Friday was the final day of the Roanoke Minority Journalism Workshop, 2007.
I had a lot of fun here. There couldn't have been a better way to spend the week than to particapate in such a fun workshop.
We talked to the publisher, and the editor and some columnists. They were all very nice.
Kevin Myatt's weather column is very interesting. We saw some photos of his expedition to Kansas on a storm-hunt.
At the banquet, we saw a very VERY great video made by Evelio. I want a copy of that. There were many inside jokes only the M-J-Dubs would get. Haha.
This has been an amazingly fun experience.
I will keep the picture of our group forever on my desk.
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Friday, June 22, 2007
Day 4 - Virginia Tech
Yesterday morning, we went to the Bureau. The people there explained what they did on the day of April 16th, 2007, when the shooting occured.
I was filled with tears when we listened to them tell us what they did. It felt like we had to relive the moment all over again. 2 black... 10black.... 30 black...
We then went to the scene of the crime. We drove from the New River Valley Bureau to Virginia Tech. As we passed there were signs saying "We are Virginia Tech".
Parking at Virginia Tech is infamously difficult so we had to drive around for a short while to find a spot. Then we walked to West Ambler Johnson Hall: the site where the first shooting occured. The crime was done quiety. No one knew there was someone shot on the fourth floor of their dorm.
Then, we walked to Harper Hall, where the killer: Cho Seung-Hui lived. He lived so close to West AJ. After he killed the first two people, he walked back to his dorm, got his letters, WENT TO THE POST OFFICE, and then went on a shooting spree.
West AJ Hall is between Harper Hall, where Cho lived, and the post office. He probably just walked through when the police were investigating. If the police had caught him before, they could've saved the other 30 innocent people that lost their lives.
Finally, we went to Norris Hall: the site of the massacre.
At first we stood far away from the Building. The photographer who shot the world-famous photo, Alan Kim, explained to us what he did, and why he stood so far away. Then he said we could look through the camera he shot the picture with.
All this time, 2 Korean ladies were filming us for a Korean-News report.
We walked down the field to Norris Hall.
There were 33 stones placed in front of Norris Hall. Each stone had a desceased person's name on it. The only stone without a name is a small tarnished on at the end of the row. That stone is for Cho Seung-Hui, the killer.
The Virginia Tech incident is a very sad event.
Going back there made me relive the horror.
I was filled with tears when we listened to them tell us what they did. It felt like we had to relive the moment all over again. 2 black... 10black.... 30 black...
We then went to the scene of the crime. We drove from the New River Valley Bureau to Virginia Tech. As we passed there were signs saying "We are Virginia Tech".
Parking at Virginia Tech is infamously difficult so we had to drive around for a short while to find a spot. Then we walked to West Ambler Johnson Hall: the site where the first shooting occured. The crime was done quiety. No one knew there was someone shot on the fourth floor of their dorm.
Then, we walked to Harper Hall, where the killer: Cho Seung-Hui lived. He lived so close to West AJ. After he killed the first two people, he walked back to his dorm, got his letters, WENT TO THE POST OFFICE, and then went on a shooting spree.
West AJ Hall is between Harper Hall, where Cho lived, and the post office. He probably just walked through when the police were investigating. If the police had caught him before, they could've saved the other 30 innocent people that lost their lives.
Finally, we went to Norris Hall: the site of the massacre.
At first we stood far away from the Building. The photographer who shot the world-famous photo, Alan Kim, explained to us what he did, and why he stood so far away. Then he said we could look through the camera he shot the picture with.
All this time, 2 Korean ladies were filming us for a Korean-News report.
We walked down the field to Norris Hall.
There were 33 stones placed in front of Norris Hall. Each stone had a desceased person's name on it. The only stone without a name is a small tarnished on at the end of the row. That stone is for Cho Seung-Hui, the killer.
The Virginia Tech incident is a very sad event.
Going back there made me relive the horror.
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
What a great day at the Roanoke Times.
We really got some first-hand expirience today. We went to a actual Roanoke Times budget meeting in the morning which was pretty neat.
Then, we went down to Market Street and interviewed people for their opinions on the amphitheater being built at the Victory Stadium site. It was SO FREAKY at first, but then it just seemed like fun. I got to talk to some interesting people, and got to try out this really cool recording apparatus. I felt so professional. HAHA
Then, we got to meet our mentors. My mentor is Marquita Brown. She graduated from the University of Mississippi two years ago, and started her first job here at the Roanoke Times. We went out to lunch at Wildflour, which was amazingly good. Then, she introduced me to her friend Tamara, who went to Duke (which is where I want to go), and that was pretty fun too.
I would like to THANK HER for lunch and for buying me a brownie at Wildflour. =)
The Timesast session was pretty interesting. The man who did the Timescast today had a really great radio-voice. The man who runs the Timescast says that maybe we could all try it out on Friday, if we write a script to go with it. I'm really excited because that sounds like so much fun!
Before the end of the day, we learned a little about headers and how to write them effectively and properly. Playing with words seems like a fun job.
I'm excited for Tomorrow.
We are going to Virginia Tech and doing a report on the incident there.
We really got some first-hand expirience today. We went to a actual Roanoke Times budget meeting in the morning which was pretty neat.
