coverage spotlight: Schwarzenegger says weed is not a drug

I think this article was the most interesting out of all the top stories this week. It had a headline that was very eye catching. However, once you actually start reading the article you find out that he was actually just kidding around.

I find that the journalist leads you on into thinking this statement was said and that it's solid. You get hooked in but then you realize it's not a 100 percent true.

News clippings 10/22-10-28

1. 8 dead in Iraq (International)

2. People arrested in Vietnemase sex tape scandal (International)

3. Obama calls out Clinton on social security(National)

4. Illegal immigrant law being challenged (National)

5. Schwarzenegger says marijuana is not a drug(National)

6. Music stars slowly starting to drop record labels(National)

7. Governor vows to hunt down arsonists(Local)

9. New theatre part of downtown revival(Local)

10. Ohio State has tough matches ahead (National, Sports)

Coverage Spotlight: T.I. staying in jail

In this article it is highlighted that rapper T.I. cannot be released due to his criminal history. It's interesting that he is facing such charges and that his release is being postponed. I'd like it better if the journalist could delve further into the charges that are on his record, instead of the brief mentioning of cocaine charges stemming from '97.

The article is well-written and shows the atmosphere in court as T.I.'s family and friends and business associates showed up to give him support in this hard time. I like the picture that is painted here, but I'd enjoy it more if I could have been made more aware of body language and subtle facial expressions that took place.

News clippings 10/15-10-21

1. Wildfires rage on in Malibu (Local)

2. Turkey OK's moves against Iraq rebels (International)

3. Bush criticizes congress (National)

4. Colbert to run for president (National)

5. T.I. still in jail (National)

6. Irans chief nuclear head resigns (International)

7. Gang violence in LA (Local)

8. Phone tax on ballot in LA (Local)

9. George Lucas plans star wars T.V. show (National)

10. Boston going to World Series (National, Sports)

coverage spotlight: Cal loses spot

It was an interesting article that highlighted the woes of a Cal team that couldn't get it done when it counted the most. He used excellent quotes from the playerts and coaches that were most directly involved in the last minutes of a game that will go down in the history books.

The journalist uses excellent comparitive facts that show how the Cal game effected other colleges as well as themselves. It gave a nice recap of the game and really brought you into the emotions of what went on that day.

news from 10/8-10/14

1. Hospital Bug kills 90 in UK (International)

2. Gore wins Nobel Peace Award (National)

3. Democrats no longer pushing for troops withdrawl (International)

4. Rapper T.I. arrested(National)

5. Rice warns Israel(International)

6. Traffic to increase after tunnel pile-up(Local)

7. Cal loses chance at No. 1 spot (Local, Sports)

8. LSU loses but stays alive in title hunt(Sports)

9. Lohan focused on sobriety(National)

10. Superbowl could possibley be in London(International)

1. Hospital Bug kills 90 in UK (International)

Coverage Spotlight: USC falls to Stanford

I think this article was well-written. The journalist obviously favored neither team, which is a crucial dynamic in writing about sports. He was able to capture the elctrifying magnitude of the game and report with enthusiasm.

He added some interestinf facts such as the home winning streak that USC carried going into that game that was snapped by Stanford. He used some interesting quotes from both teams to show the emotions that were being felt in this huge point in the season.

News clippings 10/1-10-7

1. 1.4 million Chinese flee storm(International)
2. Brittney loses custody of children(National)
3. Marion Jones admits steroid use(National)
4. Huge drug bust in Mexico(International)
5. Movie opening delayed to protect actors(National)
6. Shooting at Rialto Mall(Local)
7. Hannah Montana ticket scandal(National)
8. 83 protestors arrested in Denver(National)
9. USC suffers huge loss at home(Local/Sports)
10. Angels of Anaheim get swept(Local/Sports)

Coverage Spotlight: Cal chases USC

I love how this article was written. Facts were put out on the table and strong opinions were voiced. The journalist is able to keep focused by using quotes from individual players from each team. Another strong element the writer used was his ability to put details of the program's history into the article.

The writer highlights Cal's rise to the number 3 position in the country as its highest ranking since 1952. These little details get a reader excited. He's able to capture the excitement Cal fans are feeling in one article

News clippings 9/24-9/30

1. New Prime Minister for Japan(International)

2. Iran President makes homophobic comments (International)

3. Isreal frees 57 Palestinians (International)

4. Memphis University player killed(National)

5. Vick relapses(National)

6. USC student's program to be used at LAX (Local)

7. Halo 3 breaks records(National)

8. Hall of Fame ball(National)

9. new leads in "Notorious B.I.G. murder(Local)

10. Cal chasing USC(Local, Sports)