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Hard News Story

The NBA playoffs are heating up and becoming interesting as the first rounds are coming to a close.  The number 8 seed Memphis Grizzlies are up 3-2 on the number one seed San Antonio Spurs.  The Boston Celtics have already moved on to the second round as they swept the New York Knicks.  Kevin Durant has been playing out of his mind as he scored 41 points to lead the Oklahoma Thunder pass the Denver Nuggets and into the second round. Derrick Rose continues to build his bid for MVP as he is averaging 27 points, 6 assists and 3 steals in the playoffs thus far. Miami ended the 76ers run as they beat them in game 5 to advance.  New Orleans looks to knock off the defending champion Los Angelas Lakers behind the terrific play of point guard Chris Paul.

These playoffs so far have been all about the underdog teams making a stand.  "I feel like these playoffs are better than most years because we have two number eight seeds competing against the one seeds," said Hunter Abramson.  The Memphis Grizzlies have been playing great behind their aggressive post play of Zach Randolph.  He is playing well on both ends of the floor and is creating an energy that all the players can follow.  The Spurs however have been struggling so far but came up with a huge win in game 5 behind a couple of timely shots by Manu Ginobili and Gary Neal.  If the Memphis Grizzlies can hang on and take this series it would be a huge upset in the playoffs and create a buzz surrounding the Grizzlies. “The Memphis Grizzlies have made even the non basketball watchers turn on too see them making history,” said basketball fan Sam Ross.  A series between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, which many thought could take up to seven games to decide, ended quickly in a four game sweep by the Celtics.  “The New York Knicks were a disappointment because of the talent they have on their roster they still weren’t able to pull out at least one victory,” says Hunter Abramson.  The New York Knicks, with all-stars Carmelo Anthony and Amare Staudamire, were thought to have a chance at going deep into the playoffs.  With the depth and experience of the Celtics roster however, they ended any hope Knicks had at making it past the first round.  The Chicago Bulls looked as if they might be in for a longer series than expected against the Indiana Pacers, but they proved to just be too much to handle taking the series in five games.  The Chicago Bulls, behind the play of Derrick Rose look to make a push at the NBA Finals in hopes of bringing back the days of Jordan and Pippen.  According to Sam Ross, “without Derrick Rose the Bulls wouldn’t stand a chance.”  He is carrying his team by making plays for everyone else, getting his own points as well as bringing the energy night after night to help lead his team to victory.  A series that is very intriguing coming up in the second round is the matchup between two powerhouses with the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics.  This series features some of the league’s best players like Lebron James, Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade, Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett.  Anytime that many superstars step onto the floor you’re guaranteed to be in for a great game.  These two teams have had close games all season long and don’t expect this series to be any different.  The playoffs are just heating up and we are sure in for a good month of NBA basketball.      

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NBA Playoffs

Hunter

How do you feel about how the playoffs have gone so far?

I feel like it's better than most playoffs because the 8 seeds are actually contending with the 1 seeds.

What teams have made an impact and why?

Memphis Grizzlies because there beating the top seeded Spurs and the Hornets because there contending with the back to back champs.

Who do you feel has underachieved and overachieved and why?

Spurs have underachieved because of the amount of talent they have and they're getting destroyed and the Knicks because they got swept in 4 and were expected to do much more.  Memphis Grizzlies have over achieved, noone thought they had a chance and there playing lights out.

Player that has made the biggest impact so far and why?

Derick Rose because he is putting the team on his back!

Sam

How do you feel about how the playoffs have gone so far?

Very surprised at how many good games there has been and how many new teams are making an impact

What teams have made an impact and why?

Memphis Grizzlies have made even the non basketball watchers turn on too see them making history.

Who do you feel has underachieved and overachieved and why?

San Antonio Spurs have underachieved because they're not playing to their potential and the Memphis Grizzlies have overachieved with the exciting play so far.

Player that has made the biggest impact so far and why?

Derick Rose because without him the Bulls wouldn'n stand a chance.

Notes broooo

We will take notes on Broadcast Journalism Law/Ethics

1. What are the 5 freedoms of the 1st amendment?

Speech, Freedom, Religion, Press, Assembly

2. What is the Tinker Standard?

Students speech cannot be censored as long as it does not "materially disrupt classwork or involve substantial disorder or invasion of the rights of others."


3. What is the Frasier Standard?

Because school officials have an "interest in teaching students the boundaries of socially appropriately behavior," they can censor student speech that is vulgar or indecent, even if it does not cause a "material or substantial disruption."


4. What is the Hazelwood Standard?

Censorshipof school-sponsored student expression is permissible when school officials can show that it is "reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns."


5. What is the Frederick Standard?

 Principal Morse cancels school. Senior Frederick unveils banner on
 the sidewalk across street which reads "Bong Hits 4 Jesus." Suspended for 10 days.

6. What is the definition of libel?

A defamatory statement ..
Published to at least one other person..
False statement of fact..
Published, libel- writin- slander- spoken

Journalism Notes

Definition:
Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences. Journalism- The telling of current events that are newsworthy through writing newspaper, current events, and internet.

List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.

TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1 Timeliness- care about things that are current.

2. Prominence- care about famous people.

3. Proximity- care about the news that’s close to us

4. Significance- bigger the event and the more people that are impacted by it.

5. Unusualness- care about things that don’t happen often and are out of the ordinary

6. Human Interest- feel good stories make you feel uplifted

What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Stories go much more into detail

2. Control what you read, where you go

3. Easier to take with you on the go


What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?

1. Much more current

2. Video and sound

3. Generally more interesting topics


Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?

It’s the best of both worlds, you can see video as well as reading about it. Instant and easy access to news.