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Soldiers
2.the authors objective is to inform readers of the struggles that our Heroes that fight for our country go through.when readers read this article we become informed.
3. The article isn't really something you can agree or disagree with it just states facts there is no bad guy it's just the way money is set up they must let people go.
4.the article was well written however I would like to have heard more of the soldiers personal stories and how it is affecting them (in detail).
5.This would be in variety it is just facts and quotes
Arizona
2. The authors objective is to gain sympathy and support for homosexual people in Arizona the author expresses multiple times his disgust with this law and how it is unjust.
3.i agree with this article no one has the right to take away your rights as a citizen because of your sexuality. It is plain ignorance if you think passing a law that allows people to pick out who they think is gay and refuse them service is morally correct.
4.i wouldn't make any changes to this exempt maybe a few quotes from actual homosexual people in Arizona to see how they'd are dealing with this.
5. This is an opinion piece so I would place it in oped
Smog
2.the author is striving to inform us of the new now dangerous conditions of china.
3.i agree with this article although some people expressed being annoyed that they have to wear a face mask I think it is better to be safe than sorry.
4.this a reticle was well written and it captured the story without veering off topic .
5.this article belongs in variety it is giving us world information
Disney
2.the authors objective Is to tell us that Disney has raised its prices yet again. It isn't an opinion piece and just relays the facts and a few quotes.
3. I think Disney is charging way too much money they already charge you for gift shops and food separately so upping admission process seems just cruel.
4.i would have gotten quotes from Disney executives and also parents hearing their reactions since they are the ones who have to pay.
5. This article belongs in variety it tells us about Disney theme park pricing appeals to all.
Mother
On all charges. What people can't understand is motive especially since just three months earlier the son was suicidal over his fathers death and the mother was seeking help for him.
2.The authors objective is to inform us and keep us updated on all the facts of this case for anyone who is following it.
3.yes I agree with this article there must be another part of the story because it just doesn't add up and everything happens from a cause.
4. The article was well written it supplied us with information and kept it all just facts and no opinion.
5. This article is informative so it goes under variety.
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Child Neglect
2.The authors objective was to inform the reader about the child abuse scandal.The attended audience would be parents a=or whoever is interested in the case.
3.The author is not biased they just state the facts ,but i think it is horrendous that there are people out there in the world like that.
4.I wouldn't change anything i think the author captured the story with true facts and collected the right amount of quotes from officers to give us a mental picture of what happened.
5.This would fit under Variety because it is just facts and the story not an opinion piece.
Gay couple married
2.The authors objective is to inform the reader about the new progress being made in Michigan.The author made sure to gather facts and quotes this was not a opinion piece.
3.I agree gay marriage is not anyone's concern that is a personal decision and i feel as though nobody should have the power or authority to tell a couple they cant be together.I am eager to see what will happen next in this ongoing battle eventually one side has to win.
4.I would have gotten quotes from gay couples around states that have not passed the marriage law to see what their take on the issue is .Also i think that getting quotes from people against gay marriage would help round out the story so if an impartial third party was reading he or she could really get an idea of the issue at hand.
5.This article would be in the spotlight because it does put a spot light on this couple and gay marriage.
2. the authors objective is to heed warning and offer assistance to the adults on how to react and the right ways to handle this.
3.I agree that the amount of nudity on the web is a problem however i don't think it is so serious as to think these teens are mentally disturbed or need professional help i believe that society has made it so to be famous or beautiful you need to show more of your body and that is praised by the social media when you get likes or re tweets.
4.I think i would change the part in the article that states that these teens should seek help i think that is a personal opinion and that its not the reason why they put nudes online.
5.This article is an opinion piece so it goes under oped.
Vaseline
2.The authors objective is to inform and heed a warning of the effects of trying this method to enhance your breast.
3.The writer did not include her opinion on this they just stated facts, however this ties into the question are women pressured into changing their bodies by the media i think yes !
