Thursday, February 3, 2011

This week's stories

This is our first week of news editing duty. You are the editor of a weekly newspaper serving Missoula. Your job is to pick out the top local, nation and international stories to feature in your paper. Be sure and write a headline and include a URL to the story.

Secondly, be sure to submit a sentence or two pitch for a sidebar or localized feature you would propose to do about one of these stories.

All of this is due by Thursday at 6:00 p.m. MT.

Michelle and Alan, you should meet before class on Friday to choose your best stories and pitches and be ready to discuss during the first 10 minutes of class on Friday.
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14 comments:

  1. Patrick Record.February 3, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    INTERNATIONAL STORY:
    Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak promises not to seek reelection after protests continue.
    http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/babylonbeyond/egypt/

    NATIONAL STORY:
    A fierce winter storm hits more than 30 states, leaving residents without power and travelers stranded.
    http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-pn-blizzard-nation-20110202,0,7222907.story

    LOCAL STORY:
    An Evergreen teenager standing trial for double homicide waits for a verdict as evidence and testimony came to a close.
    http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_268cb654-2f59-11e0-815e-001cc4c03286.html

    LOCAL STORY SIDEBAR:
    Do University of Montana students text while driving knowing the result could be deadly?

    I think for this sidebar we could interview students to see if they text while driving, and if so do they think about the possible consequences?

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  2. Carli KFebruary 3, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    INTERNATIONAL:
    Category five cyclone aimed for Queensland, Australia
    http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/02/01/australia.cyclone.yasi.queensland/index.html?hpt=Sbin

    NATIONAL:
    Winter storm causes power outages, bitter temperatures
    http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/02/03/winter.storm/index.html?hpt=C2

    LOCALIZING: Montana seems unaffected by this storm when 30 other states are. So maybe there could be a story comparing our weather to the rest of the country and explaining why we aren't bothered.

    LOCAL:
    Chronic homeless make up large percentage of Missoula homeless
    http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_54430af2-2f5a-11e0-974e-001cc4c03286.html

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  3. AustinFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    1. White House Scorns Egypt, Hopes Mubarak Will Secede

    http://www.nbcmontana.com/news/26727108/detail.html

    - **Localized Sidebar**
    - Former UM Photojournalist Embedded at Ground Zero
    - http://www.kaj18.com/news/um-journalism-graduate-covering-crisis-in-egypt/

    2. Griz Receive Nod from Big Sky Conference Commissioner

    http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/article_61455818-2f55-11e0-b3bd-001cc4c03286.html

    3. Wildlife Advocates Take a Stand for Diseased Bison

    http://ravallirepublic.com/news/state-and-regional/article_f725439b-66aa-52a8-bdc0-35c0b73d3b44.html

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  4. Mike PowellFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    INTERNATIONAL:
    Egypt, six other countries facing continuing protests
    http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/02/03/africa.mideast.protests/index.html

    NATIONAL:
    Fort Hood rampage could have been prevented.
    http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/02/03/5981775-a-string-of-failures-by-fbi-defense-in-failing-to-discharge-hasan

    LOCALIZATION:
    In light of the 2009 massacre, is there a sense of heightened vigilance at Montana's Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls and Fort Harrison in Helena?

    LOCAL:
    North Reserve Super 8 Robbed
    http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_6a05c08a-2fc0-11e0-bad4-001cc4c002e0.html

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  5. Kendra CousineauFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    INTERNATIONAL
    Turmoil Continues in Cairo
    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110203/ap_on_re_mi_ea/ml_egypt

    NATIONAL
    Extreme Weather Continues to Blanket Midwest
    http://www.cecilwhig.com/news/article_f1be4440-2fcd-11e0-8ba4-001cc4c03286.html

    LOCAL
    Rallies Scheduled as Mega Truck Loads Make Their Way into Montana
    http://www.kpax.com/news/protesters-supporters-prepare-to-meet-first-megaload/

    LOCALIZATION
    There is a lot more we could cover on the ConocoPhillips shipments across Highway 12, not just locally but statewide. As far as residents, environmentalists, employees, and how drilling may help or hurt these factors.

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  6. Alexa BrittainFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    INTERNATIONAL:
    Cairo "catastrophe" has new prime minister asking for forgiveness
    http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/02/03/egypt.protests/index.html

    NATIONAL:
    Federal budget cuts may be effecting your wallet and schools
    http://money.cnn.com/2011/02/03/news/economy/federal_state_spending/index.htm

    LOCALIZATION: Make it local by talking to public schools and seeing if they will be effected by these budget cuts, and what cuts they will be having to make. Also talking to parents of students to see how they think it will effect their childrens' learning. I know back home (Washington) they are making cuts such as getting rid of middle school football and library aids.

