For many high school seniors college is the next step in their education, But more and more it is becoming a very costly next step as the average yearly cost of a state college is around $30'000,example: the nations #1 ranked school is Harvard (also ranked #1 in cost for a public college) and its tuition this year is $36'173 .It's even more if you want to go to a private college (example: University of southern California).The most expensive college in the country is Sarah Lawrence College located in New York, It goes for a total cost of $54'000 a year. Many people overlook of feel "Above" going to community college for 4 years or even 2 then transferring. The yearly cost of a community college is way less at around $6'000 a year and if you just go for the first 2 years and get your basic classes done and then transfer if it still about a third of the cost for basically the same education. Granted that many kids can get grants or scholarships but unless you play sports you will still have to pay for a big chunk of that.
Tuition seems to be rising every year with no end in sight. Tuition rose 6.6 percent last year and has raised an average of 4.2 percent each year for the last 10 years. 10 years ago average tuition was around $25'000 now it is above 30'000. Between 1981 and 1995 college tuition rose by 274 percent and now many colleges don't let students enroll for the next semester until they have paid for the previous semester. At Spelman college in Atlanta almost 500 students are so far behind on bills that they are unable to register for the next semester. However Blackburn college is cutting tuition by %15 and getting rid of many merit scholerships, "we spent way too much time figureing out scholerships and taking the used car approach to many of those things and not enough time on programs" said Miriam Pride, president of the college. Many colleges are also increasing the price of books and book rental fees. What has changed so much to see such a dramatic rise in tuition costs? Many experts say that the big reason is population, if everybody could afford to get in then it would be way overcrowded and raising the minimum requirements seems unfair and unrealistic to many schools. In the 2008 National report card on higher learning, every state except for California received an "F" in affordability. So how can you make the most of your college money?
Many believe that the fastest solution is to take student loans, but those can come back to bite you later and it's best not to have all of that hanging over your head. Others believe that the government should give tax breaks to college students to help with the money troubles, but all those people who aren't would end up having to pay for it and they don't like that so that idea must go out the window. College grants are also huring the economy, the money comes fromthe government or the taxpayers and that is not good for and economy already in a recession. So the one choice that many people agree on is community college, The tuition is less, the population is less, you save money on food and most likely you will be living at home so you can save a lot when you don't have to pay for a dorm and because most allow you to transfer after 2 years you can still finish at a 4 year university. Community college can also be good for those who maybe struggled a little bit in high school, but there can also be something said for spending the entire 4 years at the same school, you get used to the environment, meet people and some might say that a full 4 years at a state school is more impressive, but because of all the previous examples community college seems like the best option to save money on college and still get a very high education.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
6 editorial questions
1. What is a problem/issue that our entire student body (our school, community, country, etc.) faces today? The cost of college tuition to students and parents.
2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?
College tuition is way too much these days for students and families.
3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)
Inform people about the rising costs and the ways to avoid overpaying for an education.
4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.
1- Community college is just as good.
2-2The first 2 years is just the same stuff, you can transfer.
3-Going away is overrated
4-Because the sports team is good it doesn't garenntee a good education.
5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?
Inform them on the steps to take to get the most out of this editorial.
6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?
It will inform people on how to make the most out of the money they have saved for college.
2. What is your view/position on the problem or situation?
College tuition is way too much these days for students and families.
3. What would you like to achieve with your editorial? (What is the desired result?)
Inform people about the rising costs and the ways to avoid overpaying for an education.
4. How will you persuade your audience to adopt your viewpoint as theirs? List at least 4 persuasive points.
1- Community college is just as good.
2-2The first 2 years is just the same stuff, you can transfer.
3-Going away is overrated
4-Because the sports team is good it doesn't garenntee a good education.
5. How will you motivate your readership to action in your conclusion?
Inform them on the steps to take to get the most out of this editorial.
6. How will your editorial serve a public purpose?
It will inform people on how to make the most out of the money they have saved for college.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
cover story: The economy, how it got so bad and if it will get better.
This is one the the biggest crisis's in our nations history. We as a country have been in debt for the last few years but when the words "Depression" and "Recession" started to be brought into the conversation it really started to dawn on people that this was bad and not just a passing problem. On September 27, 2000 the government announced a 122 billion dollar surplus for the year 1999 and for the year of 2000 the national deficit rose to a Record high 370 billion (surpassed by every year up till now and it will be higher this year).Now many might would equate this with the clinton to bush transition but i want to figure out if it did change so much because a new guy moved into that nice house on 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue or if the problem goes way deeper and involves more people, bad decisions and greediness.
