Content:

I think when everything is summed up, the content of Trump’s argument was very weak. Whenever he feels attacked, he hides in his shell and begins to hurl insults in defense. He provides little reasoning in saying, “I will bring back jobs. You can’t bring back jobs.” He also tries to bring her husband into the equation like it matters to her stances. Trump claims that “Bill approved NAFTA, which is the single worst deal ever approved in this country”. While this was a fail on his part, Hillary Clinton did not help herself by how she responded to him. Her comebacks were flat and off topic saying, “But he created million of new jobs, and a balanced budget”. She could have done much better had she not entertained his antics.

Politics/Debate:

The debate was squarely centered around attacking each other. Both candidates took sharp hits at each other’s positions on certain topics. Trump dominated this section of the debate in my eyes as he called her out for the lack of action in her 30 years, and her only defense was that she was only a senator. Had Trump behaved properly, he could have dominated the entire debate. Clinton had her fair share of equal fact checking statements for Trump.

Quotes:

Trump – “You called NAFTA the gold standard of trade deals.”

Clinton – “Your tax plans would add $5 trillion to the debt.”

Trump – “Typical politician. All talk, no action.”

In terms of reflecting on my first news story, I have some key things that need to be looked at. I need to learn how to take and use shorter quotes for my articles. This can directly relate to a better attempt to transcribe my interviews in a more efficient manner. Also, paragraph breaking was an issue for me. I have to do a better job at recognizing when paragraphs need to be split in accordance with the main topic of each one. The key is to make sure it looks like the story is in bullet point format. Finally, I need to make sure the summary of the breaking news comes within the lede and first paragraph because you can lose your audience early in the article.

Here are some story ideas for News Story 2:

1. “Self-Driving Cars Gain Powerful Ally: The Government”
2. “Cellphone Alerts Used in New York to Search for Bombing Suspect”
3. “UNC student Delaney Robinson says she was raped by a football player”

The football game between Ohio State and Tulsa on September 10^th at Ohio Stadium endured an hour delay at halftime due to severe thunderstorms, and it changed the momentum of the game to Ohio State’s favor by allowing more time to make schematic changes to attack Tulsa’s defense. Ohio State eventually pulled out the 48-3 victory.

The Buckeyes were going to enter the half with only 158 total yards of offense and no answer for Tulsa’s Cover 1 scheme. A rain delay that took effect at halftime turned the break from 20 minutes to 75 minutes which allowed for more time to make coaching changes. With the added time, coaches and players were able to watch game tape to find the problems in their strategy.

This delay helped the Buckeyes realize they needed to throw the ball more to beat Tulsa’s defense. As a result, Ohio State came back out with an entirely new game plan and energy as pointed out by Spencer Aidt, a sophomore biology major at Ohio State. Aidt elaborated, “The team as a whole seemed to come out with a fire and passion that was lacking early on in the game”.

Aidt’s observations were backed up by statistics as the Buckeyes gained 259 total yards in the second half and tallying four touchdowns. Redshirt freshman running back Mike Weber started to find holes in the defense and redshirt junior quarterback J.T. Barrett made better reads to find open receivers in the passing game.

Mike Shaver, a junior at Ohio State, said the change came from the Buckeyes’ offensive line. “The leadership of Pat Elflein and Billy Price stepped up after the extended halftime because the offensive line dominated in the trenches in the second half.”

Kevin Kim, another junior at Ohio State, put into words how the shift came from a specific play before the first half even ended.

“When Marshon Lattimore intercepted Dane Evans’ pass and returned it for a touchdown, you could feel the weight being lifted off your shoulders as a fan,” said Kim.

Looking ahead, the Buckeyes should be well-prepared as the weather report calls for a chance of rain Saturday night in Norman, Oklahoma. While head coach Urban Meyer prefers a balanced attack, they may need to run the ball more considering the team is heading into a hostile environment with the possibility of bad weather.

“Oklahoma will want this game to be a shootout so quarterback Baker Mayfield can be maximized, so a ground and pound style for the Buckeyes’ offense to chew up the clock would be beneficial,” said Aidt.

It remains to be seen if the rain delay of the Tulsa game turns into the moment that revolutionizes the rest of the season.

