This is an article about someone who tried to get the Washington Post to violate journalism ethics to delegitimize the media. The article itself doesn't violate anything but it's a good example of what to do in these kinds of situations.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/investigations/a-woman-approached-the-post-with-dramatic--and-false--tale-about-roy-moore-sje-appears-to-be-part-of-undercover-sting-operation/2017/11/27/0c2e335a-cfb6-11e7-9d3a-bcbe2af58c3a_story.html?utm_term=.ac1e23dd7b27
Monday, December 4, 2017
Week 13- Article 6
This article is a personal background on a trending figure in the sports world. Oklahoma Sooner quarterback Baker Mayfield has been making a name for himself both in his stellar play and his antics. This is an article on his growth.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16-jwTie4_Xdq_GMVwpttD7IxgEf-X1tI3KXEejfDYxo
https://docs.google.com/document/d/16-jwTie4_Xdq_GMVwpttD7IxgEf-X1tI3KXEejfDYxo
Friday, December 1, 2017
Week 13- Article 6
I wrote my feature article as a parody piece about the father of Lakers point guard Lonzo Ball, Lavar Ball. He's said lots of controversial things in the last year, so I wanted to make fun of that.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qv8ZFTyZVZaxiDgM3HmWmEh3g76ecBiKUorV4grsuHE
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qv8ZFTyZVZaxiDgM3HmWmEh3g76ecBiKUorV4grsuHE
Monday, November 6, 2017
Week 9- Article 4
Andrew Wiggins knew he didn't have much time when he received the pass from Taj Gibson with four seconds to go in Oklahoma City Sunday night. After hustling up the court with help from a hard screen courtesy of center Karl-Anthony Towns, he pulled up thirty feet from the basket and banked in a three-pointer. Timberwolves win.
Before that shot, the Wolves were on the verge of blowing a 13 point fourth quarter lead. Thunder guard and reigning league MVP Russell Westbrook scored thirteen points in the final five minutes before one of Oklahoma City’s big offseason acquisitions, Carmelo Anthony, knocked down a three to put the Thunder ahead by one. Without any timeouts left, Wiggins had to hurry before hitting the shot that quieted the previously animated Oklahoma crowd.
“When it left my hands, the release felt amazing.” Said Wiggins after the game.
This offseason the Wolves traded for all-star guard Jimmy Butler, and between that and this win over an experienced Thunder team, there is renewed hope in the Minnesota fanbase. “I’m feeling pretty optimistic” said fan Nikolas Jacobson. “I don't think we've seen Butler play to his full potential yet.”
Butler hasn't been scoring as much in his brief time with the Wolves as he did with the Chicago Bulls, but that's partly because the Wolves don't need him to carry as big of a load. In Chicago, the team needed him to score 20 points per game because they had few other players with his abilities. This year, with teammates like Wiggins and Towns, he just needs to be enough of a threat to keep defenses honest. So far, that's been enough.
While Wiggins hit the biggest shot, he certainly wasn’t the only major contributor. Towns added 27 points along with 12 rebounds, including an awkward floater along the baseline with ten seconds left to take the lead. It was the kind of shot Towns makes on a regular basis but takes an amount of skill and ball handling ability not often seen in seven-footers. Despite this, Towns wasn’t happy with his performance. “I think, defensively, I could have done some things to not even get the game to that point.” he said.
The win gives the upstart Timberwolves a 2-1 record to begin the season with both victories coming in close games against teams that made the playoffs last season, an area where the Wolves struggled last year. It’s a miniscule sample size over an 82-game season, but it’s reason for hope, which isn’t something the Wolves teams of recent years have had.
Before that shot, the Wolves were on the verge of blowing a 13 point fourth quarter lead. Thunder guard and reigning league MVP Russell Westbrook scored thirteen points in the final five minutes before one of Oklahoma City’s big offseason acquisitions, Carmelo Anthony, knocked down a three to put the Thunder ahead by one. Without any timeouts left, Wiggins had to hurry before hitting the shot that quieted the previously animated Oklahoma crowd.
“When it left my hands, the release felt amazing.” Said Wiggins after the game.
This offseason the Wolves traded for all-star guard Jimmy Butler, and between that and this win over an experienced Thunder team, there is renewed hope in the Minnesota fanbase. “I’m feeling pretty optimistic” said fan Nikolas Jacobson. “I don't think we've seen Butler play to his full potential yet.”
Butler hasn't been scoring as much in his brief time with the Wolves as he did with the Chicago Bulls, but that's partly because the Wolves don't need him to carry as big of a load. In Chicago, the team needed him to score 20 points per game because they had few other players with his abilities. This year, with teammates like Wiggins and Towns, he just needs to be enough of a threat to keep defenses honest. So far, that's been enough.
While Wiggins hit the biggest shot, he certainly wasn’t the only major contributor. Towns added 27 points along with 12 rebounds, including an awkward floater along the baseline with ten seconds left to take the lead. It was the kind of shot Towns makes on a regular basis but takes an amount of skill and ball handling ability not often seen in seven-footers. Despite this, Towns wasn’t happy with his performance. “I think, defensively, I could have done some things to not even get the game to that point.” he said.