One of the biggest issues that led to the bad economy is the fall of the housing market in 2007. Because of the billions of dollars in unpaid mortgages many investment banks (such as bear sterns) began to lose money and rumors that the bank would fail and bear sterns stock went from $171 to $57 a share very quickly which then led to a merge of bear sterns and JPMorgan. Within the next few months three of the biggest investment banks in the world (Fannie mae, Freddie Mac and lehman brothers) all declared bankruptcy. Within 24 hours of the lehman brothers bankruptcy the stock market crashed and all around the world credit markets froze. In response to this Congress would pass a $700 billion dollar bailout plan. The secratery of treasury Timothy Geithner's decision to loan money to all of these investment banks was "possibly the most irresponsible and destructive decisions in US history" says nobel prize winning economist Paul Krugman.
Many people believe that the first decsions that led to the economic down turn was the descion to go to war. Wars cost alot of money that the US already did'nt have and that started to increase the national debt dramatically. Now finding a job is the hardest thing to do with employers not hiring anyone because a paycheck decreases their profits.They people who has taken the brunt of the heat from the public is the ceo's of the big companys who are seen as greedy and manipulative so the public blames them, but thats good because its always good to have a publis scapegoat. So i know that many people dony agree with the new economic stimulus plan but according to most it seems like the only way to get out of this mess.
One of the biggest issues that led to the bad economy is the fall of the housing market in 2007. Because of the billions of dollars in unpaid mortgages many investment banks (such as bear sterns) began to lose money and rumors that the bank would fail and bear sterns stock went from $171 to $57 a share very quickly which then led to a merge of bear sterns and JPMorgan. Within the next few months three of the biggest investment banks in the world (Fannie mae, Freddie Mac and lehman brothers) all declared bankruptcy. Within 24 hours of the lehman brothers bankruptcy the stock market crashed and all around the world credit markets froze. In response to this Congress would pass a $700 billion dollar bailout plan. The secratery of treasury Timothy Geithner's decision to loan money to all of these investment banks was "possibly the most irresponsible and destructive decisions in US history" says nobel prize winning economist Paul Krugman.
Many people believe that the first decsions that led to the economic down turn was the descion to go to war. Wars cost alot of money that the US already did'nt have and that started to increase the national debt dramatically. Now finding a job is the hardest thing to do with employers not hiring anyone because a paycheck decreases their profits.They people who has taken the brunt of the heat from the public is the ceo's of the big companys who are seen as greedy and manipulative so the public blames them, but thats good because its always good to have a publis scapegoat. So i know that many people dony agree with the new economic stimulus plan but according to most it seems like the only way to get out of this mess.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
my theme statment,sources and questions
1. Theme Statement: with the struggling economy affecting almost everbody, i want to figure out how it got to this low point and how or if we will be able to fix it.
Sources:
1.my mom(democratic view)
2.my dad (ind and republican view)
3.mr.anderson (evhs teacher)
4.evhs student (TBD)
5. evhs student (TBD)
Questions:
1.in your opinion, what events or decisions led to this poor economy
2. Who are the people you feel are to blame for this
3.what steps do YOU think should be taken to improve the economy
4.what steps do you think THE GOV. will take to fix it, agree or disagree, why?
5. On what things, if any, are you cutting back on
6. How is the economy effecting you, economicly and personally
7. whats the hardest thing to deal with during this tough economy.
Sources:
1.my mom(democratic view)
2.my dad (ind and republican view)
3.mr.anderson (evhs teacher)
4.evhs student (TBD)
5. evhs student (TBD)
Questions:
1.in your opinion, what events or decisions led to this poor economy
2. Who are the people you feel are to blame for this
3.what steps do YOU think should be taken to improve the economy
4.what steps do you think THE GOV. will take to fix it, agree or disagree, why?
5. On what things, if any, are you cutting back on
6. How is the economy effecting you, economicly and personally
7. whats the hardest thing to deal with during this tough economy.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Monday, May 18, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
2 peer edits
1. hopkins hustle story- good job of explaining what it was and what teams eastiew played. The detail of the tournements structure let me know exactly what was happening. Very good follow up by telling what happened in the tournement and how eastview did overall.
2. school dances news story- very good topic, it does seem like other then sadies, homecoming and prom the other dances are thought of as just get togethers are just ignored completley. From the 3 people you will interview it seems like it will be a very good story.
