1. The percent of crime in Austin went down by 6% and rose up in surrounding cities by 7%.
2. According to New America, it costs $9, 589 per child for child care.
3. Lock your car and take your keys; don't leave valuables in plain sight.
4. JJ Watt injured his back, a surgery on a herniated disk off season.
5. I personally think the 2 best recommendations are sunscreen and sunglasses; being out in the sun all day could really damage your eyes and skin.
Long Response
1. The bill allows the family members of the victims of 9/11 to sue Saudi Arabia.
2. This is significant because in my opinion it allows people to rage their anger and emotions to something, but it is also significant because now Saudi Arabia could lose a lot of money in that process.
3. The law could be devastating to the Department of Defense and its service members; the consequences could be equally significant for our foreign affairs and intelligence communities.
4. I think that Americans should be able to sue foreign countries mainly because there are going to be moments where things happen in other countries, such as Saudi Arabia, that will affect our country and we should have a right to be able to do something about that.
5. There will probably be a lot of people mad at us coming from foreign countries and it will probably cause some kind of riot. I think we should look at the consequences before we make the big move, but I am still for it.
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
The Lede/Student of the Month Story
Who: Student of the Month, Rachel Card, senior, 17 years old.
What: Student of the month, awards, extra curricular activities they do, what do they think about being rewarded
Where: Bowie High School
When: September 2016
Why: why are they picked over any other student
How: how does she feel about being student of the month, dealing with stress, homework, etc. was recognized by his teachers, how is their future affected by this.
17 year-old senior, Rachel Card, was honored the Student of the Month award this month at James Bowie High School for her academic success. 25
"I've done an internship at a vet clinic," Card said. "I also get good grades in everything but math."
Previous students that were granted Student of the Month mentioned that they still tell their future teachers and even colleges about this award. Some colleges really look into the awards given to students.
"I was student of the month a year back and I still brag about it to my teachers and peers to this day," 16 year-old junior Yulissa Johnson said.
Students of any age or grade can win the Student of the Month award, like 14 year-old freshman Trevor Rivera. Freshman aren't typically granted this high of an award.
"I feel now that I have to live up to a higher standard," Rivera said. "I think people look at me and see an inspiration."
Some of the students have mentioned that they feel like people view them differently now that they were Student of the Month. Peers include any teachers, classmates and other staff members.
"I just think that now people know I make good grades and I'm also very kind to my teachers," Rivera said. "I had to keep up my GPA and stay involved in school to get here."
Johnson said she thinks she knows one her teachers elected her for this position last month. Students are elected by their teachers and through the AP and Principal.
"I think my freshman world geography teacher, Mr. Lauer, elected me," she said. "He and I were always good friends and got along very well in class."
Card's name was brought up by one of her teachers who said she did very well in her class.
"She made amazing grades throughout the year I had her. I don't believe she ever had anything below an 80," biology teacher Cheri Bielke said. "She was always on her best behavior and never talked unless she was asked to speak."
Other teachers like physics teacher Mike Evans, said amazing things about Card, too. They said she was always participating in their class, but never causing a ruckus.
"She was always involved in the class and got her work done before the bell," Evans said. "She always turned in her projects on time and never complained about anything or anyone."
401 WORDS
"I just think that now people know I make good grades and I'm also very kind to my teachers," Rivera said. "I had to keep up my GPA and stay involved in school to get here."
Johnson said she thinks she knows one her teachers elected her for this position last month. Students are elected by their teachers and through the AP and Principal.
"I think my freshman world geography teacher, Mr. Lauer, elected me," she said. "He and I were always good friends and got along very well in class."
Card's name was brought up by one of her teachers who said she did very well in her class.
"She made amazing grades throughout the year I had her. I don't believe she ever had anything below an 80," biology teacher Cheri Bielke said. "She was always on her best behavior and never talked unless she was asked to speak."
Other teachers like physics teacher Mike Evans, said amazing things about Card, too. They said she was always participating in their class, but never causing a ruckus.
"She was always involved in the class and got her work done before the bell," Evans said. "She always turned in her projects on time and never complained about anything or anyone."
401 WORDS
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Additional Student of the Month Interviews
last month's student of the month
last year's student of the month
How does it feel to be student of the month?
