While taking a class at De Anza college I enrolled into a class that throughout the quarter, the relatively small class basically decided we wanted to facilitate a group of our peers on what should De Anza do as an institution to help the new coming students feel welcomed.
In the beginning of the quarter, after every one became familiar with each other even though we all knew of each other pre the facilitation class. Our professor gave us as a class, the option to either just learn about the material or go out and be productive with what we have learned in class and use our knowledge of what we are learning to help out the school for the better.
There was no better way to learn than to apply it to a complete facilitation of what we have learned, from breaking up into groups, learning different styles on how to speak to fellow peers and putting in all that we have got.
Even if it means sacrificing some things in the process, as long as our facilitation was taking place, it was our sole responsibility to make sure this event went off without a hitch.
As the facilitation took place, it caused a buzz throughout the school, basically letting our voices as students become heard and that was enough to get the attention of the schools faculty, as well as Shawn Spano a communications professor from San Jose State, to come by and witness this moment.
Following the facilitation, we presented our data to the school faculty, where it was ultimately up to them, whether or not our data was enough to make some change happen in the school. Thankfully, the ideas were embraced and thought well over and some changes were implemented.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Topical Blog Post #2
I know that my choice from Physical Therapy to Public relations was hard for my parents. I did not know I had to explain myself to you as well.
Yes, I love helping people I like the satisfaction it gives me, to know that I have made a difference in someone’s life. However, I know I can always be that difference and I don’t have to be in the medical field to do so.
Yes, I know that I should be something in the medical field because of the job security and of course the money. Nevertheless, I know I can have job security and get paid a sufficient amount of money by doing something I really like to do.
I really enjoy the aspect of working for a large company reading and writing for them.
I also love the fact that I have great people skills, so that it can help me out with interactions with many different people.
I like the fact that I can either work alone or work with a large group and still accomplish things that can potentially make a difference in a big way.
Granted all of what I am doing is not health related, I believe that I can still make a difference, in a much more different way.
I just can only hope that you can understand that there are many very good opportunities for me and the other cousins than just the health field.
We all know that it would please you all to see us go that route, but not all of us feel that way. At times we feel like we’ve been chosen that route.
So when we decide to change majors, accept the fact that we are making a good choice, you taught us that much.
I should always listen to myself, when I speak to myself.
Yes, I love helping people I like the satisfaction it gives me, to know that I have made a difference in someone’s life. However, I know I can always be that difference and I don’t have to be in the medical field to do so.
Yes, I know that I should be something in the medical field because of the job security and of course the money. Nevertheless, I know I can have job security and get paid a sufficient amount of money by doing something I really like to do.
I really enjoy the aspect of working for a large company reading and writing for them.
I also love the fact that I have great people skills, so that it can help me out with interactions with many different people.
I like the fact that I can either work alone or work with a large group and still accomplish things that can potentially make a difference in a big way.
Granted all of what I am doing is not health related, I believe that I can still make a difference, in a much more different way.
I just can only hope that you can understand that there are many very good opportunities for me and the other cousins than just the health field.
We all know that it would please you all to see us go that route, but not all of us feel that way. At times we feel like we’ve been chosen that route.
So when we decide to change majors, accept the fact that we are making a good choice, you taught us that much.
I should always listen to myself, when I speak to myself.
Focus Structure
A high school student from Richmond, Calif. was hurt in a football game and is now benched for life.
17-year-old Pete Stenhoff a junior at Chula Vista High School rammed his head into the chest of the ball carrier. Stenhoff cracked vertebrae in his spine and is now confined to a wheelchair for life.
“I knew the risks involved when I decided to play football,” Stenhoff says “I wish I would have known just how bad it could be.”
There are 20,000 injuries in high school football each year -- 12 percent of them permanently disabling the victims. Thirteen youths died last year. Thirty-five percent of the injuries are to the neck or head. Most critics blame the helmet.
17-year-old Pete Stenhoff a junior at Chula Vista High School rammed his head into the chest of the ball carrier. Stenhoff cracked vertebrae in his spine and is now confined to a wheelchair for life.
“I knew the risks involved when I decided to play football,” Stenhoff says “I wish I would have known just how bad it could be.”
There are 20,000 injuries in high school football each year -- 12 percent of them permanently disabling the victims. Thirteen youths died last year. Thirty-five percent of the injuries are to the neck or head. Most critics blame the helmet.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Magazine blog post
The magazine I chose was Gentlemen’s Quarterly magazine, or better known as GQ magazine.
A style magazine, more like a lifestyle magazine.
