Journal Entry #6

There has been quite a bit of hype surrounding the new Nintendo Wii gaming system. Some say that the Wii's ability to "democratize" gaming for people of all ages and abilities is revolutionary. Do you think this is a true technological revolution or just hype? Please defend your opinion.Being months after Wii was released I think ( Read more... )

Journal Entry #5

In photojournalism, when is it appropriate to use PhotoShop? When is it not appropriate? Does altering the photograph mean altering the truth?


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Journal Entry #4

Time for some creative writing, J-Students! In the style of a cooking recipe, you will conduct a recipe for "Success as a Mary Ward Student." Supporting artwork encouraged. The tastiest recipes will be published in the Mary Ward Planet.Mary Ward is a totally different dimension in the world of education. Unlike other high schools ( Read more... )

Journal Entry #3

"Putting out a zine, any zine, is a political act. Whether it's the high school kid who does a zine about Sloan, or the collective's newsletter advocating environmental awareness, both are reclaiming what was essentially theirs to begin with."


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Journal Entry #2

The voices of youth are vital to the field of journalism. As young journalists, you have an important role in "representing" the diverse attitudes, opinions, and beliefs of your generation. Visit YPP, Young Peoples' Press (link found on the side of this blog) and read one of the featured articles and answer the following:

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Journal Entry #1

Reuters is an international, mainstream news provider. What does such an incident do for Reuters' reputation? What do you think about the fact that a blogger (an independent journalist) was the first to uncover the story? How does this change your view of mainstream media vs. independent media?


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