When reporters attack July 3, 2009
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism.Tags: Journalism, Las Vegas, News Bloopers
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Everyone wants to be on television. Some people go to school for training. Others let alcohol do the work.
Exhibit A: Las Vegas Action News reporter who went to school. Exhibit B: Drunken man on the street. The horror in the anchors’ eyes completes the presesntation.
TTN cleans up with Keystone Press Awards March 12, 2009
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism.Tags: Journalism, Keystone Press Awards, The Temple News
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The Pennsylvania Newspaper Association honored The Temple News with eight Keystone Press Awards this week.
TTN tied with the Pitt News at the University of Pittsburgh for receiving the most awards.
Below are the categories in which The Temple News won, in addition to links to the winning articles and/or photos.
- Ongoing News Coverage: Brittany Diggs and Stephen Zook, Honorable Mention, Temple tenants violate ordinance
- Public Service: Chris Stover and Morgan Zalot, Tie-2nd, Special Report: A look at Temple’s crime
- Sports Photo: Julia Wilkinson, Honorable Mention, Another late-game blunder (article)
- News Photo: Kriston Bethel, Tie-1st, Check mate (article)
- News Photo: Rachel Playe, Tie-1st, Permanent memories (article)
- News Photo: Rachel Playe, Honorable Mention, Champions
- Photo Story: TTN Staff, World @&#%ing Champions
- Web site: TTN Staff, temple-news.com
I’m a Philadelphian, and I’m an anchorholic March 4, 2009
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism.Tags: Journalism, Local News, News, Philadelphia
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I found this interesting article not too long ago about the obsession Philadelphia has with its newscasters.
Michael Schaffer, a former Inqy staff writer, says that local newscasters act as local celebrities, since many towns don’t have celebrities of their own.
It was a fun read until Page 3, where he gets into the future of local television news. Of course, we all know the situation. But it doesn’t make me feel any better when I keep reading it.
Is a journalist’s educational experience worthwhile? January 8, 2009
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism.Tags: Brian Williams, Joe the Plumber, Journalism, Peter Jennings
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I couldn’t imagine myself anywhere else than Temple University and the City of Philadelphia to practice journalism. There is only so much one can learn about journalism in the question; it truly is about doing.
So…what’s a diploma worth? Ask Joe the Plumber.
Wikipedia will do the job if you’re unfamiliar with the 2008 presidential campaign’s shining star. According to the Associated Press, he’s trading in his plunger for a pen, acting as a war correspondent for the conservative pjtv.com. And all he had to do was ask a presidential candidate about his tax plan.
Upon watching The Bonnie Hunt Show at 2 a.m. this morning (insomnia, I swear), I learned that her guest, NBC Nightly News anchor and managing editor Brian Williams, was a college drop out but had “dreamed” of his current job since he was a little boy. Is that all it takes? Dreaming?
And all of this reminds me of my original broadcast idol, ABC’s Peter Jennings. He ups Williams by one — Jennings was a college and high school dropout (and Canadian, but we won’t hold that against him).
So, with 11 credits left to achieve my degree in broadcast journalism, should I just stop the ride now and quit while I’m ahead?
What happens when journalists try to help others January 4, 2009
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism.Tags: CNN.com, Economy, Journalism, Layoffs, NPR
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Ketzel Levine worked for NPR for more than 30 years. Her most recent series involved her traveling the country, reporting on how to survive in the struggling economy. It was an idea she developed and began in September in the first weeks of the economic downturn.
Ultimately, however, she would be reporting on herself. Half-way through her series about staying employed in a struggling economy, NPR announced a 63-person layoff, Levine included.
She’s able to laugh at it now — as seen in this CNN interview — and her final report in the series was a narrative about her own story.
Just another reason to stay in school as long as possible. Or, another reason to move to Lubbock.
Why is Sarah Palin reading the news? September 20, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism, Random Rubbish.Tags: 2008 Presidential Race, Journalism, Sarah Palin, Tina Fey
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Will the real Sarah Palin please stand up?
A cnn.com video says that an anchor in Bangor, Maine (pictured right) has been receiving hate mail and nasty phone calls just because she resembles John McCain’s running mate.
Cindy Michaels of WVII says she doesn’t think she looks like Palin — “I think I look like me.”
And now, just because I have to, here’s the real Sarah Palin…
Reporter woes August 21, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism.Tags: CNN.com, Jeanne Moos, Journalism, Television
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The life of an on-air reporter can be tough. Most people think of broadcast journalists as the pretty faces on TV. But it’s harder than it looks, especially in particular conditions.
CNN feature reporter extraordinaire Jeanne Moos knows this and lets us know about it.
I did a report on Ms. Moos in sophomore year — a paper I’m very proud of titled Making the Moost of It. It was an analysis of her work — what makes it successful following the CRAP model (color, repetition, and two other words I’ll let others let me know through comments).
But here’s another video from Ms. Moos. It won’t be the last from me.
Britney’s comeback after her last comeback? August 15, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism, Random Rubbish.Tags: Associated Press, Britney Spears, Journalism
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Last year’s MTV VMAs was supposed to be Britney Spears’ big comeback. It wasn’t.
But apparently, she may be getting another chance, according to the Associated Press.
However, the AP might have been a little editorial in its lead…
After delivering one of the worst performances in the history
of the MTV Video Music Awards, Britney Spears has a chance to be crowned this year as the absolute best.
Granted, the performance couldn’t be defined as “excellent,” “good” or “FDA-approved,” but unless MTV has announced it as the “worst performance,” it’s not.
However, I’ve also learned in my journalism experience that usin
g the term “one of” is a godsend.
Therefore, I must be one of the best bloggers in the world, no?
The article does mention a few of her “rebounds” in recent months, however, including guest stints on How I Met Your Mother and promos for this year’s VMAs — as pictured above. She already looks like the old Britney, doesn’t she?
Let’s hope she won’t do it again…
A reporter’s true dedication August 14, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism.Tags: Journalism, Television
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She got shot while doing a report live on air. And she continues the report.
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/world/2008/08/14/vo.gerogia.journalist.shot.gerogiastatetv
The joys of Internet news July 15, 2008
Posted by Chris Stover in Journalism.Tags: cbs3.com, Humor, Journalism
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The Internet is a confusing place, especially for news organizations. Attempting to find a clear-cut, concise way to present the news is a challenge. Many succeed. Some fail. Others just have mistakes.
I believe cbs3.com is one of those sites that succeeds. You know where to find information. Therefore, it’s easy to find a mistake.
The scenario is a Wisconsin who attempted to place a microwaved rat in her food at an upscale restaurant and blackmail the eatery for $500,000 in exchange for not going to the media. She failed.
And now, the accompanying photo. Cutlines/captions are fun, especially when misplaced…
If that’s Debbie Miller, then this makes for a cannibalistic rat, I suppose.
