Shruti Patel's Journalism Blog

*Already have 25 pints from the How to Adult Extra Credit 1. Who won the hotly contested U.S. Senate seat from Alabama? Richard Shelby 2. What state is still experiencing six major wildfires that have destroyed more than 1,000 structures during the last week?  Extra Credit: Which fire is the largest and seems the most difficult to contain?  California, the thomas fire is the largest and seems the most difficult to contain. 3. What unique currency is probably the biggest investment trend these days?  Bitcoin? 4. What city had a bomb explode in a pedestrian subway tunnel Monday during morning rush hour where (luckily!) only five people needed be treated for minor injuries? (The man accused of detonating the homemade device is said to be seriously injured.) New York, occurred during rush hour in the subway of New York City. 5. What major U.S. city’s mayor died unexpectedly this week? He as the first Asian-American to serve in that post. 6. What much-anticipated m...

Word Count: 413 1. Many people believe that television violence has a negative effect on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.     Although many movies display violence, in no ways are the intentions of the movie makers  to promote violence. The theme behind a action movie is to provide entertainment. Time is put into movies to allow the viewers to be drawn into the movies, negative effect regarding violence isn't promoted by television, all violence shown on television is just to entertain and convey a message.     In my opinion, television doesn't have a negative effect on society because it provides entertainment and by no means does it influence violence for viewers. Violence can't be influenced by a show or  movie that portrays action and entertainment for the viewers or can't be promoted by a fake, acted scene.    Many directors, devote hours up...

Story #2 Draft: Who: 19 year old shoplifter, Timothy Milan. What: Milan shoplifted and was arrested, later died due to a lack of oxygen to the brain. When: Last saturday. Where: Panzars Department Store. Why: Arrested because he shoplifted. How: Stuffed two seaters down his pant legs. Word Count: 327     A 19 year old shoplifter, Timothy Milan, shoplifted from Panzars Department Store last Saturday by stuffing two seaters down his pant legs, he was later arrested and passed away due to a lack of oxygen in his brain.     "We saw him start running and the guard was right behind him," eye witness Sherry Carter said.     When the guard saw Milan stuffing two seaters in his pant legs, the guard began to chase Milan. He then caught up with Milan and one of the bystanders put Milan in a headlock.     "We went outside to see what was going to happen and we saw the boy get dragged to the ground," Carter said.     The byst...

Multiple  Choice 1. Timeliness: The newness of the fact 3. Human Interest: The drama that surrounds people involved in a emotional struggle. Appealing? 4. Prominence: The newsworthiness of a individual  place, or organization. Importance of that person. 2. Pro ximity:  The nearness of a given event to your place of publication. Want to read something that is close  to us. 5. Conflict :the meeting of two or more opposing forces. These forces can be physical, emotional or philosophical. Apply to sentence 6. Interviews: a meeting of people, confrontation, especially for consultation. something reporter does to get information from certain person. 7. Research: Investigate or search new information to conclude with better information. Reporter does to prepare for interview. 8. Quotations: Words once said by one, group if words from text or speech. What you get from source. Ask question, if yes no question or open ended. 9. Yes-no question: Ques...

He left to better his family. Living in a country surrounded in poverty from one end to the other, the opportunity to leave this country and benefit his life in a civilized country like America, ten years ago,  was the goal for Pratik Patel. He packed his bag in 1998, grabbed a flight, and left to better his family. “He is the hardest worker I know and  he knew his future resided in America,” Pratiks wife, Rashmi Patel said. Pratik was determined to move to qualitize his family's future as well as his future. “I wanted to move because I wanted my work in a country that was accepting and in a good place to raise a family,” Pratik said, “what drove me to move initially was the opportunity that had been placed upon me.”   The opportunity that had arisen regarding work allowed them to make the decision to move, across the globe, to America. Moving to America allowed for more opportunities in the future for his family. “It has opened a big door for ...

PEER CRITIQUE 1. Who were the sources? Her grandmother, her aunt, and her mom. 2. Summarize in 1-3 sentences the story: Her story is about her grandmas journey from walking on feet from Mexico to the US. Her grandma had to strive on her own and make money to provide for her family. 3. How many paragraphs is the story? 32 Paragraphs. 4. How many words is the story (you can do this in the Google Doc itself)? 871 words. 5. How many direct quotes are there in the story? 16 direct quotes. 6. How many different people are quoted in the story? 3 different people are quoted in her story. 7. Which quote is the most impactful of all the ones included? “I do not regret coming into the U.S. because it gave me a chance to watch my kids grow into the adults they are now and now i’m getting to watch my grandchildren do the same, 8. Where is that quote located in the story (beginning, middle, end)? Towards the end. 9. Does the lede effectively capture the readers attention? Yes it does capture the...

SELF-CRITIQUE 1. Who were the sources? My sources were my grandma, my mother, and my father. 2. Summarize in 1-3 sentences the story: The story is about my father and his journey from moving from one side of the globe to the other side of the globe. He discusses his hardships from moving and leaving his family behind. My grandma and my mom discuss how my fathers decision affected them and impacted their lives today. 3. How many paragraphs is the story? 30 Paragraphs. 4. How many words is the story? 871 words. 5. How many direct quotes are there in the story? 18 direct  quotes. 6. How many different people are quoted in the story? 3 different people are quoted in the story. 7. Which quote is the most impactful of all the ones included? “I have learned to never give up and lose faith in what i’m doing, never giving up on my journey allowed me to succeed and complete my desires on moving,” said Pratik, “ I also learned that everything happens for ...

Short Answer: 1. Who are the owners of Austin Sports & Entertainment? Page A1 "Proposal to replace Expo Center.." Sean Foley and Andrew Nestor 2. Why did president Donald Trump remove protections from two national monuments in Utah yesterday, according to the article on Page A5 "Trump takes step to reduce national monuments" He removed protection from two national monuments in Utah because he believes the public lands will once again be for public use. 3. Why will the University of Texas raise its tuition the next two years? Page B1 "UT seeks 2% tuition...."   The increases are needed to keep up with inflation, this will offer competitive pay for faculty and staff members. 4. Who are the thee finalists for the Heisman Trophy and what school do they play for? Page C1 "OU's Mayfield a Heisman finalist"  The three finalist for the heisman trophy include Mayfield, quarterback from Oklahoma, Lamar Jackson from Louisville, and Bryce Love fr...