St. Petersburg. The Tavern opens at 10 a.m. offering soups, salads, appetizers and sandwiches. They also offer non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages like beer and a limited selection of wine. The Tavern closes at 11 p.m. Top: Alex Inskeep, Emma Herzhauser, Tom Herzhauser Bottom: Andy Farmer, Melanie Herzhauser, Bill Range, Robert Beasey |
Getting Serious
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Putting on Her Game Face Perfection doesn’t come easy but if you practice like high school diver, Brittany Mathers, 17, you might come close. State championships are a few weeks away and she looks ready. Southwest Recreation Center is at 13120 Vonn Road in Largo and offers swimming, synchronized swimming and diving lessons. |
Sports Stop-Action
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Seeing Double? High school divers, Cayla Collins, 17, in blue, and Kelsey Iannello, 16, in black, find time on Oct. 21st to have fun while practicing for their state championship meet a few weeks away. Southwest Recreation Center is at 13120 Vonn Road in Largo and offers swimming, synchronized swimming and diving lessons. |
Free Bird
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"I'm almost in!" On Sunday, Sept., 26, 2010 a free bird was admiring the Double- Crested Cormorants while in their cages. The bird then tried to claw its way in at the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary. The grass must always be greener on the other side. The Double-Crested Cormorants watched as the bird failed getting into their cages. The sanctuary is located at 18328 Gulf Blvd. Indian Shores, Florida 33785. |
Kiss Kiss
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| When Pups Play |
Dog parks make it possible to let your best friend have the freedom to run and play with others. It’s important for dogs to socialize with other animals. Gracie (left) and Sadie (right) were instant friends after only a few minutes. They met at Walsingham Park in Largo at 12615 102nd Ave. on Sept. 11, 2010.
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