This article from FiveThirtyEight writer Doug Webber is the best source I could find to defend the notion that this site is in fact journalism. He uses the Board of Education as a source to back up the claims being made by the data being computed by the site. The story is crafted in a way to bring in the reader and surround around their life. In this sense, education and the costs has or will effect every person in this country at some point. While relating to the reader, Webber does an extensive job at throwing facts out to validate the claims against common belief. In this instance, common belief is that new dorms have resulted a rise in tuition numbers. He points out to experts who have proven that ballooning administrative budgets have led to the increase in money. Using good sources and back-checked facts makes this piece a solid piece of journalism within definition of the word.

fivethirtyeight.com/features/fancy-dorms-arent-the-main-reason-tuition-is-skyrocketing/

Cleveland residents take great passion in their sports teams, and everyone takes full advantage of the opportunity to express their strong beliefs about their beloved teams. Ray Bruster is a junior Journalism major at The Ohio State University, and one of his areas of expertise deals with the Cleveland Browns football franchise. When contacted about the upcoming season, Bruster had several key points that should lead to success for the team. “Duke Johnson and Isaiah Crowell must ignite a dynamic combination at the running back position in order to ease in new quarterback Robert Griffin III,” Bruster said. “Along with the new core of wide receivers, these two positions have to prove to be improved after the woeful 2015 season.” Buster continues to say that the emergence of a quarterback is key to show they finally have one to be the leader of the future. After 24 failed starting quarterbacks since 1999, fans are eager that they will finally find the face of their franchise for many years to come in either Griffin or rookie Cody Kessler. It shall be seen throughout the season if Bruster’s key points can come to fruition and lead the Browns to the playoffs for the first time since 2002.

Ray Bruster, a junior Journalism major at the The Ohio State University, protested through the streets of Columbus about the state’s prohibition against marijuana. He joined the established movement to make noise and put pressure on those within the Ohio Government. This can be a news story because the legalization of marijuana has been a hot topic in the state over the past few years. Live sources to interview could include Attorney General Mike DeWine who can give his opinion on the drug incarcerations and why he thinks they are or are not worth the money spent on inmates. A jail warden would be a good live source to tell how the drug inmates behave during their time compared to those with different convictions. A third source would be a physician who has studied the effects and reactions of the body during use of marijuana. Ray’s movement would be worthy of a story write up.

This short article is a classic example of how to work the inverted pyramid in news writing. It starts out by stating the club traded for a new key to their team and including where he comes from and how his abilities will help the team. The next important info is given through a biography of his playing positions and the basic facts about him as a player. Adding in his statistics as a player continues the trend downwards to give fans a preview of his history and capabilities. The article concludes with a fact of little importance that Crisp played for manager Terry Francona during his time as the manager of the Boston Red Sox. Posted below is a link to this article from the Columbus Dispatch by Tom Withers.

http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/sports/2016/08/31/crisp-trade.html

Fall 2016 is upon us, which means that The Ohio State University community is beginning to get anxious for the return of football season. Since many fans will not recognize the new player names due to the overhaul of talent being shipped off to the NFL, This is a great article to give fans a sense of closure. Both of these players had remarkable seasons last year, but mostly hid in the shadows behind names such as Bosa, Bell, and Lee. Tyquan led the team in TFL (takes for loss) last season and had similar amount of sacks as Joey Bosa. These end rushers hand selected by lineman coach Larry Johnson have special abilities and are currently on the preseason All-B1G conference team. This article intends to get people acclimated to what they can expect from the two rising stars. Also, it intends to excite readers as Hubbard is only a sophomore while Lewis will be a junior in eligibility. Since there are only 3 returning starters on defense, there could be many more articles like this one to cover the rest of the promising young players. While experienced and football envy fans may know a lot about these two players, the purpose is to inform those who put their attention to the game when the season is in progress. Everyone has their own different interest levels and must be addressed accordingly. Articles such as these are meant to attract a certain audience and provide a source of help to those who may be behind on information. Regardless of the background of the individual, it helps every reader prepare for an important topic of discussion and news for the next several months. The article is part of The Lantern Sports section.

Ever since I was in elementary school, I had a passion for sports that controlled me like an extreme fever. Ohio State Football was the centerpiece to my desires for the future. As I began thinking about college, I knew that I was destined to complete coverage and analysis of the program. I have always had the writing skills necessary, so the decision to switch to Journalism my sophomore year was inevitable. When something is the key to reaching your goals, you need to incorporate it into your life and use it as a tool. So, I used this logic to chose Journalism as the field of my future career.

With that said, I have begun to fall in love with the process of the profession. I wake up each day anticipate checking the news and catching the opinions of all the popular journalist who I have gained much respect for throughout my life. Journalism means to me that I can love what I do for a living and not feel like I’m working a job; more like simply living my life. Being able to interview the likes of Thad Matta and Urban Meyer is what I eagerly await post-graduation. Interacting and communicating with people is such an enjoyable process because it can lead to the greatest connections and relationships you will ever have in your life.

Research is such a big process to this business, and I love doing my part when I have to cover certain topics. In regards to my short time with “The Tab at Ohio State”, I endured many hours a day watching game tape to analyze the Buckeyes so that I could produce the best opinions and interview questions in preparation for meeting certain players. You need to be wired in such a way to produce in this industry; this makes me even more confident of the future I have with my passion. Communications 2221 will bring out the best in me because it is equivalent of practice for football players. I will put in all the energy required to perfect my craft and become the best Journalist possible.