I really like this magazine because their targeted audience is the gentleman that is within every male.
Regardless of who they are. Granted, many of the men who buy issue after issue wondering why they can’t dress like that.
It’s all about where they get the things they advertise.
They don’t have to go to the nearest Nordstrom or Neiman Marcus to get things that make a man look good. Its always about the way a man shops.
The magazine is riddled with advertisements, everything from cologne to cufflinks.
Showing men how to look and what will look good on them.
Despite having a very distinguished feel to the magazine, there are “How to” guides and articles about men celebrities.
Much like a woman’s Vogue magazine, except directed to men.
Just like television and many other avenues of advertising, especially directed to young adults, sex is the road they take. With articles about sex to sex exuded advertisements tempting men to buy their products.
Amid the advertisements, entertainment and rich people kind of aura to the magazine, there are areas where they talk about real things, more like goings on in the country maybe in our own communities.
Where trying to get the best out of a man, regardless of wealth status is the issue rather than the physical magazine.
http://men.style.com/gq
A style magazine, more like a lifestyle magazine.
I really like this magazine because their targeted audience is the gentleman that is within every male.
Regardless of who they are. Granted, many of the men who buy issue after issue wondering why they can’t dress like that.
It’s all about where they get the things they advertise.
They don’t have to go to the nearest Nordstrom or Neiman Marcus to get things that make a man look good. Its always about the way a man shops.
The magazine is riddled with advertisements, everything from cologne to cufflinks.
Showing men how to look and what will look good on them.
Despite having a very distinguished feel to the magazine, there are “How to” guides and articles about men celebrities.
Much like a woman’s Vogue magazine, except directed to men.
Just like television and many other avenues of advertising, especially directed to young adults, sex is the road they take. With articles about sex to sex exuded advertisements tempting men to buy their products.
Amid the advertisements, entertainment and rich people kind of aura to the magazine, there are areas where they talk about real things, more like goings on in the country maybe in our own communities.
Where trying to get the best out of a man, regardless of wealth status is the issue rather than the physical magazine.
http://men.style.com/gq
Topical Blog Post #1
"Slice of life"
It’s the refreshing aroma that overwhelms the senses and invigorates the mind and exudes a sense of euphoria.
The warmth of the cup on a cold winter day that gives a sense of comfort and joy, or a nice cold cup with beads of condensation that cools the hot summer day.
From the moment that the juicy beverage passes the lips, coats the tongue and lays to rest in the stomach.
As if the senses were working in complete synchronization to round out an amazing caffeinated beverage that along with tasting delicious, gives you an invigorating boost to get through the day.
More importantly for college students, because it has become prevalent and for the most part become a staple in the everyday lives of students, where they take caffeine in one form or another.
Students have struggled with trying to get a little extra out of their studying. Packing on the scholastic units weather it be from community college to the ever distinguished private university.
With maxing out on units every semester or quarter, comes the countless hours required to study, read and comprehend all the information that is exuded in those classes.
Students needed an outlet.
They turned to caffeine.
It’s the refreshing aroma that overwhelms the senses and invigorates the mind and exudes a sense of euphoria.
The warmth of the cup on a cold winter day that gives a sense of comfort and joy, or a nice cold cup with beads of condensation that cools the hot summer day.
From the moment that the juicy beverage passes the lips, coats the tongue and lays to rest in the stomach.
As if the senses were working in complete synchronization to round out an amazing caffeinated beverage that along with tasting delicious, gives you an invigorating boost to get through the day.
More importantly for college students, because it has become prevalent and for the most part become a staple in the everyday lives of students, where they take caffeine in one form or another.
Students have struggled with trying to get a little extra out of their studying. Packing on the scholastic units weather it be from community college to the ever distinguished private university.
With maxing out on units every semester or quarter, comes the countless hours required to study, read and comprehend all the information that is exuded in those classes.
Students needed an outlet.
They turned to caffeine.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Broadcast news story *redo*
BROADCAST NEWS STORY
Redo
A WINNER
60 SECONDS
OVER 20 THOUSAND WOMEN PARTICIPATED IN THE NIKE WOMEN’S MARATHON LAST SUNDAY IN SAN FRANCISCO.
24-YEAR-OLD ARIEN O'CONNELL, A FIFTH-GRADE TEACHER FROM NEW YORK CITY, RAN THE FASTEST TIME OF ANY OF THE WOMEN, HAVING THE FASTEST TIME OF THE MARATHON, AT TWO HOURS, 11 MINUTES AND 55 SECONDS.
BUT SHE DIDN'T WIN.
