Blog #8

1.negative review: http://sfbay.ca/2014/03/23/divergent-fails-book-to-film-translation/

positive review: http://cinema-crazed.com/blog/2014/08/01/divergent-2014-dvddigital/

2. Both reviewers are critiquing the Divergent movie, which was based off the book by Veronica Roth. 

3. The reviewer in the negative article feels the movie was too Hollywood commercial and thought it really lacked any wow factor, as for the positive article, the reviewer provided criticism on details of the movie but overall thought fondly of the movie as a whole. 

4. The negative reviewer provided facts like Divergent is simply a attempt at duplicating the Hunger Games, and and they inserted their opinion of the combat scenes being "idiotic". The writer of the positive review gave more in depth facts about the plot and characters and gave their opinion about the movie "It’s not at all as intelligent as it thinks it is, but it’s a pretty solid epic all things considered."

5. I agree with the negative reviewers opinion because I saw the movie and I agree with the points they presented 

Blog 7

(Written editorial- Election reflections: our views http://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2014/11/05/election-campaign-2014-obama-republicans-turnout-editorials-debates/18550423/) 

(Editorial cartoon-

)

1. The written editorial is about the results of the 2014 election (the Republican Party gaining majority in the Senate) the decreasing number of voters that voted this year. The editorial cartoon is about the conflicting parties of Tom Tillis (Republican Majority Leader) and Obama (Democratic President) and the  conflict of weather Congress will be able to pass bills and get things done due to partisanship. 

2. Each editorial represented their topic by explaining the results of the 2014 election. Neither appear to take any particular political sides, however the written editorial explains more so about the logistics of the election, and the cartoon shows the political partisanship as a result of the election. 

3. The editorial carton and written editorial are alike in that they both acknowledge the tension  between parties due to the recent election. They differ in that the carton is focusing more on the repercussions of the election and future action in legislature, as where the written editorial focuses more on the election itself, giving statistics of voter turn out and percentages of the voting results. 

4. I think the cartoon is more effective in proving a point because it sums up the results of the election in fewer words and it explains the political situation more effectively because the article provides more statistics of the election. 

5. The benefits of drawing an editorial carton vs. writing an editorial is that pictures are easier for many people to understand and they grab your attention faster than a regular article could. Drawbacks of a cartoon opposed to writing an editorial is that you have less space to write information and fully elaborate on the subject. 

Feature Story

Bringing back the bucket hat?

    Bucket hats were a booming trend in the 80's and 90's among rappers and celebrities alike, but could they be making a comeback in 2014? Originally, the floppy headwear was only seen on the heads of fishermen and vacation beach goers, but in 1979 the debut of the bucket hat in Big Bank Hank's music video set the precedent for the fashion staple in the music industry. 

    Hip hop icons such as Earl Sweatshirt, Kid Cudi, and Schoolboy Q can be attributed for keeping the trend alive today. Costing upwards of $30 and stylized anyway you can imagine, celebrity style clearly gives bucket hats two thumbs up, but people in the real world have various opinions.

    Bucket hats can be seen all around Northwestern, but 10th grader Janaija Beckham is not on board. "I find them unappealing, because the design is stupid to me" Beckham responds when asked her opinion. On the contrary, Jailene Rubio replies with "They're cute" and claims they're so popular nowadays "because the type of clothing in the 90's is coming back." 

   Thought not for everyone, bucket hats have indeed deemed themselves trend worthy in 2014, and will most likely continue on for years to come.

Schoolboy Q (pictured left) sports a tie dye bucket hat at a radio station with Funkmaster Flex.


source: http://www.complex.com/style/2013/05/a-history-of-the-bucket-hat/

Blog #6

Human Interest:


Zeke, a golden labrador retriever, saves the life of his owner, Gerald Rittinger, time and time again. Before Zeke was adopted by the now 74 year old, and his wife, Jeanne, Rittinger was basically waiting to die due to his poor health. Zeke learned the behavior of his owner, often times predicting a drop in blood sugar or even onset of a seizure. Over the span of 13 years, Rittinger says Zeke has saved his life as many as 30 times.

http://www.tampabay.com/features/humaninterest/time-is-short-but-zeke-the-dog-lives-to-keep-his-owner-alive/2202849

Robert Kincade, a doctor at Sutter Memorial Hospital in Sacramento, California, preforms surgery on the doctor that delivered him 45 years ago, Jim Affleck. Before the open heart surgery, Affleck mentioned he had delivered babies at Sutter, also where Kincade had been born. After some research Kincade discovered it was in fact Affleck's signature on his birth certificate.

http://www.studentnewsdaily.com/blog/human-interest-news-stories/surgeon-operates-on-doctor-who-delivered-him/

Trend:


Jeanine Ganzelli, a makeup artist from Jacksonville, Florida, takes the traditional halloween costume to a new level. Ganzelli uses makeup to bring virtually any character or design to life.

