TV News Stories 02: Samples

Here are some sample video news clips that the class selected.  We can use these as models for our own news stories.

Who will pay for the new Braves stadium in Cobb County?

Dog Brings Home Human Leg

Toys for Tots kicks off at Georgia Capitol

The Daily Show--Jason Jones and the not-so Angry Voters in Colorado

Article 08: Why are Americans talking about France?

The Plot against France

This opinion column talks about two economic theories for dealing with the global recession.  Why France?

Article 07: The Struggle in the GOP

A Big Challenge to the GOP 

We've talked about how the US government is structured, but to understand this article, you'll need to know what a "caucus" is in the government and to understand what the "primary" election is.  

Article 06: Goodbye to Florida

Rising Sea Waters as a Result of Global Warming will Claim Florida First

Florida often suffers from destruction by hurricanes and flooding from intense thunderstorms, but it is also the most vulnerable state in the country to the rise in sea levels.

Article 05: Taste

When Bad Tastes Good: Discovery of Taste Receptors in the Lungs

Er....so who knew?  We have taste receptors in our lungs?  This is an interesting article about how something we think of as just for pleasure -- taste -- can have a biological function that is completely unanticipated.

Article 04: Year of the Horse

Year of the Horse: 2014

According to the lunar calendar, the next new year starts at the end of January.  And if you were born in 1966, 1978, 1990 or 2002, it's your year!  What will the Year of the Horse bring?  (You can also find 2014 predictions for your individual sign.)

Article 03: Review of "Go West" Exhibit at the High Museum

 Review of "Go West" Exhibit at the High Museum

The American experience of the 19th-century Western frontier has left a powerful mark on the culture of the US.  You see it in our politics, our art, our music, and even aspects of our national character.  Local art critic Catherine Fox reviews the High Museum of Art's new exhibition that explores some aspects of this influence.