1. Newspaper Journalism 101 Part 1: What is News? Jim Streisel, MJE Carmel High School slideshare.net/CarmelJImThursday, October 11, 12

2. What is news?Thursday, October 11, 12

3. What is news? Timeliness - How close something happens to your publication dateThursday, October 11, 12

4. Timeliness Breaking news Updates Online stories? Previews (not reviews)Thursday, October 11, 12

5. Timeliness Timelessness Issue-based stories? Stories with extended time angles? (relationships, school spirit, etc.)Thursday, October 11, 12

6. What is news? Timeliness Proximity - How physically close something happens to your readersThursday, October 11, 12

7. Proximity Football games Dress code policies Homecoming events Community - Store openings/closingsThursday, October 11, 12

8. Proximity Localization How do national or even world events affect your readers? 9/11 Gas prices The Super BowlThursday, October 11, 12

9. What is news? Timeliness Proximity Prominence - How important people are affected by the newsThursday, October 11, 12

10. Prominence Administrators Teachers Captains of teams Class ofcers More?Thursday, October 11, 12

11. What is news? Timeliness Proximity Prominence Impact/consequence - How many people will be affected by the news?Thursday, October 11, 12

12. Impact/consequence Dress code policies Snow days Football games Chess Club meetingsThursday, October 11, 12

13. What is news? Timeliness Proximity Prominence Impact/consequence Conict - Who is at odds?Thursday, October 11, 12

14. Conflict Dress code policies New administrative changes Football games Other?Thursday, October 11, 12

15. What is news? Timeliness Proximity Prominence Impact/consequence Conict Human interest - A story thats interesting for the sake of being interestingThursday, October 11, 12

16. Human Interest Unique hobbies Fun stories that make readers laugh Heartwarming tales More?Thursday, October 11, 12

17. Most stories are a combo of many elements Best Buddies has scheduledits Family Meet and Greet on Oct. 6 at River Heritage Park. According to BestBuddiessponsorJenniferCosler, there will be food, sports balls to play with and a playground to just hang out. Cosler said this activity is for the families of the peers and buddies to get a chance to get to know each other, talk about their expectations for the friendship and discuss what they are comfortable with. How many Michael Huskey, vice president of Best Buddies and senior, said, The reaction of the students faces is just priceless. Some dont can you generally get together with a large group of friends and hang out outside of school. spot? The theme of this years group is Inclusion Revolution, according to Cosler. The whole goal is inclusion, that we see disabled peers as just peers, we quit labeling kids as disabled or non-disabled, Cosler said. Huskey said the student ofcers have been planning several activities for later in the year, such as Bowling Night, a Pacers game, Friendship Walk and movie nights. Cosler said she thinks these activities are benecial to the peers and the buddies.Thursday, October 11, 12

18. Most stories are a combo of many elements Best Buddies has scheduledits Family Meet and Greet on Oct. 6 at Timeliness> River Heritage Park. According to BestBuddiessponsorJenniferCosler, there will be food, sports balls to play with and a playground to just hang out. Cosler said this activity is for the families of the peers and buddies to get a chance to get to know each other, talk about their expectations for the friendship and discuss what they are comfortable with. Michael Huskey, vice president of Best Buddies and senior, said, The reaction of the students faces is just priceless. Some dont generally get together with a large group of friends and hang out outside of school. The theme of this years group is Inclusion Revolution, according to Cosler. The whole goal is inclusion, that we see disabled peers as just peers, we quit labeling kids as disabled or non-disabled, Cosler said. Huskey said the student ofcers have been planning several activities for later in the year, such as Bowling Night, a Pacers game, Friendship Walk and movie nights. Cosler said she thinks these activities are benecial to the peers and the buddies.Thursday, October 11, 12

19. Most stories are a combo of many elements Best Buddies has scheduledits Family Meet and Greet on Oct. 6 at Proximity> River Heritage Park. According to BestBuddiessponsorJenniferCosler, there will be food, sports balls to play with and a playground to just hang out. Cosler said this activity is for the families of the peers and buddies to get a chance to get to know each other, talk about their expectations for the friendship and discuss what they are comfortable with. Michael Huskey, vice president of Best Buddies and senior, said, The reaction of the students faces is just priceless. Some dont generally get together with a large group of friends and hang out outside of school. The theme of this years group is Inclusion Revolution, according to Cosler. The whole goal is inclusion, that we see disabled peers as just peers, we quit labeling kids as disabled or non-disabled, Cosler said. Huskey said the student ofcers have been planning several activities for later in the year, such as Bowling Night, a Pacers game, Friendship Walk and movie nights. Cosler said she thinks these activities are benecial to the peers and the buddies.Thursday, October 11, 12

