Top 3 Things Reporters Should Never/Always Do

From the online article 100 Things Journalists Should Never Do, we have been given the advantage of reading roughly only 23 items on the list. Poynter Online is a site where news articles and ideas are shared with a technological influence over all of them.

This list, which barely reaches 23 things to never/always do, contains a lot of information from the website Twitter that users have posted towards the topic. The most common/amazing ideas will make the final list. After reading this rough draft of the list, I have come across a couple items that should be pertinent for each journalist onto the other.

First off, item number 13, never say you're unbiased. This idea is a complete truth to most people in the world. As we go along our journalistic lives, we will inevitably reach a time or place where we are faced with a story in which we have some sort of bias towards. If our experience has taught us anything, we must realize that no one is unbiased, saying that you are is a flat out lie. We all have our own opinions about everything, and those which we don't have opinions about, we make one on the spot.

Second, item number 21, look for people who are invisible, who quietly change our lives, yet don't send press releases. This aspect really sheds light onto the idea of always looking for more with each one of your stories. As we progress, if we only look at the people we are interviewing or researching, we may often miss the people who have helped them become who they are to this day. Also, writing a story about an unknown person with a big roll, always draws people in.

Lastly, always dress to impress when it comes to interviews. Just like one for a job, if you show up shabby looking for a huge news story, your interviewee may actually just turn you away or be less approachable for questions. This limits your ability to report incredibly. As long as you look your part, which should be one of respect, then you will be treated as you want, regardless of if that is bad or not.

If you are interested in lists, like the one I reviewed, visit www.cracked.com. Cracked contains numerous editor made lists regarding different subjects from music to famous last stands.

-Geoff Watkins

The Next Assignment

For the next in class assignment, I am hoping to write about the different ways people can help out the community through LBCC and its affiliates. Topic will include awards presented to outstanding members, local venues where people can volunteer, and ways to start your own philanthropies.

Possible sources would be the LBCC Administrators involved with community service, the Habitat for Humanity Re-Store head,and the recipient of the Atterberry Award

LBCC Soccer Club Starts

The Linn Benton Runners began their competitive season this past Saturday against their rival foes of Central Oregon in Bend. After weeks of tryouts and practice, the twenty-two member squad took the field on Saturday to eventually fall short by a final score of 2-4 in favor of COCC.

When the teams took the field, the atmosphere was a mixture between excitement, and worry. According to Sean Stasiak, a starting player for the Runners, “A lot of us were exhausted from the trip to Bend and dealing with our first week of class.” Quickly in the first half, COCC came out roaring to a 2-0 lead over the Runners. At halftime, with a little help from advisor Art Mota, the Runner’s came out with a roar of their own, scoring two goals fairly early in second half. After a period of tough fought balls and plays, COCC went into overdrive and scored two game clinching goals within three minutes of one another.

Although this loss has come early in the season, the team is already looking ahead to their next game this coming weekend. “COCC in my opinion, is our biggest rival,” states Stasiak. “Our biggest problem last week was ourselves” he went on to say. “Although we lost to COCC, we can’t forget we have another game this weekend against Western.”

Unlike many other clubs on campus, the Runners are one of the few where spots on their roster are incredibly competitive. Grady Thompson states that “roughly thirty or forty people came out for tryouts this year. Unluckily, we only can hold a squad of about twenty men.” This difficulty of completion for a spot on the roster has helped the team grow to a new level throughout the past few years. “Playing for the LBCC Soccer Club has really given me the chance to still compete with a well rounded group of people,” Stasiak states.

According to the Soccer Clubs website, the Runner’s compete in a league dubbed The Cascade Collegiate Soccer League. Fellow competitors include; Oregon State University, Lewis and Clark, University of Oregon, University of Portland, and many other teams. With a tough schedule throughout the year, and miles of traveling to do, the Runner’s look forward to their next match this coming Saturday and 2pm on the soccer fields of LBCC.

Geoff Watkins

Edit: The venue for the game was moved to the field at Corvallis High School the night before the scheduled time. Runners are currently 0-2 in League standings.

At A Glance

Linn Benton Community College Soccer Club

The Runners trip against foes Central Oregon Community College last Saturday 4-2 in an away match.

Next match: Saturday, October 9th @ 2 pm (Home Opener)

For more information contact:

Advisor/Coach:
Art Mota
Office #: 917-4467.
Email: art.mota@linnbenton.edu

Club President:
Kyle Boylan
Email: keboylan@yahoo.com

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