As I walked through the double-doors at Starbucks, I noticed the refreshing smell of coffee, the all so common background noise of blenders, and heard the quiet chatter of my peers around me.
I saw what looked to be a couple sitting down on a comfortable sofa near me-- both the man and woman keeping in constant contact as they enjoyed their coffee and muffins.
While observing these people was also struck by the sights and sounds of the rain leaving its mark on the building. A collection of water ran down the window sills as I heard the popping noise of the water droplets bouncing off the roof.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Word of the Week #3
Word: Poignant
Source: HOW TO WRITE TELEVISION NEWS
How it was used: It is often what makes a story poignant and interesting.
Definition: 1. pungently pervasive 2. deeply affecting 3. pleasurably stimulating (adj.)
My sentence: After reading the poignant article in the newspaper, I was inspired to follow it's message.
Source: HOW TO WRITE TELEVISION NEWS
How it was used: It is often what makes a story poignant and interesting.
Definition: 1. pungently pervasive 2. deeply affecting 3. pleasurably stimulating (adj.)
My sentence: After reading the poignant article in the newspaper, I was inspired to follow it's message.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Word of the Week #2
Word: Dint
Source: Everything They Had: Sports Writing from David Halberstam
How it was used: " He has had very good players, by dint of George Steinbrenner's passion to win, and his players are by and large, mature, unusually self-reliant men (especially when calibrated on the Richter Scale of contemporary athletic maturity..
Definition: 1. archaic 2. force power (n., transitive verb)
My sentence: I knew that I should not talk back to my teacher, by dint of her failing me.
Source: Everything They Had: Sports Writing from David Halberstam
How it was used: " He has had very good players, by dint of George Steinbrenner's passion to win, and his players are by and large, mature, unusually self-reliant men (especially when calibrated on the Richter Scale of contemporary athletic maturity..
Definition: 1. archaic 2. force power (n., transitive verb)
My sentence: I knew that I should not talk back to my teacher, by dint of her failing me.
Journal Writing #1- My favorite writing
The article that I chose to discuss is from a compilation of sports articles written by the journalist David Halberstam. After reading this article, I realized that I could read it over and over again until my eyes begin to hurt. Growing up as a basketball player and fan throughout the 1990's, there was always one iconic figure who stood out above the rest. This man was Michael Jordan. The main reason I love this article and writer is because of the unique writing style Halberstam uses. Most sports articles are known for simply eliciting the facts to the reader- the score, the lineup, who played well, and who did not. Halberstam, however, is far different, telling a story and evoking emotion out of the reader.
In the article, Say it aint so, Mike, Halberstam perfectly depicts the intimidation I get from Jordan's larger than life persona. " I realize, having watched him for many seasons from a distance, and up close in what was at the time his final season, that the most dangerous thing in the world is to tell Michael he can't do something-- he almost surely will then go out and prove you wrong, just for the pleasure of that, of humiliating not merely opposing defenders, but writers as well."
Halberstam goes on to reveal his opposition of Jordan's return to the NBA after his magical season with the 1998 Chicago Bulls. The main reason why I love his writing is his ability to convey an argument that I agree with through his story telling language and style.
Author: David Halberstam
Book Title: Everything They Had, Sports Writing From David Halberstam
Page: 206
Date of Publication: 2008
In the article, Say it aint so, Mike, Halberstam perfectly depicts the intimidation I get from Jordan's larger than life persona. " I realize, having watched him for many seasons from a distance, and up close in what was at the time his final season, that the most dangerous thing in the world is to tell Michael he can't do something-- he almost surely will then go out and prove you wrong, just for the pleasure of that, of humiliating not merely opposing defenders, but writers as well."
Halberstam goes on to reveal his opposition of Jordan's return to the NBA after his magical season with the 1998 Chicago Bulls. The main reason why I love his writing is his ability to convey an argument that I agree with through his story telling language and style.
Author: David Halberstam
Book Title: Everything They Had, Sports Writing From David Halberstam
Page: 206
Date of Publication: 2008
Word of the Week #1
Word: backlog (n.)
Definition: An accumulation of something, esp. uncompleted work or matters that need to be dealt with.
Sentence: It exhausted the allocation each of the last four years within six months as the money went to pay a backlog of claims.
Source: States struggle to fund crime compensation. www.msnbc.com
My Sentence: My procrastination led to many hours of working on a backlog of homework.
Definition: An accumulation of something, esp. uncompleted work or matters that need to be dealt with.
Sentence: It exhausted the allocation each of the last four years within six months as the money went to pay a backlog of claims.
Source: States struggle to fund crime compensation. www.msnbc.com
My Sentence: My procrastination led to many hours of working on a backlog of homework.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
All About Me
Hi everyone. My full name is John Russell Mikols but I go by Russell. I am currently in my third year of college but my second here at SJSU. I attended Chico State University my freshman year and realized very quickly that it is tough get much done there (except party).
I am majoring in broadcast journalism and so far it has been an interesting, fun, and tough experience. I am planning on graduating about one semester late due to some complications with my transfer from Chico State.
Many of my interests in life pertain to sports. My favorite sport is basketball. I have been playing and watching basketball and most other sports since I was very young. I am hoping that my love for sports will lead to some sort of career in that field. My dream would be to work for either the bay area radio station KNBR, or the mother-ship network that is ESPN.
I hope to get a lot out of this 100W course. I would like to think that my writing skills are good, but I know they are not great and can be much improved. I am hoping this course will teach me how to write in the various styles of media that I will need to succeed in the work force. Overall, I just want gain the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in life. I am looking forward to this semester and am eager to get it over with!
I am majoring in broadcast journalism and so far it has been an interesting, fun, and tough experience. I am planning on graduating about one semester late due to some complications with my transfer from Chico State.
Many of my interests in life pertain to sports. My favorite sport is basketball. I have been playing and watching basketball and most other sports since I was very young. I am hoping that my love for sports will lead to some sort of career in that field. My dream would be to work for either the bay area radio station KNBR, or the mother-ship network that is ESPN.
I hope to get a lot out of this 100W course. I would like to think that my writing skills are good, but I know they are not great and can be much improved. I am hoping this course will teach me how to write in the various styles of media that I will need to succeed in the work force. Overall, I just want gain the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful in life. I am looking forward to this semester and am eager to get it over with!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Final Leads
1. Who Lead:
A 24-year old man, whose name has not been released, was robbed and beaten outside of his own apartment complex in Mountain View yesterday morning.
2. What Lead:
An unidentified man was robbed and beaten yesterday morning when two men repeatedly struck him with a toilet lid and stole his car.
3. Where Lead:
While inside his own apartment complex at 2200 California Street in Mountain View, a 24-year old man was robbed and beaten with a toilet lid yesterday morning.
4. How Lead:
After using a toilet lid as their weapon, two unidentified men robbed and beat a 24- year old Mountain View man inside his own apartment complex yesterday.
5. I feel that the where lead is most important because the readers will want to know if there is violence going on in their communities.
A 24-year old man, whose name has not been released, was robbed and beaten outside of his own apartment complex in Mountain View yesterday morning.
2. What Lead:
An unidentified man was robbed and beaten yesterday morning when two men repeatedly struck him with a toilet lid and stole his car.
3. Where Lead:
While inside his own apartment complex at 2200 California Street in Mountain View, a 24-year old man was robbed and beaten with a toilet lid yesterday morning.
4. How Lead:
After using a toilet lid as their weapon, two unidentified men robbed and beat a 24- year old Mountain View man inside his own apartment complex yesterday.
5. I feel that the where lead is most important because the readers will want to know if there is violence going on in their communities.
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