Positive and Negative Review

1. http://www.teenink.com/reviews/tv_show_reviews/article/317260/Teen-Mom-A-Positive-Influence/
http://www.nationalreview.com/article/368371/mtv-and-teen-pregnancy-rich-lowry

2. The topic of the positive review of Teen Mom is that it actually helps girls see that being a teen parent isn't easy and the show keeps girls from making the decision to become a teen mom. The topic of the negative review was that the show was not the reality of a teen parent that the show was too glamorous.

3. The attitude of the negative reviewer was negative they felt the show was too glamorous and was not reality. The attitude of the positive reviewer was positive they felt the show did a good job making kids remember to use protection and not become teen parents.

4. (A.) A fact about the negative review is that one of the teen moms walked down the red carpet in a 6,000 dollar dress. A fact about the positive review is that the show actually did help keep some girls from getting pregnant. 

(B.) an opinion from the negative review is the show is not something teen girls need to be watching. An opinion from the positive is this show is a good show to keep teens from getting pregnant at a young age. 

5. I agree with both the negative and positive review I think that the show is both good and bad because I don't think it's reality but at the same time seeing all the things that a teen mom goes through keeps girls from wanting to become a teen parent. 

Blog #8 

"...With Liberty and Justice for All."

The written editorial:
www.cnn.com/2014/09/12/justice/ferguson-michael-brown-newspaper/index.html

The Cartoon is a little boy holding a newspaper with the names Trayvon, Eric Garner, Jordan Davis, and Michael Brown printed on the top. The article is on the timeline of Michael Brown's death and the things that happened after.

1.) "...With Liberty and Justice for All."
The pledge of allegiance is said everyday in schools but the question is, is there honestly justice for all?
Was there justice for Trayvon Martin?
Was there justice for Eric Garner? Jordan Davis? Michael Brown? This cartoon was about a father getting tired of making excuses for America today and the deaths of these young black boys. The editorial went into detail about Michael Brown and his family reacting to the press.
2.) The view on the topic is if there was honestly justice for the deaths of Michael Brown and how his parents are speaking out about what happened to their son and other boys. The writer's view is what's being done after the death of Michael Brown and the other boys and how the community and families are reacting.
3.) The cartoon and editorial are both alike because they're talking about the death of Michael Brown and how people are tired of making excuses for the deaths of these teenage black boys. They're different because the cartoon goes into detail about who are the other black boys that have also died from police brutality.
4.) I believe that the cartoon is more effective on proving it's point because it shows the father is really getting tired of making excuses for America today and how little kids don't understand why young black boys are dying.
5.) Drawing a cartoon you can create more of a picture for the readers. Writing an editorial can give people more information on what actually happened opinions and facts. The drawbacks of a written editorial you have to describe things in more detail to create a picture by using imagery. The drawbacks of a cartoon you have to go dig deep with the pictures created to create a story.

Blog #7

Feature Story

Northwestern Athletes and Coaches Open Up About the Difficulties of Being an Athlete Because of Expectations and Their Busy Schedules.

Being an athlete in high school is not easy. "It takes a lot to be an athlete in high school you have to really know how to use your time. We (football team) practice from 3:30 to 7 an hour for film and two hours homework." Practice schedules vary for every sport. Basketball players practice is Monday-Friday 4 to 5:30 and sometimes 5:30 to 7, soccer practice is 4-7.

"Northwestern athletes are looked at as ambassadors for our school and are held to a higher standard," stated girls soccer Coach Mouzon, when asked his expectations on his athletes. Coach Jordan Kyles, 9th grade girls basketball coach stated, "I expect ultimate improvement from my players so they can further help the program later." When speaking with football Coach Pierce he stated, "I want my players to give their best efforts, focus and become better people."

Cross country runner, Amber Johnson stated, "My Dad is my coach and he runs and is a good runner and so I'm supposed to be," when asked the type of expectations on her. Alex Anderson stated, "I'm expected to win and be disciplined." "I can't act a fool, I can't post just anything on Instagram, I'm expected to be a role model," stated Julian Shockley.

Being a true athlete you practice on and off the track or field. Northwestern athletes admit to weight lifting, watching their diet, running around neighborhood and much more training in and out of season. You think you have what it takes to be a Northwestern athlete?

 A capture of Northwestern football players with the 'Win Today' sign.