20. Most stories are a combo of many elements Best Buddies has scheduledits Family Meet and Greet on Oct. 6 at River Heritage Park. Prominence> According to BestBuddiessponsorJenniferCosler, there will be food, sports balls to play with and a playground to just hang out. Cosler said this activity is for the families of the peers and buddies to get a chance to get to know each other, talk about their expectations for the friendship and discuss what they are comfortable with. Prominence> Michael Huskey, vice president of Best Buddies and senior, said, The reaction of the students faces is just priceless. Some dont generally get together with a large group of friends and hang out outside of school. The theme of this years group is Inclusion Revolution, according to Cosler. The whole goal is inclusion, that we see disabled peers as just peers, we quit labeling kids as disabled or non-disabled, Cosler said. Huskey said the student ofcers have been planning several activities for later in the year, such as Bowling Night, a Pacers game, Friendship Walk and movie nights. Cosler said she thinks these activities are benecial to the peers and the buddies.Thursday, October 11, 12

21. Newspaper Journalism 101 Part 2: How to write news stories? Jim Streisel, MJE Carmel High School slideshare.net/CarmelJImThursday, October 11, 12

22. SOURCES: WHO TO INCLUDE? Expert Usually an adult, this person lends credibility to the story. (Sponsors, teachers, administrators, etc.)Thursday, October 11, 12

23. SOURCES: WHO TO INCLUDE? Expert Main face Usually a student, this is the person who the news affects.Thursday, October 11, 12

24. SOURCES: WHO TO INCLUDE? Expert Main face Secondary source(s) More students or adults who add credibility to the story or who refute/provide contrast to others views.Thursday, October 11, 12

25. InterviewingThursday, October 11, 12

26. Interview: What youre listening for Storytelling quotes Quotes that only the source could tell in his or her own words.Thursday, October 11, 12

27. Storytelling quotes You know, I made a promise when my son was born. I said if anything ever happened to him, they wouldnt find me in some nightclub or some drug house. If the police had to come, Id be right here at home.Thursday, October 11, 12

28. Storytelling quotes The ferrets must have a mouth full o teeth. No filing of the teeth; no clipping. No dope for you or the ferrets. You must be sober, and the ferrets must be hungry though any ferretll eat yer eyes out even if he isnt hungry.Thursday, October 11, 12

29. Interview: What youre listening for Storytelling quotes Opinions You must remain objective, but your source can say what they want. After all, thats why youre interviewing them.Thursday, October 11, 12

30. Opinion quotes The dress code weve got this year is the stupidest thing Ive ever had to deal with. I mean, cmon, students and teachers are never going to agree about what is and is not acceptable. And in this case, the students always lose. Its not fair.Thursday, October 11, 12

31. Two kinds of stories, Two kinds of writing Inverted pyramidThursday, October 11, 12

32. Inverted Pyramid Breaking news Online stories News updates News briefs Timeliness is key. Preview, dont review.Thursday, October 11, 12

33. Inverted pyramid structure Most important Least importantThursday, October 11, 12

34. Inverted pyramid leads* Next school year, students at Carmel High School will no longer be allowed to wear midriff-revealing clothing or hats, after the school board voted tonight in favor of the Who new, stricter dress code policy. What The Family, Career and Community When Leaders of America (FCCLA) will host its annual Bike Safety Course at the Indiana Where University Health Center on Oct. 13, according to club vice president Taylor Farmer. *Lead = The rst paragraph, the introduction to the storyThursday, October 11, 12

35. Information is included in decreasing importance The board voted 5-2 in favor of the measure, which Principal John Ross originally proposed two months ago in response to, he said, continual problems with distracting clothing that disrupted the learning environment. I strongly suggest you pass this measure, Ross said to the board before the vote. We need to have a more definitive policy so students know exactly the expectations we have of them before they come in the door. The vote wasnt met without conflict. Several students, including Student Body President Mary Callahan, spoke to the board before the vote, urging it to reconsider its passage. The clothing students wear is not distracting, Callahan said. The majority of students choose wisely when it comes to the clothes they wear each day. This measure is simply a knee-jerk reaction to the repeated problems of a few. We dont need a policy to further restrict our rights. According to school records and Ross, administrators dealt with 18 incidents involving clothing issues in the past six months. Confidentiality laws prohibit finding the names of the students involved to determine if any were repeat offenders, as Callahan said, nor did Ross elaborate on the question when asked. The specifics of the new dress code include requiring students to wear tuckable shirts and no pants that reveal undergarments. Skirts and shorts must be no higher than two inches above the knee, and hats and head coverings, including scarves, are prohibited. The new policy will go into effect with the beginning of the next school year.Thursday, October 11, 12