4.I wouldn't change anything about this article i think it was well written it gave statements and facts to support it.
5.This would fit into the variety section of our magazine it is just facts and it gives statements to support it.
Father leaves son to die
2.The authors objective is to report on the story and hopefully bring justice by letting loved ones and family of the deceased get the full story.
3.I agree his stories do not add up and he deserves to be sent to trial for lying.
4.I think the article was well written it stated facts and had the dates correct and statements from police this tells the reader the article is credible and honest.
5.This article would be placed in variety because it is facts and has no opinions just quotes and statements.
Bring Back our girls (longform)
1.on Tuesday, the White House announced that the United States will send a team of military personnel, hostage negotiators and intelligence experts to assist Nigerian authorities in finding 276 teenage girls who were kidnapped from their school in Chibok on April 15. The mass kidnapping, which has galvanized global outrage and even led to a Twitter hashtag campaign, #BringBackOurGirls (joined by First Lady Michelle Obama, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and dozens of celebrities), was conducted by Boko Haram, a dangerous militant group that seeks to throw the Nigerian government and create an Islamic state in its place.The authors objective is to inform and heed a warning of the effects of trying this method to enhance your breast.The writer did not include her opinion on this they just stated facts, I wouldn't change anything about this article i think it was well written it gave statements and facts to support it.This would fit into the variety section of our magazine it is just facts and it gives statements to support it.
Sprawled out in Atlanta (lonform)
Stores never opened here, and this little strip mall, like dozens scattered throughout Atlanta’s suburbs, remained vacant, a victim of enthusiastic speculation and abandoned ambitions.In an apt metaphor for how the 2008 recession played out, the shopping center today does have a tenant, but it is not the upscale boutiques and restaurants envisioned by its developer;The authors objective was to inform the reader about the child abuse scandal.The attended audience would be parents a=or whoever is interested in the case.The author is not biased they just state the facts ,but i think it is horrendous that there are people out there in the world like that.I wouldn't change anything i think the author captured the story with true facts and collected the right amount of quotes from officers to give us a mental picture of what happened.This would fit under Variety because it is just facts and the story not an opinion piece.
Boy next door (longform)
The author delves into the childhood home of the Scarborough rapist, Bernardo. Bernardo lived in a abusive household in a idyllic neighborhood; thus, he started assaulting young women. The neighborhood was in a panic and parents started to watch their kids closely. The Author tells how the said rapist lived right next door to him and what it was like.
The article is good for people who want to know more about the criminal psyche. The article is told from the perspective of someone who lived during the paranoia era of Scarborough. The article's structure is good. This should be under Op-Ed.
Plot to kill Ed Koch (longform)
Ed koch tries to cut spending going to the oppressive military regime of Uruguay. As a result, the military leaders of Uruguay have sent assassins to kill Ed Koch as a way to silence abettors against them. Read this article and find out.
The article is good for people who love history. The article tells it like a story teller would do and i approve of it. The structure is good.Ed Koch, along with his colleague Flynn, must find a way to evade the deadly assassinated attempts This would fit under featureThe Loneliness of Vladimir Putin #1 (longform)
Political resist increase in Russia. Vladimir Putin, tried to ease the tension of protesters, by giving permission to some political protesters. However, the Russian government continues its actions of violating human rights of its citizens and the copious amounts of police brutality. Not only that, corruption is rampant throughout the Russian government. For example, one of Putin's friends is being charged for funneling 2$ million out of the country. All is revealed as the journalist responsible for this article gets into depth on the crises happening in Russia.
The author gets the real Russia into the light: a tyrannical, communistic, and unstable country.Putin is too incompetent to run the country and should be impeached from office. On another note, the style of the article is great
Amanda Knox
1. This article concerns Amanda Knox who was accused of murdering her roommate in Italy. She is American and the case blew up in the public eye as she was being tried. She was sent back home to America however new evidence was found in the case that can send Knox to prison she did not return to Italy to here the verdict.Her boyfriend faced the jury alone many called Amanda a coward for staying away. We still aren't clear on what happened to Amanda s roommate but either Amanda knows who killed her or she herself committed the crime and that is what the court is trying to decipher. We will have to wait months to hear the final verdict.
