Architecture Preview

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)? André Waterkeyn
2. When was it built? 1958
3. Where is it located? Belgium
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? It was closed for the public for renovation, but it was opened back up.
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? No it didn't
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself? It was supposed to be used for a World fair.
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question) This building was one of the buildings that definitely stood out to me. I like how at first it was a fair but they innovated it into a museum. It looks so cool the way that the building is standing.

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)? Szotyńscy & Zaleski

2. When was it built? 2004
3. Where is it located? Poland
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? Yes you can visit it
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? No it didn't
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself? It was built to be a health resort.
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question) This building also really stood out to me because of its unique structure. It looks like it couldn't a health resort but it is. It makes me wonder how it could actually be built.

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)? Unknown
2. When was it built?1889-1897
3. Where is it located? Kansas City
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? Public library
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? cost 10,000
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself? It was built to be a library
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question) This looks so cool because it is an actual library that is surrounded by books! It is such a unique building and it looks amazing

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?  Behnisch Architekten

2. When was it built? In the 1970's
3. Where is it located? Germany
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? pubic
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? No
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself? It was built for investments in bankings.
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question) This building looks so col and unique with all the buildings looking as if they are stacked on top of each other. The overall design is beautiful and very interesting.

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)? Nicholas Grimshaw

2. When was it built? finished in May 2000
3. Where is it located? United Kingdom
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? It is public
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? no
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself? It contains plants from all around the world.
7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question) This building looks so unique because it looks like a bunch of bumble bee hives that are clear. Its so cool that there are cool plants inside the eden project.

Action Preview Assignment

Warm up:

• This photo is part of a winning sports photography folio because, it is such a cool action shoot at a football game! You can see the person that had water poured on them that their reaction was neutral. 
• The shutter speed was probably really fast because, if it was't fast then the picture would have become blurry or they wouldn't have caught the picture in time
• Yes this is and action reaction and a safety key concept! This was probably planned between the photographer and the person who poured the water on him.
• Some advanced techniques presented in this photograph is of course catching the picture at the perfect timing, and the angle looks really good with the picture. 

Weebler Newspaper

Newspaper Design

News Values

Timeliness  -- the newness of the facts. 

http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2015/02/23/world/europe/ap-eu-iran-nuclear-talks.html?ref=world&_r=0

Newspaper headline- Phased US- Iran Nuclear Deal Taking Shape

I picked this article for Timeliness because it was one of the newest articles. This newspaper published February, 23rd.

 Proximity – the nearness of a given event to your place of publication.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/02/23/four-dead-killeen-texas-shooting/23873731/ 

Newspaper headline- Texas Gunman kill 3, himself

I picked this article because it is a horrific event and it happened near us. It was published in Kileen, Texas, which makes this article proximity.

Prominence – the “newsworthiness” of an individual, organization or place.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/theoval/2015/02/23/obama-retirement-savings-labor-department-rules-brian-deese/23872375/

Newspaper headline-  Obama seeks new rules for financial advisers

I picked this article for prominence because, Obama is definitely newsworthiness. This article is really huge and it is about the president.

 Impact – the effect or consequence of an event on the audience.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/02/25/winter-weather-snow-ice-north-texas-carolinas/23985911/ 

Newspaper headline-  Winter takes southern route from Texas to Carolinas

I picked this article because weather impacts the whole world. The cold winter weather is impacting from Texas to Carolinas.

Conflict – the meeting of two or more opposing forces. These forces can be physical, emotional or philosophical.

http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2015/02/25/23981785/

Newspaper headline-Protests after right-to-work hearing cut off

This video/article represents a conflict because two opposing forces are fighting.  People are protesting against labor committee. 

 Human Interest – the drama the surrounds people involved in an emotional struggle

http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2015/02/27/24105987/

Newspaper headline: This whole dress debate has questioned our faith in humanity

I picked this article because this has been spreading around everyones phone last night. This is emotionally throwing everybody off and is confusing all of humanity. This dress has everyones human interest.
Novelty – the attraction people have to unusual things and events. 

http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/world/2014/05/16/a-strange-world/1880975/

Newspaper Headline: A Strange World

I picked this article because the front page was so weird and funny that it made me want to read more. People get attracted to weird and unusual things because they are funny.

My Yearbook Spread

The Lone Star Dispatch Issue #4

FRONT PAGE: Cancer diagnosis doesn't stop Gomez

Summary:
Roberto Gomez, a theatre teacher, is fighting a battle of cancer. Communities are reaching out to help him because of his dedication to his work. Gomez has a tumor right in his liver under his heart and he found out that it was inoperable when he went to get an operation done. He had a daughter later named Lauren who helped him through cancer and she noticed that her family made a large impact in the news.

