By Clare Parsons
--- Originally, I decided to take Journalism 12 because I had applied to University of Kings College for the Journalism Program. I was accepted but have decided it isn’t what I want to do. Although I am no longer attending a post-secondary school for Journalism, it is still by far one of the most interesting classes I have taken in high school. By Billie Guthrie
--- The definition of controversy is “disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and heated.” By that definition any issues faced today are controversial and often aren’t discussed within a classroom setting. By Jamie Ross
--- In today’s society, social media is thriving. More specifically, Twitter is thriving. Twitter allows us to connect with friends, family, organizations and personalities across the globe. It allows us to spread awareness, fundraise over the internet, it gives brands and companies a way to promote themselves internationally, and it gives us the ability to stay updated on virtually anything happening around the world. By Allie Carpenter
--- In order to read for bias in the news, you need to know what bias is. According to Oxford Dictionaries, bias is when you “cause to feel or show inclination or prejudice for or against someone or something.” There are many different types of bias in the news: By Lauren Ruth Crowell
--- As I look around my journalism class, I see tech addicts. Anything but people who are qualified to receive or report news. A more appropriate description would be something like 'authors of woven opinions and angles'. By Alex Pardy
--- Want to write for The Dart or start your own blog? Consider these tips for getting your story out there and getting the attention of readers. |