Kelsey Hilario

Broadcast (100W Final)

2009-12-13T13:00:00.004-11:00

Copy Edit the World

2009-11-29T18:21:00.003-11:00

1. US Magazine (online)..."Before They Were Hunks" "The father of eight was a a preppy n peppy hubby in 2008." There should only be one a.

2. US Magazine (online)..."Before They Were Hunks" "Now a multi-Emmy winner, Piven, now 44, flashes more bravado--and hair?--today." I don't think the second dash and today is necessary.

3.US Magazine (online)..."Before They Were Hunks" "Blondes have more fun? Cooper with a shaggy 'do in 2001." "Blondes have more fun," is a statement not a question.

4. US Magazine (online)... "Can You Believe these Couples' Age Difference?" "Madonna, 49, and Guy Ritchie, 39, got married at Scotland's Skibo Castle in Dec. 2000. They filed for divorce in 2008." At should be changed to "in".

5. US Magazine (online)... "Stylish Moms on the Go!" "The actress accessorized her casual-cool J Brand jeans and satin top ensemble with a Valentino bag and YSL platforms March 23." The copy doesn't need the word ensemble.

Japanese Interment Memorial

2009-11-22T14:39:00.000-11:00

In 1942 Executive order, 9066, was signed by President Franklin Roosevelt. This order demanded that thousands of Japanese people were to be rounded up and placed in “War Relocation Centers” in California, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, Colorado and Arkansas. 9066 caused chaos in the lives of thousands of Japanese families. The interment of Japanese Americans was fueled by several factors, including one of the most well known – the general publics’ fear of Japanese Americans after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Many people felt that it was to dangerous to have a mass amount of Japanese people on the West Coast, as it made it easier to orchestrate other potential attacks on the United States.

Ruth Asawa is a Japanese American artist that lives in San Francisco. Her work is on display in many notable venues including the Mermaid Fountain in Ghirardelli Square. When Asawa was 16, she and her family were placed in an internment camp, it was here that her love for art began. Asawa also constructed a Japanese Internment Memorial that was put up in San Jose.

In 1941 almost every Japanese American living in Santa Clara county was evicted and forced to live at Heart Mountin, Wyoming, an interment camp. With the eviction of these people fifty-three businesses, in San Jose’s Japantown, were forced to close. By 1944 when the interment policy finally ended 40 of the 53 businesses re-opened and families once again returned to this area. San Jose State University sent magazines, newspapers and books to the Japanese Americans being held in the interment camps.

Fish Out of Water

2009-11-22T08:32:00.000-11:00

Many people are not aware that San Jose State University has multiple programs for the LGBT community and their supporters. These groups range from the Queer Asian Pacific Islanders, Urban Pride, Transgender Association and more are popping up every year. Last semester I had an opportunity to sit in on a LGBT meeting that was held on campus with a group known as QTIP, Queers Thoughtfully Interrupting Prejudice.

The meeting was conducted in a small room in building BB. Every wall in the small room was decorated with rainbow flags and posters. The words on the posters promoted equality and were desperate to end the hate that the people of the LGBT community so often face. At first I was a little nervous to sit in with this group. I am not homophobic at all and I am very accepting of most groups of people. But I was meeting them in their environment and I did not know how receptive the group would react to me.

When I arrived I immediately realized the meeting was going to be a bit more on the informal side. There were about five other girls there, mostly stopping in between classes and they were all very pleased to have me there. Prop. 8 had just been voted down and it was an issue that was definitely up for discussion, as most of the girls wanted to get the frustrations of inequality off of their chests. I spoke privately with one member of the group and she felt that the opposition Prop. 8 faced was a set back but as a whole, America was moving forward and progressing towards a future where equality for gay couples would be a reality.

The girls were also very excited for the next Pride Parade in San Francisco. Some had never gone before and were anxious to have the opportunity to be with hundreds of other people who supported them. I was at the meeting as a journalist and one of the girls didn’t want her picture, or any video taken of her, as she had not come out to her family yet. It was the first setting I had been in where there were limitations on what I could and could not report. The meeting was very informative and any time you can meet in such an intimate and un-rehearsed setting you truly get the opportunity to see who people really are. It reminded me that San Jose State is truly opened to all types of diversity, not just the diversity that is based on the color of your skin.