Who? Roberto Gomez

What? A theatre teacher

Where? Bowie High School

When? February 9th 

Why/How? He is fighting cancer and their family made his story on the news and made a great impact.

Who was quoted in the story? Lauren Gomez, his daughter

What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "Now his ex-students from over 30 years of teaching are reaching out and the communities in the valley have been so supportive. You don't really think of things like that until it happens." 

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes

Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? A statement

STUDENT LIFE: Marching band travels abroad for New Year's parade with millions watching

Summary: 

James Bowie Outdoor Performing Ensemble traveled to London to the Big Ben to march in front of 2.5 million people. More then 300 people of the marching band attended this parade. Band members roomed together in London and the next they performed. This was an amazing experience for the band.

Who? Bowie Marching Band

What? New Years Parade

Where? London, England

When? New Years posted February

Why/How? Because their director gave the students an opportunity to go to London, and they are great marchers.

Who was quoted in the story? The students at Bowie High school that went to London.

What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "It is so satisfying to have people appreciate what you do." (Linda Garza)

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes 

Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? A quote

NEWS: Varsity cheer wins first at state

Summary: The whole varsity squad of Bowie High School Cheer came to Texas State to compete against other high schools. The cheerleaders worked really hard since the beginning of the school year for this. Cheer routines are long and take the breath out of you. Competing is very stressful and crazy. The result came out and they one 1st place.

Who? Bowie Cheer

What? Cheerleading

Where? Texas State University 

When? January, 25th

Why/How? To compete, have fun, and show off their skills!

Who was quoted in the story? The cheerleaders at Bowie

What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "When we're competing it's a routine with a long cheer, difficult jump sequences, and harder stunt sequences."(Rylee Barrios)

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes

Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? A quote

Entertainment: Trivia Crack 'Craze'

Summary: Trivia Crack is a game where you go against your friends to see who is smarter. It has impacted all of the teens and also some adults. This game spread through all of the High schools in the AISD. 

Who? Bowie students

What? Trivia Crack

Where? At Bowie Highschool

When? February, 9th

Why/How? It is such an addicting game so when 1 person started to play it 30 more of their friends bought it.

Who was quoted in the story? Students

What quote was the strongest in your opinion? "Trivia Crack spread through the school like a wildlife."(Nick Anagnos)

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading?Yes

Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? A Quote

Sports: Top Dawgs

Summary: At Bowie, 2 athletes were interviewed for their outstanding performances. Both Hall and Griffis were chosen. They both worked very hard this year through sports.

Who? Bowie athletes

What? Awards for outstanding athletic performances

Where? Bowie

When? February, 9th

Why/How? They show amazing sportsmanship and they work hard.

Who was quoted in the story? Hall and Griffis

What quote was the strongest in your opinion? Hall

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes

Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? A quote

Commentary: New Year

Summary: This article is about everyone making New Years resolutions. They are setting their goals for what they want to accomplish before the year ends. New Years resolutions help people change something in their lives.

Who? Bowie students 

What? New Years

Where? everywhere

When? Beginning of the year, posted February 9th 

Why/How? People want to set goals, and change something in their life.

Who was quoted in the story? there is no quote.

What quote was the strongest in your opinion? no quote

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? no

Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? A statement 

Main In-Depth:

Summary: A new law, the hands free policy, that was placed on January, 1st has changed peoples lives while driving. Adults, and teenagers use their phone more driving then they should regularly. Adults and even students have been getting into more car accidents by looking at their phone. 

Who? Everyone who lives in Austin, Texas

What? A policy for hands free

Where? Austin, Texas

When? Started in January but this article was posted on February, 9th

Why/How? People have been getting into more car accidents by looking at your phone while driving.

Who was quoted in the story? People at Bowie

What quote was the strongest in your opinion? Stacy Stacher

Did the lead sentence make you want to keep reading? Yes

Was the conclusion a quote or a statement? Quote

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1. What is your favorite photo in the entire paper? The cancer picture
1A. Why is this your favorite? It tells a story
1B. What rules of photo composition are evident? Not really

2. What is your least favorite photo in the entire paper? The Trivia Crack picture
2A. Why is this your least favorite? It is just a picture of the app, and it just didn't catch my eye.

3. If you were a photographer on staff, which event/photo assignment would you have liked to do for this issue? You will need to look through the entire paper and see the topics covered and decide which one you think would have been fun. Either sports or entertainment, because they are really good action shots.

4. Overall, how would you rate the photography in this issue? What were the strong points and weak points. I would rate it at 5 or a 6, none of them really caught my eye, they seemed really boring. I didn't really see any photography rules either.