http://www.news4jax.com/news/makeup-trends-to-complete-halloween-look/29425466

With the onset of fall, new fashions emerge and evolve with the change of the season. Sweaters, scarves and handbags are staple pieces in any fall outfit, but this year The New York Times provides ways reinvent them to make the most mundane fashion appear fresh and new.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/30/fashion/latest-fall-fashion-trends-shaggy-sweaters-neck-scarves-and-more.html?_r=0

Informational:


Obesity is an ongoing epidemic in America, primarily due to one factor: sugar. Food manufacturers make it easy for the average person to consume too much sugar due to the many different names it's listed as, and being measured in grams as opposed to the more commonly understood, teaspoons. A simple step anyone can take to begin eating healthier, is understanding what's in your food adn reading nutrition labels.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laurie-david/fda-sugar-measurements-teaspoons_b_6098194.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living&ir=Healthy%20Living

Weight loss is something everyone wishes for, but most people aren't very successful in.
Contrary to the popular belief, the "cheat day" can be something hindering you from loosing weight. The ever-so-common 7 day diets, are unfortunately another thing that don't help loose weight in an effective healthy way. Last but not least, don't blame others for supplying unhealthy food, because ultimately the only one responsible for what you eat is you.

 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/07/weight-loss-tips_n_5890064.html?cps=gravity

Blog 5

The journey from team to family.

Natalie Hanson, is one of twenty on CTA Allstars' Senior Level 4 2013-2014 cheer team. 

Throughout the season the team grew stronger together as they brought in many wins.

The CTA Senior Team in Concord, North Carolina smile with their banner and trophy after their first win of the season, at the Mardi Gras competition early November 2013. 

Natalie Hanson and Colby Ficarella wait to compete at Spirit of Hope in the Charlotte Convention Center in North Carolina, February 2014.

Spectators from all over fill the Carolina Coliseum, in Colombia, SC to watch teams compete at Cheersport. The CTA Seniors watch as they wait to be called to warm ups. 

Competitive Cheerleading is judged according to team level, size, and is divided between all girl and co-ed. First place is given to the team with the highest score of your division. Extra awards such as "Best Overall" and "Grand Champions" are awarded to teams with the highest score in their level, regardless of team size/co-ed participation. Teams like the Seniors of CTA, take home both titles of "Grand Champions" and "Best of Level 4". 

In Cheerleading, flyers require immense flexibility and balance to hit the body positions they pull while in the air. Sabrina, Age 11, pulls a scorpion as the Seniors finish preforming at Spirit Solutions in Concord, North Carolina.

Malia Andres, fellow Senior 4 cheerleader, snaps a picture of Natalie Hanson's competition ready hair in the Myrtle Beach Convention Center before they compete at day one of Battle at the Beach.

The CTA Seniors conclude the 2013-2014 season at U.S. Finals in Virginia Beach, VA in early May, with a first place win and champion title. 

Back at the gym in Lake Wylie, South Carolina, the girls of Senior 4 proudly wear their champion jackets they won from U.S. Finals.

Blog #4

Summer of 2014 was very busy, lots of things happened all around the world. Some highlights are:

The Ebola outbreak in Africa threatens thousands of lives this summer. Ebola is a disease spread by bodily fluids. May 26th was the first confirmed case in Sierra Leone, but in the close quarters and unhygienic conditions of rural African communities, Ebola spreads like wildfire to neighboring countries. 

This is newsworthy because of proximity and timeliness. People what to know when and where this outbreak is occurring. 

http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2014/07/ebola-outbreak-deaths-explained

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are now married! Having been engaged since April 2012, the couple finally tied the knot on Saturday, August 23rd in Chateau Miraval, France. Their six children were in the wedding throwing flower petals, or bearing rings. The couple said they were in no rush to be married but were just waiting for the right time. 

This is newsworthy because Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are prominent figures.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/28/angelina-jolie-brad-pitt-married_n_5728684.html

Michael Brown, a black, 18 year old resident of Ferguson, Missouri was shot dead by white Ferguson Policemen on August 2nd 2014. Community members and even those from neighboring towns gathered on protest, searching for answers. Reports say Michael Brown was unarmed and rioting commenced because of the controversial injustice served. 

This is newsworthy because of the conflict between the protesters and police. 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/09/ferguson-teen-police-shooting_n_5665305.html

Ray Rice, the running back for the Baltimore Ravens reportedly punched his wife in an elevator. Early February Rice knocked his wife unconscious in a casino elevator in New Jersey. In July, he comes out saying that it was a the biggest mistake of his life.  The NFL suspended him from two games as a punishment. 

This is newsworthy because Ray Rice is a prominent person in the world of football. 

http://www.tmz.com/2014/07/31/ray-rice-elevator-arrest-is-biggest-mistake-of-my-life/

A Malaysian plane was shot down over eastern Ukraine July 10th 2014. The plane was carrying 298 passengers, and 295 were reported dead. The Ukraine government denied responsibility for causing the aircraft to crash. President of Russia Vladimir Putin, said the plane would not have been brought down because the plane was flying in a war zone. 

This is newsworthy because of the human interest and conflict because of the war a possible terrorist threats. 

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/malaysia-airlines-flight-17-crashes-in-ukraine/