What is Newsworthy - October Edition
In this month’s episode, we focused on what is Newsworthy. We discovered that News is designed to report and spread knowledge on a subject that is currently affecting people. It’s What Is Happening Now, news that people want to know about whether it's Global, National, Local, Political or of general interest. There are 5 top categories Producers use to determine if an item is newsworthy. They are Trends, Timeliness, Relevance, Prominence, and Human Interest. This month we investigated topics in all categories and found some interesting and ridiculous news.
OCtober Broadcast. - UNDER CONStrUCTION
Anchored by Ben DiGennaro '22 and Ryan Ordonez '22, Produced by Ryan Dierssen '23
About Dean
Dean Williams '23 gives us our very first spotlight on who this W Reporter is.
Devious Licks |
Celebrity News -
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There’s a new Tik Tok trend to tell ya bout’, that you really need to see. This is Rocco Dominguez '23 on “Devious Licks”.
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Two prominent musical figures; Machine Gun Kelly and Corey Taylor have been fighting in a social media war for the past few months. Ben DiGennaro goes into more detail.
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Westchester county Haunted Houses and Chilling Places |
Covid Safe Trick or Treating |
It's the most wonderful time of the year and it’s only Halloween!! Lucky for us in Westchester County, there are tons of scary places that put you in the halloween spirit and bring the halloween chills. Julie Lomurno is here to tell you the most chilling places you should visit this spooky season.
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Are you planning on going trick or treating this year? Elise Stuetz '23 has some tips on how you can stay Covid safe this Halloween.
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Would you Rather?
This Halloween season Lena Palushaj '23 and Elise Stuetz '23 ask Westlake students some Halloween-related "Would You Rather" questions.
Squid game review |
Facebook Whistle Blower |
Have you seen squid game yet? Has been the hot question to ask these past couple weeks. Ryan Ordonez '22 has more on how the new Korean Drama came into the limelight.
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Are you a facebook user? Facebook whistleblower Frances Heugen came out against Facebook on 60 minutes on October 3rd. Billy Scaplehorn '22 has more.
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overspending and How to stop |
Gabby Petito |
If you have a hard time knowing how to save your money and want ways to stop overspending, Lena Palushaj '23 has some tips.
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The Gabby Petito case took the Nation by storm this fall. Ryan Dierssen '23 brings us up to date.
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Top Talk October edition
Anchored by Julie Lomurno '23, Joined by Principal Mr. Schenker and Produced by Rocco Dominguez '23. We discuss the potential Turf field and Senior privilege.
Mt. Pleasant welcomes new superintendent dr. peter giarrizzo
Over the summer Mt, Pleasant welcomed a familiar face back to Westlake. Ryan Ordonez '22 interviews new Superintendent Dr. Peter Giarrizzo to see what he has been up to during his time away from Westlake.
Hurricane Ida |
Touchdown! |
Hurricane Ida has caused a life-changing impact for many. Here’s Maddie Davis '22 with an update on the damages.
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A touchdown turned into a heart touching moment in this story by Lindsey Dilapi '22.
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HOmecoming |
Vaccine Mandates |
For the first time in 2 years Westlake had a homecoming here's TJ Merli '24 to recap most events from the week.
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Because of the vaccine mandates, public restaurants, and movie theaters operate with a vaccination card for entry to any public place. reporter Danny Alvarez '23 gives you some more information about the vaccine mandates.
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Why Giancarlo Stanton is a good Yankee
Baseball fans of Westlake, have you ever doubted the value that slugger Giancarlo Stanton has brought to the Yankees lineup? Well doubt no more, because Dean Williams is '23 here to tell us the impact that Stanton has had.
Baseball Playoffs
If you watch sports you know baseball playoffs just wrapped up here's TJ Merli '24 to tell us about them.