All the President's Men

1. Bob Woodward had to gather sources from different newspapers, articles, etc.

2. I think it was very difficult and time consuming to gather information for a news story. Journalists would have to find a source or quote and than conform it many times with many different people to make sure it was right. It was time consuming but readers could rely on the fact that the stories were true.

3. He had to be careful because if Deep Throat knew someone was around he wouldn't give out any information and both of them would be in trouble.

4. He had to use a phone book.

5. That means it was an important story but not to important to be in bold or high lighted as a top story.

6. He was able to trick him into revealing or confessing the information.

7. He was a lawyer and was head of the sabotage campaign.

8. They needed so many people to conform the information so people knew it was a reliable source of information or article to read and believe.

9. People who say they "love this country" and are nervous to publish newspaper articles may say and do this because they don't want to cause any major upsets. They don't want to be the reason why there is a major debate forcing people to pick sides or creating a war.

10. The end result was the publishing of the article and President Nixon stepping down from office.

Movie Questions 4/7/15

1. The CBS executives and journalists were so hesitate about questioning Senator McCarthy because they didn't want to defy the corporate and sponsorship pressures.


2. Methods Murrow and the other journalists use in their first story against McCarthy was defending Milo Radulovich by making a show of McCarthy attacking him.


3. McCarthy's appearance on Murrow's program lacked contextualization  and his actions seemed undetermined and over dramatic.  In my opinion it did not look like a positive look for McCarthy. It made him look crazy and not the best kind of leader.




4. Murrow's schedule got changed on CBS program because he had to get censored on his shows.


5. The "downfall of television" is being referred to the outcomes of situations. Even when they are telling the truth or keeping something a secret it will get discovered or punished for it.


6. What ended up happening to McCarthy was  he got censored for being on television.


7. Murrow's speech at the beginning and the end of the television show was about how television can be used as a tool.

Current Event 3/13/15

Fitchburg health teacher gets 2½ years for seducing student

In this article, a former health and sex education teacher, Rachelle N. Gendron at North Central Essential Charter School in Fitchburg was sentenced to jail Friday. She pleaded guilty to enticing and raping one of her 14 year old male students. She is under probation and undergo sex offender counseling and a mental health evaluation and any related treatment recommended by the Probation Department. She is also ordered not to contact the victim and no unsupervised contact with anyone under the age of 16 and must wear a GPS monitoring device. The situation all started when a student of Miss. Gendron told her he felt alone. She wanted to try and help him but it went to far. She is really wishes she could take everything back.

After reading this article I didn't really feel surprised. I feel like hearing this situation isn't that common anymore. Usually it involves a male teacher with a female student so having the positions switch is a little strange. It's a little uncomfortable that this went on for three years and the child never complained or said anything about it. That part makes me feel a little suspicious. It's sad that it has come to the idea that a teacher seducing students isn't that strange to hear about anymore. 

Current Event 3/9/15

Schools keep an eye on students' social media

In this article it discusses how Superintendent of Worcester Public Schools Melinda Boone does monitor student's social media sites. Some students find this unfair that they're being "stalked" or they're privacy is being invaded. While other students don't have a problem with higher authority watching their social media. They felt if you don't say anything negative than you don't have anything to hide. By doing this there is hope that they can monitor and try to prevent any violence in the school. 

After reading this I have no problem letting authority to track of my social media sites. I mean if you let your friends and others see your social media sites than why not adults and higher authority? There is no need to say anything bad on the internet. Whatever you say it will never go away. Maybe by keeping track of social media sites there could be less fights and get ahead start on stopping any violence that may happen.

Current Event 3/17/15

Student hurt in another fight at North; principal assaulted at separate city school

In this article it discusses the fight that happened at North High School on Wednesday. After this fight the district decided to add more  police security in the school for safety purposes. The fight was between two female students in which one went to the hospital for a broken nose.  The fight was not the only fight that happened in the district on Friday. There was a fight at Reach and Challenge Academy where the principal there got assaulted trying to break up the fight between two female students. There has been a lot of recent fights at North lately and they hope that with more police security it will help out the situation.

From reading this article I feel that it is really crazy that there was yet another fight at North. There seems to be a crazy amount of fights and bomb threats that seem to be happening. I do hope that with more police security it will do the trick in decreasing the amount of fights. Students need to be learning and not be interrupted with the consistent fights. It just seems so weird to think this is happening at an Inter- High School. I do hope the best for the school and the safety of the students. 

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Current Event 1/9/15

Boston Will be the American Bidder for the 2024 Olympics

In this article it discusses how Boston will be the American bid  for the 2024 Olympics. The USOC members picked Boston over Los Angles, San Francisco and Washington. Boston and Rome are the only two cities that have officially decided to bid. If Boston wins the bid they are able to host the games and athletes at the many different colleges. This would be an incredible opportunity for Boston if they win the bid.

I think it would be pretty cool if Boston hosts the Olympic Games. Considering that I live in Worcester and it would be so close to me. I would definitely want to go out and watch the games. The only thing that I feel bad for are the American athletes. If you qualify for the Olympic Games you wouldn't be traveling any where exciting like Rio or London. They would still stay in America which wouldn't be as exciting.