Word of the week #10

2009-11-20T12:36:00.000-11:00

- Putative

- Vogue The Extraordinary Hilary Clinton

- "Her voracious curiosity about the world around her is never sacrificed to the putative requirements of her position—the personal self isn't buried within the vault of the public persona, but rather appropriates its official role as a fuller means of self-expression."

- (adjective) commonly regarded as such; reputed; supposed
- The authenticity of the couples romance are linked to putative rumors as of now.

Word of the Week #9

2009-11-20T04:33:00.000-11:00

-Feted

- Vogue The World in Vogue

- "Last night at the Calvin Klein store in New York, Vogue editors Alexandra Kotur and Hamish Bowles were fêted on the occasion of the publication of their book The World in Vogue: People, Parties, Places."

- (verb) 1. To celebrate or honor with a festival, a feast, or an elaborate entertainment. 2. To pay honor to.

- I will be feted on May 18th for my birthday.

INMHO #1

2009-10-27T17:34:00.000-11:00

The decision to legalize marijuana is one that America has been battling with for years. I am all for legalizing and taxing the drug. If the country took the step to pass a bill legalizing marijuana the potential positives far outweigh the negatives. If marijuana were legal, it would provide a huge helping hand to get California out of its disastrous economic state. According to TIME magazine, the crop would provide a huge revenue boost, "The state's tax collectors estimate the bill would bring in about $1.3 billion." A.B 390 is California's Marijuana Control; Regulation and Education Act, it will allow people who are over the age of 21 to grow up to 10 mature plants among other regulations. One major influence A.B 390 will have is allowing the state to charge retailers $50 per ounce of marijuana sold; this would help to regulate the drug.

Housing marijuana violators in jail costs the state millions of dollars. The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, also known as NORML, has alarming statistics about this issue, “More than 700,000 thousand Americans have been arrested for marijuana offenses in the past decade. Almost 90 percent of these arrests are for simple possession, not trafficking or sale.” Retaining these people is another avenue California is taking to drain valuable law enforcement funds and resources.

Word of the Week #8

2009-10-27T14:38:00.000-11:00

-Luxe

-Say Yes to the Dress

-(noun) Luxury, elegance sumptuousness

- "Donald Trump's mansion is the epitome of luxe"

Word of the Week #7

2009-10-20T16:09:00.000-11:00

- Presciently

- Vogue (Anna Netrebko Graces the Silver Screen)

- "She's presciently been called Audrey Hepburn with a voice."

- (noun) 1. knowledge of things before they exist or happen; foreknowledge; foresight

- "My instinct has been called presciently because it is that accurate."

NPR Interview

2009-10-20T15:30:00.000-11:00

October 15th interview with Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski from All Things Considered

1. What did the interviewer know about the subject before the interviewer?

- The interview revolved around the governor's love for fishing and his attempts to create more "green" jobs for Oregon now and in the future. She knew what kind of fish he liked to catch, where he often fished etc. She had read his biography and was knowledgeable about his previous accomplishments.

2. What kind of questions were asked?

- A lot of the times not questions were asked, it was more of a narration. The interviewer would narrate the situation/interview and the Governor's speaking clips reflected what was being narrated.

3. How did they build up to questions? How did they follow up to questions?

- The interviewer was very good at using follow up questions after the governor would comment on fishing, or about the green jobs he was developing. Those were the only real questions that you heard the interviewer ask. Because the interview took place in a very relaxed environment it seemed as if the interviewer and the governor were old friends simply having a conversation.

4. Did the interviewer seem to have a strategy?

- Yes she did. She seemed very relaxed and genuinely wanted to hear the governors fishing tips and stories about being on the river. She introduced the interview saying she was going to talk to the governor about his two passions: fly fishing and creating green jobs. She did exactly that.