The win gives the upstart Timberwolves a 2-1 record to begin the season with both victories coming in close games against teams that made the playoffs last season, an area where the Wolves struggled last year. It’s a miniscule sample size over an 82-game season, but it’s reason for hope, which isn’t something the Wolves teams of recent years have had.
Week 9- Texas Shooting
http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/05/us/texas-church-shooting/index.html
A man entered a Texas church and shot 26 people on Sunday. He supposedly entered the church wearing all black clothing and was later found dead in his car, presumably due to sucicide. Officials are now looking into what could have motivated him and his history.
A man entered a Texas church and shot 26 people on Sunday. He supposedly entered the church wearing all black clothing and was later found dead in his car, presumably due to sucicide. Officials are now looking into what could have motivated him and his history.
Week 9-Teddy Bridgewater
http://www.startribune.com/medical-clearance-likely-all-that-stands-between-teddy-bridgewater-and-the-vikings-active-roster/455598603/
Teddy Bridgewater, quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings will likely be back on the active roster sometime this week after suffering a acl tear and dislocated knee last year during practice. Coaches will have to decide whether or not too keep starting their backup Case Keemun who has a 4-2 record, or to start Bridgewater his first week back.
Teddy Bridgewater, quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings will likely be back on the active roster sometime this week after suffering a acl tear and dislocated knee last year during practice. Coaches will have to decide whether or not too keep starting their backup Case Keemun who has a 4-2 record, or to start Bridgewater his first week back.
Week 9 - Article 4: Aaron Rodgers
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F49BpFmyNrmnx-KY5VGdLzGz0UpYTDnZDsxAtG7d5l8
This is a copy of Article 4 which was written about the debate on whether the hit that caused a broken collarbone on Aaron Rodgers was legal or not. It was written because the hit by Minnesota Vikings Linebacker Anthony Barr caused much debate on whether the play was legal, Barr should be fined, there should be new rules added, etc.
This is a copy of Article 4 which was written about the debate on whether the hit that caused a broken collarbone on Aaron Rodgers was legal or not. It was written because the hit by Minnesota Vikings Linebacker Anthony Barr caused much debate on whether the play was legal, Barr should be fined, there should be new rules added, etc.
Week 9 - Zeke Elliot Suspension
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/ezekiel-elliott-lawyers-attempting-settle-case-nfl-article-1.3612724
Ezekiel Elliott, a running back for the Dallas Cowboys is still in the court system after his alleged abuse report. It started off with him being suspended for the season and it has kept getting delayed by Witty work of the Dallas Cowboys front office and lawyers. It seems as another week may go by with the league allowing him to play.
Ezekiel Elliott, a running back for the Dallas Cowboys is still in the court system after his alleged abuse report. It started off with him being suspended for the season and it has kept getting delayed by Witty work of the Dallas Cowboys front office and lawyers. It seems as another week may go by with the league allowing him to play.
Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Week 8- Bone chilling Halloween
http://www.startribune.com/coldest-halloween-in-11-years-on-tap-for-tuesday/454105273/
This Halloween is on track to be the coldest since 2006, when the temperature only hit 36 degrees at its warmest. Trick or treaters will have to overcome the frights of Halloween as well as temperatures that could drop into the upper 20s tonight. In the past several years highs where in the 40s to 50s.
This Halloween is on track to be the coldest since 2006, when the temperature only hit 36 degrees at its warmest. Trick or treaters will have to overcome the frights of Halloween as well as temperatures that could drop into the upper 20s tonight. In the past several years highs where in the 40s to 50s.
Monday, October 30, 2017
Week 8- Judge Blocks Trump's ban on Trans People in the Millitary
http://www.cnn.com/2017/10/30/politics/judge-blocks-trump-transgender-military-ban/index.html
A judge from Washington D.C. blocked President Trump's attempt to bar transgender people from serving in the millitary, as this article from CNN discusses. The article gives some background about when Trump made the announcement, as well as several quotes from the judge explaining why she blocked it. She explains that it is discriminatory and also criticized Trump's decision to announce the order over Twitter.
A judge from Washington D.C. blocked President Trump's attempt to bar transgender people from serving in the millitary, as this article from CNN discusses. The article gives some background about when Trump made the announcement, as well as several quotes from the judge explaining why she blocked it. She explains that it is discriminatory and also criticized Trump's decision to announce the order over Twitter.
Week 8-Alleged juiced baseballs provide entertaining World Series
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2741424-2017-world-series-enters-all-time-elite-thanks-to-juiced-balls-hr-firefight
In this article, Bleacher Report talks about how the MLB World Series game on Sunday Night was record breaking with a little illegal help. People are accusing the game balls of being juiced. Players can testify to this too. Pitchers have said they can feel a difference because the ball is slicker and ink won't stick to the ball. There were a total of 7 home runs hit last night and 25 runs scored. Whether the balls were tampered with or not, the games have been very engaging and exciting.
In this article, Bleacher Report talks about how the MLB World Series game on Sunday Night was record breaking with a little illegal help. People are accusing the game balls of being juiced. Players can testify to this too. Pitchers have said they can feel a difference because the ball is slicker and ink won't stick to the ball. There were a total of 7 home runs hit last night and 25 runs scored. Whether the balls were tampered with or not, the games have been very engaging and exciting.
Friday, October 27, 2017
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