36. Two kinds of stories, Two kinds of writing Inverted pyramid NarrativeThursday, October 11, 12

37. Narrative structure Issue-based stories News features Everything thats not inverted pyramid (eg. Breaking news, news briefs, etc.) Timelessness is key. Give readers something new to think about.Thursday, October 11, 12

38. Narrative leads Cigarette smoke hangs in the air in the room where Brian Lee Curtis lies dying of lung cancer. Character Setting Tone She didnt expect a challenge. She didnt anticipate work. Least of all, junior Mandi Conict Jacob didnt plan for a low grade. However, after enrolling in jewelry class last year, thats what she wound up with.Thursday, October 11, 12

39. Narrative leads She didnt expect a challenge. She didnt anticipate work. Least of all, junior Mandi Character> Jacob didnt plan for a low grade. However, after enrolling in jewelry class last year, thats what she wound up with.Thursday, October 11, 12

40. Narrative leads She didnt expect a challenge. She didnt anticipate work. Least of all, junior Mandi Jacob didnt plan for a low grade. Setting> However, after enrolling in jewelry class last year, thats what she wound up with.Thursday, October 11, 12

41. Narrative leads She didnt expect a challenge. She didnt anticipate work. Least of all, junior Mandi Jacob didnt plan for a low grade. Tone?> However, after enrolling in jewelry class last year, thats what she wound up with.Thursday, October 11, 12

42. Narrative leads She didnt expect a challenge. She didnt anticipate work. Least of all, junior Conict> Mandi Jacob didnt plan for a low grade. However, after enrolling in jewelry class last year, thats what she wound up with.Thursday, October 11, 12

43. Narrative leads Nut graf The paragraph that tells readers why you grabbed their attention in the rst place. The focus of the story. The angle. What you want readers to think about.Thursday, October 11, 12

44. Narrative lead/ Nut grafs Lead Nut graf She didnt expect a Art teacher Kristine Stuck challenge. She didnt said she sees this story a lot anticipate work. Least of all, with students enrolled in art junior Mandi Jacob didnt classes and other electives. plan for a low grade. I think, in general, the crafty However, after enrolling in type of images (people have jewelry class last year, thats of art) make them think (the what she wound up with. class) is easy, she said, but I dont give free grades.Thursday, October 11, 12

45. Narrative lead/ Nut grafs Lead Nut graf High school junior Lindsay Holbrook is part of a Holbrook is brokenhearted. movement to lower the At 17, she will not be voting age. Its an idea allowed to vote for president several statesas well as this November. And the foreign countriesare Walled Lake, MI, teen aims considering as politicians to do something about that. desperately search for ways to boost dismal and sinking turnout among young adults.Thursday, October 11, 12

46. Newspaper Journalism 101 Part 3: How to appeal to your visual readers? Jim Streisel, MJE Carmel High School slideshare.net/CarmelJImThursday, October 11, 12

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48. Lets make that broccoli tastier.Thursday, October 11, 12

49. Present info for your visual readers PhotosThursday, October 11, 12

50. Present info for your visual readers QuizzesThursday, October 11, 12

51. Present info for your visual readers Graphics: By the numbers, word clouds, charts, how-to boxes, more?Thursday, October 11, 12

52. Visual info: What to look for? Statistics Data/lists/facts Numbers Step-by-step processes Maps/directions Smaller stories?Thursday, October 11, 12

