"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot."

- Bill Russell



Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Movie Mistakes

I read about the movie mistakes that they made in Anchorman and Step Brothers, and it is pretty ironic how often these things really happen, and it is even more odd that people realize all of these things! In the movies that I saw, there was about 30 or 40 minor mistakes, but I saw that the Pirates of the Carribean movie had over 300 mistakes! That is crazy how that many errors can go unseen by many people, and that some people can realize them, and then after that, you always see them. It almost seems like you are looking for them once you find out about them!

Monday, March 28, 2011

A Girl’s Nude Photo, and Altered Lives

This story is quite unique, because it is something that everyone knows it is happening, but not much is really said about the matter. It is an odd topic, but I think it is good that kids should know that they will be punished for it. To most kids, I am sure that kids think that they are pretty cool when they get pictures like that, but in reality, it could get them into a lot of trouble. The fact that people are geting in trouble is right, and they should be punished for what is wrong.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Pilates Video

I liked the camera view when they interviewed the black guy, and how he was in the crane thing that he normlayy works in, it just kind of made it feel like it was in a comfortable environment for him, and everyone watching. I also liked the B-Roll that they showed the shots they had of them actually doing the pilates, showing the way that they did them on the job.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Goose and Man/Demo Video

That is actually crazy. I have seen things where it is a dog and a tiger, and I thought that was bizarre! But seeing a man have conversations with a goose, and feel a bond with it, just makes me laugh with astonishment! I could never have believed that if I didn't see it! That is actually the coolest thing I have seen in a while, and am really happy for that guy. I also liked how the cameraman viewed the fisherman video, telling us a little bit about him, and letting us get to know him better, then teaching us about what the news in that story was.

Broadcast First Story

Derek Schiebel
Broadcast Journalism Story
TOPIC: Sophomore Baseball
ANGLE (Subject, Verb, Object): Sophomore players love baseball

B-ROLL

TROPHY CASE



PLAYERS LAUGHING TOGETHER


SCHLOSSER HITTING



SCHLOSSER




CHATFIELD FIELDING GROUND BALL


CHATFIELD




MARTINSON ON COMPUTER



MARTINSON




SCHIEBEL STANDUP

A-ROLL

Eastview baseball has always been thought of as an intimidating team to play. By the sounds of it, this year should be no different.

I caught up with a few kids from the 9th Grade A team last year and what their thoughts are for their upcoming year, and the family they have built by playing baseball.

Joe Schlosser has been playing baseball since he was 4 years old. He has never even had the thought of quitting, solely based on the pure love of the game.

“It’s a fun time to hang out with friends and play sports that we love to do. We all know how to have fun, but at the same time, are able to focus on the task at hand, which is winning games.”

Josh Chatfield is the same way. Growing up, he always loved playing ball, and would always jump at the chance to try new things.

 “I play 2nd base, pitcher, outfield, and the occasional left-bench. I think the team uses me to my full potential, and I think so too, considering we have done well in the past.”

Everyone wants to win, but no one knows more about the art of winning than Grant “Cheese” Martinson. He has always thought of things that the team needs to do in order to win, and this year is no different.

“To score 5 or more runs every game. I think that is reachable, considering that we have had a really great offense all these years, and it should stay the same way!”

With the winning attitudes that these guys and the rest of their teammates have, I don’t see how this team of brothers, couldn’t have another successful season. For the Flash, this is Derek Schiebel.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Susan Smith Trial Facts

  1. She was charged with murder of her own two children.
  2. She blamed a black man about the murder of the kids.
  3. She was clinically insane, and was physically abused as a child.
  4. No one knew that she had been abused as a child, but there were signs.
  5. The people in Union never would have thought that she would have done such a thing.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Zack Greinke (rib) may start year on DL

The young promising season for the Milwaukee Brewers is not starting out entirely as expected. Their star pitching acquisition over the offseason Zack Greinke has injured his rib and will start the season on the 15-Day DL. He injured his rib after playing in a pick up basketball game after one of the teams games this spring. While it may not seem like such a big deal, to us Brewer fans, learning our star pitcher won't be with us to start the year is a little brutal, but hopefully we can stay tough, and fight through those first 2-3 weeks with a strong winning record!

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

English Quiz

I got 10 out of 10! It wasn't that hard I didn't think, and it obviouslty showed! It was a fairly easy topic to learn, and I was very quick to learn it!

Changing Passive to Active Voice Notes

  • To make it into an active voice, you need to answer the "by the..." question, by saying who did the action that you are tryin gto describe.
  • You should be able to have two versions of a sentence, an active one, and then one that may not sound as good, or does not have the same affect.
  • It should sound you are interested in the topic, and know what you are talking about.

Buckeyes widen poll lead over Kansas

After their huge win over Wisconsin this week, the Buckeyes have solidified their spot at the top of the polls, improving their lead over Kansas even more than last week. The biggest losers in this past week were Villanova (my team), Vanderbilt, Missouri, and Texas A&M, all of which fell out of the Top 25. The top teams following Ohio State are Kansas, Pittsburgh, Notre Dame and Duke. BYU took a huge hit from the loss of one their better players and dropped from 3 to 8 in the ranking. A big winner was Kansas State, the Pre-season number 3 ranked team in the nation is finally showing what they are made of, returning to the Top 25 in the 19th rank, first time since Week 10, which came out on January 10th. I give all teams, especially Villanova, the best of luck going into their conference tournaments this week, as all of America gets ready for MArch Madness to soon begin.

