Newspaper journalism 101

Newspaper Journalism 101
Part 1:
What is News?
Jim Streisel, MJE
Carmel High School
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Thursday, October 11, 12

What is news?


What is news?

• Timeliness - How close something
happens to your publication date


Timeliness

• Breaking news
• Updates
• Online stories?
• Previews (not reviews)


Timeliness—
Timelessness

• Issue-based stories?
• Stories with extended time angles?
(relationships, school spirit, etc.)


What is news?

• Timeliness
• Proximity - How physically close
something happens to your readers


Proximity

• Football games
• Dress code policies
• Homecoming events
• Community - Store openings/closings


Proximity – Localization

• How do national or even world events
affect your readers?
• 9/11
• Gas prices
• The Super Bowl


What is news?

• Timeliness
• Proximity
• Prominence - How “important” people
are affected by the news


Prominence

• Administrators
• Teachers
• Captains of teams
• Class ofﬁcers
• More?


What is news?

• Timeliness
• Proximity
• Prominence
• Impact/consequence - How many
people will be affected by the news?


Impact/consequence

• Snow days
• Football games
• Chess Club meetings


What is news?

• Timeliness
• Proximity
• Prominence
• Impact/consequence
• Conﬂict - Who is at odds?


Conflict

• New administrative changes
• Football games
• Other?


What is news?
• Timeliness
• Proximity
• Prominence
• Impact/consequence
• Conﬂict
• Human interest - A story that’s
interesting for the sake of being interesting


Human Interest

• Unique hobbies
• Fun stories that make readers laugh
• Heartwarming tales
• More?


Most stories are a
combo of many elements
Best Buddies has scheduled its Family Meet and Greet on Oct. 6 at
River Heritage Park.
According to Best Buddies sponsor Jennifer Cosler, there will be
food, sports balls to play with and a playground to just hang out.
Cosler said this activity is for the families of the peers and buddies
to get a chance to get to know each other, talk about their
expectations for the friendship and discuss what they are
comfortable with.
• How many Michael Huskey, vice president of Best Buddies and senior, said,
“The reaction of the students’ faces is just priceless. Some don’t
can you generally get together with a large group of friends and hang out
outside of school.”
spot? The theme of this year’s group is “Inclusion Revolution,” according
to Cosler.
“The whole goal is inclusion, that we see disabled peers as just
peers, we quit labeling kids as disabled or non-disabled,” Cosler
said.
Huskey said the student ofﬁcers have been planning several
activities for later in the year, such as Bowling Night, a Pacers
game, Friendship Walk and movie nights. Cosler said she thinks
these activities are beneﬁcial to the peers and the buddies.

Most stories are a
• Timeliness> River Heritage Park.
comfortable with.
Michael Huskey, vice president of Best Buddies and senior, said,
generally get together with a large group of friends and hang out
The theme of this year’s group is “Inclusion Revolution,” according
to Cosler.
said.

Most stories are a
• Proximity> River Heritage Park.
comfortable with.
Michael Huskey, vice president of Best Buddies and senior, said,
to Cosler.
said.

Most stories are a
River Heritage Park.
• Prominence> According to Best Buddies sponsor Jennifer Cosler, there will be
comfortable with.
• Prominence> Michael Huskey, vice president of Best Buddies and senior, said,
to Cosler.
said.

Part 2:
How to write
news stories?
Jim Streisel, MJE
Carmel High School


SOURCES:
WHO TO INCLUDE?

• Expert – Usually an adult, this person
lends credibility to the story. (Sponsors,
teachers, administrators, etc.)


SOURCES:
WHO TO INCLUDE?

• Expert
• Main “face” – Usually a student, this is
the person who the news affects.


SOURCES:
WHO TO INCLUDE?

• Expert
• Main “face”
• Secondary source(s) – More students or
adults who add credibility to the story
or who refute/provide contrast to
others’ views.


Interviewing


Interview: What you’re
listening for

• Storytelling quotes – Quotes that only
the source could tell in his or her own
words.


Storytelling quotes

“You know, I made a promise when
my son was born. I said if anything
ever happened to him, they wouldn’t
find me in some nightclub or some
drug house. If the police had to come,
I’d be right here at home.”


Storytelling quotes

“The ferrets must have a mouth full
o’ teeth. No filing of the teeth; no
clipping. No dope for you or the
ferrets. You must be sober, and the
ferrets must be hungry – though any
ferret’ll eat yer eyes out even if he
isn’t hungry.”


Interview: What you’re
listening for

• Storytelling quotes
• Opinions – You must remain objective,
but your source can say what they want.
After all, that’s why you’re interviewing
them.