Then, we went down to Market Street and interviewed people for their opinions on the amphitheater being built at the Victory Stadium site. It was SO FREAKY at first, but then it just seemed like fun. I got to talk to some interesting people, and got to try out this really cool recording apparatus. I felt so professional. HAHA
Then, we got to meet our mentors. My mentor is Marquita Brown. She graduated from the University of Mississippi two years ago, and started her first job here at the Roanoke Times. We went out to lunch at Wildflour, which was amazingly good. Then, she introduced me to her friend Tamara, who went to Duke (which is where I want to go), and that was pretty fun too.
I would like to THANK HER for lunch and for buying me a brownie at Wildflour. =)
The Timesast session was pretty interesting. The man who did the Timescast today had a really great radio-voice. The man who runs the Timescast says that maybe we could all try it out on Friday, if we write a script to go with it. I'm really excited because that sounds like so much fun!
Before the end of the day, we learned a little about headers and how to write them effectively and properly. Playing with words seems like a fun job.
I'm excited for Tomorrow.
We are going to Virginia Tech and doing a report on the incident there.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
First day Photos
A thrilling day concluded our Washington and Lee trip.
This morning we took an Ethics class with Ed. We talked about values, reciprocity, and the ethical crimes of Journalism.
Afterwards, we had a very intellectual session by Ms. Abah Dayo who talked to us about the Law and how journalists are protected by the first amendment and freedom of speech. for everybody to know, and the journalist would win in court.
The funnest experience was the actual video we made with all of us anchoring.
Anchoring is the most exciting yet the hardest job of reporting because if he or she messes up, a million people will watch them mess up. Lunch was also great. Food here is said to be ranked one of the top college cafterias in North America. [By the way... the waffles at breakfast were amazing]
We also had a tour of Washington & Lee. It is such a beautiful school filled with history. The campus is not very big since it is a small school, but the people here are all very nice.
This morning we took an Ethics class with Ed. We talked about values, reciprocity, and the ethical crimes of Journalism.
Afterwards, we had a very intellectual session by Ms. Abah Dayo who talked to us about the Law and how journalists are protected by the first amendment and freedom of speech. for everybody to know, and the journalist would win in court.
The funnest experience was the actual video we made with all of us anchoring.
Anchoring is the most exciting yet the hardest job of reporting because if he or she messes up, a million people will watch them mess up. Lunch was also great. Food here is said to be ranked one of the top college cafterias in North America. [By the way... the waffles at breakfast were amazing]
We also had a tour of Washington & Lee. It is such a beautiful school filled with history. The campus is not very big since it is a small school, but the people here are all very nice.
Monday, June 18, 2007
First Day at the Roanoke Times Minority Journalism Workshop
Monday, June 18,2007.
Today is the first day of our week-long journlism workshop hosted by the Roanoke Times. Of course, when we all came in, we were nervous, shy, and unsure of what we were doing. But after some icebreakers we got to know each other well. We have so many different talents here, so many great characters.
After a short tour around the Roanoke Times, we headed downstairs to the cars and started off to Washington and Lee University in Lexington!
The first thing our did at Washington and Lee, or W&L, was to the commons, where we ate lunch. At lunch, we got to know each other some more, and we shared a fun time together.
After lunch, we went to Reid Hall where we got a lecture on reporting and journalism. Our instructor, Doug Cumming, acted as a Chief Police officer and we pretended to be in a Press Conference. We asked him questions like a real reporter would, about the issue, and after getting information, we came to the lab and wrote a report.
Later on, after our class was over, we went to the gymnasium and did a Ropes Course. The course was taught by William Burr, and he did a fantastic job of guiding us, and leading us towards the right way. We learned alot about teamwork, leadership, how to listen to other people's ideas, and how to present your own idea. He taught us the 'APPLE' method which consists of :
Analyze
Plan
Pursue
Lead
Evaluate
The course really taught us to look at the big picture, and to 'think outside the box'.
After the ropes course, everyone was a little tired so we went to supper. Joining us at supper was the Dean of Multiculural Affiars, Tamara Futrell. She talked about her life, how she got to W&L and what her job was.
Today has been a fun and eventful day.
Tomorrow, we are going home.
Today is the first day of our week-long journlism workshop hosted by the Roanoke Times. Of course, when we all came in, we were nervous, shy, and unsure of what we were doing. But after some icebreakers we got to know each other well. We have so many different talents here, so many great characters.
After a short tour around the Roanoke Times, we headed downstairs to the cars and started off to Washington and Lee University in Lexington!
The first thing our did at Washington and Lee, or W&L, was to the commons, where we ate lunch. At lunch, we got to know each other some more, and we shared a fun time together.
After lunch, we went to Reid Hall where we got a lecture on reporting and journalism. Our instructor, Doug Cumming, acted as a Chief Police officer and we pretended to be in a Press Conference. We asked him questions like a real reporter would, about the issue, and after getting information, we came to the lab and wrote a report.
Later on, after our class was over, we went to the gymnasium and did a Ropes Course. The course was taught by William Burr, and he did a fantastic job of guiding us, and leading us towards the right way. We learned alot about teamwork, leadership, how to listen to other people's ideas, and how to present your own idea. He taught us the 'APPLE' method which consists of :
Analyze
Plan
Pursue
Lead
Evaluate
The course really taught us to look at the big picture, and to 'think outside the box'.
After the ropes course, everyone was a little tired so we went to supper. Joining us at supper was the Dean of Multiculural Affiars, Tamara Futrell. She talked about her life, how she got to W&L and what her job was.
Today has been a fun and eventful day.
Tomorrow, we are going home.
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