53. Examples PAGE 20 | ENTERTAINMENT | HILITE | HILITE.ORG | DEC. 12, 2011 DEC. 12, 2011 | HILITE.ORG | HILITE | ENTERTAINMENT | PAGE 21 ENTERTAINMENT Friday movie releases: CONTINUED FROM everyone to bring a snack and a PREVIOUS PAGE movie. Grab some blankets and enjoy a lazy day with friends. SUBMITENTERTAINMENT@HILITE.ORG | TWITTER.COM/HILITE_NEWS Outdoor Adventures If you think youre feeling brave enough to face the cold, lace up your snow boots and go explore the winter wonderland. Beat the Break Boredom However, before heading out into the frigid Indiana winter weather, it is important to make sure you are dressed warmly. Be sure to remember your hat, or something to cover your heaWool socks are ideal for keeping your toes toasty and dry inside of snow-covered boots. Snow pants, thick gloves and a water-proof down jacket are essential as well. Finally do not Stuck at home for winter break? No worries. There is still potential to have a forget that sunburns in the winter are possible too, so slap some sunscreen on to any visible bit of skin left after you get memorable vacation in Indiana. all bundled up to protect against damage. Sledding is a classic and thrilling way to explore the The Carmel Ice Skadium has general public skating hours outdoors, so go check out West Parks sledding hill. West Park BY LINDSEY WALKER available on its website, and it offers cosmic skating on Friday has 16 acres of wide open space with a sledding hill open all lwalker@hilite.org and Saturday nights when it is not hosting a tournament. day. Dicks Sporting Goods or other outdoor apparel stores are A According to Johnson, during cosmic skating the music is ideal for buying a sled or a snow tube. Plastic sleds typically s winter break is fast approaching, some students may turned up louder and there are disco lights. Because of this, begin at $20, and inflatable snow tubes begin at $15. To save be planning to jet off on vacation to sunny beaches or cosmic skating nights typically attract more teens than even more money, grab the lid to a trash can for a homemade snowy mountain tops during their much needed 18- regular hours. sleigh. If you are really a daredevil, spray the bottom of the day vacation. But what if you are staying home? Have no fear, Never been skating before? Dont worry. Half of the fun sled with a no-stick cooking spray to zip along even faster. there is still plenty to do here around town. Check out your is falling and laughing about it. Johnson suggests that new If sledding isnt your thing, gather your friends for a options and some cash-saving tips along the way. skaters should be sure to dress warmly and have a good time. snowball fight or a snowman-building contest. Make sure you HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO If you plan on going during winter break, be sure to be have all of the necessary snowman staples, like carrots, hats Ice Skating cautious of large crowds during peak hours. and scarves. Set up a timer and see who can build the funniest I HEART ART: For an interesting experience, go to the Indianapolis Art Museum (IMA). The IMA hosts A traditional winter activity that incorporates exercise with As soon as it gets cold out and we get that first real cold snowman. many worldly exhibits that will increase knowledge of the art world. If youre interested in fashion, be sure chilly weather is ice skating. Get a group of friends together day, our attendance goes way up. We also definitely notice a to visit the Material World exhibit. (or your significant other) and venture out to visit the Carmel nice increase during the winter break weeks, Johnson said. Indianapolis Museum of Art Ice Skadium. General admission is $6.50 for those older than 11 and $8 The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) has several featured In the winter time you think of ice skating just like in HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO exhibits so that you can be sure you will find one that suits during cosmic skating hours. Skate rental is $3. Concessions the change between reality and imagination, according to the and give back to others, such as working in a soup kitchen or the summer time you might think of swimming, and thats like hot chocolate, soft pretzels and candy are available FIGURE EIGHT: Make the break speed by with your taste in art. Sneak a preview of a couple exhibits below IMA website. donating old clothes from your closet. For opportunities to what makes ice skating such a unique sport, Floyd Johnson, as well. trips to the Carmel Ice Skadium. Pick up some and find the one thats right for you: volunteer, check out local organizations that interest you. Carmel Ice Skadium manager, said. However, if you would rather save your cash and head out new skills at the rink, become a hockey fan, or With so much to do around Carmel, there is no reason to be to a real lake, there are several precautions hang out at the snack bar. is perfect for you. features the artistic accomplishments of the 12th to 15th bummed out if you have to stay home. you should keep in mind. According to According to the Indianapolis Museum of Art website, this century civilizations of southwestern Nigeria. If this exhibit the Minnesota Department of Natural display includes pieces from crystal-encrusted Dior gowns sounds interesting to you, then winter break is the perfect Resources, there is no such thing as safe 3D and rated PG. Movie-review website Rotten Tomatoes to ornate Cambodian pieces while displaying cultures from time to see it, since it ends on Jan. 16. ice- conditions and unseen or unknown gave this film a 94 percent. around the world. See a video preview of the exhibition on the factors can render seemingly safe ice However, movie tickets can get expensive, so try to avoid IMA website or go see the