First I would like to address my expectations for this class and examine if they have changed. My three overarching expectations as outlined in my previous post are as follows: to have more interactive media elements, to learn new media programs, and finally to become a more prepared individual as one who wishes to enter the media. These have not changed, and I don't expect they ever will during my entire tenure as a freshman media fellow. I expect this semester to include more hands activities even though we still have been sitting and watching how to do things. I want to actually do interactive media and I expect in the upcoming weeks that will happen. We are already learning how to use Soundslides, Audacity, among other programs so that addresses my second expectation. As for becoming a more prevalent media presence, I think the panel discussion we had confirmed my expectation that I will learn how to become a knowledgeable student of our media. I wanted to learn how to do everything: pictures, video, audio, etc. It seems that this is what the second semester is all about and I am very excited about the prospects of learning from a host of experts. I am interning as a media specialist with a minor league baseball team this summer and in order to be effective as a member of our team, I have to know how to perform a variety of tasks branching from sports media. I want to learn and I know I will.
Downturn and Upstarts Transform G.O.P. Caucuses
By Adam Nagourney and Jennifer Medina
Feb. 2, 2012 Edition A1/A18
My article related to the G.O.P. caucuses. This directly relates to Losing the News because of the "iron core" news aspect. This is Iron Core news as is a majority of The New York Times articles and topics. The article gives meaningful facts and opinion concerning the Nevada caucus which will be a key battleground for the four remaining G.O.P. candidates. In summary, the article discussed the changing demographics of the state and how a severe economic downturn will effect voters who barely gave the nod for Obama in 2008. The unemployment rate went from a mildly fluctuated 5% to 13% today. Despite these woes not being Obama's fault ignorant voters will lean right in this election more so than 2008. That wasn't in the article, that was my opinion. I apologize for the tangent. But, Gingrich, Paul, and Romney are listed as the main contenders. A quarter of the electorate will be Mormon, so give a check to Mitt for that one. On the other hand, Ron Paul has a great amount of libertarian support and Newt will garner votes from a strong Tea Party. It is one of the most interesting states and is another prime example of how a strong divide has separated the Republic party into those who are very conservative or only somewhat conservative.
This article is a prime example of the cannonball of the news sector. In my opinion, if more individuals were informed about our political process it would be a better nation and more people would accept liberal values. People who care about education vote Democrat. That's my other valuable tangent. Do it. Vote Obama. A second point Jones makes in his work is that journalists should strive for objectivity. That's what the NYT is all about. You can say they lean left, but they report well and they cover the G.O.P. just as much as us (Dems). This was an article that showcased that objectivity. The race was talked about and their was no subjectivity in the interview, all sides were covered that mattered and the facts were laid out appropriately. I enjoyed this article and look forward to an important presidential race in which we'll win again. Love how the Republicans are exposing themselves. Put your car in D not R...let's move forward.
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