BECAUSE SHE WAS NOT OF THE ELITE CLASS OF WOMEN PARTICIPANTS, THAT STARTED 20 MINUTES BEFORE ALL THE OTHER WOMEN PARTICIPANTS STARTED.
THE OFFICIALS OVERLOOKED HER FINISHING TIME WHICH WAS EVEN FASTER THAN THE WOMAN WHO WON FIRST PLACE BY SIX MINUTES.
NOW, NIKE REALIZES THEY HAD MADE A MISTAKE AND RECOGNIZES FASTEST MARATHON RUNNER AS A WINNER, NOT THE WINNER AND WAS AWARDED THE SAME TROPHY AS THE ELITE WOMAN THAT WON AT THE MARATHON.
-END-
Redo
A WINNER
60 SECONDS
OVER 20 THOUSAND WOMEN PARTICIPATED IN THE NIKE WOMEN’S MARATHON LAST SUNDAY IN SAN FRANCISCO.
24-YEAR-OLD ARIEN O'CONNELL, A FIFTH-GRADE TEACHER FROM NEW YORK CITY, RAN THE FASTEST TIME OF ANY OF THE WOMEN, HAVING THE FASTEST TIME OF THE MARATHON, AT TWO HOURS, 11 MINUTES AND 55 SECONDS.
BUT SHE DIDN'T WIN.
BECAUSE SHE WAS NOT OF THE ELITE CLASS OF WOMEN PARTICIPANTS, THAT STARTED 20 MINUTES BEFORE ALL THE OTHER WOMEN PARTICIPANTS STARTED.
THE OFFICIALS OVERLOOKED HER FINISHING TIME WHICH WAS EVEN FASTER THAN THE WOMAN WHO WON FIRST PLACE BY SIX MINUTES.
NOW, NIKE REALIZES THEY HAD MADE A MISTAKE AND RECOGNIZES FASTEST MARATHON RUNNER AS A WINNER, NOT THE WINNER AND WAS AWARDED THE SAME TROPHY AS THE ELITE WOMAN THAT WON AT THE MARATHON.
-END-
*Late* Broadcast segment
Broadcast Segment
*Late*
60SECONDS
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING WAS THE TOPIC OF DISCUSSION THIS MORNING AT SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY.
A SEMINAR WAS HELD FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF FEATURING FOUR ELITE PANELISTS.
TWO ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITORS; MARK KATCHES FROM THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL, BERT ROBINSON FROM THE SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS AND TWO INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS; DAVID WILLMAN OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES AND LANCE WILLIAMS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE. ALL SPOKE ON BEHALF OF INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM.
EACH PANELIST SHARED THEIR OWN PERSONAL EXPERINCES WITHIN THEIR FIELD OF WORK.
AS WELL AS DEFINING INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM IN THE PROCESS.
TOPICS RANGED FROM BARRY BONDS ALLEGED STERIOD USE, THE INVESTIGATION OF BALCO AND THE UNDETECTABLE STEROID THAT THEY HAD BEEN SELLING TO PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES.
AS WELL AS THE F-D-A’S FAST TRACKING OF SEVEN DEADLY DRUGS, MOST OFTEN CASUING DEATH.
TO POTHOLES BEING REPAIRED AT A MORE PAID RATE IN AREAS WHERE THE WEALTHY LIVED AS OPPOSED TO MINORITY NEIGHBORHOODS.
IN CONCLUSION OF THE PANEL, THE SPEAKERS ANSWERED ANY QUESTIONS THAT THE ATTENDEES HAD, IN REGARDS TO THE PANELIST’S EXPERTISE.
-END-
*Late*
60SECONDS
INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING WAS THE TOPIC OF DISCUSSION THIS MORNING AT SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY.
A SEMINAR WAS HELD FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF FEATURING FOUR ELITE PANELISTS.
TWO ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITORS; MARK KATCHES FROM THE MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL, BERT ROBINSON FROM THE SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS AND TWO INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS; DAVID WILLMAN OF THE LOS ANGELES TIMES AND LANCE WILLIAMS OF THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE. ALL SPOKE ON BEHALF OF INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM.
EACH PANELIST SHARED THEIR OWN PERSONAL EXPERINCES WITHIN THEIR FIELD OF WORK.
AS WELL AS DEFINING INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM IN THE PROCESS.
TOPICS RANGED FROM BARRY BONDS ALLEGED STERIOD USE, THE INVESTIGATION OF BALCO AND THE UNDETECTABLE STEROID THAT THEY HAD BEEN SELLING TO PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES.
