Naya's Journalism Blog

Ideas: 1. traffic & parking 2. review over new book or reading 3. school work, sleep, & athletic balance I do not follow or read any columnist on a regular basis, but I'd like to start reading more. I've read some in magazines and seen some online that I really enjoy, so if I were to look into it, I could easily find a columnist that interests me. Commentary Article https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G6BOyg9hzNytfQdPXkCYje-eaVfvf4JlhbyBFhCDyEo/edit?usp=sharing

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Short Responses Rep. Dawnna Dukes paid  $1,840 in fines and restitution to the state and returned $5,200 to her campaign fund. A  pilot gets a medical certificate by  getting a clean bill of health from an FAA-approved doctor. AISD- $1.05 billion, Leander- $454 million, Bastrop- $88.5 million, Lake Travis- $253 million, Eanes- $253 million but with modified tax rates 50,000 and $7 million could come from Amazon choosing a city for their North American headquarters. You can find short stories, memes, and legendary tales. It's a blog that is meant to share scary stories and videos/pictures. Long Responses This article was an opinion piece written from the viewpoint of a legally blind person who was inside of the first real, safe self driving car. The car starts and stops on it's own, follows traffic laws, and has a 360 degree view that allows for maximum safety. The spread of this technology could greatly help seniors and people with disabilities, as wel...

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Commentary Evaluations  Politics should not play a role in tragedy The writer of the story is not indicated. The story is about their opinion that politics should not interfere in times of tragedy as it did in Hurricane Harvey. "A person's political stance should never play a role when it comes to the worth of their lives...it was insensitive  to attack conservatives for not believing this while the streets of Houston were still flooded." They did address what the other side, those around the country who were not republicans/conservatives, may think about the topic. They were not wishy washy with their opinion. It was clear the writer strongly believed in  his opinion. There are not any quotes in the story. 2nd School's bulldog logo creates lawsuit controversy Gracie Angeli wrote the story. The story is about their opinion on creating a new signature logo for Bowie because of Gonzaga University's threat to sue. "Another logo associate...

News Evaluations AISD Bond may bring major benefits Who- AISD school board What- $1 billion bond When-  polls on November 7th Where- Bowie High School and other AISD schools Why- renovations and improvements How- community vote The AISD school board has proposed and approved a one million dollar bond that will be used to improve and renovate older schools in the district. Around $91,030,000 of the bond will be put aside for Bowie. Once vote and approved, this money will be used to improve the parking situation, functioning AC throughout the school, improved bathrooms, and new theatre and sporting facilities. Principle Mark Robinson - direct quote Superintendent Dr. Paul Cruz- direct quote Consultant and Bowie alumni Matais Segura- direct quote Senior Ben Brian an Garcia- direct quote  I do not see any opinion statements in the transition/statements sentences. The headline is informational and clearly states the topic of the article. Yes, the graphics fit ...

Ironically, fear is something most people are afraid of. Nobody wants to be scared to death, their heart pounding and palms sweating. Fear can cloud judgment and trick us into making different decisions than we normally would, but can it ever be a good thing? Fear is one of the many elements that keeps us alive. Instincts, for example, are a great demonstration of how fear keeps us safe. If we sense something dangerous or difficult ahead, the feeling of fear can prevent us from doing anything that could put us in danger. It helps us attempt to avoid these types of situations. It determines how we respond and react in different circumstances. Without fear, we would have no feeling of safety or danger. It is essential for survival, and the human race has thrived on it since the beginning of our existence. Being scared and frightened encourages action. Think about your biggest dreams, however out of reach they may seem. Some of them may seem impossible, especially if they could get in...

At 8:12 a.m. Monday morning, the San Francisco Bay area was hit by an earthquake. "The earthquake under the Haywood Hills had a magnitude of 6.4,"  scientist from the U.S. Geological Survey in Menlo Park Penny Gertz said. "It took place  on the Hayward Fault underneath the hills." Two were killed and six were injured as a result of a collapsing building  at 2342 Plum St. that  housed McHenry’s Auto Supply. "Names of the dead are being withheld pending notifications of families,"  public information officer from the Hayward Fire Department Jennifer Vu said. "All of the victims have been identified." Three of the six people were seriously injured, and they were transported to Hayward General Hospital. "The three injuries that required immediate hospitalization were quickly taken care of," Vu said. "No other serious injuries have been reported in Hayward." Hayward firefighters used ropes to stabilize the auto su...

As 53 year old Janice Jones was eating, her dog knocked a 9 mm handgun onto the ground that discharged with contact of the floor, sending a bullet through her leg. Jones lives in Barstow, California in a motor home was parked  on Beach Boulevard near Highway 1 when the accident occurred. “ Jones was shot in the right leg around 10 p.m. ”  California Highway Patrol press liaison  Tammy Rye  said. “I t could have been worse. The  bullet hit two inches from the gas tank.” Jones was taken to Huntington Beach Hospital immediately, but later moved to Irvine Medical Center. "Jones has been taken into Huntington Beach Hospital to be treated for her injuries," hospital spokesperson Jim Washington said. Jones' dog, Tombo,  was taken in by the Huntington Beach Animal Control officers. "The dog seemed malnourished and had fresh cigarette burns on his forehead," animal control officer Janet Ngo said. Ngo says that  her office will like...