5. How was the apparent relationship between the interviewer and the interviewee?

- The relationship was very relaxed and open. The topic was not very controversial and neither seemed offended by any questions or answers.

6. What did you learn about interviewing from this interview?

- How much smoother an interview goes when you don't stick exactly to your list of questions, but rather go with the flow and form questions based on your interviewee's answers. It makes for a far more interesting interview and I think this way you get more information out of the person you are interviewing. Also, it may sometimes be smarter to conduct an interview at a place where your interviewee feels at home and is comfortable.

Thoughts on AB 656 Rally

2009-10-19T19:38:00.000-11:00

When it was first announced that we were going to cover the event I was surprised, "Whoa, whoa whoa, this is not on the syllabus!" But then I quickly realized this is very good practice, as it is a similar situation to what "working" journalists do. When I walked into the convention room I was a little nervous because I was not quite sure what to expect, I didn't have a lot of information and it was a challenge to create more dynamic questions. During Torrico's speech he provided a lot of good quotes. It was the same during the rally. I realized it was important to take everything in and worry about getting technical information later. I was able to do some research when I got home. Over all I'm glad that we were kind of thrown into an unknown situation and forced to make the best out of it.

AB 656

2009-10-19T15:03:00.000-11:00

Alberto Torrico, Assembly Majority Leader, visited San Jose State University this morning to promote his new bill which is designed to help CSUs' regain much needed funds.

A crowd of students gathered during the two hour rally and chanted, "We have the fix, it's 656!" Torrico's bill, also called AB 656, will require an oil and gas severance tax of 9.9% that would go into effect on January 1, 2010, if it passes. California is the only state where oil is taken without a tax, compared to the oil-rich Alaska where oil extractors are charged a 25% tax.

The majority leader is purposely targeting the students on CSU campuses to gain support for his bill, "The way we are going to turn this state around is going to be led by young people." Torrico is hoping to gain 100,000 in support of AB 656 to prove its significance to the governor.

California's institutes of higher education are in desperate need of this potential funding. The budget cuts have caused - student fee increases, fewer courses, campus wide and faculty furlough days and the loss of faculty members.

Liz Kara, president of the San Jose Faculty System, spoke passionately and commented on how severe the situation has become, "The CSU system is on the verge of slipping away, this is a bleak time. Close the chancellor's office before you close admissions!"

Although the majority of people on campus are in support of the bill, they do have one concern about its potentially negative repercussions. What would possibly happen to gas prices? AB 656 contains provisions that will restrict oil and gas extractors from charging their consumes higher prices to make up for the tax.

"Doug Rose" Article

2009-10-19T14:36:00.000-11:00

Doug Rose, along with his faithful black Labrador, Marvina, help PC users navigate the perils of computer rebellion. Rose takes calls at random from Packard Bell customers, but many of his clientele are disabled, just like he is.

Rose has been blind for 34 years and is a self-taught computer genius. In order to be successful at Packard Bell, Rose uses special Braille equipment to operate his computer, a voice recognition system and an astounding ability to memorize information to help diagnose problems. He is so gifted and practiced at what he does, most of his callers never realize he is blind.

Word of the Week #6

2009-10-19T09:48:00.000-11:00

- Shrouded

- Vogue

- "Shrouded in a freezing fog, the lot seems faintly neglected, as though abandoned."

- (verb) 1. To wrap (a corpse) in burial clothing. 2. To shut off from sight; screen. 3. To shelter; protect.

- The bride's face was shrouded by her veil.

Mystery Character

2009-10-06T16:59:00.001-11:00

This person has an amazing charisma, his radiant smile makes him even more personable. When he speaks, millions listen. His stature is strong and often uses his hands when he talks, it helps convey the passion he has. His eyes are dark, yet inviting. His suits are classy and he is often caught in his workout gear. He is a family man through and through. He is known and admired around the world.

Word of the Week #5

2009-10-06T16:59:00.000-11:00

- Ping

- Computer World (online)

- "Mozilla is testing the page, which pings the company servers, then returns a list of plug-ins, noting those that are up-to-date and ones that should be updated."

