Kim Jong-Un, the sole leader of North Korea has recently fascinated the western society with his new rectangular haircut and lack of eyebrows. Un made an appearance at a politburo meeting rocking a hair cut with completely shaved sides, half shaved eyebrows, and a slicked back top that resembles a trapezoid.
Un's haircut has been a recent target for criticism by news media outlets and political satirists. Un's old hair cut was considered a symbol by many North Koreans; portraying his connection with the former dictator Kim Il-sung. News media outlets analyzed and speculated the deeper meaning to Un's new hairdo.
People magazine compared Un's wild hairdo to Will Smith's wacky rectangular haircut back in the 1990's.On the other hand, Vox news proposed 12 satirical questions that we should ask about Un's new hair cut.
I found this news story interesting because of the different approaches used by the news organizations that I have chosen. One news topic generated three totally different news stories.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Monday, February 16, 2015
Competitive Baseball is Surpassing Lower Income Kids
Andrew McCutchen, a center fielder for The Pittsburgh Pirates commented on a Little League controversy for The Players Tribune on Friday. An inner city Chicago team of the Jackie Robinson Western Conference recently had their championship title revoked. The reason being that the Chicago team had players from other areas of the country outside of the Western Conference's proximity.
McCutchen stated that Little League baseball has become a rich kid sport due to the amount of money being used for equipment, tournament entries, and travel. He also stated that due to increasing expenses, lower income kids cannot keep up with Little League Baseball.
The last comment McCutchen issued to The Players Tribune was that these kids were not taken advantage for their talent in Baseball. The kids were given an opportunity to play competitive baseball and to showcase their talents to a wider audience.
I like this article because of how it showcases Andrew McCutchen away from the playing field. McCutchen has had a lower income background before he became a professional baseball player. McCuttchen has put himself into the lime light by commenting on this Little League controversy and has brought a different perspective to the table. The news story also talks about how he is an advocate for youth sports in inner cities. I think that it is refreshing to see professional players giving back to their communities of were they have grown up.
McCutchen stated that Little League baseball has become a rich kid sport due to the amount of money being used for equipment, tournament entries, and travel. He also stated that due to increasing expenses, lower income kids cannot keep up with Little League Baseball.
The last comment McCutchen issued to The Players Tribune was that these kids were not taken advantage for their talent in Baseball. The kids were given an opportunity to play competitive baseball and to showcase their talents to a wider audience.
I like this article because of how it showcases Andrew McCutchen away from the playing field. McCutchen has had a lower income background before he became a professional baseball player. McCuttchen has put himself into the lime light by commenting on this Little League controversy and has brought a different perspective to the table. The news story also talks about how he is an advocate for youth sports in inner cities. I think that it is refreshing to see professional players giving back to their communities of were they have grown up.
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Michigan Man Cries After Recieving A New Car
James Robertson has walked 21 miles to work for the past 10 years. A few people set up an internet campaign after hearing about his long trek to work everyday. The campaign raised over $320,000 for Robertson to buy a new car.
Robertson received a pleasant surprise when he was invited to a Ford Dealership to test drive cars. However, what Robertson did not expect was to roll away in a brand new Ford Taurus. See the Full Story via Detroit Free Press.
I love this specific news story because of the their are several layers to the story. The story made me feel good because of the man's determination to get to work, the generous people donating over $320,000 to his internet campaign, and the man being so surprised that he cries after receiving the new car. The story is heart warming compared to many of the other stories covered in the news. The story portray's a narrative of hope in a time of uncertainty.
I initially found a simplified version of the news story on AOL.com.
Robertson received a pleasant surprise when he was invited to a Ford Dealership to test drive cars. However, what Robertson did not expect was to roll away in a brand new Ford Taurus. See the Full Story via Detroit Free Press.
I love this specific news story because of the their are several layers to the story. The story made me feel good because of the man's determination to get to work, the generous people donating over $320,000 to his internet campaign, and the man being so surprised that he cries after receiving the new car. The story is heart warming compared to many of the other stories covered in the news. The story portray's a narrative of hope in a time of uncertainty.
I initially found a simplified version of the news story on AOL.com.
Monday, February 2, 2015
Marshawn Lynch Pranks Interviewers at NFL Superbowl XLIX Pressday!!!
The NFL is left in a wake of controversy after Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch pokes fun at news reporters. During Tuesday's Super Bowl XLIX press conference, Lynch repeated the same answer to every question asked by news reporters.
He stated "I'm just here so I won't get fined."
Marshall Lynch would have been fined $500,000 dollars if he failed to make an appearance at the media day. The NFL has a pending fine against Lynch because he did not answer enough questions. According to ESPN.com
I believe that the NFL is wrong for fining players that do not want to have media exposure. I think that team franchise's need to have players available for the media. I think that franchise's should either rotate their player's every week or choose players that have a high importance in leadership and play making. ex. Coaches, Quarterbacks, ect. However, I do not think that The NFL should dictate of how players react to questions asked by the media.
He stated "I'm just here so I won't get fined."
Marshall Lynch would have been fined $500,000 dollars if he failed to make an appearance at the media day. The NFL has a pending fine against Lynch because he did not answer enough questions. According to ESPN.com
I believe that the NFL is wrong for fining players that do not want to have media exposure. I think that team franchise's need to have players available for the media. I think that franchise's should either rotate their player's every week or choose players that have a high importance in leadership and play making. ex. Coaches, Quarterbacks, ect. However, I do not think that The NFL should dictate of how players react to questions asked by the media.
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