Opinion quotes

“The dress code we’ve got this year
is the stupidest thing I’ve ever had to
deal with. I mean, c’mon, students
and teachers are never going to agree
about what is and is not acceptable.
And in this case, the students always
lose. It’s not fair.”


Two kinds of stories,
Two kinds of writing
• Inverted pyramid


Inverted Pyramid
• Breaking news

• Online stories

• News updates

• News briefs

Timeliness is key.
Preview, don’t review.


Inverted pyramid
structure

Most important

Least important

Inverted pyramid leads*
Next school year, students at Carmel High
School will no longer be allowed to wear
midriff-revealing clothing or hats, after the
school board voted tonight in favor of the
• Who new, stricter dress code policy.

• What
The Family, Career and Community
• When Leaders of America (FCCLA) will host its
annual Bike Safety Course at the Indiana
• Where University Health Center on Oct. 13,
according to club vice president Taylor
Farmer.

*Lead = The ﬁrst paragraph, the introduction to the story


Information is included
in decreasing importance
The board voted 5-2 in favor of the measure, which Principal John Ross originally proposed
two months ago in response to, he said, “continual problems with distracting clothing that
disrupted the learning environment.”

“I strongly suggest you pass this measure,” Ross said to the board before the vote. “We need
to have a more definitive policy so students know exactly the expectations we have of them
before they come in the door.”

The vote wasn’t met without conflict. Several students, including Student Body President Mary
Callahan, spoke to the board before the vote, urging it to reconsider its passage.

“The clothing students wear is not distracting,” Callahan said. “The majority of students choose
wisely when it comes to the clothes they wear each day. This measure is simply a knee-jerk
reaction to the repeated problems of a few. We don’t need a policy to further restrict our rights.”

According to school records and Ross, administrators dealt with 18 incidents involving clothing
issues in the past six months. Confidentiality laws prohibit finding the names of the students
involved to determine if any were repeat offenders, as Callahan said, nor did Ross elaborate
on the question when asked.

The specifics of the new dress code include requiring students to wear “tuckable” shirts and no
pants that reveal undergarments. Skirts and shorts must be no higher than two inches above
the knee, and hats and head coverings, including scarves, are prohibited. The new policy will
go into effect with the beginning of the next school year.


Two kinds of stories,
Two kinds of writing
• Inverted pyramid

• Narrative


Narrative structure
• Issue-based stories
• News features
• Everything that’s not inverted pyramid
(eg. Breaking news, news briefs, etc.)

Timelessness is key.
Give readers something new
to think about.


Narrative leads

Cigarette smoke hangs in the air in the
room where Brian Lee Curtis lies dying of
lung cancer.
• Character
• Setting
• Tone She didn’t expect a challenge. She didn’t
anticipate work. Least of all, junior Mandi
• Conﬂict Jacob didn’t plan for a low grade.
However, after enrolling in jewelry class
last year, that’s what she wound up with.


Narrative leads
She didn’t expect a challenge. She didn’t
• Character> Jacob didn’t plan for a low grade.


Narrative leads
Jacob didn’t plan for a low grade.
• Setting> However, after enrolling in jewelry class


Narrative leads
Jacob didn’t plan for a low grade.
• Tone?> However, after enrolling in jewelry class


Narrative leads
She didn’t expect a challenge. She
didn’t anticipate work. Least of all, junior
• Conﬂict> Mandi Jacob didn’t plan for a low grade.
last year, that’s what she wound up
with.


Narrative leads –
Nut graf
The paragraph that tells
readers why you grabbed their
attention in the ﬁrst place.

The focus of the story.

The angle.

What you want readers to
think about.


Narrative lead/
Nut grafs
Lead Nut graf
She didn’t expect a Art teacher Kristine Stuck
challenge. She didn’t said she sees this story a lot
anticipate work. Least of all, with students enrolled in art
junior Mandi Jacob didn’t classes and other electives.
plan for a low grade. “I think, in general, the crafty
However, after enrolling in type of images (people have
jewelry class last year, that’s of art) make them think (the
what she wound up with. class) is easy,” she said,
“but I don’t give free grades.”


Narrative lead/
Nut grafs
Lead Nut graf
High school junior Lindsay Holbrook is part of a
Holbrook is brokenhearted. movement to lower the
At 17, she will not be voting age. It’s an idea
allowed to vote for president several states—as well as
this November. And the foreign countries—are
Walled Lake, MI, teen aims considering as politicians
to do something about that. desperately search for ways
to boost dismal and sinking
turnout among young adults.


Part 3:
How to appeal to
your visual
readers?
Jim Streisel, MJE
Carmel High School


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Present info for your
visual readers
Photos


visual readers
Quizzes


visual readers
Graphics: By the numbers, word clouds, charts,
how-to boxes, more?


