Five Kalamazoo alumni, four athletic teams, and two retired professors were recognized for their superior achievement during their tenure at Kalamazoo College last Friday.
In order to improve this piece:
Interview audience members after the ceremony
Write observations of the audience throughout the awards.
Talk to the award recipients and inductees into the Hall of Fame for first person emotions and quotes from them.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Article Review
Fires Threaten Homes in Los Angeles
As with any hard news lead, this article covers the five W's in the opening sentence.
Who-Pepperdine University, homes and businesses.
Where-Malibu canyon, Northwest of Los Angeles.
When-Today
What-Wind-driven bush fires
Why-Hot climate and dry conditions.
Also, this was printed in a timely manner because it occurred today and caused a large amount of damage to a major university near a large city in the highest
populated state in the country.
As with any hard news lead, this article covers the five W's in the opening sentence.
Who-Pepperdine University, homes and businesses.
Where-Malibu canyon, Northwest of Los Angeles.
When-Today
What-Wind-driven bush fires
Why-Hot climate and dry conditions.
Also, this was printed in a timely manner because it occurred today and caused a large amount of damage to a major university near a large city in the highest
populated state in the country.
Obituary Review
AHSON OBITUARY/Ellis
JEFFREY AHSON, NAVAL ENSIGN, DIES AT 79
By Paul Ellis
KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Jeffrey R Ahson, a native of Chico Calif, died yesterday at his home due to emphysema at age 79.
"Ahson was a genuine American hero," said Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jeraldine Fyfe.
Mr. Ahson was promoted to ensign after his display of bravery at the Battle of Midway. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Navy Cross for crossing the burning deck of the USS Emery to pull four wounded sailors and a wounded gunner to safety followed by manning the gunner's seat and shooting down three enemy fighter planes.
After retiring from the military, Mr. Ahson moved to Kalamazoo and joined the Kalamazoo Fire Department where he worked until 1966. He collected firefighting memorabilia and was part of a group that restored a firetruck. He used the restored truck to drive to local elementary schools teaching fire safety to the children at those schools. After retiring from the fire department, he became a car salesman where he worked until 1985.
Mr. Ahson became the post comander of the American Legion 702 and the VFW 4206 in Kalamazoo. He also became a member of Elks Lodge, Gideons International, the National Checkers Association, and was an usher at John Calvin Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Ahson married Therese Alpert and they had three children, Richer Ahson, of Philipsburg, Kan; Lela Stalling, of Pipecreek, Texas; and Angela Molino, of Omaha, Neb. He had a brother and two sisters. Henry Ahson, of San Francisco; Judith Eaker, of Reedsville, N.C.; and Shirley Solomon, of Newark, N.J. along with five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be held this Friday, 4:00-5:30 and 7:30-9:00 PM at Littleton Mortuary and the burial will be held Saturday at 10:00 AM at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests no flowers.
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JEFFREY AHSON, NAVAL ENSIGN, DIES AT 79
By Paul Ellis
KALAMAZOO, Mich. - Jeffrey R Ahson, a native of Chico Calif, died yesterday at his home due to emphysema at age 79.
"Ahson was a genuine American hero," said Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jeraldine Fyfe.
Mr. Ahson was promoted to ensign after his display of bravery at the Battle of Midway. He was awarded the Purple Heart and Navy Cross for crossing the burning deck of the USS Emery to pull four wounded sailors and a wounded gunner to safety followed by manning the gunner's seat and shooting down three enemy fighter planes.
After retiring from the military, Mr. Ahson moved to Kalamazoo and joined the Kalamazoo Fire Department where he worked until 1966. He collected firefighting memorabilia and was part of a group that restored a firetruck. He used the restored truck to drive to local elementary schools teaching fire safety to the children at those schools. After retiring from the fire department, he became a car salesman where he worked until 1985.
Mr. Ahson became the post comander of the American Legion 702 and the VFW 4206 in Kalamazoo. He also became a member of Elks Lodge, Gideons International, the National Checkers Association, and was an usher at John Calvin Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Ahson married Therese Alpert and they had three children, Richer Ahson, of Philipsburg, Kan; Lela Stalling, of Pipecreek, Texas; and Angela Molino, of Omaha, Neb. He had a brother and two sisters. Henry Ahson, of San Francisco; Judith Eaker, of Reedsville, N.C.; and Shirley Solomon, of Newark, N.J. along with five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be held this Friday, 4:00-5:30 and 7:30-9:00 PM at Littleton Mortuary and the burial will be held Saturday at 10:00 AM at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests no flowers.