2. school dances news story- very good topic, it does seem like other then sadies, homecoming and prom the other dances are thought of as just get togethers are just ignored completley. From the 3 people you will interview it seems like it will be a very good story.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
News story: Swine flu, why not to worry.
Swine flu is the worlds new pandemic, It is in 26 different countries including 44 states. There has been 2532 cases and three deaths in the USA. Swine flu starts when people who have close contact with pigs catch the airbourne disese from them and can be passed person to person. Many believe that this current scare started in mexico, but the first case in 1918 and the other in 1976 were believed to have started in the USA. With the Recent advances in transportation technology it is very easy for a pan demic to start, one infected person flys from the US to spain and now its there and then those people travel to other countries and before it is even a news story thousands of people could be infected. With all those facts and arguements you would think my next line would be to tell you to board up you house and buy alot of water and freeze dried food, but i'm not, i'm here to tell you to live your life normally and as long as you do the basics like wash your hands you will be in no danger at all.
With all the news stories out there you would think that people are dropping like flies when they get it, they aren't. People are getting it and staying home from school and work and taking cold pills and are getting better. Many believe that the reason that people in mexico are getting it and dying is that the US and many other countries are head and foot more advanced in medicine research and overall health. People are forgetting how dangerous the common flu is, It kills 36000 in the US and 3000 in canada each year, so people are much more at risk each year from the commom flu then this years go around of the swine flu. Recently Tamiflu has been given to young children in mexico and there has been improvment shown. The prognosis for about 90%-95% will recover with no problem, That 5%-10% who don't will most likely be very young children and the elderly.
The swine flu has a long history dating back to the first US outbreak in 1918 that corresponded with the common flu outbreak of that same year, the origins of the original strian is still a mystery. More recently in 1976 there was an outbreak of swine flu that started when an army recruit felt tired and weak and died the next day and a few days later four other recruits went to the hospital. immunization was delayed but after it was developed 3 elderly women died, after a few weeks there was a side effect that was discovered about the vaccine. The side effect was Guillian-Barres syndrome (GBS) which is a nueromuscular paralyzing disorder. 500 cases of GBS were reported and 25 deaths. More people died of the vaccine then the swine flu in 1976. In 1988 a 32 year old women whos was eight months pregnant became ill after going to the county fair, 8 days after the fair she passed away but luckily doctors got to her fast enough and were able to induce labor and she gave birth to a baby girl shortly before she died. Now there is the 2009 outbreak that is officialing be dating as an outbreak on May 2, 2009. It is suspected that people were originaly infected by being in close contact with pigs at huge pig farms in mexico and spread when many americans got in mexico and then returned home to the US. The biggest difference between this years virus is that it is a new strain so the vaccine does not yet exist but is being devoleped now.
Transportation is probably the biggest component to a pandemic and it's how something that is so isolated can turn into a pandemic so quick. Considering that around 2.5 million people around the world fly each day and considering that 600'000 of those are international flights, also consider that it is know that most airlines only clean the blankets and pillows once every 2 months, that is alot of oppourtunities to spread a virus that would have stayed put 100 years ago. After first becoming known in mid april 2009 the swine flu has infected 7,520 people in 34 countries as of May 15, 2009. Considering that the deadliest pandemic ever was small pox that started in 1796 when transportation was a horse or your legs doesn't really keep up your hopes but also consider that medicine research was in it's most infintial of stages so it's really a toss up. A poll on Quizzilla.com asking "are you afriad of the swine flu" reported that only 25% of people who voted are afriad of it which is goo because the last thing you need during a pandemic is panic and hysteria.
I figured i would ask some people if they are scared of the swine flu. I asked my mom who works at a hospital if her job makes the swine flu more scary, she said "No, it hasn't really been a problem, i haven't seen anything at all at work". When my dad was asked "if the swine flu became a real pandemic, what would you do", he said "I would just live my life because it is no big deal". I asked my grandfather "are you scared of the swine flu", He said "Ya , kinda because there has been some cases in rochester so i wonder who has it when i go to the store". So i guess it depends on where you are. The swine flu is scary but if you do your research and don't buy into the hype you will be fine so take a breath and settle down.
With all the news stories out there you would think that people are dropping like flies when they get it, they aren't. People are getting it and staying home from school and work and taking cold pills and are getting better. Many believe that the reason that people in mexico are getting it and dying is that the US and many other countries are head and foot more advanced in medicine research and overall health. People are forgetting how dangerous the common flu is, It kills 36000 in the US and 3000 in canada each year, so people are much more at risk each year from the commom flu then this years go around of the swine flu. Recently Tamiflu has been given to young children in mexico and there has been improvment shown. The prognosis for about 90%-95% will recover with no problem, That 5%-10% who don't will most likely be very young children and the elderly.