- A protocol that sends a message to another computer and waits for acknowledgment, often used to check if another computer on a network is reachable.

Fly on the Wall

2009-09-28T05:55:00.000-11:00

Rain or shine, one of the most eclectic crowds in San Francisco can be found at the Alemany Flea Market. The people drawn to the event are just as interesting and quirky as the items being sold. In the early morning hours the sellers stand tucked away behind their products ready to make a bargain. As the sun warms the scene, they begin chatting to their neighbors, filling them in on the latest flea market gossip. The vendors all seem to know each other to some degree, as the day wears on you realize this is there Sunday hang-out. Couples hold hands and stand close as they peruse the aisles. They carefully look through the one-of-a-kind art work, hoping to find a gem to furnish their tiny San Francisco apartment with. The hipster types, adorned with their high-waisted shorts, gladiator sandals and oversized bags browse the many racks of clothes. They anxiously look for fashions from decades ago. Kids are zipping around, shuffling through the endless amounts of books, toys and DVDs. The smell of Mexican and Salvadorian food wafts through the venue. The fresh, greasy food is enticing and is the "breakfast of champions" on a Sunday morning. To both kids and adults, the flea market is an enormous treasure chest, filled mostly with things they don't need but must buy.

Word of the Week #4

2009-09-28T02:22:00.000-11:00

-Antidiluvian

-N.Y Times

- But how often should even a Times reader come across a word like hagiography or antediluvian or peripatetic, especially before breakfast?

- (adjective) very old fashioned or out of date; antiquated

(noun) 1. a very old or old-fashioned person or thing; 2. a person who lived before the Flood

- Although my grandma is considered older, she is not an antediluvian.

Comparing Media

2009-09-22T17:23:00.000-11:00

I chose to use the reports on Michael Jackson's death to show the differences in print, online and television media. It was an event that stunned the world and has continued to resonate through all forms of media to this day.

Online: There are thousands of stories on the internet about the pop star's death. I actually chose two stories to take a closer look at. The first story comes from the L.A Times website, "L.A Now". The story was literally before Jackson was pronounced officially dead. This article is a testament as to why newspapers must now report online. If they only relied on print, people would have been twittering about this for hours before the story would have been printed. The story did not have any direct quotes, but rather, reports from law officials. The second story I decided on was one produced by CNN. This story had direct quotes from Marlon Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley. It also went a little more in depth about the singers past and provided the reader with links to additional information on Michael Jackson. I think both stories are most similar to broadcast journalism in terms of timeliness and depth of data.

Television: I watched a live, continuous coverage report done by MSNBC. Most of the video taken was of the massive crowd that gathered outside of the UCLA hospital. The anchors discussed everything from Jackson's debt, to his infamous child molestation case and his attempt to make a music comeback in the near future. What they did not really touch on was how or why he had died. It was breaking news and they did not have that exact information yet, but they did need to report immediately on his death. I think broadcast journalism is still very important because it gives the viewer a human connection. Someone that they can trust to report the truth, tragedy etc.

Newspaper: It was harder to find an article archived on the internet. But I did manage to find one from the Chronicle. It was a lot longer than either of the articles previously used, but had a lot more information packed in. It was also written a day later. There were quotes from Jackson's siblings and quotes from Jackson, (obviously before his death). The pictures were of The Jackson Five and various pictures of Jackson throughout the years.

Word of the Week #3

2009-09-21T10:04:00.000-11:00

- Sequelae

- "The American Man at Age Ten" by Susan Orlean

- "Psychologists identify ten as roughly the age at which many boys experience the gender-linked normative developmental trauma that leaves them, as adult men, at risk for specific psychological sequelae often manifest as deficits in the arenas of intimacy, empathy, and struggles with commitment in relationships."

- (noun) 1. an abnormal condition resulting from a previous disease. 2. a pathological condition resulting from a disease.

- The development of AIDS in the man's body was a direct sequelae from his HIV.