I'm honored.
I was student of the month a year back, but I still brag about it to my teachers and peers to this day.
last year's student of the month
How does it feel to be student of the month?
I'm honored.
I was student of the month a year back, but I still brag about it to my teachers and peers to this day.
What kind of responsibilities were required to get to this point?
I keep up my good grades and I'm respectful to all of my teachers.
I had to keep up good grades and stay involved in school.
I keep up my good grades and I'm respectful to all of my teachers.
I had to keep up good grades and stay involved in school.
Why do you think you were selected?
I stay involved in school and keep up my grades.
I'm very kind to my teachers.
I stay involved in school and keep up my grades.
I'm very kind to my teachers.
How do you think your future is affected by this?
I can brag about this to my colleges and internship offers.
I don't think it's changed a lot.
I can brag about this to my colleges and internship offers.
I don't think it's changed a lot.
How do you think people view you now?
I think people look at me and see an inspiration.
I think people see me as a goodie two shoes.
I think people look at me and see an inspiration.
I think people see me as a goodie two shoes.
Do you think their view changed?
Yes. I think my teachers respect me more.
Nah, I think people just know that I make good grades now.
Yes. I think my teachers respect me more.
Nah, I think people just know that I make good grades now.
What is the most stressful part of being student of the month?
I feel now that I have to live up to a higher standard.
I'm scared of the standard I have to live up to now.
I feel now that I have to live up to a higher standard.
I'm scared of the standard I have to live up to now.
How did becoming student of the month affect you?
My parents are very proud of me and my peers look up to me.
How did you find out you were student of the month?
I found out over the announcements.
Over the announcements.
My parents are very proud of me and my peers look up to me.
How did you find out you were student of the month?
I found out over the announcements.
Over the announcements.
Do you know anyone else that was student of the month?
I do not.
Yes, my best friend Kayley.
I do not.
Yes, my best friend Kayley.
What do you do in your free time?
Study. study, study.
Study. study, study.
How do you keep up with homework?
I try to get a lot of it done in FIT or on the bus so I have time to sleep at catch up with my friends at home. It helps with stress.
I try to get a lot of it done in FIT or on the bus so I have time to sleep at catch up with my friends at home. It helps with stress.
What extra curricular activities are you in?
I swim and I play Trumpet.
I swim and I play Trumpet.
What do you do differently now that you were student of the month?
I like to brag about it to my peers and teachers.
I like to brag about it to my peers and teachers.
What are your expectations of yourself? Did they change?
My expectations for myself are higher and I work harder.
My expectations for myself are higher and I work harder.
Who do you think selected you for this position?
My freshman Geography teacher, Mr. Lauer. He and I were always friends and got along very well in class.
My freshman Geography teacher, Mr. Lauer. He and I were always friends and got along very well in class.
How do you balance all of your classes?
I study equal amounts for them on all different days.
EXTRA
Card's Teachers
How did Card behave in your class?
She was always on her best behavior and never talked unless she was asked to speak. She was very involved in her work though.
What were Card's grades like?
She made amazing grades throughout the year I had her. I don't believe she ever had anything below an 80.
How did Card behave in your class?
She was always involved in the class and got her work done before the bell. She always turned in her projects on time and never complained about anything or anyone.
I study equal amounts for them on all different days.
EXTRA
Card's Teachers
How did Card behave in your class?
She was always on her best behavior and never talked unless she was asked to speak. She was very involved in her work though.
What were Card's grades like?
She made amazing grades throughout the year I had her. I don't believe she ever had anything below an 80.
How did Card behave in your class?
She was always involved in the class and got her work done before the bell. She always turned in her projects on time and never complained about anything or anyone.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
My Top Stories of the Century
I think this was one of the top stories in the 1900s because this has effected our relationship with Japan today. The bomb killed 90,000 - 146,000 people and about half of them were on the first day of the bombing. That, in my opinion, is WAY too many people, but it created an unforgettable time in history.
President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in a car on November 22, 1963 in Dallas, TX.
This one means a lot to me personally because it was so close to my hometown and it was one of the most recent huge events in history and I consider it one of the most important things in the 20th century. Even though I didn't know JFK, obviously, I can imagine the horror in others.
An Earthquake hits San Francisco on April 18, 1906.