The swine flu has a long history dating back to the first US outbreak in 1918 that corresponded with the common flu outbreak of that same year, the origins of the original strian is still a mystery. More recently in 1976 there was an outbreak of swine flu that started when an army recruit felt tired and weak and died the next day and a few days later four other recruits went to the hospital. immunization was delayed but after it was developed 3 elderly women died, after a few weeks there was a side effect that was discovered about the vaccine. The side effect was Guillian-Barres syndrome (GBS) which is a nueromuscular paralyzing disorder. 500 cases of GBS were reported and 25 deaths. More people died of the vaccine then the swine flu in 1976. In 1988 a 32 year old women whos was eight months pregnant became ill after going to the county fair, 8 days after the fair she passed away but luckily doctors got to her fast enough and were able to induce labor and she gave birth to a baby girl shortly before she died. Now there is the 2009 outbreak that is officialing be dating as an outbreak on May 2, 2009. It is suspected that people were originaly infected by being in close contact with pigs at huge pig farms in mexico and spread when many americans got in mexico and then returned home to the US. The biggest difference between this years virus is that it is a new strain so the vaccine does not yet exist but is being devoleped now.
Transportation is probably the biggest component to a pandemic and it's how something that is so isolated can turn into a pandemic so quick. Considering that around 2.5 million people around the world fly each day and considering that 600'000 of those are international flights, also consider that it is know that most airlines only clean the blankets and pillows once every 2 months, that is alot of oppourtunities to spread a virus that would have stayed put 100 years ago. After first becoming known in mid april 2009 the swine flu has infected 7,520 people in 34 countries as of May 15, 2009. Considering that the deadliest pandemic ever was small pox that started in 1796 when transportation was a horse or your legs doesn't really keep up your hopes but also consider that medicine research was in it's most infintial of stages so it's really a toss up. A poll on Quizzilla.com asking "are you afriad of the swine flu" reported that only 25% of people who voted are afriad of it which is goo because the last thing you need during a pandemic is panic and hysteria.
I figured i would ask some people if they are scared of the swine flu. I asked my mom who works at a hospital if her job makes the swine flu more scary, she said "No, it hasn't really been a problem, i haven't seen anything at all at work". When my dad was asked "if the swine flu became a real pandemic, what would you do", he said "I would just live my life because it is no big deal". I asked my grandfather "are you scared of the swine flu", He said "Ya , kinda because there has been some cases in rochester so i wonder who has it when i go to the store". So i guess it depends on where you are. The swine flu is scary but if you do your research and don't buy into the hype you will be fine so take a breath and settle down.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
interviewing notes
how to prepare and conduct interviews--
-choose 3 interviewees
-schedule interviews (24+ hrs in advance)
- give a heads up to interviewees
-conduct backround research
- write 10-15 questions each
Why prepare questions?--
-its your job !!
-1st impressions
-nervous unexpected circumstances
-higher quality questions
-preparation is a guide , not a limitation
Holy trinity of interviewing--
-Anecdote
-breif story told by interviewee
-entertaining, paints a picture
-Revealing quote
-said by interviewee
-says something "big" about the story
-Portraiture
-created by writer
-based on the feel from the interview
-should be realitive to the story
Preparation payoff
-varying types for various purposes
-to relax,gain trust, iterviewees will answer more
Types of questions-
-Opener- begginig question, remark, establishes a rapport
-first step- ask about the topic (whats goin on?)
-Qualifer- Find out if the source is qualified (whats your role in this?)
-Routine factual- Who, What, When, Where, Why, How questions
-Numerical Questions- Statistical info (how many years did it take?. How much money will it cost?.)
-G O S S E Y: goal ,obsticale, solutions, start, evaluation ,why
-Responder: Clarification (what do you mean by that
-choose 3 interviewees
-schedule interviews (24+ hrs in advance)
- give a heads up to interviewees
-conduct backround research
- write 10-15 questions each
Why prepare questions?--
-its your job !!
-1st impressions
-nervous unexpected circumstances
-higher quality questions
-preparation is a guide , not a limitation
Holy trinity of interviewing--
-Anecdote
-breif story told by interviewee
-entertaining, paints a picture
-Revealing quote
-said by interviewee
-says something "big" about the story
-Portraiture
-created by writer
-based on the feel from the interview
-should be realitive to the story
Preparation payoff
-varying types for various purposes
-to relax,gain trust, iterviewees will answer more
Types of questions-
-Opener- begginig question, remark, establishes a rapport
-first step- ask about the topic (whats goin on?)