AS WELL AS THE F-D-A’S FAST TRACKING OF SEVEN DEADLY DRUGS, MOST OFTEN CASUING DEATH.
TO POTHOLES BEING REPAIRED AT A MORE PAID RATE IN AREAS WHERE THE WEALTHY LIVED AS OPPOSED TO MINORITY NEIGHBORHOODS.
IN CONCLUSION OF THE PANEL, THE SPEAKERS ANSWERED ANY QUESTIONS THAT THE ATTENDEES HAD, IN REGARDS TO THE PANELIST’S EXPERTISE.
-END-
Election assignment
This was actually my second time voting. i learned my lesson from the last time, absentee ballots are the way to go.
Four years ago i stood in line for several hours and it was just a very grueling process. I'm not trying to put down the volunteers, but i just wish there was a quicker way to get people through the line faster.
unfortunately, for the entire day of Nov. 4, i was at work closing up shop. however, as customers would come in, they would inform me of the percentages.
By the time i was off, and got to check my phone for the results on CNN.com, Obama was declared the next president of the US and when i got home and tuned in to CNN, Obama was in the middle of his acceptance speech.
i heard the last half of his speech, i believe more so than ever that with his speaking skills and know how, he can lead the country, get the economy straightened out and unite a contry that is ever changing.
i thought that the coverage of the electoral race was very repetitive and in turn became overkill. however, the overkill is replaced with an electoral race that broke the gender and race boundaries and made history.
Four years ago i stood in line for several hours and it was just a very grueling process. I'm not trying to put down the volunteers, but i just wish there was a quicker way to get people through the line faster.
unfortunately, for the entire day of Nov. 4, i was at work closing up shop. however, as customers would come in, they would inform me of the percentages.
By the time i was off, and got to check my phone for the results on CNN.com, Obama was declared the next president of the US and when i got home and tuned in to CNN, Obama was in the middle of his acceptance speech.
i heard the last half of his speech, i believe more so than ever that with his speaking skills and know how, he can lead the country, get the economy straightened out and unite a contry that is ever changing.
i thought that the coverage of the electoral race was very repetitive and in turn became overkill. however, the overkill is replaced with an electoral race that broke the gender and race boundaries and made history.
FOG Index
Sample writing.
It’s the refreshing aroma that overwhelms the senses and invigorates the mind and exudes a sense of euphoria.
The warmth of the cup on a cold winter day that gives a sense of comfort and joy, or a nice cold cup with beads of condensation that cools the hot summer day.
From the moment that the juicy beverage passes the lips, coats the tongue and lays to rest in the stomach.
As if the senses were working in complete synchronization to round out an amazing caffeinated beverage that along with tasting delicious, gives you an invigorating boost to get through the day.
More importantly for college students, because it has become prevalent and for the most part become a staple in the everyday lives of students, where they take caffeine in one form or another.
135
5
11
135/5=27
11/135=8%
27+11=38
38 x .4=15.2=FOG Index
WOW! I never really realized how much I use words that only can be comprehended by high school students.
Now more than ever I need to realize what I am writing, especially be completely aware of my audience.
I think we all do this unconsciously, we don’t realize what we’re doing until we get called out on it. Unfortunately, sometimes we find when its too late.
I will take the results of this and keep it in mind the next time I have a writing assignment to write.
Got what it takes to be a reporter?
This activity was very interesting. i found that i scored a 20 out of 30 on the exercise. But i think there are plus and minuses to the exercise, i know there are many things for me to brush up on.
I know that my time management becomes an issue and that does reflect on my half procrastinated works. I guess taking Jour61 in conjunction with 100w poses to be an issue, however, it cannot excuse the writing i submit.
Taking more time out to do the assignment alloted would be the case for me, considering it takes me a while to get the right words out.
Nevertheless, i think this exercise is a good way to see if the aspirations we are seeking are going the way they are supposed to. however, on the other hand it should not determine our fate in media writing. i do like the positive affirmation it gives.
I just have to work that much harder.
I know that my time management becomes an issue and that does reflect on my half procrastinated works. I guess taking Jour61 in conjunction with 100w poses to be an issue, however, it cannot excuse the writing i submit.
Taking more time out to do the assignment alloted would be the case for me, considering it takes me a while to get the right words out.
Nevertheless, i think this exercise is a good way to see if the aspirations we are seeking are going the way they are supposed to. however, on the other hand it should not determine our fate in media writing. i do like the positive affirmation it gives.
I just have to work that much harder.
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