Word of the Week #2

2009-09-14T17:43:00.000-11:00

- Lugubrious

- I heard it on, "Inside the Actors Studio"

- Adjective-

mournful, dismal, or gloomy, esp. in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner

- "I was in an extremely lugubrious mood after my dog died."

My Favorite Writing

2009-09-08T18:27:00.000-11:00

It was in my first A.P class, in high school, that I realized how beautiful writing could be. My teacher presented poems and sonnets to us written by: E.E Cummings, Oscar Wilde, Shakespeare and many more famous authors. Many of these I loved and there were others that I did not care for. The poems that really struck me were those that were like a puzzle. These writers produced pieces where every word enhanced the next. The lines were constructed immaculately, and the words were chosen perfectly. If they were writing about love, it is so touching and meaningful. If the topic was tragedy, it always felt so dramatic and epic. An author I took a liking to immediately was Edgar Allan Poe. I was a little girl when I read my first Edgar Allan Poe story, "The Tell Tale Heart." Even though I was a child his style was obvious and I loved it. He seems so out there and peculiar, much of his writing takes on an eerie but beautiful tone. Below is a quote that I love from his poem, "The Raven." I also included "Annabel Lee," one of Poe's very last poems which was published after his death in 1849.

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The Raven

Edgar Allan Poe

"Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing,
Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortals ever dared to dream before;"

Annabel Lee

Edgar Allan Poe

It was many and many a year ago,

In a kingdom by the sea,

That a maiden there lived whom you may know

By the name of Annabel Lee;

And this maiden she lived with no other thought

Than to love and be loved by me.

I was a child and she was a child,

In this kingdom by the sea;

But we loved with a love that was more than love-

I and my Annabel Lee;

With a love that the winged seraphs of heaven

Coveted her and me.

And this was the reason that, long ago,

In this kingdom by the sea,

A wind blew out of a cloud, chilling

My beautiful Annabel Lee;

So that her highborn kinsman came

And bore her away from me,

To shut her up in a sepulchre

In this kingdom by the sea.

The angels, not half so happy in heaven,

Went envying her and me-

Yes!- that was the reason (as all men know,

In this kingdom by the sea)

That the wind came out of the cloud by night,

Chilling and killing my Annabel Lee.

But our love it was stronger by far than the love

Of those who were older than we-

Of many far wiser than we-

And neither the angels in heaven above,

Nor the demons down under the sea,

Can ever dissever my soul from the soul

Of the beautiful Annabel Lee.

For the moon never beams without bringing me dreams

Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;

And the stars never rise but I feel the bright eyes

Of the beautiful Annabel Lee;

And so, all the night-tide, I lie down by the side

Of my darling- my darling- my life and my bride,

In the sepulchre there by the sea,

In her tomb by the sounding sea.

Word of the Week

2009-09-01T19:12:00.000-11:00

Word: Tragedienne

Source: Vogue

Original Sentence: As with "broad," people seem to mean it in the thirties sense, when the term was synonymous with studio stars who could fill movie palaces, icons of glamour no matter what part they played, vamp or goddess or tragedienne.

Definition: (noun) an actress especially noted for performing tragic roles.

My Sentence: Hilary Swank, a two-time Academy Award winner, is a well known tragedienne.

About Me

2009-08-26T07:08:00.000-11:00

I am 22 and do not know what the hell I am doing. I am the tan paint on the walls of Dwight Bentel Hall; bored and uninterested. This summer I desperately searched for my redeeming qualities, hoping they would point me in the direction of my future career. Nothing, I got nothing. The bright-eyed freshman that started San Jose State in the fall of 2005 is officially gone.

I was once motivated to finish my academic career in journalism and "change the world." Now I loathe the technicalities of journalistic writing. If numbers were not so damn confusing I might have studied accounting; something a little more promising in the money-making department. Anyway...

Enough of my 65 year old, cynical rant. I hear swearing in your writing is not kosher either. Although I come off slightly bitter, I promise, I still have faith in my future. I already have half of my dreams figured out. I want to be rich! I'll keep you posted.