2.The author of this article is informing people following this case about the trial details letting people know whats happening here with Amanda in the states and also whats going on in the Italian court room.
3.I agree the article wasn't really opinionated it was more information and it all sounded accurate.
4.I wouldn't change anything i think the author did a good job of working with the little information provided they remained unbiased and just informed.
5.This story belongs in the feature category because it is informative and not an opinion or sport.
committing to play
1. 1.In this article we learn the story of 14 year old Haley who has been recruited by 16 different colleges before even beginning the ninth grade. The article talks about the pressures young teen s face when choosing what schools to sign for. The rules are that colleges are supposed to wait until the child is in high school and contact them through their coach however lately more and more colleges are individually seeking out these young stars to call dibs.
2. 2. The author’s objective is to shed light on the current issue of colleges pressing young students to make life decisions before their time. The intended audience would be parents and athletic students.
3. 3. I agree students already have enough pressure but to make such a major decision at such a young age can be stressful. Not to mention the fact that they haven’t even experienced high school and they might have a change of heart by the time they graduate on where they wish to attend college.
4. 4. I would add more examples to back up my thesis Haley was a great example but it needs more kids who demonstrate being stressed by college recruiters
5. This article would be under feature because it is about a specific person and the author interviewed her.
boston bomber
1.This article is about the Boston Bomber who has been sentenced to death after trying to kill innocent runners at the Boston Marathon. His brother was killed in a police chase that took place days after the attack.Now alone he must face his judgment and be put to death he hasn't shown any remorse for the murders and injuries he has caused so this only added fuel to the jury decision. Victims expressed relief after hearing the news happy to hear justice is being dealt.
2.The author is reaching out to any American who has felt worry and anxiety over the recent terrorist attack. His goal is to inform about the current case.
3.I agree he deserves to be punished i'm not sure if the death penalty is something i believe in personally but he did deserve to be punished for what he did.
4.The article was good i wouldn't change anything he was informative and expressed true feelings of relief.
5. I think this article does belong in variety because it is opinionated yet informative and has quotes from victims and statements from police.
utah
1. In Utah parents are furious after hearing that their children's lunches were taken from them and thrown away due to unpaid balances on their lunch accounts.The school said once the lunch is served to a student it cannot be reserved to another . However parents seem to be more angry at the fact that the lunch that had already been served was taken and thrown away at all instead of letting the kids finish their meal.
2.The authors objective is to try and inform and change this protocol that Utah schools must enforce. The audience are the parents involved who want their story heard and would like to see a change.
3.I agree 100 percent there was no point in taking the kids food away after it was served to them and most likely they had already started eating it.
4.I wouldn't change anything it got right to the point and had quotes from the students and parents even quotes from the school so as far as articles go it was pretty well rounded.
5.This would fit in with variety it is uncovering a story about school.
snowy owl
1.This article is about snow owls migrating to warmer regions and being in danger. According to the article there is a lack of food where they live so they are traveling far south to the east coast seeking food and shelter. However the problems begin to arise when you take a bird who is use to trees and snow and out it in the city where there are buses and people .That is what happened to this owl it was taken to the national zoo after being hit by a bus.
2.The authors purpose was to inform readers about our new visitors and maybe even advise caution to those who come in contact with the owls. The audience is people who have an interest in owls or live on the east coast.
3. I agree with the author it is very dangerous for the owls to be freely roaming in the streets.
4.I have nothing major i would change except maybe getting a few quotes from civilians who spotted the bird but it was very helpful to have zoologist and veterinarians quotes in the article.
5.This article would go under feature it is a specific story putting a spotlight on the arctic owl.