real thing in person. Holiday Party suddenly dangerous. Never go alone and going during the evenings and instead plan to see a matinee. A holiday party is the perfect way to reconnect with friends always check that lakes or ponds do not McCutcheon uses video, photography and sculpture to explore over winter break after a stressful semester and have some have a No Ice Skating sign. Also be fun. If youre up for the challenge of hosting sure that the ice has been checked by a party, there are a couple of different ways designated authoritiesit is severely you can plan it. hazardous to trust how thick the ice is In the winter time you think To some, the holiday season is all about based on appearance. of ice skating just like in the holiday cookies. A holiday cookie exchange party is ideal for those who want a sample Movies summer time you might think of all different types of cookies but do There is nothing more relaxing to do of swimming, and thats what not want to have to bake dozens. Invite on a chilly, snowy day than to watch a all of your friends to cook up a couple of movie, whether you stay home or brave makes ice skating such a batches of their favorite cookie and then the cold and go to the theater. Here is meet together to exchange. However many a quick preview of some new holiday- unique sport. PAGE 20 | ENTERTAINMENT however manyHILITE.ORG | DEC. 12, 2011 cookies you bring is | HILITE | you DEC. 12, 2011 | HILITE.ORG | HILITE | ENTERTAINMENT | PAGE 21 ENTERTAINMENT themed movies hitting theaters this get to take home, so everyone gets an month: Floyd Johnson even amount. Carmel Ice Skadium manager If your friends are not the baking type, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked comedy that intertwines a plethora of host a gift exchange party instead. Put all of your friends names in a hat and have each Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows one chose a name as his or her secret buddy. Carnage Then plan for everyone to bring gifts for his Jessica Biel, among dozens of others. This SUBMITENTERTAINMENT@HILITE.ORG | TWITTER.COM/HILITE_NEWS If you are with a large group of friends, check out the theaters or her secret buddy to the party. Make each Beat the Break Boredom movie is rated PG-13. policy on group discount tickets. Regal 17 offers reduced person guess who his or her secret buddy is, Get a group of friends together offers cosmic skating on Friday and pretzels and candy are available as HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO ticket prices to $6 on Tuesdays for HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO and dont forget to have fun with gag gifts. well. HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO holiday movie centered on answering the Regal Value Day. The holidays are also a perfect time to BUILD UP: Pictured here is the main building HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO POP IN AT REGAL: If its a stormy day, be sure to check out local fundamental question: How does Santa If you would rather stay at home, give back with charity. With time off, do a for the IMA, a host to many popular exhibits. A movie theatres for entertainment. On Tuesday nights, Regal 17 deliver all of those presents in one night? host a movie party for all of your CONTINUED TRAVEL WEST: Head over to West Park for some amusement. project with something you are passionate modern exhibit on display is Out of this World general public skating hours Floyd Johnson, during cosmic skating and head out to a real lake, there are that lakes or ponds do not have a runs discounts on tickets. This movie is 97 minutes long, available in friends. Save money by inviting ON NEXT PAGE You can build a snowman or sled down the hills. about. Look for opportunities to volunteer by Brian McCutcheon. available on its website, and it the music is turned up louder and there several precautions you should keep are disco lights. Because of this, cosmic that the ice has been checked skating nights typically attract more Stuck at home for winter vacation? No worries. teens than regular hours. In the winter time worry. Half of the fun is falling and laughing about it. Johnson suggests that you think of ice new skaters should be sure to dress s winter break approaches, some students may warmly and have a good time. plan to jet off on vacation to sunny beaches the summer time break, be sure to be cautious of large you might think crowds during peak hours. or snowy mountain tops during their 18-day vacation. But what if youre staying home? Theres still ice skating such a the winter break weeks, Johnson said. General admission is $6.50 for those older than 11 and $8 during Carmel Ice Skadium manager if you have to stay home. FIGURE EIGHT: HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO There is nothing more relaxing to do on a chilly, snowy day than to watch a movie, whether you stay home or brave the cold However, movie tickets can get expensive, so try to avoid going during the evenings and And the rest? and go to the theater. Here is a quick large group of friends, check out the theaters preview of some new holiday-themed instead. Put all of your friends movies hitting theaters this month: so that you can be sure you will names in a hat and have each one Value Day. a party, there are a couple of different chose a name as his or her secret Years Eve is a romantic comedy ways you can plan it. buddy. Then plan for everyone that intertwines a plethora of stories to bring gifts for his or her secret thats right for you: buddy to the party. Make each ideal for those who want to sample person guess who his or her secret studded cast featuring Zac Efron and different types of cookies but dont buddy is, and dont forget to have Jessica Biel, among dozens of others. This fun with gag gifts.