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Dan Eldon essay

   

Dan Eldon

               

                Some people may think that journalist have easy jobs and all they have to do is sit at a desk and write but I say otherwise. Many Journalist risk their lives doing what they love on warzones and sometimes even in hostile territories. I believe that these journalist are not crazy and are in fact heroes because they shed light on topics that we may know very little about. They are not heroes only because they get us information but because they do their job willingly without question. A journalist in the documentary by the name of Des Wright said “covering war is just like fighting in war” safety is not guaranteed when on the job.

                In the documentary Martin Bell brought up a great point when he said “it wasn’t because of the military that the world knew, it was because of us” many of our world leaders usually avoid informing the general population when something happens but journalist will pick up the slack. Being a journalist must take an enormous amount of courage that most of us cannot say we have. Another point Bell makes is that journalist have a “front row seat in the making of history” which may be one of the many motivations journalist have when on the job. I believe Amy Eldon is doing a great thing going on a journalistic journey to find out what happened to her brother it shows that journalism may have been something that greatly bonded them with one another. It also shows that journalism may just run in their blood but whatever the case may be I believe Amy Eldon is very courageous for doing what she has done.

                I believe some of these stories do provide inspiration not only to pursue the career of a journalist but also it inspires you to appreciate the line of work that they do. These stories show it takes much more then knowing how to handle a camera to do their job and I believe journalist receive less credit than what should be given.

 

Mid term

 

“Trying to determine what is going on in the world by reading newspaper is like trying to tell time by watching the second hand of a clock”  - Ben Hecht

 

                I agree and disagree with the quote above about journalism. I believe that this quote may be true in some sense because journalists do not always tell the truth when it comes to their stories. This may occur in what is known as yellow journalism which consists of screaming headlines, scams, frauds and more. Journalists may also adjust their stories with false information in order to make it seem more interesting to their peers and editor. They also may conjure up a completely made up story in order to get it published for their own benefit. In order to do this they must create fake quotes, contacts, and even might have to take it further and create their own fake website.

 This tactic was once used by a young journalist named Stephen Glass. Almost all of the stories the journalist wrote while working for the paper were fake. Though they were fake with the use of false evidence he was able to get his work printed with very few problems. Stephen Glass was eventually caught when he was asked by his editor to provide more in depth information such as meeting places and contacts. This journalists actions were so outrageous that the film “Shattered Glass” was made. Also, some journalist information will a lot of the time be biased which is not good when engaging an argument.

                This quote in some ways is also disagreeable. Some but not all journalist lie, they help keep the public informed on some things hidden in the shadows such as with the Watergate scandal. Investigative Journalism was used to bring out the political corruption that was happening in the white house and eventually led to the resigning of President Nixon.

Death.

 The intangible man that scares us,

The man that causes us to fear the inevitable,

Death,

He comes in many forms,

Sometimes he’s seen as a bright light and other times he’s dressed in all black,

Death,

He came for me one day but I dared not go with him,

He’d be back I was sure of it,

Death,

He came for me again this time grabbing my wrist,

I jerked back hard and escaped his grip,

Death,

He came one final time this time grabbing my wrist harder,

Again I pulled away but now he gave chase,

Death,

I ran and ran but got exhausted and fell,

He caught up grabbed my leg as tightly as possible and dragged me away,

Death.

 

Hot Trends.

By Justice Quinones

 

            Hollister California is a popular brand of clothing designed for ages 14 to 18 and primarily made up of casual wear and styles. Prices may seem a bit expensive, ranging from $25 to $80 for a single piece of clothing, customers continuously find their way back. If you think that price range may be too much for you, think again. Hollister often runs end of the season sales when prices dramatically drop to $15 to $45 for a piece of clothing.  Hollister is a common fashion to see on high school students who are the real targets for the brand.

 

 

            Abercrombie & Fitch is the parent brand of Hollister California. This is also a popular store among teens, selling everything from t-shirts, sundresses, pants, and even fragrances. Pants also seem to be the more popular item that customers enjoy. Prices usually range from $30 to $80 and they only offer standard sizes. One way Abercrombie & Fitch tends to attract customers is the unique appearance of the front and inside of the store that they sell. The smell of the cologne is so strong, a customer can smell it from outside of the front door.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

            Pac sun is another store that offers casual Californian fashions such as Hollister. Pac Sun usually offers summer wear such as bathing suits, tank tops, and shorts. In other seasons they also offer t-shirts and pants. Pac Sun’s sizes go from extra- small to extra-large making it an excellent place to shop if you are any size. Prices in this store range roughly from $20 to $200 that’s a bit pricey, but it still is an excellent place to shop overall.

 

 

Just like the other stores, American Eagle Outfitters sells casual clothing fit for the average teen. One thing that makes American Eagle a “must go to” store is simply the prices. One item ranges from $20 to $40 making it one of the cheapest if not the cheapest store to shop at. Here you can find basic tees, jeans, and dresses that are really well made. Sizes range from extra-extra-small to extra-extra-large making it a fine store for boys and young men alike.