Visual info: What to
look for?
• Statistics

• Data/lists/facts

• Numbers

• Step-by-step processes

• Maps/directions

• Smaller stories?


Examples
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Friday movie releases:
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a lazy day with friends.
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Outdoor Adventures
If you think you’re feeling brave enough to face the cold, lace
up your snow boots and go explore the winter wonderland.

Beat the Break Boredom
However, before heading out into the frigid Indiana winter
weather, it is important to make sure you are dressed warmly.
Be sure to remember your hat, or something to cover your
heaWool socks are ideal for keeping your toes toasty and dry
inside of snow-covered boots. Snow pants, thick gloves and a
water-proof down jacket are essential as well. Finally do not
Stuck at home for winter break? No worries. There is still potential to have a forget that sunburns in the winter are possible too, so slap
some sunscreen on to any visible bit of skin left after you get
memorable vacation in Indiana. all bundled up to protect against damage.
Sledding is a classic and thrilling way to explore the
The Carmel Ice Skadium has general public skating hours outdoors, so go check out West Park’s sledding hill. West Park
BY LINDSEY WALKER available on its website, and it offers cosmic skating on Friday has 16 acres of wide open space with a sledding hill open all
lwalker@hilite.org and Saturday nights when it is not hosting a tournament. day. Dick’s Sporting Goods or other outdoor apparel stores are

A
According to Johnson, during cosmic skating the music is ideal for buying a sled or a snow tube. Plastic sleds typically
s winter break is fast approaching, some students may turned up louder and there are disco lights. Because of this, begin at $20, and inflatable snow tubes begin at $15. To save
be planning to jet off on vacation to sunny beaches or cosmic skating nights typically attract more teens than even more money, grab the lid to a trash can for a homemade
snowy mountain tops during their much needed 18- regular hours. sleigh. If you are really a daredevil, spray the bottom of the
day vacation. But what if you are staying home? Have no fear, Never been skating before? Don’t worry. Half of the fun sled with a no-stick cooking spray to zip along even faster.
there is still plenty to do here around town. Check out your is falling and laughing about it. Johnson suggests that new If sledding isn’t your thing, gather your friends for a
options and some cash-saving tips along the way. skaters should be sure to dress warmly and have a good time. snowball fight or a snowman-building contest. Make sure you HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO
If you plan on going during winter break, be sure to be have all of the necessary snowman staples, like carrots, hats
Ice Skating cautious of large crowds during peak hours. and scarves. Set up a timer and see who can build the funniest I HEART ART: For an interesting experience, go to the Indianapolis Art Museum (IMA). The IMA hosts
A traditional winter activity that incorporates exercise with “As soon as it gets cold out and we get that first real cold snowman. many worldly exhibits that will increase knowledge of the art world. If you’re interested in fashion, be sure
chilly weather is ice skating. Get a group of friends together day, our attendance goes way up. We also definitely notice a to visit the “Material World” exhibit.
(or your significant other) and venture out to visit the Carmel nice increase during the winter break weeks,” Johnson said. Indianapolis Museum of Art
Ice Skadium. General admission is $6.50 for those older than 11 and $8 The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA) has several featured
“In the winter time you think of ice skating just like in HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO exhibits so that you can be sure you will find one that suits
during cosmic skating hours. Skate rental is $3. Concessions the change between reality and imagination, according to the and give back to others, such as working in a soup kitchen or
the summer time you might think of swimming, and that’s like hot chocolate, soft pretzels and candy are available FIGURE EIGHT: Make the break speed by with your taste in art. Sneak a preview of a couple exhibits below IMA website. donating old clothes from your closet. For opportunities to
what makes ice skating such a unique sport,” Floyd Johnson, as well. trips to the Carmel Ice Skadium. Pick up some and find the one that’s right for you: volunteer, check out local organizations that interest you.
Carmel Ice Skadium manager, said. However, if you would rather save your cash and head out new skills at the rink, become a hockey fan, or With so much to do around Carmel, there is no reason to be
to a real lake, there are several precautions hang out at the snack bar. is perfect for you. features the artistic accomplishments of the 12th to 15th bummed out if you have to stay home.
you should keep in mind. According to According to the Indianapolis Museum of Art website, this century civilizations of southwestern Nigeria. If this exhibit
the Minnesota Department of Natural display includes pieces from crystal-encrusted Dior gowns sounds interesting to you, then winter break is the perfect
Resources, there is no such thing as “safe 3D and rated PG. Movie-review website “Rotten Tomatoes” to ornate Cambodian pieces while displaying cultures from time to see it, since it ends on Jan. 16.
ice”- conditions and unseen or unknown gave this film a 94 percent. around the world. See a video preview of the exhibition on the
factors can render seemingly safe ice However, movie tickets can get expensive, so try to avoid IMA website or go see the real thing in person. Holiday Party
suddenly dangerous. Never go alone and going during the evenings and instead plan to see a matinee. A holiday party is the perfect way to reconnect with friends
always check that lakes or ponds do not McCutcheon uses video, photography and sculpture to explore
over winter break after a stressful semester and have some
have a “No Ice Skating” sign. Also be fun. If you’re up for the challenge of hosting
sure that the ice has been checked by a party, there are a couple of different ways
designated authorities—it is severely you can plan it.
hazardous to trust how thick the ice is In the winter time you think To some, the holiday season is all about
based on appearance. of ice skating just like in the holiday cookies. A holiday cookie exchange
party is ideal for those who want a sample
Movies summer time you might think of all different types of cookies but do
There is nothing more relaxing to do of swimming, and that’s what not want to have to bake dozens. Invite
on a chilly, snowy day than to watch a all of your friends to cook up a couple of
movie, whether you stay home or brave makes ice skating such a batches of their favorite cookie and then
the cold and go to the theater. Here is meet together to exchange. However many
a quick preview of some new holiday-
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themed movies hitting theaters this get to take home, so everyone gets an
month: Floyd Johnson even amount.
Carmel Ice Skadium manager If your friends are not the baking type, “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked”
comedy that intertwines a plethora of host a gift exchange party instead. Put all of
your friends names in a hat and have each “Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows”
one chose a name as his or her secret buddy. “Carnage”
Then plan for everyone to bring gifts for his
Jessica Biel, among dozens of others. This SUBMITENTERTAINMENT@HILITE.ORG | TWITTER.COM/HILITE_NEWS
If you are with a large group of friends, check out the theater’s or her secret buddy to the party. Make each

