Karis' Journalism Blog

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Below is my final exam video project. I filmed all of it on my cell phone and edited it on iMovie. https://youtu.be/6-MpW7Qi0Xo

Car Raid Project Notes: -Got new car because "was afraid something big was going to break down on it" "it would cost more to fix the problem than the car was worth" -wanted bucket chairs because of kids "because I wanted a car that had captains chairs for the second row and still had third row optional seating so that when my kids sat together in the backseat they'd be separated" -"I chose a Toyota over dodge because it had higher safety ratings and quality ratings" -"I like them equally" "I really did like my last car" -"I had my hands full" without mail "I consider myself a busy mom" -"I do camp gladiator workouts" bring your own yoga mat and weights -"I'm scared of bugs that have stingers or that bite me like mosquitos" -"I hate minivans" "I think they're hideous" doesn't think 2 kids justify a minivan so that's why she want...

Bowie Receives NATA Safe Sports School Award On February 1, Bowie received the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) Safe Sports School award for its Athletic Training Program. “James Bowie High School is honored to receive this 1st Team recognition from NATA,” said Pablo Riera LAT, ATC and Brittani Thibodeaux LAT, ATC. The award is very prestigious and difficult to achieve since the list of requirements is quite extensive. “This award recognizes the contributions and commitment of schools across the country that are implementing safe sports policies and (the) best practices,” said NATA President Scott Sailor, EdD, ATC. Such contributions include, but are not limited to, creating a positive athletic health care administration system, providing or coordinating pre-participation physical examinations, and promoting safe and appropriate practice and competition facilities. “Our goal is to lead our athletics program to the highest safety standards for our players...

News: Summary: On February 22, Akins HS went into lockdown because of a threat. The school handled this very well because a student reported the threat immediately. 1. Bee Barto, Sarah Simmons 2. "It's critical that they speak up and that they know that we're going to listen to them and take them seriously." 3. Yes. 4. Quote. Commentary: Summary: Mental health is an important issue in America, but it's not the only reason why people cause school shootings. Bullying is also a factor, which makes this problem very complicated. 1. No quotes 2. No quotes 3. Yes. 4. Statement. Features: Summary: Susan Nelson is a victim of an act of gun violence and it still affects her today. Her and her son believe there should be stricter background checks. 1. Susan Nelson, Elliot Nelson, Christopher Nelson 2. "My main goal would be for him to feel strong and confident and live without fear or regret." 3. Yes. 4. Quote. Athletics: Summary: The golf te...

I threw open the door and yelled, "quit it!" at my dog, he wouldn't stop barking. I saw that he was digging in the yard, which he's not allowed to do. With a stomp in my step, I headed over to Sparky. "What're you doing?" I asked as I approached him. Then I got his attention and he stepped aside. I saw a glimpse of something yellow, maybe this was what Sparky was trying to dig up? He sat down, panting and looking at me wth excitement. I stuck my hands in the dirt and he barked happily when I started to push away the dirt covering the object.  I was expecting something like, a shoe. After all, nothing of real value could be hidden in my tiny backyard. That's exactly what I thought until I uncovered it. It was about the size of my fist when I pulled it out of the dirty ground.  It was a gold nugget. I was so shocked to see it, that I nearly dropped the nugget. I wondered how much it was worth as I crouched there with my jaw dropped. I fantasize...

Short Answer: 1. 300 2. He wanted to spend more time with his family and he felt sidelined by his boss 3. Club stacking isn't an ethical practice although it's legal, which is when candidates fill political clubs with their supporters to win endorsements. Sometimes these people will even pay membership dues for their supporters. 4. Bars and restaurants 5. Estimated $250 million, and no, I haven't seen it Long Response: 1. The story was about how some schools in more rural areas were switching to a four-day week instead of a five-day week like normal. This idea isn't actually that new, some Colorado districts have been doing this for decades. But what's really catching people's attention is that this idea is spreading to larger districts and affecting more people. 2. Some advantages such as teens can work on Fridays, students have a longer weekend, teachers get a better pay, and there's less strain on the students being stressed from five days of ...

1. My dad 2. This weekend 3. -Name and relationship with the person -Car observations -Make and model of the car -Some "why" questions 4. Details about the car, about the person, and about their lifestyle