This event made one of the top stories for me because I've never been in an earthquake and I would never want to experience one. My family has been in one and I just thank god I haven't.
Friday, September 16, 2016
Student of the Month Interview
How does it feel to be student of the month?
It is very surprising.
It is very surprising.
What kind of responsibilities were required to get to this point?
I've done an internship at a vet clinic and I get good grades in everything but math.
I've done an internship at a vet clinic and I get good grades in everything but math.
Why do you think you were selected?
This school has very low standards.
This school has very low standards.
How do you think your future is affected by this?
I think I'm going to abuse this power by sending it to all of my colleges.
I think I'm going to abuse this power by sending it to all of my colleges.
What kind of aspects go into becoming student of the month?
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How do you think people view you now?
They respect me a bit more.
They respect me a bit more.
How do you think people viewed you before?
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Do you think their view changed?
I do not think that their view changed. I think they required more respect for me.
I do not think that their view changed. I think they required more respect for me.
What is the most stressful part of being student of the month?
I don't sleep, it's very stressful.
I don't sleep, it's very stressful.
How did becoming student of the month affect you?
It gave me some measure of confidence; I think my teachers are very proud of me/themselves.
How did you find out you were student of the month?
I found out over the announcements.
It gave me some measure of confidence; I think my teachers are very proud of me/themselves.
How did you find out you were student of the month?
I found out over the announcements.
Do you know anyone else that was student of the month?
I do not.
I do not.
What do you do in your free time?
I draw some, martial arts and pet sit for money.
I draw some, martial arts and pet sit for money.
How do you keep up with homework?
I pull all-nighters and I work on different homework in different classes when we're finished or have extra time.
I pull all-nighters and I work on different homework in different classes when we're finished or have extra time.
What extra curricular activities are you in?
Martial Arts.
Martial Arts.
What do you do differently now that you were student of the month?
I don't do anything differently.
I don't do anything differently.
What kind of work did you put in to becoming student of the month?
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What are your expectations of yourself? Did they change?
My standards are pretty low, they didn't change.
My standards are pretty low, they didn't change.
Who do you think selected you for this position?
I honestly have no idea.
I honestly have no idea.
How do you balance all of your classes?
I manage my homework in my different classes during free time.
I manage my homework in my different classes during free time.
Interviewing Basics
School Uniforms -
Sources - Principal of school (for opinion), any teacher (for an opinion), a girl and a boy student (for opinions), head of district.
20 Questions - What is your opinion on the school uniforms?
What do you know about the new policy?
How do you think the school will take on this new policy?
Why do you think the district made this decision?
Why did the district make this decision?
What are the rules that follow along with this?
How will the district enforce this?
Where is the money coming from for this?
What is the gym uniform?
How do the gym uniforms differ from everyday wear?
What does the daily uniform look like?
How many uniforms will every student need to own?
What is the reason for enforcing school uniforms?
Why? ^
How are the students reacting to this?
How are the teachers reacting to this?
How do the boys' and girls' uniforms differ?
How do uniforms differ from school to school?
What are the consequences for breaking school uniform rules?
Why do you think the school needs uniforms?
What do you think uniforms will effect on the school?
Sources - Principal of school (for opinion), any teacher (for an opinion), a girl and a boy student (for opinions), head of district.
20 Questions - What is your opinion on the school uniforms?
What do you know about the new policy?
How do you think the school will take on this new policy?
Why do you think the district made this decision?
Why did the district make this decision?
What are the rules that follow along with this?
How will the district enforce this?
Where is the money coming from for this?
What is the gym uniform?
How do the gym uniforms differ from everyday wear?
What does the daily uniform look like?
How many uniforms will every student need to own?
What is the reason for enforcing school uniforms?
Why? ^
How are the students reacting to this?
How are the teachers reacting to this?
How do the boys' and girls' uniforms differ?
How do uniforms differ from school to school?
What are the consequences for breaking school uniform rules?
Why do you think the school needs uniforms?
What do you think uniforms will effect on the school?
Current Events Quiz #3
1. "The $1.9 million settlement includes a requirement that the jail have a nurse or emergency medical technician on duty 24 hours a day..."