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movie is rated PG-13. policy on group discount tickets. Regal 17 offers reduced person guess who his or her secret buddy is, Get a group of friends together offers cosmic skating on Friday and pretzels and candy are available as
HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO
ticket prices to $6 on Tuesdays for HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO and don’t forget to have fun with gag gifts. well.
HAILEY MEYER / PHOTO holiday movie centered on answering the Regal Value Day. The holidays are also a perfect time to BUILD UP: Pictured here is the main building
POP IN AT REGAL: If it’s a stormy day, be sure to check out local fundamental question: “How does Santa If you would rather stay at home, give back with charity. With time off, do a for the IMA, a host to many popular exhibits. A
movie theatres for entertainment. On Tuesday nights, Regal 17 deliver all of those presents in one night?” host a movie party for all of your CONTINUED TRAVEL WEST: Head over to West Park for some amusement. project with something you are passionate modern exhibit on display is “Out of this World” general public skating hours Floyd Johnson, during cosmic skating and head out to a real lake, there are that lakes or ponds do not have a
runs discounts on tickets. This movie is 97 minutes long, available in friends. Save money by inviting ON NEXT PAGE You can build a snowman or sled down the hills. about. Look for opportunities to volunteer by Brian McCutcheon.
available on its website, and it the music is turned up louder and there several precautions you should keep
are disco lights. Because of this, cosmic that the ice has been checked
skating nights typically attract more
Stuck at home for winter vacation? No worries. teens than regular hours.

In the winter time worry. Half of the fun is falling and
laughing about it. Johnson suggests that
you think of ice new skaters should be sure to dress
s winter break approaches, some students may warmly and have a good time.

plan to jet off on vacation to sunny beaches the summer time break, be sure to be cautious of large
you might think crowds during peak hours.
or snowy mountain tops during their 18-day
vacation. But what if you’re staying home? There’s still
ice skating such a the winter break weeks,” Johnson said.
General admission is $6.50 for
those older than 11 and $8 during

Carmel Ice Skadium manager
if you have to stay home.
FIGURE EIGHT:


There is nothing more relaxing to do on a
chilly, snowy day than to watch a movie,
whether you stay home or brave the cold
However, movie tickets can get expensive,
so try to avoid going during the evenings and And the rest?
and go to the theater. Here is a quick large group of friends, check out the theater’s
preview of some new holiday-themed instead. Put all of your friends’
movies hitting theaters this month: so that you can be sure you will names in a hat and have each one
Value Day. a party, there are a couple of different chose a name as his or her secret
Year’s Eve” is a romantic comedy ways you can plan it. buddy. Then plan for everyone
that intertwines a plethora of stories to bring gifts for his or her secret
that’s right for you: buddy to the party. Make each
ideal for those who want to sample person guess who his or her secret
studded cast featuring Zac Efron and
different types of cookies but don’t buddy is, and don’t forget to have
Jessica Biel, among dozens of others. This
fun with gag gifts.
movie is rated PG-13.
your friends to cook up a couple of
batches of their favorite cookie and
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