    LOCAL:
    U.S. House seat catches Missoula Councilman Strohmaier's eye
    http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_ba451606-2fc3-11e0-a799-001cc4c002e0.html

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Lilian Langston

    INTERNATIONAL
    Journalists in Egypt targeted by protestors
    http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/02/03/egypt.journalists/index.html?hpt=T1

    NATIONAL
    Storm hitting 3/4 of the nation continues
    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/03/us/03storm.html?ref=us

    Local
    Mayor John Engen tries to solve homeless problem in Missoula
    http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_54430af2-2f5a-11e0-974e-001cc4c03286.html

    Localizing
    Do a sidebar of statistics about homeless population in Missoula over the years. Maybe relate it to the population now and interview the Missoula citizens about what they think.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Brooks Johnson

    INT'L
    Days of Protest Turn Violent as Nations Look to Mubarak's Next Move
    http://thelede.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/03/latest-updates-on-day-10-of-egypt-protests/?ref=middleeast

    NAT'L
    President Obama Signs Joint Russian Non-Proliferation Treaty
    http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/02/02/obama.start/index.html?hpt=Sbin

    LOCAL
    ConocoPhillips Begins Long and Heavy Haul
    http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_ddb47cb8-2ef0-11e0-a08f-001cc4c002e0.html

    Sidebar:
    The fate of the other planned big rigs in Lewiston is still up in the air. Some catch up, along with old/new quotes from ID and MT and the companies vs. opponents would keep the issue at large.

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  9. John SurrattFebruary 3, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    Local
    Crowds follow megaload along U.S. Highway 12 in Idaho.
    http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/article_6efd622e-2f5b-11e0-b7c6-001cc4c03286.html

    Localizing-- I would talk to the road construction companies that work on the roads throughout Montana. I would ask them what kind of procedures they are taking to make sure these mega-loads aren't impacting our roads. I would also find out what work they will have to do after these trucks pass through to fix the roads if they end up needed repair

    National
    Arrest made in 1.5M Bellagio casino chip heist.
    http://missoulian.com/news/national/article_1cd75c0f-c3ac-57dc-b199-17195ac6ee88.html

    International
    European leaders demand immediate Egypt transition.
    http://missoulian.com/news/world/europe/article_5ac860d1-aa9d-5227-9bba-4d9159b1e1a2.html

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    Mariah Knopp said..

    International:
    Cairo Streets Filled with Protesters
    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/03/world/middleeast/03arab.html?ref=middleeast

    National:
    Blizzard Buries Chicago
    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/03/us/03chicago.html?ref=us

    Localization:
    Perhaps talk to someone (a student named Brooke Beltrame) who has been seriously affected by Montana's latest (last weekend's) snow fall, especially driving through the passes.

    Local:
    Griz Football Looks Ahead with 23 Signees
    http://www.nbcmontana.com/keci-sports/26722283/detail.html

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Kyle Schmauch said...

    INTERNATIONAL:
    Egypt follows Tunisia’s lead, more unrest expected in Middle East
    http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/c14d4a7c-2fcd-11e0-91f8-00144feabdc0.html#axzz1CwHVP7Cb

    NATIONAL:
    Battle over healthcare constitutionality heats up
    http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20030598-503544.html

    LOCAL:
    Rehberg to announce run against Tester for Senate seat
    http://www.kulr8.com/news/local/Rehberg-Hints-at-Senate-Seat-115151979.html

    Sidebar to local story:
    Democratic state Rep. Franke Wilmer (Bozeman) has announced her candidacy for the U.S. House Representative seat to be vacated by Rehberg.
    http://www.greatfallstribune.com/article/20110202/NEWS01/102020302

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Amy Sutton

    International:
    Illegal Islamist group rises as tensions grow in Middle East.
    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/04/world/middleeast/04brotherhood.html?_r=1&hp

    Local:
    Agencies rally behind environmental bill amendment
    http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/article_5fa7b1d4-2f43-11e0-8af5-001cc4c03286.html

    Sidebar:
    Would this bill help improve Montana’s suffering economy? What are the environmental impacts? Are they worth it? What are other ways we can aid the economy without damaging the environment further with increased mining projects?

    National:
    Continued cold snap stalls much of nation
    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/03/us/03storm.html?ref=us

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    Ashley Oppel

    International- Gang’s Backing Mubarak Attack Foreigners

    http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/ml_egypt;_ylt=AgR2m3DXMTy0AIYKVjtkEZSs0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTM4b3BvZWw3BGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTEwMjAzL21sX2VneXB0BGNjb2RlA21vc3Rwb3B1bGFyBGNwb3MDMQRwb3MDMgRwdANob21lX2Nva2UEc2VjA3luX3RvcF9zdG9yeQRzbGsDZ2FuZ3NhdHRhY2tm

    National- Blizzard Strikes Chicago

    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/03/us/03chicago.html?ref=us

    Localization Side Bar- What would Montana do if a storm like this hit us? Chicago was not prepared, so would we be prepared? Talk to the Missoula County Office of Emergency Preparedness. Also the Montana Dept. of Public Health and Human Services, Public Health and Safety Division and the Montana Dept. of Military Affairs, Disaster and Emergency Services. Could possibly include safe winter driving tips by OSHA. Talk to a local about how they feel Montana takes care of the roads during the winter. Are the roads safe? Are they easy to drive on? Would you know what to do if a 70 mph blizzard hit you while on the highway in Montana?

    Local- Blackfeet Nation chairman demands more economic development from Montana Legislature

    http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/article_be259b6e-2fe7-11e0-bc43-001cc4c002e0.html

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Amanda Bryant


    INTERNATIONAL:

    Young Sudanese Use Facebook to Prostest
    http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/03/world/africa/03sudan.html?src=me

    LOCALIZATION: How young adults are using facebook to make a difference/ make their voices heard.

    NATIONAL:

    Midwest Storm is the Blame for a Dozen Deaths
    http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-winter-storm-20110204,0,6723909.story

    LOCAL:

    Local Councilman Considers Running for U.S. House
    http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_ba451606-2fc3-11e0-a799-001cc4c002e0.html

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