2. The city budget for Austin in 2017 is $3.7 billion and resident cost will go up to $87 more.
3. RideAustin, Fare and Fasten.
4. 26-9
5. Skinners are made to do anything in that you would do in shoes; riding, fitness, walking dogs, etc.
6. a) I think that the gap being so small is significant because it shows that Clinton is catching up on Trump. I think it also shows the amount of hispanics in our state now because majority of them voted for Clinton.
b) I think it is changing because more people are starting to realize how important it is to vote. This is the next leader of our country, we obviously don't want it to fall apart. Plus, Texas is a huge state, meaning we have a lot of people to vote, too.
c) I think the polls are correct and the race for president is actually this close because A) it's all people talk about now, the rage over CLINTON OR TRUMP????? and B) this is a very important to the next couple years. I'll be in high school when the next election comes around and will legally be able to vote.
d) I would vote for Clinton. First of all, Donald Trump has absolutely no idea what he's doing. I think Donald Trump is all talk. AND he's very sexist, racist and truthfully just disgusts me. He churns my insides just looking at him. Second of all, Hillary Clinton has good intentions. And to be completely honest, even if she did't, I'd still vote for her to get Donald Trump out.
e) I honestly haven't ever cared much about politics. It's just more drama and another thing to think about when I already have enough going on in my life.
f) Just think. Please. Just listen to ONE speech by Donald Trump and see what you think.
g) A lot of people I believed are uneducated. Our education system sucks. I'm not saying that from just the perspective of a freshman, I'm saying that from the perspective of an educated person on the system. Immigration, but I honestly don't have a problem with it until there IS a problem with it.
h) Clinton already said she wants to change the education system. There we go. But Trump only really cares about "safety" from "brown people."
2. The city budget for Austin in 2017 is $3.7 billion and resident cost will go up to $87 more.
3. RideAustin, Fare and Fasten.
4. 26-9
5. Skinners are made to do anything in that you would do in shoes; riding, fitness, walking dogs, etc.
6. a) I think that the gap being so small is significant because it shows that Clinton is catching up on Trump. I think it also shows the amount of hispanics in our state now because majority of them voted for Clinton.
b) I think it is changing because more people are starting to realize how important it is to vote. This is the next leader of our country, we obviously don't want it to fall apart. Plus, Texas is a huge state, meaning we have a lot of people to vote, too.
c) I think the polls are correct and the race for president is actually this close because A) it's all people talk about now, the rage over CLINTON OR TRUMP????? and B) this is a very important to the next couple years. I'll be in high school when the next election comes around and will legally be able to vote.
d) I would vote for Clinton. First of all, Donald Trump has absolutely no idea what he's doing. I think Donald Trump is all talk. AND he's very sexist, racist and truthfully just disgusts me. He churns my insides just looking at him. Second of all, Hillary Clinton has good intentions. And to be completely honest, even if she did't, I'd still vote for her to get Donald Trump out.
e) I honestly haven't ever cared much about politics. It's just more drama and another thing to think about when I already have enough going on in my life.
f) Just think. Please. Just listen to ONE speech by Donald Trump and see what you think.
g) A lot of people I believed are uneducated. Our education system sucks. I'm not saying that from just the perspective of a freshman, I'm saying that from the perspective of an educated person on the system. Immigration, but I honestly don't have a problem with it until there IS a problem with it.
h) Clinton already said she wants to change the education system. There we go. But Trump only really cares about "safety" from "brown people."
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Current Events Quiz
1. AISD has not started a medical school because it would have costed $12 million for the program.
2. He died after getting in a car crash while escorting a funeral procession.
3. Over 100 homeless teenagers are in the streets without parents.
4. Apple changed the iPhone 7 to no headphone jack and now bluetooth headphones.
5. Sky Candy's "Agent Andromeda: The Orion Crusade." I love the SiFi feel to anything. It sparks a lot of short story ideas for me.
