you should always sign out

because mean people can do mean things. good thing i am nice. have a great holiday break!!

coverage spotlight: Pats still undefeated

This is an article that they have to continue writing about every week as this historic moment in sports history reaches its climax. My problem with the article is that they don't do anything to freshen it up, as the weeks go on.

In my opinion at this point you might want to start focusing on individual players on the team. Knowing that this team might go down in history as one of the great NFL teams, it's important that we become intimate with all players that are involved.

news clippings: 12/3-12/9

1. Student arrested after making threats on campus (Local)
2. Mudlsides looming in California (Local)
3. Grammy nominations are announced (National)
4. NATO operations kills 14 (International)
5. Germany attempts to ban scientology (International)
6. Coalition moves against Taliban (International)
7. Oprah backs Obama in election (National)
8. Writers strike hits big stump (National)
9. Vick gets 23 months in prison (National)
10. Pats keep ball rolling on undefeated season (National, Sports)

coverage spotlight: USC smelling roses

I love the passion that these Southern California fans display. When you think of real football fans, you look to the 'SC fans as the ones who really care about their team.

It's so important as a writer to try and capture this accelerated passion for a team in words. I like the way this writer put together his article because it was informative and to the point. However, he failed to reach into the archives and bring up the history for both teams, which I feel would have made the article more strong.

neww clippings 11/27-12/2

1. Football star Sean Taylor dead at 24 (National)

2. Bush moves the peace process along (International)

3. Palestinians skeptical of authenticity of Bush's speech (International)

4. Evil Knievel dies at 69 (National)

5. Rodney King wounded in shooting (Local)

6. Spice Girls kick off reunion tour (National)

7. Quiet Riot lead singer dead (National)

8. Search for wildfire starters begins (Local)

9. Ohio State to play LSU in the BCS title game (Sports, National)

10. USC smelling roses again (Sports, Local)

neww clippings 11-27/

Coverage Spotlight: Ladainian Tomlinson

This is an amazing challenge that this talented young running back accomplished. He's already seen as an elite player in the league, and there's talks he will be in the Hall of Fame. This just adds to his slew of accomplishments and shows that he is truly dominant.

The article itself was mediocre at best. They didn't even say who had the most career yards or indulge further on what the record meant. They didn't discuss any of L.T.'s big accomplishments or the atmosphere of the moment in which he broke the record.