-Qualifer- Find out if the source is qualified (whats your role in this?)
-Routine factual- Who, What, When, Where, Why, How questions
-Numerical Questions- Statistical info (how many years did it take?. How much money will it cost?.)
-G O S S E Y: goal ,obsticale, solutions, start, evaluation ,why
-Responder: Clarification (what do you mean by that
- Soliciting a quote: A specific question (tell me exactly why..................?)
- Soliciting an anecdote: Prompts a short story (what was the most memorable pert of this process?)
- Imaginative: Strays from the routine (does your team have any superstitions?)
-- Grenade: difficult questions (coach, some say that you favor certain players, would you comment on this?)
-Recover from grenade: a nuetral question to end
-Concluding the interview
-Thank you
-Sign documentation sheet
-Further questions...........................................
--BEWARE
-not everyone is a great interviewee
-Plan ahead for unforseen problems.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009
eastview questions
1. Who will be the new superintendent of district 196?
jane berenz
2. How many teachers are absent from school today? Who are they?
8, they did'nt give the names
3. Who is the president of our school board? How many are on the board?
Mike roseen, there are 7 members
4. What date is graduation this year?
june 12th
5. Who are the newest faculty members?
mr.cesteros, spanish. ms.butain, spec. ed dcd
6. Who is the tallest person at our school?
theres 3 that are about the same but i could'nt name them
7. What does DECA stand for?
distributive education clubs of america
8. How many home football games were played this season?
4, not including playoffs
9. Who are the student council officers?
nikki trummer, jordan mckean, alex sertic
10. Where do you find accurate spelling of a student’s name? Grade level?
parent portal, transcript.
11. How many students have enrolled at EVHS this year?
the freashman class has about 440 students.
12. Who is the head custodian?
brian frescher
13. Who advises the Yearbook?
jules kitcher, mark eliason
14. Where is the district office located? (city & street name)
Rosemount, 3455 153rd street west
15. Who are the administrators (in addition to Dr. Peterson) and what are their duties?
mr. franchino is assistant principal. ms. matheson is assistant principal for 9th grade. ms. hanson is student services for 10th and 12th grade. mr. percival is assistant principal for athletics. mr. miller is an assistant principal.
16. Who advises the chess club?
mr. dettmer
17. Name the captain(s) of the girls’ soccer team?
kelsey north, sam mehr, marrissa price.
18. Who manages the cafeteria?
jean martin
19. Who are the librarians?
ms. o'sullivan, ms. landgren, ms. koziy.
20. How many students are taking AP tests this year?
there are around 110 taking the test, they would'nt give me an exact number.
jane berenz
2. How many teachers are absent from school today? Who are they?
8, they did'nt give the names
3. Who is the president of our school board? How many are on the board?
Mike roseen, there are 7 members
4. What date is graduation this year?
june 12th
5. Who are the newest faculty members?
mr.cesteros, spanish. ms.butain, spec. ed dcd
6. Who is the tallest person at our school?
theres 3 that are about the same but i could'nt name them
7. What does DECA stand for?
distributive education clubs of america
8. How many home football games were played this season?
4, not including playoffs
9. Who are the student council officers?
nikki trummer, jordan mckean, alex sertic
10. Where do you find accurate spelling of a student’s name? Grade level?
parent portal, transcript.
11. How many students have enrolled at EVHS this year?
the freashman class has about 440 students.
12. Who is the head custodian?
brian frescher
13. Who advises the Yearbook?
jules kitcher, mark eliason
14. Where is the district office located? (city & street name)
Rosemount, 3455 153rd street west
15. Who are the administrators (in addition to Dr. Peterson) and what are their duties?
mr. franchino is assistant principal. ms. matheson is assistant principal for 9th grade. ms. hanson is student services for 10th and 12th grade. mr. percival is assistant principal for athletics. mr. miller is an assistant principal.
16. Who advises the chess club?
mr. dettmer
17. Name the captain(s) of the girls’ soccer team?
kelsey north, sam mehr, marrissa price.
18. Who manages the cafeteria?
jean martin
19. Who are the librarians?
ms. o'sullivan, ms. landgren, ms. koziy.
20. How many students are taking AP tests this year?
there are around 110 taking the test, they would'nt give me an exact number.
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