6. I think the biggest advantage of living in a tiny house is that you could go really anywhere you wanted to and not worry about owning a tent, camping supplies, LEAVING HOME. You could just get in your truck and say "I'm going to drive 14 hours today and when I feel tired I'll just go home." I think another advantage of living in a tiny home is that you can learn that life isn't about having a lot of things, a lot of space OR a lot of money. We were all put on Earth as equal beings, although all society wants is a leader... hmm. Tiny houses cost around $6,884 for just the trailer and $59,884 for a move-in-ready, fully outfitted tiny home. I honestly would love to live in a tiny house. I think it's a perfect fit for me, being a tiny traveler myself and I usually don't have company over so that works perfectly. I don't need the extra space for another person, but when I do, I'd probably live in a one bedroom apartment. I just don't see the need for owning things you don't use daily. I only see life as needing the necessities.
2. He died after getting in a car crash while escorting a funeral procession.
3. Over 100 homeless teenagers are in the streets without parents.
4. Apple changed the iPhone 7 to no headphone jack and now bluetooth headphones.
5. Sky Candy's "Agent Andromeda: The Orion Crusade." I love the SiFi feel to anything. It sparks a lot of short story ideas for me.
6. I think the biggest advantage of living in a tiny house is that you could go really anywhere you wanted to and not worry about owning a tent, camping supplies, LEAVING HOME. You could just get in your truck and say "I'm going to drive 14 hours today and when I feel tired I'll just go home." I think another advantage of living in a tiny home is that you can learn that life isn't about having a lot of things, a lot of space OR a lot of money. We were all put on Earth as equal beings, although all society wants is a leader... hmm. Tiny houses cost around $6,884 for just the trailer and $59,884 for a move-in-ready, fully outfitted tiny home. I honestly would love to live in a tiny house. I think it's a perfect fit for me, being a tiny traveler myself and I usually don't have company over so that works perfectly. I don't need the extra space for another person, but when I do, I'd probably live in a one bedroom apartment. I just don't see the need for owning things you don't use daily. I only see life as needing the necessities.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
News Values
1. Timeliness.
I find interest in other countries and this was posted recently.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/26/world/middleeast/saudi-arabia-islam.html?ref=world&_r=0
2. Proximity.
I think this article fits this rule because it says the satistics were taken all over Texas.
Texas must restore family planning infrastructure on Page A7 of Tuesday, August 30, 2016 issue of Austin American Statesman
3. Prominence.
I think this article works for this because a lot of people are still worried about ISIS and I think that it's important that we know about it.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/30/world/middleeast/syria-turkey-kurds-assad-isis-free-syrian-army.html?ref=world&_r=0
4. Impact.
I think this article really shows what kind of world we live in today.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/30/world/middleeast/migrants-refugees-rescued-libya-italy.html?ref=world
5. Conflict.
I think this article includes a lot of conflict because people, including myself, think that the leave should be longer for parents.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/08/30/moms-whose-infants-died-day-care-petition-6-months-parental-leave/89582828/
6. Human Interest.
I think this article shows human interest because an parent should be worried about their child's health.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/09/06/how-you-might-making-your-childs-concussion-worse/89913660/
7. Novelty.
I think this article shows novelty because a lot of people just tip no matter what because it's seen "required" nowadays.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2016/09/06/tip-not-tip-what-you-need-know-now/89912312/
I find interest in other countries and this was posted recently.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/26/world/middleeast/saudi-arabia-islam.html?ref=world&_r=0
2. Proximity.
I think this article fits this rule because it says the satistics were taken all over Texas.
Texas must restore family planning infrastructure on Page A7 of Tuesday, August 30, 2016 issue of Austin American Statesman
3. Prominence.
I think this article works for this because a lot of people are still worried about ISIS and I think that it's important that we know about it.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/30/world/middleeast/syria-turkey-kurds-assad-isis-free-syrian-army.html?ref=world&_r=0
4. Impact.
I think this article really shows what kind of world we live in today.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/30/world/middleeast/migrants-refugees-rescued-libya-italy.html?ref=world
5. Conflict.
I think this article includes a lot of conflict because people, including myself, think that the leave should be longer for parents.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/08/30/moms-whose-infants-died-day-care-petition-6-months-parental-leave/89582828/
6. Human Interest.
I think this article shows human interest because an parent should be worried about their child's health.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/09/06/how-you-might-making-your-childs-concussion-worse/89913660/
7. Novelty.
I think this article shows novelty because a lot of people just tip no matter what because it's seen "required" nowadays.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2016/09/06/tip-not-tip-what-you-need-know-now/89912312/
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