“Foreclosure Prevention Lite” & “The Election Lives!”

The article “Foreclosure Prevention Lite” seems very much like editorial because it gives out much more facts then just plan options. Just in the first paragraph, unlike “The Election Lives”, it shows facts off the bat with a hint of option in there. In “The Election Lives” the only fact given in there first paragraph was the fact that we just got done doing the polls.

ideas-

-gay rights in school 

- safe sex 

- public displays of affection

-  violence in school 

- stupid rules 

- men vs. women women vs. men… why doesnt this battle of the sexes end?

- twilight series

So We’ve Got a Date?

The writer of ‘We’ve Got a Date’  likes to give the facts but in his own way try to give us a clear view of what his option really is when it comes to the topic of troops in Iraq. By saying things like “The good news is…” and “Luckily…” implies he thinks that both Baghdad and the Americans have agreed that it is time to start planning for a withdrawal of American troops, is a good thing and that we are lucky because Iraqis had different aspirations.

“So We’ve Got a Date?” “Emptying Pandora’s Box”

The writer of ‘We’ve Got a Date’  likes to give the facts but in his own way try to give us a clear view of what his option really is when it comes to the topic of troops in Iraq. By saying things like “The good news is…” and “Luckily…” implies he thinks that both Baghdad and the Americans have agreed that it is time to start planning for a withdrawal of American troops, is a good thing and that we are lucky because Iraqis had different aspirations.

PDA- Features Planner

Name:

Felicia Dejean

Story:

PDA-Public displays of affection. Is there a policy on it? It seems as though there really isn’t anything stopping this act from happening in the middle of the hallway.

Section:

Features

Deadline:

 

People I need to talk to for quotes / information                   When?

 

1.  Teachers                                                                             1. During class

2.  Student (the boyfriend)                                                     2. During lunch

3.  Student (the girlfriend)                                                      3.During lunch

4.  Security guards                                                                  4.Before school/ after school

5.  Student                                                                              5. During lunch

Angle:  What unique information will the reader get from this story that he or she wouldn’t get from a straight news story?

The reader will understand the rules and restrictions when it comes to making out in the hall way during school.  

 

 

Six initial questions I’ll ask:

 

Who?

Who is in charge of enforcing this rule?

What?

When students are involved in PDA near your class what do you do?

Have you ever been involved in the act of PDA during school? If so has anyone ever said anything to you about it?

When?

Do you feel it’s appropriate for students to conduct themselves as such during school hours?

When was the last time you caught someone conducting in PDA? And what did you do about it?

Where?

How often do you observe PDA happening in the halls?

Why?

Are there rules against PDA during school? If so why are students still seen fondling each other?

How?

How does PDA make you feel?

Other questions I’ll need to ask:

Do you think the admiration cares about PDA?

Have you ever given a referral for PDA?

Penny wars-Third and final draft! AT LAST!

Student Government Association has reinstated the penny wars, in an attempt to collect their ultimate goal of $2020. A representative of each class has been going around during lunch collecting money from students. The last day for collections will be October 31.

The penny wars did not take place last year. According to Vanessa Casal, SGA Senior Class President, Student Government tried to hold the penny wars during United Way month, but because it was held during the same period as Homecoming, there were too many conflicts that stopped the activity.

 “It is important for students to understand that the penny war is not a competition to see who has the most money,” Sophomore Class President Gabriela Lins said. “The point is to get as many pennies as you can.” Pennies donated add points to the designated class while nickels, dimes, quarters and any other type of money causes a loss in points. Students can drop money into other class bins to make that class lose points, all while still donating to the United Way, which adds a sort of excitement to giving back.

All classes, at this point, are at negative numbers according to Lexie Kingman, SGA president. Marysol Rivero, the Actives Director, confirmed scores as of October 20: seniors -68, juniors -1148, sophomores -1987 and freshmen -499.    

Rivero stated that the class that buys the most homecoming tickets gets an extra 1000 points. At the end of the competition, the class with the most points gets invited to a drug awareness performance by the up-and-coming group City of God.

 “This year’s penny wars have created one of Beach High’s biggest class rivalries,” stated Casal. “Many students have been participating and are excited to see who wins in the end. This is a way for the students in each class to come together for a good cause. It has also created more class spirit and pride.”

Penny wars- Second draft/ Not final

Student Government Association has reinstated the penny wars, in attempt to collect their ultimate goal of $2020. A representative of each class has been going around during lunch collecting money from students.

Last year, the penny wars did not take place. According to Vanessa Casal, SGA Senior Class President, the student government tried to hold the penny wars during United Way month, but because it fell during the same period as Homecoming, there were too many conflicts that stopped the activity.

 “It is important for students to understand that the penny war is not a competition to see who has the most money,” Sophomore Class President Gabriela Lins said. “The point is to get as many pennies as you can.” Pennies donated add points to the designated class while nickels, dimes, quarters and any other type of money causes a loss in points. Students can drop money into other class’ bins to make that class lose points, all while still donating to United Way, which adds a sort of excitement to giving back.

At this point the seniors are in first place followed by the freshmen, juniors then sophomores. But it changes every day.” said Casal. All classes at this point are at negative numbers according to Lexie Kingman, SGA president.

The winning class will be invited to a drug awareness performance by the up-and-coming group City of God.

 “This year’s penny wars have created one of Beach High’s biggest class rivalries,” Casal said. “Many students have been participating and are excited to see who wins in the end.” The last day money will be collected is October 31.

“This is a way for the students in each class to come together for a good cause, and it has also created more class spirit and pride,” said Casal.

 

PDA- poll

·         Have you ever experienced PDA(Public Displays of Affection) happening? Yes or no?

 

 

·         Does PDA make you feel uncomfortable? Why? Why not?

 

 

 

·         Do you care if you see PDA happening in front of you, like in the hall ways? Why?

 

 

·         Have you ever done PDA in school? If so, how did it make you feel with people all around you?

 

 

Penny wars- first draft

With the hope of reaching their goal of $2,020, the Student Government Association has reinstated the penny wars. A representative of each class has been going around during lunch collecting money from students.

“It is important for students to understand that the penny war is not a competition to see who has the most money,” Sophomore Class President Gabriela Lins said. “The point is to get as many pennies as you can.” Pennies donated add points to the designated class while nickels, dimes, quarters and any other type of money causes a loss in points. Students can drop money into other class’ bins to make the other class lose points while still donating to United Way, adding to the competition.

The winning class will be invited to a drug awareness performance by the up-and-coming group City of God.

Last year, the penny wars did not take place. According to Vanessa Casal, SGA Senior Class President, the student government tried to hold the penny wars during United Way month, but because it fell during the same period as Homecoming, there were too many conflicts that stopped the activity.

“This year’s penny wars have created one of Beach High’s biggest class rivalries,” Casal said. “Many students have been participating and are excited to see who wins in the end.” The last day money will be collected is October 31.

“This is a way for the students in each class to come together for a good cause, and it has also created more class spirit and pride,” said Casal.

Penny wars Interview planner-Lexie Kingman

Name: Felicia DeJean

 

Person to be interviewed: Lexie Kingman

 

Date / Location of Interview 9-18-2008 via e-mail

 

Deadline:

 

Topic: Penny wars

 

Important Background information:

SGA president

 

Six initial questions I’ll ask:

 

Who?

Who is currently winning?

 

What?

What is the winning class going to get?

 

When?

When is winning class going to be announced?

 

Where?

Where are the seniors at this point in the race?

 

Why?

Why do you think the penny wars is a good idea?

How?

How do you feel about the school helping others?

 

Other questions I’ll need to ask: