I know one of you has to head out of town right after class, so I wanted to let you post headlines for this week a little early. Feel free to post them in the comments to this rather lame note.
INTERNATIONAL: Pro-Gaddafi forces and opponents fight over Libyan oil port. http://english.aljazeera.net/news/africa/2011/03/20113242554921501.html
NATIONAL: Hateful Protest at Military Funerals are Protected by 1st Amendment. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/03/us/03scotus.html?_r=1&hp
LOCAL SIDEBAR: We could get opinions from local veterans on the ruling and see how they feel about it.
LOCAL: More than 50 Years after it’s Groundbreaking Ceremony, Smurfit-Stone will be sold for scraps. http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_6bffcabe-416a-11e0-b20c-001cc4c002e0.html
Military bus shooting in Germany leaves two U.S. airmen dead. http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/03/02/germany.shooting/index.html
National:
Army private charged with capital offense in Wikileaks case. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41876046/ns/us_news-security/
Local:
Tuition hike of 11-13% possible. http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_ee1af642-4555-11e0-b943-001cc4c002e0.html
Sidebar: We could talk to some of the local high school juniors and seniors to find out if the possible tuition increase will impact their decision-making when applying for colleges.
INTERNATIONAL Pakistani minister shot to death http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/02/pakistan.minister.shot/index.html?hpt=Sbin
NATIONAL Anti-gay church wins court appeal for protesting http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/03/02/scotus.westboro.church/index.html?hpt=Sbin
LOCALIZATION: Missoula is a pretty liberal town for Montana, especially for the university. It would be easy to do a reaction piece on this and maybe look into something like, if that has happened at any military funerals here or anything.
LOCAL Missoula man gets 30 years in prison for sexual assault of minor http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_2af6c522-450c-11e0-b63e-001cc4c002e0.html
INTERNATIONAL Investigaton Begins in Libya for Possible Crimes Against Humanity http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/world/africa/04hague.html
LOCAL Investigation Continues into Fatal Car Crash http://www.kpax.com/news/driver-involved-in-missoula-fatal-crash-out-of-hospital/
LOCALIZATION Possibly try to find Libyan natives living in MT and get their perspective and thoughts on the crimes against humanity allegations and what they think the american government should and shouldnt be allowed to do as far as calling for resignation
International: First Report Of Westerners Being Held In Libya, Three Dutch Aviators Captured http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/world/africa/04netherlands.html?_r=1&ref=world
National: Luggage Containing Bodies Of Two Children Found In Florida Canal http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/03/03/florida.child.deaths/index.html
Local: Missoula Man Gets Prison For Sexual Assault of Young Girl http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_2af6c522-450c-11e0-b63e-001cc4c002e0.html
Sidebar: Follow up with interviewing the family of the girl more in depth to find out their opinions on the sentence - if they think it is fair, etc.
Sidebar: Tuition prices are expected to increase by double digits while quality and selection of classes are expected to decrease. Outline possible outcomes of this at UM: How much students will have to pay, which programs are risk, assess the availability of classes and the overall effect this will have on students.
National: Obama declares support for Libyan rebels, calls for Gadhafi to step down
Sidebar: Will be able to talk about all the budget cuts, which students it will affect the most, especially for out of state students and an increased tuition. As well as size of classes might have to get larger.
National:New Jersey Governor vetoes Internet Gambling bill and is first state to do so. http://missoulian.com/news/national/article_0341c02c-66d5-5e1a-9981-8982b2877fde.html
Local: New technology, old potholes. http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_e161458c-43ca-11e0-80de-001cc4c002e0.html
Localizing: talk to students that travel daily on the worst roads in missoula. See what effects the potholes have on the cars of people who drive on them.
International: Obama approves use of military aircraft to transport refugees from Libya. http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/03/libya.refugees/index.html
National: E.P.A Limited by Politics in Influence over Natural Gas Drilling http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/us/04gas.html?ref=us
Localization Side-Bar- Do we have hazardous natural gas drilling in Montana? Talk to Montana Natural Gas drilling companies, Montana Environmental Organizations, and Montana Residents. See how much influence the E.P.A. has over natural gas drilling in Montana. See how much influence Montana environmental agencies have over natural gas drilling in Montana.
Local: Montana Universities to Potentially Face Budget Cuts
International Terror in Libya Continues http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/world/africa/04libya.html?_r=1&ref=world
National 12 Year Old Boy Taken into Custody for Killing Parents http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/us/04killings.html?ref=us
Local Missoula Man Being Accused for Homicide of New Girlfriend http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_be949604-45c7-11e0-8aea-001cc4c002e0.html
Localization Two different people being accused of murder, since one is in Missoula, try to relate danger of Missoula to other cities and smaller towns. Statistics and things to make people reading feel more aware of how careful they should be in their own city.
-Local: Missoula Man Suspected of Homicide; Victim Found Dead in his Apartment http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_be949604-45c7-11e0-8aea-001cc4c002e0.html
-National: 2 Children Found in Florida Canal-Suspect Named http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/03/03/florida.child.deaths/index.html?npt=NP1
-International: Libyan Rebels Cost Kadafi Oil Profit $100 Million a Day http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-libya-oil-20110303,0,2953769.story
-Localization: In connection to Libya oil, it would be interesting to see how that has affected Montana's gas prices. It would also be a good opportunity to look into alternative energy efforts starting here in Montana.
International: Terror Quiets Libyan Capital as Rebels Battle in East http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/world/africa/04libya.html?ref=world
National: U.S. gun-tracing operation let firearms into criminal hands http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-guns-mexico-20110304,0,2309966.story
Localization: What are the local gun laws? What would the reaction be in Missoula if this had happened locally?
Local: Woman found dead in apartment; Missoula man accused of negligent homicide http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_be949604-45c7-11e0-8aea-001cc4c002e0.html
INTERNATIONAL:
ReplyDeletePro-Gaddafi forces and opponents fight over Libyan oil port.
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/africa/2011/03/20113242554921501.html
NATIONAL:
Hateful Protest at Military Funerals are Protected by 1st Amendment.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/03/us/03scotus.html?_r=1&hp
LOCAL SIDEBAR:
We could get opinions from local veterans on the ruling and see how they feel about it.
LOCAL:
More than 50 Years after it’s Groundbreaking Ceremony, Smurfit-Stone will be sold for scraps.
http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_6bffcabe-416a-11e0-b20c-001cc4c002e0.html
Local:
ReplyDeleteSnowbowl Proposes New Lodge, Four Additional Chairlifts - http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_1754d86a-448a-11e0-a23d-001cc4c002e0.html
National:
Wisconsin Mob Accost Senators Outside Capitol Building - http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/117228243.html
Worldwide:
Four Members of U.S. Air Force Slain in German Airport Shooting - http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/eu_germany_us_airport_shooting
Localized Sidebar:
Perhaps do a profile on Air Force personnel based out of MT that either:
- celebrates those who have lost life
- feature any MT airmen currently stationed in Frankfurt, Germany, or surrounding area.
Austin Smith
International:
ReplyDeleteMilitary bus shooting in Germany leaves two U.S. airmen dead.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/europe/03/02/germany.shooting/index.html
National:
Army private charged with capital offense in Wikileaks case.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41876046/ns/us_news-security/
Local:
Tuition hike of 11-13% possible.
http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_ee1af642-4555-11e0-b943-001cc4c002e0.html
Sidebar: We could talk to some of the local high school juniors and seniors to find out if the possible tuition increase will impact their decision-making when applying for colleges.
INTERNATIONAL
ReplyDeletePakistani minister shot to death
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/02/pakistan.minister.shot/index.html?hpt=Sbin
NATIONAL
Anti-gay church wins court appeal for protesting
http://www.cnn.com/2011/US/03/02/scotus.westboro.church/index.html?hpt=Sbin
LOCALIZATION:
Missoula is a pretty liberal town for Montana, especially for the university. It would be easy to do a reaction piece on this and maybe look into something like, if that has happened at any military funerals here or anything.
LOCAL
Missoula man gets 30 years in prison for sexual assault of minor
http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_2af6c522-450c-11e0-b63e-001cc4c002e0.html
Kendra Cousineau
ReplyDeleteNATIONAL
Obama calls for Qaddafi's immediate resignation
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/world/africa/04president.html
INTERNATIONAL
Investigaton Begins in Libya for Possible Crimes Against Humanity
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/world/africa/04hague.html
LOCAL
Investigation Continues into Fatal Car Crash
http://www.kpax.com/news/driver-involved-in-missoula-fatal-crash-out-of-hospital/
LOCALIZATION
Possibly try to find Libyan natives living in MT and get their perspective and thoughts on the crimes against humanity allegations and what they think the american government should and shouldnt be allowed to do as far as calling for resignation
Meghan Nolt
ReplyDeleteInternational:
First Report Of Westerners Being Held In Libya, Three Dutch Aviators Captured
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/world/africa/04netherlands.html?_r=1&ref=world
National:
Luggage Containing Bodies Of Two Children Found In Florida Canal
http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/03/03/florida.child.deaths/index.html
Local:
Missoula Man Gets Prison For Sexual Assault of Young Girl
http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_2af6c522-450c-11e0-b63e-001cc4c002e0.html
Sidebar:
Follow up with interviewing the family of the girl more in depth to find out their opinions on the sentence - if they think it is fair, etc.
INTERNATIONAL:
ReplyDeleteSix Women Shot Dead in Ivory Coast Rally
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12641707
NATIONAL:
New Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Terrorism Conspiracy Charge
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-03-03/new-jersey-men-plead-guilty-to-terrorism-conspiracy-charge.html
LOCAL:
Missoula Community Food Co-op Celebrates Renovation and Expansion
http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_027a60a4-4557-11e0-b8eb-001cc4c002e0.html
LOCALIZATION:
How the renovation and expansion of the Missoula Community Food Co-op will change our community for the better.
