Weekly Roundup

Police found the robber of a Pullman Check Into Cash

Also Pullman PD are asking for help in finding a 2000 Mazda 626

Morlin ?'s

1) Can you speak of an instance where you were sure of something that you were investigating and it turned out to be false?
2) How do you get the scoops to some of these stories?
3) How willing are people to give up information knowing you are an investigative journalist?
4) With the recent developments of Web 2.0 has investigative journalism become easier/harder and why?
5) Is investigative journalism something you were born with, had a knack for, or became interested in as your career advanced?
6) How long does it take you to complete an investigation?
7) How do you differentiate between fact/opinion with someone you are interviewing?

Public Records Story

One of the biggest crimes committed every weekend on college campuses is the Minor in Possession (of alcohol).  Partying/going out is a big part of the college experience and it seems every weekend there are roughly 15-20 MIPs handed out according to the police log for the Pullman PD.  My idea for a story is to get the numbers from student affairs (which I'm currently in the process of doing) and get some names of students that have had MIPs in the past and get their side of the story.  I think this story would be a good idea because the roughly half of the potential readers are under 21 so they can know of the likelyhood of getting an MIP and the hardships that come with it.  

WSU Football Player Gets DUI

A WSU football player was charged with a DUI over the weekend

This story relates somewhat to my final article for class....more to come

Schieffer and Thomas Speech

Schieffer and Thomas Honored at 35^th Murrow Symposium

New technology and the lack of morals and integrity has led to the downfall of journalism said 2009 Edward R. Murrow Award for Lifetime Achievement in Broadcast Journalism recipient Bob Schieffer.

In a time where any and everyone is capable of producing news content through the internet it is up to future journalists to maintain the credibility and integrity of journalists of the past, Schieffer told a crowd of about 1,000 at Washington State University’s Beasley Coliseum.

“The key for journalism, whether it be broadcast or print is you must be accurate,” Schieffer said. “The problem with the web is it is the only vehicle without any source of editing, we must adhere to the policy that we don’t broadcast or publish unless it’s true.”

Schieffer recalled growing up with newspapers ever since he was a child, and said he couldn’t imagine “not starting my day with coffee and a newspaper.”

The 72-year-old Schieffer began his career at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram where he served as a reporter. In 1969, he took a job with CBS News and over the course of Schieffer’s career at CBS, he served 23 years as the anchor on the Saturday edition of CBS Evening News, and has been the moderator of Face the Nation since 1991. Currently, he is the chief Washington correspondent, a position he has held since 1982.

“I’ve been a huge fan of Schieffer ever since I can remember,” Albion resident Jeff Boyle said. “I feel he is one of the few journalists out there that is well-balanced and shows no bias.”

Along with the 2009 Edward R. Murrow Award, Schieffer has won six Emmy Awards, two Sigma Delta Chi awards (Society of Professional Journalists for Excellence in Journalism), and is a member of the broadcasting/cable hall of fame.

Helen Thomas, known for her work as a White House correspondent for every United States President since John F. Kennedy, was awarded with the 2009 Edward R. Murrow Award for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism.

Thomas shared Schieffer’s take on the current state of journalism and showed discontent for how technology has changed how people get the news.

“Unfortunately in today’s times anyone with a laptop thinks they’re a journalist,” Thomas said. “These people fail to get the accuracy and truth needed to tell the complete story, I’m mourning journalism.”

Thomas questioned the morals and values of electronic journalists and said the key for “good journalism” was ‘following the truth, regardless of where it leads you.”

The 89-year-old Thomas, a Wayne University (now Wayne State University) graduate in 1942, moved to Washington D.C., shortly after graduation to take a job with the now defunct Washington Daily News.

In 1943, Thomas began work with United Press International as a reporter on women’s topics. In 1955, Thomas started, what would turn out to be a long career, covering politics on Capitol Hill. Her first beat covered the United States Department of Justice.

Thomas began covering United States presidents during the presidency of John F. Kennedy and at this time she began the tradition of ending all presidential news conferences with “Thank you, Mr. President.”

Thomas’ career achievements include being the only journalist, male or female, to accompany President Nixon on his trip to China, becoming the first woman to hold a position of bureau chief during her time at UPI and becoming the first female officer of the National Press Club.

“Helen Thomas paved the way for women,” Albion resident Ginny Boyle said. “She’s well-spoken and an inspiration to everyone.”

Sources

Bob Schieffer

Helen Thomas

Jeff and Ginny Boyle (509) 332-5019

Questions For Thomas and Schieffer

Thomas:  

1) Which presidential scandal Watergate or Clinton's sex scandal had a more profound impact on the nation?

2)  What has driven you to be the hard nosed reporter that you are?

3)  Out of your accomplishments which one are you proud of the most?

Schieffer:

1)  Which event changed the way journalism was delivered the the masses?

2)  Which one of your assignments has benefited you the most in terms of the development of your career?

3)  How has journalism changed over the past 20 years and where do you see journalism going in the next 20?

Murrow Symposium Background

Helen Thomas-After graduating from Wayne State University in 1942, Thomas moved to Washington D.C. where she was hired by the United Press. In 1955, she was given a beat for the United States Department of Justice. The beat's coverage included Capitol Hill, the FBI, and the Department of Health, Welfare and Education. Thomas began covering presidents during the presidency of JFK and in 1970 she shifted her career to being a White House correspondent. Some of her career highlights include being the only journalist to accompany President Nixon on his trip to China, becoming the United Press bureau chief (the first woman to hold a bureau chief position for a wire service), and becoming first female officer of the NPC.

Bob Schieffer- attended TCU and before having his first reporting job at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram he served in the United States Air Force. He worked for a short time at a station in Dallas before joining CBS in 1969. He started at CBS by just doing Sunday broadcasts before his assignment at the Pentagon from 1970-1974 and being the network's White House correspondent from 1974-1979. For 23 years he was the anchor for Saturday's CBS Evening News. He has been the host of Face the Nation since 1991. Over the course of his career Schieffer has won six Emmy Awards