http://annenbergfiles.org/ A showcase of Annenberg student work en Copyright 2008 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:52:02 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss By Erica Bardin M.A., Broadcast Journalism, 2007 Broadcast Journalism: After surviving the horrors of war, soldiers returning home can succumb to the mental and physical stresses of recovery. Ananda McClure shot himself in 2006 after serving three tours of duty in Iraq. Now his widow, ex-wife, and children struggle to move forward. ]]> http://annenbergfiles.org/2008/01/anandas_war_families_cope_with.html http://annenbergfiles.org/2008/01/anandas_war_families_cope_with.html Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:52:02 -0800 Print Journalism: Analyst Andrew Tyndall suggests the journalism on cable news channels serves three distinct sets of needs: news on demand; crisis coverage; and prime-time personality, news and opinion programming. These days, it isn’t too hard to tell which of those baskets is catching all the eggs. Yes, the cable news channels are in a confused state of flux, thanks in large part to the Internet. And yes, opinionated, personality-dominated programming has built a proven model for success. Even so, at some point you must be thinking to yourself, “Hey, where’s the news?” ]]> http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/12/wheres_the_news.html http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/12/wheres_the_news.html Sun, 02 Dec 2007 08:43:20 -0800 Print Journalism: Though more than 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, including 3 million in the United States, it remains one of the world’s most misunderstood neurological conditions. While some people have sporadic seizures and can live relatively normal lives, others may be burdened by several a day. Seizures come in as many as 40 different varieties, ranging from a momentary absence of awareness to severe and prolonged convulsions. ]]> http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/epilepsy_patients_seek_answers.html http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/epilepsy_patients_seek_answers.html Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:08:13 -0800 By Amy Tenowich M.A., Broadcast Journalism, 2007 Broadcast Journalism: Bill Compton thought he was an archangel who needed to lead all the good people to salvation. It sounds crazy, of course. But maybe it's not so black and white.]]> http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/spirituality_and_schizophrenia.html http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/spirituality_and_schizophrenia.html Sun, 18 Nov 2007 19:36:14 -0800 Print Journalism: Had it not been for a Los Angeles judge’s decision nearly eight months ago, Mario Escobar realizes he would be back in El Salvador, not here fixing toys for his U.S.-born child. He realizes, lately even more, that he is one of the lucky ones. ]]> http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/cry_soul_of_mine_the_search_fo.html http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/cry_soul_of_mine_the_search_fo.html Sat, 17 Nov 2007 19:30:31 -0800 By Hanna Ingber Win M.A. Candidate, Print Journalism, 2008 Online Journalism: They tried to erase Burma from the Internet last week. In an attempt to weaken the opposition and shield itself from international opprobrium, the military junta that runs the country tried to cut off access to the Web. It did not succeed. Related articles: Oct. 4 The Huffington Post Off The Bus Blog Oct. 9 NPR Morning Edition]]> http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/burma_protestors_smuggle_news_1.html http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/burma_protestors_smuggle_news_1.html Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:34:31 -0800 By Laura Weber M.A. Candidate, Print Journalism, 2008 Print Journalism: Now, it’s in my breadth of experience that men will say or do just about anything to impress a woman – splaying their colorful tail feathers with brains, brawn and the ever-important sense of humor. But never in my encounters have I come across a man who used sports as a tactic.]]> http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/must_love_sports.html http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/must_love_sports.html Thu, 15 Nov 2007 18:16:54 -0800 By Adriana Padilla M.A., Broadcast Journalism Broadcast Journalism: The punching, the fractures, and the blood make boxing a male-dominated sport. Only 2200 amateur female boxers exist in the country. But two young ladies are determined to keep fighting their way into the big leagues. ]]> http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/girl_fight_adriana_padilla.html http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/girl_fight_adriana_padilla.html Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:27:27 -0800 By Debra Greene M.A., Broadcast Journalism, 2007 Broadcast Journalism: In a corner of Skid Row, inner-city children from Los Angeles discover music, dance and drama through Inner-City Arts. The children don't just learn dance moves. They get a lesson in creativity.]]> http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/innercity_arts_debra_greene.html http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/innercity_arts_debra_greene.html Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:00:49 -0800 By Camille Garcia M.A. Candidate, Broadcast Journalism, 2008 Online Journalism: In a guide to Mexican food in Los Angeles, "Today’s Special" highlights Mama’s Hot Tamales Café, located near MacArthur Park. Along with its acclaimed tamales, it's a place where street vendors can get the training they need to launch their own businesses. ]]> http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/thats_one_hot_tamal_by_camille.html http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/thats_one_hot_tamal_by_camille.html Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:44:48 -0800 By Nick Street M.A., Print Journalism, 2007 Print Journalism: Combat veterans try meditation to soothe inner pain from the war in Iraq.]]> http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/full_metal_lotus_nick_street.html http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/full_metal_lotus_nick_street.html Sun, 11 Nov 2007 03:15:08 -0800 By Eric Berkowitz M.A., Print Journalism, 2006 Print Journalism: Judges are leaving the bench for $600-an-hour fees in private arbitration. As a result, a large number of cases are being decided out of public view. The exodus has also drained an overloaded court system of its most experienced jurists. ]]> http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/is_justice_served_by_eric_berk.html http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/is_justice_served_by_eric_berk.html Sat, 10 Nov 2007 03:17:12 -0800 By Lindsay Watts M.A., Broadcast Journalism, 2007 Broadcast Journalism: The scene inside the club is familiar enough -- loud music, dry ice, wandering eyes. The men are fairly average looking, but the ladies are different. Many look like Amazon women and are tall, beautiful and expertly made-up. But none of these ladies were born female. Listen Read the transcript]]> http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/special_beauties_lindsay_watts.html http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/special_beauties_lindsay_watts.html Fri, 09 Nov 2007 02:30:04 -0800 By Syantani Chatterjee M.A. Candidate, Print Journalism, 2008 Sunlight dances around the tiny bone fragments embedded in a diamond-shaped glass prism resting on a high wooden table in sculptor Maria Munroe’s home. The prism is made from the cremains—cremated remains--of musician Howard Wells, who composed the score for the 1962 film “Out of the Tiger’s Mouth.”]]> http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/from_ashes_to_art.html http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/from_ashes_to_art.html Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:24:00 -0800 By Rocio Zamora, M.A., Print Journalism, 2007 and Alison Brody, M.A., Broadcast Journalism, 2007 Online Journalism: Many Latinos still visit botanicas when looking to solve the problems of everyday life. In these modest storefronts, people find the candles, colognes, incense and soaps needed for spiritual rituals rooted in Folk Catholicism. But behind the humble storefronts lies a booming business. Rocio Zamora wrote a feature for News21 and Alison Brody produced a radio report. Brody also produced two audio slideshows: one on a factory and one on a botanica shop. ]]> http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/botanicas_zamora_and_brody.html http://annenbergfiles.org/2007/11/botanicas_zamora_and_brody.html Multi-Media Spirituality Wed, 07 Nov 2007 07:16:17 -0800