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Sunday, October 14, 2007
Weekend Obituary
Bud Ekins, Stunt Cyclist, Dies at 77
The obituary related to the death of Bud Ekins was written almost identically to the 'anatomy of an obituary' described in class with only a few pieces missing. The lead answered who died with a brief summary of who they were. Following that, a narrative of his feats and stunts were blended with quotes of family and friends that described the type of person he was making the reader almost feel like they knew Mr. Ekins. Movies he was a stuntman for, personal activities such as motocross were mentioned along with his racing titles and bitter defeats due to his 'push it to the limit' mind set. Finally the article closed out with a list of family members that were quoted describing how wonderful Ekins was to the family and his knowledge about the dangers of his profession. The elements that were missing from this obituary were the narrative of his early life prior to his professional carreer, his memberships, and the services related to the death.
The obituary related to the death of Bud Ekins was written almost identically to the 'anatomy of an obituary' described in class with only a few pieces missing. The lead answered who died with a brief summary of who they were. Following that, a narrative of his feats and stunts were blended with quotes of family and friends that described the type of person he was making the reader almost feel like they knew Mr. Ekins. Movies he was a stuntman for, personal activities such as motocross were mentioned along with his racing titles and bitter defeats due to his 'push it to the limit' mind set. Finally the article closed out with a list of family members that were quoted describing how wonderful Ekins was to the family and his knowledge about the dangers of his profession. The elements that were missing from this obituary were the narrative of his early life prior to his professional carreer, his memberships, and the services related to the death.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Exercise 1, Page 181
According to a new order passed in Meriden, Connecticut, a ban was made that stopped police officers from using radar guns inside of trooper cars due to a recent study thaty said proglonged use of these radar guns will cause cancer.
This ban passed yesterday was ordered as a precaution as more studies are conducted relating the links between cancer and the use of radar guns. This ban removed 70 guns from the inside of troop cars, however, they will be used on the outside of their cruisers.
According to Adam Berluti, a state officer, "the feeling here is to err on the side of caution until more is known about the issue."
This ban was provoked by three municipal officers in Connecticut filed workers' compensation claims declaring they developed cancer due to prolonged use of the radar guns.
This ban passed yesterday was ordered as a precaution as more studies are conducted relating the links between cancer and the use of radar guns. This ban removed 70 guns from the inside of troop cars, however, they will be used on the outside of their cruisers.
According to Adam Berluti, a state officer, "the feeling here is to err on the side of caution until more is known about the issue."
This ban was provoked by three municipal officers in Connecticut filed workers' compensation claims declaring they developed cancer due to prolonged use of the radar guns.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
The Next Leap for Linux
"Circuits"
The article, "The Next Leap for Linux," describes how the Linux operating system is making a second run at becoming more widely known and popular than it has been in the past. Even though this is a soft lead, this article uses a blend of long, informative sentences with short and direct sentences to emphasize the benefits and drawbacks to using the Linux OS for computers. The columnist starts off this piece by describing what everyday electronics are controlled by Linux software while gradually moving into how Linux is designed and is making its way onto commercial laptops for business and personal use. He follows the inverted pyramid format moving from general information about the companies producing Linux OS laptops to information about how to obtain a Linux OS disc and where to search for other applications to use while booting in the Linux Operation System.
New York Times
The article, "The Next Leap for Linux," describes how the Linux operating system is making a second run at becoming more widely known and popular than it has been in the past. Even though this is a soft lead, this article uses a blend of long, informative sentences with short and direct sentences to emphasize the benefits and drawbacks to using the Linux OS for computers. The columnist starts off this piece by describing what everyday electronics are controlled by Linux software while gradually moving into how Linux is designed and is making its way onto commercial laptops for business and personal use. He follows the inverted pyramid format moving from general information about the companies producing Linux OS laptops to information about how to obtain a Linux OS disc and where to search for other applications to use while booting in the Linux Operation System.
New York Times
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Hard News Lead 03OC07
A federal jury in Manhattan found yesterday that Madison Square Garden and Knicks Coach Isiah Thomas sexually discriminated against a former top executive and ordered that the company and its chairman — but not the team’s coach — pay her $11.6 million in punitive damages.
New York Times
Many of the characteristics of a hard news lede were in this introduction. The 5 W's were answered, the article was printed in a timely fashion considering the verdict was passed yesterday. Also, this article has immediate significance in relation to sexual harassment in the workplace.
New York Times
Many of the characteristics of a hard news lede were in this introduction. The 5 W's were answered, the article was printed in a timely fashion considering the verdict was passed yesterday. Also, this article has immediate significance in relation to sexual harassment in the workplace.
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