Editing Hard News Story

I edited Garrett, Jack  and Hunter's paper. My paper was edited by Jack, Garrett, and Hunter.

Hard News Story

When Curren$y dropped his new mixtape Covert Coup on April 20th, nobody was surprised, for a couple reasons. The obvious being the significance of the day he released it, and also because he is one of the hardest working rappers in the game. Counting Covert Coup, this is his 4th project in the past year. Curren$y's success has been from his internet followers that he has been gaining for the past several years. With Hip Hop blogs and news sites become more commonplace, and social networking such as Twitter blowing up. Rappers have a perfect angle for promoting their music. This also raises the competition for rappers because fans can compare and criticize without putting much thought into it. Also, this allows for more up-and-coming rappers to get their name out and start pursuing careers.

The first track off Covert Coup is a good indication of how the whole mixtape is going to sound; grimy, dark, and raw. This is because the entire mixtape was produced by The Alchemist. With features from Freddie Gibbs, Prodigy, Smoke Dza, and Fiend there are no weak tracks.

Both Derek Schatz and Jack Yakowicz commented that "it brought them back to summer" and they both agreed that it is very chill and relaxing to listen to.

Not surprisingly, Curren$y is releasing a new album entitled Muscle Car Chronicles in early May, and another in late June/early July called Pilot Talk 3.

Jack noted that “it's always a treat to listen to new Curren$y because he's always consistent.” Even if you don't like his music, you have to admire his work ethic.

Another reason for Curren$y's recent success is his slogan "Jets" which stands for "Just Enjoy This Sh*t". Whenever a hip-hop blog posts an interview or a new song from him there are at least 50 comments that say something along the lines of "Jets Fool" or "Jet Life". A strong fan base is the number one way to blow up and the internet allows him to attract new fans pretty easily. He does numerous interviews and is always in a good time and having fun. This shows people that he isn't some snobby, fruity rapper who thinks they're better than everyone else. Curren$y is easily one of the most relatable rappers out right now and nobody expects him to slow down.

If you're going to be in Minnesota during Memorial weekend then you have a great opportunity to see Curren$y perform live at the Soundset Music Festival. This event is seven hours long and has a variety of rappers (mostly underground) performing all day. Jack and Derek both are attending Soundset, and each is equally excited to see him.

Derek raved, "I've been waiting for the past several months to see him!" and Jack added, "Yeah, after watching a couple shows on YouTube I'm very excited."

Music is subjective, so not everyone will enjoy Curren$y. However, if you're looking to relax and kick back on a rainy afternoon there is nothing better than zoning out to him describing his new classic muscle car. Do yourself a favor and branch out from your usual preference of music, and download Covert Coup. You won't be disappointed.

Interviewee's and questions for story

I'm going to interview Jack Yakowicz and Derek Schatz  for my story on Covert Coup.
Questions:
1. What was your initial impression of the mixtape after your first listen?
Jack: I thought it was really chill, and it brought me back to the summers days.
Derek: Chill
2. Are you going to be anticipating any future Curren$y projects?
Jack: Yeah he always seems to be coming out with stuff and it's always a treat.
Derek: Yeah, his Muscle Car Chronicles looks tight.
3. Will you be seeing Curren$y at Soundset?
Jack: yes I will. I'm excited to meet him.
Derek: Yes, I can't wait!
4. What's your favorite Curren$y album/mixtape?
Jack: Smokee Robinson because i've listened to it the most.
Derek: How Fly with Wiz, because they go great together. (pause)

My topic for "Hard story"

My topic is going to be Currren$y's new mixtape Covert Coup which is produced entirley by The Alchemist.

Hard News Notes

- Should be around 600 words
- Start with a lead, lead should be where when why what how etc. (Summarize)
- It is time sensitive.
 Follow structure of inverted pyramid.
 - Next is the body.

Law and Ethics Notes

1. What are the 5 freedoms of the 1st amendment?
1) Freedom of Speech
2) Freedom of Assembly
3) Freedom of Religion
4) Freedom of Press
5) Freedom of Petition

2. What is the Tinker Standard?
Around Vietnam War, kids at a school in Des Moines, Iowa wore black armbands to protest the war. The principle suspended the kids and got sued. It was the first court case to favor the students.

3. What is the Frasier Standard?
Because school officials have an "interest in teaching students the boundaries of socially appropriate behavior," they can censor student speech that is vulgar or indecent, even if it does not cause a "material or substantial disruption."

4. What is the Hazelwood Standard?
Censorship of school-sponsered student expression is permissible when school officials can show that it is "reasonably related to legitimate pedagogical concerns."

5. What is the Frederick Standard?
January 2002, Olympic torch travels through town. Principal Morse cancels school. Senior Frederic unveils banner on the sidewalk across street which reads, "Bong Hits 4 Jesus". Suspended for 10 days.

6. What is the definition of libel?
legal terms that are false. You can be persecuted for this.

Journalism News Notes

Define “Journalism” in 1-3 sentences.

Telling of current events that are newsworthy through newspapers, magazines, and the internet.

List and describe the six criteria of newsworthiness.

TITLE DESCRIPTION EXAMPLE
1 Timeliness- we care about things that are current.

2. Prominence- We care about famous people. (ie. Barack Obama getting a dog)

3. Proximity- We care about the news that is close to us. (ie. Weather, Traffic)


4. Significance- The bigger the event, the more people are affected by it.

5. Unusalness- We care about things that to not happen often (Serial killers)

6. Human Interest- Feel good stories.




What are the advantages of print journalism?
1. Print store go into more detail.

2. You control what you read and how much you read.

3. Easier to carry around, take with you.


What are the advantages of broadcast journalism?

1. Broadcast journalism is more current, and up-to-the-minute.

2. Live shots and audio, a more powerful effect.

3. Easier access


Why has online journalism (convergent media) become so popular?
It takes the best parts of print and broadcast journalism and combines them together.

Day 1 of Blogging

This is my first day blogging in 2nd Period Journalism/Media Studies. Right now i'm really bored and i don't wanna do this physics test. Thats pretty much it for today haha, pzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

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