Amanda Bryant
Amy Sutton
ReplyDeleteLocal:
Higher education faces large setbacks
http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/article_ee1af642-4555-11e0-b943-001cc4c002e0.html
Sidebar:
Tuition prices are expected to increase by double digits while quality and selection of classes are expected to decrease. Outline possible outcomes of this at UM: How much students will have to pay, which programs are risk, assess the availability of classes and the overall effect this will have on students.
National:
Obama declares support for Libyan rebels, calls for Gadhafi to step down
http://missoulian.com/news/national/article_0de887e4-bbfa-58c9-9650-dbd771f459ca.html
International:
NATO helicopters kill nine Afghan children
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/03/world/asia/03afghan.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper
Taylor Roberts
ReplyDeleteInternational:Ivory Coast protest leaves six women dead. http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2011-03-03-ivory-coast-protests_N.htm
National: 2 missing bodies found in Fla. Canal.http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2011-03-03-children-bodies-canal_N.htm
Local:Man sent to prison for sexual assault on young girl. http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_2af6c522-450c-11e0-b63e-001cc4c002e0.html?mode=sto
Sidebar:Is our judical system doing enough to protecting society?
Alexa Brittain
ReplyDeleteINTERNATIONAL: Libyan military continues to struggle to reclaim region
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/03/libya.conflict/
NATIONAL: Eastern Cougar acknowledged as extinct, so they think
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/03/science/earth/03cougar.html?ref=us
LOCAL: University budget cuts to bring more costs to students
http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_ee1af642-4555-11e0-b943-001cc4c002e0.html
Sidebar: Will be able to talk about all the budget cuts, which students it will affect the most, especially for out of state students and an increased tuition. As well as size of classes might have to get larger.
John Surratt
ReplyDeleteNational:New Jersey Governor vetoes Internet Gambling bill and is first state to do so.
http://missoulian.com/news/national/article_0341c02c-66d5-5e1a-9981-8982b2877fde.html
Local: New technology, old potholes.
http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_e161458c-43ca-11e0-80de-001cc4c002e0.html
Localizing: talk to students that travel daily on the worst roads in missoula. See what effects the potholes have on the cars of people who drive on them.
International: Obama approves use of military aircraft to transport refugees from Libya.
http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/africa/03/03/libya.refugees/index.html
International: Terror Takes Hold in Tripoli Amidst Rebel Battle in the East
ReplyDeletehttp://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/world/africa/04libya.html?_r=1&ref=world
National: E.P.A Limited by Politics in Influence over Natural Gas Drilling
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/us/04gas.html?ref=us
Localization Side-Bar- Do we have hazardous natural gas drilling in Montana? Talk to Montana Natural Gas drilling companies, Montana Environmental Organizations, and Montana Residents. See how much influence the E.P.A. has over natural gas drilling in Montana. See how much influence Montana environmental agencies have over natural gas drilling in Montana.
Local: Montana Universities to Potentially Face Budget Cuts
http://missoulian.com/news/state-and-regional/article_ee1af642-4555-11e0-b943-001cc4c002e0.html
Lilian Langston
ReplyDeleteInternational
Terror in Libya Continues
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/world/africa/04libya.html?_r=1&ref=world
National
12 Year Old Boy Taken into Custody for Killing Parents
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/us/04killings.html?ref=us
Local
Missoula Man Being Accused for Homicide of New Girlfriend
http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_be949604-45c7-11e0-8aea-001cc4c002e0.html
Localization
Two different people being accused of murder, since one is in Missoula, try to relate danger of Missoula to other cities and smaller towns. Statistics and things to make people reading feel more aware of how careful they should be in their own city.
-Local:
ReplyDeleteMissoula Man Suspected of Homicide; Victim Found Dead in his Apartment
http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_be949604-45c7-11e0-8aea-001cc4c002e0.html
-National:
2 Children Found in Florida Canal-Suspect Named
http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/03/03/florida.child.deaths/index.html?npt=NP1
-International:
Libyan Rebels Cost Kadafi Oil Profit $100 Million a Day
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-libya-oil-20110303,0,2953769.story
-Localization:
In connection to Libya oil, it would be interesting to see how that has affected Montana's gas prices. It would also be a good opportunity to look into alternative energy efforts starting here in Montana.
Michelle Beahm
ReplyDeleteInternational: Terror Quiets Libyan Capital as Rebels Battle in East
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/04/world/africa/04libya.html?ref=world
National: U.S. gun-tracing operation let firearms into criminal hands
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-guns-mexico-20110304,0,2309966.story
Localization: What are the local gun laws? What would the reaction be in Missoula if this had happened locally?
Local: Woman found dead in apartment; Missoula man accused of negligent homicide
http://missoulian.com/news/local/article_be949604-45c7-11e0-8aea-001cc4c002e0.html
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