Blog 5

KATHLEEN EVANS TALKS ABOUT GAYLORD'S NEW RENOVATIONS:
SUBJECT FOR MID-TERM PROJECT:
A story on the Asian American Student Associations charity date auction.
This is their biggest event to raise money for their charity. There would be plenty of picture opportunities. There would be pictures of the actual auctioning, attendees, and their date experiences. I could include a side story of one person who was actually purchased and their experience on the date. I could include background on the charity and the association itself. This would be a way to bring light a great cause.

Another option: experiences at OU/TX. I would take tons of groups attending. Give highlights on all activities going on that weekend, including pictures. Include experiences of individuals and their memories/favorite things that happen during the traveling, attending, and returning of one of OU's favorite weekends.

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Bob Dotson addressing students in JMC 3160, Thursday.
-PHOTO BY EMILY CALHOUN

Award winning NBC correspondent, often referred to as "America's storyteller" Bob Dotson visited OU's Gaylord College, Thursday, giving advice on the future of Journalism and steps to making yourself marketable in an ever-changing business.

A former resident of Oklahoma and KFOR employee, Dotson made his homecoming with a jam-packed schedule. After speaking to students of JMC 3160, Dotson addressed a packed room of various JMC majors. His final stop was the daily OU Nightly taping.

During strike in the studio, Dotson shared stories of his past broadcast endeavors. He advised to be the best, one needs to be well-rounded in all aspects of the business. He also revealed the ever-popular career of anchoring can be less exciting than imagined.

"All the money in the world is sitting on a chair in New York City, but all the fun is everywhere else," Bob Dotson said.

After taking a few moments to speak one-on-one with crew members, Dotson expressed his amazement at how advanced the students were from when he began his career. He then gave an encouraging final thought.

"Good Luck in you're future, you've chosen a great career," Dotson said. "You get the opportunity to reinvent yourself all the time."

Gaylord students viewed Dotson's presence as an opportunity worth experiencing.

"Mr. Dotson was very inspirational," Journalism sophomore Karlie Mclaughlin said. "I found it an interesting opportunity to see someone we could aspire to be like in the future."

After his engagements with Gaylord students, Dotson will conclude his visit to Norman by giving the keynote address at the NewsTrain seminar. The event will be held at Gaylord College Friday and Saturday.

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OU students get books signed by dating doctor David Coleman after he spoke at Catlett Music Center, Monday.
-PHOTO BY EMILY CALHOUN

Students looking to find the answers to their relationship blunders crowded into Catlett Music Center, Monday, to hear "America's Real-Life Hitch", David Coleman spill his advice.

"I really enjoyed watching the movie "Hitch," and I wanted to see what the real man behind the character was like," OU sophomore Amber Williams said. "The advice he gave was so true. There were seriously moments when he could tell exactly what I was thinking."

OU's four Greek councils were instrumental in inviting back the man, who inspired the 2005 film, for his third time in six years. In order to not bore any repeat attenders, Coleman decided to change up the night's discussion.

Coleman's segments revolved around the mistakes men and women make before and after entering a relationship. This included ways to keeping your significant other happy. Coleman's stressed becoming comfortable with yourself before searching for your soul mate.

"You won't find the right person, until you become the right person," Coleman said.

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-PHOTO BY EMILY CALHOUN

Blog 1

Organizers invite students to have a taste of Norman

Organizers of the seventh annual Taste of Norman event said that the community is invited to sample food from more than 40 area restaurants.
IMPACT

The event is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at McCasland Field House, Sherry Isom, volunteer coordinator for the Taste of Norman, said.
NEWS

The Norman and Norman North high school music programs will provide entertainment, Isom said.
NEWS

"It's a great chance to partake in restaurants around Norman and the money goes directly to the kids," said Brad Benson, director of fine arts at Norman Public Schools.
HUMAN DIMENSION

The money from general admission will be divided evenly between the music programs at both high schools. It will be used to pay for student transportation, sheet music and equipment for the programs, Benson said.
THE IMPACT

WHAT'S MISSING?

THE CONTEXT
The first paragraph does reveal it is the 7th annual Taste of Norman-could be considered a snippet of context
What has the money in raised in the past provided? -covered in last paragraph
What will be different this year from past events?
What is some food that can be expected?
How much does it cost to get in? Is that different from past years?
How much was raised at past events?


WHAT'S NEXT? (optional)
How much is expected to be raised?
Will there be other fundraisers this year?
How many are expected to show?

*Goal for Multimedia Blogs*

Although I do not have a clear direction as to what my blogs will entail, I hope to make them as beneficial and informational to the general University of Oklahoma (OU) public. I will attempt to create a few stories from each news category. Whether that be delving into a new health concern or discussing the next big event happening on campus.
Being a current student at OU, I will report on things that interest me or I find are lacking in coverage. I will seek out all resources to find interesting angles and fresh ideas. My goal is to change the very mundane task of reporting the news into something that will be enjoyable to not only my multimedia class but possible world wide web viewers.