Monday, March 7, 2011

No. 1 Ohio State rips Wisconsin in Big Ten finale

Ohio State, the numebr one team in the nation, showed why tehy were number one yesterday. As a team, they hit 14 of 15 three pointers, including 7 of 8 froim John "Three-bler" Diebler. Afterwards, after the game ended in a blow out, 93-65, Diebler said,"I apologize for missing that one," which led to the entire locker room laughing loudly. After their upset of the then undefeated Ohio State team earlier, the Badgers came in with an edge, but the Buckeye's had home court advantage, and the determination to com eback and even out the season series. They had alreaddy clinched the Big Ten Title from an Iowa win against Purdue, but this game was for pride, and afterwards, the Buckeye's came out with a little more of that than the Badgers of Madison.

Friday, March 4, 2011

High School Basketball Star Dies on Court

At a Michigan High School, the happiness of clinching a perfect season came at a very big price. 16-year-old Wes Leonard died on the court after hitting the game winning layup in overtime to clinch a perfect season. He was able to hit the shot, celebrate with his teammates, shake the others teams hands, and then get carried by his teammates on the court, being the hometown hero for te night, then suddenly collapsed walking off the court. The medics there tried to help, but couldn't do anything, dying in the hopsital later that night. The cause is unknown, and hopefully the team can overcome this obstacle and keep their season going, with Wes in mind all they way.

Thursday, March 3, 2011

New Interview Questions

People I will interview:

Joe Schlosser - SophomoreStud

How did you feel about your season last year?
It was a fun time to hang out with friends and play sports that we love to do. We all know how to have fun, but at the same time, are able to focus on the task at hand, with winning games.”
What are your expectations for the team this year?
That we should win some games and for all of us to do our best, like we always do every year.
What is the best part about Eastview baseball?
Having (Coach) Holle as our coach this year! It should be a blast, considering we are all really close and Holle is a fun guy to hang out with.

Josh Chatfield - Sophomore Superman

What was your favorite part about last year?
The tournament that we hosted was a pretty fun way to hang out with the team. We also got to talk to the other guys from the other teams.
What positions do you love to play?
I play 2nd base, pitcher, outfield, and the occasional left-bench. I think the team uses me to my full potential, and I think so too, considering we have done well in the past.”
What is the best part about Eastview baseball?
The coaching staff. Definitely. They are always there for you to help and support you even if you are slumping.

Grant Martinson - Sophomore Strike-out Pitcher

What do you want to do better in your upcoming season?
Make less errors. I didn't make that many last year, but there is always room for improvement.
What are your goals for the team this year?
To score 5 or more runs every game. I think that is reachable, considering that we have had a really great offense all these years, and it should stay the same way
What is the best part about Eastview baseball?
I think our field is pretty cool. Coaches are very helpful also, but I really like our fields.

5 Things I Learned from The Interview Course

1. Write a list of 5 to 6 questions that your readers would ask if they heard about this issue.
2. Be sure that you ask them open ended questions to them, so they can explain their answers
3. Ask a question and then stop. Don't apologize for a question you ask.
4. Off the record means many things, but most people take it as not printing what is said when they are talking off record.
5. Questions are the interviewers most important tool during the interview.

BYU Dismisses Player From Basketball Team for Having Premarital Sex

BYU, a smaller conference school from the Mountain West, just got ranked 3rd overall in the entire nation, and they are already on the decline. They lost their game against New Mexico 82-64 after they got the new ranking, but that may not even be the biggest obstacle in their way. They dismissed their third best scorer, and leader in rebounds and blocks per game, Brandon Davies. And for a unique reason, premarital sex with someone. It is against the Student Honor Code for BYU, and so far he has been able to stay in school, just not on the basketball team anymore. It truly is a said story, and hopefully we will see him in the near future, and hopefully, playing basketball, because it is apparent that they really do need more than just Jimmer.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Ruby Bridges: 4 facts

- One of the first black girls to go to an all white school in 1960 in New Orleans
- None of the white kids' parents let thier kid get taught with a black girl in the room, so she ended up getting taught in a class of one by a very nice teacher, on a different floor from everyone else at the school
- Her mom sent her to an all white school so that she could get a better education and lead on to a better job. His dad even lost his job because his boss thought that it was bad that a parent should let their black kid go to school with white kids.
- She grew up and became a travel agent, and Disney made a TV movie about him, and there was also a novel written about her, called The Story of Ruby Bridges in 1995.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Upcoming Boys Baseball Season

Teams get escited

How did you do last year?
What have you been doing in the off season?
What are the new rules for bats?
What are we expecting from the team this year?
What can the fans do to make the games a better experience?

Who I could interview:
Coach Strey
Pat Strey
Cam Cropsey
Even DeCovich
Austin Hebig

Eastview, Eagan share lead in SSC boys basketball

As of right now, the Lightining of Eastview and the Wildcats of Eagan are atop the South Suburban Conference in boy's basketball, with a record in the conference of 13-3. This marks the first time all year Lakeville South has not had at least a share in the lead, as they are now 12-4 after a loss in the last seconds of their game against Eastview on Friday. That game on Friday marked the thrid time in a row that our Lightning held the powerful Cougars to 50 points or less, which makes Coach Gerber very proud. "In our league, we play teams so much that we know each other's stuff," Gerber said. "Games like this are usually going to be lower-scoring." And they were, and even with the low scoring matches that have ben happening, Eastview can now say that with a record of 19-4 overall, they are leading the challenging South Subruban Conference.