What is Newsworthy?
This months episode focuses on what is newsworthy. When journalists talk about what’s newsworthy, they consider topics such as trends, timeliness, proximity, conflict, controversy, human interest and relevance.
October Broadcast
Anchored by Patrick Hickey '20 and James Stuetz, '20, Produced by John Boccardi '20
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GORDOS NORTH
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Trump Tax Returns |
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Joe Ragusa '20 was out in the Shoprite Shopping Center telling us about the Opening of Gordos North. Gordos was originally located near Hawthorne train station but because of the rent increase they moved locations and are hoping to get back on track as one of the best restaurants in town.
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In political news, Tyler Hawkins '20, with a piece on the request from the Manhattan District Attorney for President Donald Trump’s tax returns.
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THE LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA
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MINSHEW MANIA |
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11 states have legalized marijuana, and a new study has found that it's legalization may be making it more difficult for teens to obtain pot… here’s Marc Denunzio, 21 with more.
Concussions in soccerMatt Bonsignore, '20 gives us some insight on concussions in soccer. Concussions are a serious problem in all athletic events, and in soccer parents and coaches are taking action. In the United States, parents and soccer coaches are implementing new ways to keep teens safer while playing.
BRonx Zoo Lion EnclosureJohn Boccardi, '20 with word on the Bronx Zoo trespasser. A woman jumped into an enclosure at the Bronx Zoo, a news headline that has become too common nowadays.
Halloween festivitiesHappy Halloween (a little late) John Boccardi caught up with Mrs. Morris to get some info on the Pumpkin Carving and Chalk Art Contest.
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The rise to celebrity status is hard to achieve, but for rookie Quarterback Gardner Minshew the popularity came to him. Patrick Hickey '20, dives into the impact that Gardner Minshew has made both on and off the field
The Joker MovieThe Movie Joker has troubled audiences nationwide, with many fearing it's too dark and real in this day and age I had the chance to see it over the weekend. Here’s James Stuetz, '20 with a review
impeachment inquiryIn political news, Stephen Pryor, 21 discusses Trump’s impeachment inquiry. On September 24th, speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that the White House would launch an impeachment inquiry against Donald Trump.
Construction progressAlice Warford '20 sits down with Principal Keith Schenker to discuss the construction on campus.
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1st Edition - Westlake Top 5 Sports Athletes of the Month
In this first edition of Top Talk, Alice Warford and John Boccardi caught up with Mr. Schenker, introducing our first ever installment of “Top Talk”, a monthly sit down conversation with our principal. This months conversation is about AP Capstone vs. IB Diploma Program and how the school may change in the future.
