Response to Police Beat Stress

I think that it's easy to forget that when you read about crimes and murders in newspapers or see them on TV that a real human being had to see the horrifying things described up close and personal. I don't think I have what it takes to report on crime; I'm not sure that I could "turn off" my emotions. I have a lot of respect for someone who is tough enough to report on crime and still find a way to function normally. I do believe that the newspapers and stations should provide a counselor for their reporters who have witnessed the horrible things that happen on a daily basis. This article made me realize that those reporters out there day and night living on the edge of danger are human, not just a name below the title of a story.

The High-Stress Police Beat

A steady diet of violent crime, fatal accidents and human tragedy takes a toll on reporters. Some think newspapers and TV stations should do more to help their staffers cope. 


After our police beat discussion in class today, read the following story from The American Journalism Review and post your brief reactions here by Thursday, 10 Nov.

Intramural Soccer Kicks Off this Week at Ole Miss

It’s that time of year again, soccer has returned to the Ole Miss intramural field. Teams compete for pride and the infamous intramural tshirt. This is Jessica Lynch with 271-TV News.

Students who participate tend to get very competitive when it comes to their soccer skills.

It's the refferees job just to make sure everyone is out there to have a good time.

This is Jessica Lynch here with 271-TV news, hope you have a great night.

Ole Miss Looks to Reduce its Carbon Footprint with students' "green"

 Video (Taylor Cook - Campaign Coach, Lead Organizer)

The Green Fund is a program that looks to lower energy costs for the university as well as reduce the carbon footprint left behind.

The fund will add five to twelve dollars to students’ tuition every semester for energy saving renovations such as energy efficient light bulbs and better insulated buildings and even goes as far as installing solar panels on campus.

 These renovations are predicted to save the university thousands of dollars on energy bills and in the long run even slow down the steady increase in tuition for students. But how do students feel about this addition to their tuition?

Video (Mims Graeber - Undecided major, Sophmore)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_ARqNZalXQ

Due to the shift toward globalization, the number of people coming from other countries to the United States has seen a drastic increase over the years. This can also be seen here at Ole Miss, where the number of international students has also seen an increase.

So why exactly do these international students decide to come to Ole Miss? German student Kirsten Liere-Netheler says she heard from other students that Ole Miss is a nice place and a lot of fun. Also, she and her German friends received scholarships from coming here.

Yes, the number of international students at Ole Miss is increasing, but are they really getting to know the Ole Miss students? Professor Michael Harvey says he never sees anyone speaking to any of the International students in his classes.

Liere-Netheler says she has not really made many American friends. All of her friends she has made are other international students.

The number of international students here is expected to continue to increase, so Ole Miss students could really take advantage of this opportunity and speak to people from all over the world.

Students Live on the Edge by Guzzling Down Energy Drinks Near Finals Week

As students guzzle down energy drinks to get through finals week what they don’t realize is by doing so, their living on the edge. Im Lucy Cross reporting got 271 news. As finals week approaches college campuses, the demand for energy drinks are on the rise. The energy drink industry is expecting nine billion dollars in revenue this year, finals week being one of their busiest times. Megan Hanna with Freds Pharmacy tells us how their company prepares for this week.

"There are piles upon piles of overstock of energy drinks and stuff to give you energy in our store. there is everything from Five Hour Energy, to Nos, to Monster, to Redbull. And when finals week comes around we sell out of everything literally in one week. Redbull and Five Hour Energy are the first to go."

As energy drinks fly off the shelves during exam week, what students don't realize are the serious side affects involved. Dietetics and Nutrition major Kaitlin Gates explains more.

" People don't realize the serious risks associated with consuming energy drinks. Some of the risks include high blood pressure, strokes, heart attacks, and dehydration. Also, its not FDA approved so you really shouldn't consume it. People don't realize you can overdose on caffeine. In an energy drink, it is equivalent to two to three cups of coffee and the amount of sugar is equal to two slices of cheesecake.

With energy drinks being a staple during exam week, students need to take precaution to the serious side affects and consider alternatives such as green tea as a replacement. Lucy Cross reporting live for 271 news.

Is Oxford, Mississippi bicycle friendly? That is the question I asked Ole Miss student, Cody Shuffield and Courtney Keller, who recently moved from Louisiana to Oxford to open her own business.
Ole Miss’ campus is full of students who ride their bicycles to class, there seems to always be problems with student parking so for many a bike ride instead of walking makes their student life a little bit easier.
Cody Shuffield explained that he did not believe the campus or the city of Oxford was very bicycle friendly. He told me even the times when he walked instead of riding his bike, he still was always careful.
Courtney Keller recently moved here from Lutcher, Louisiana and she said that she believes the special lanes for bicyclists is a smart caution Oxford takes and believes the city seems safe for bicyclist.
There has been bicyclists injuries and even death happen in Oxford as well as on campus. The question is what things can be done to improve this? The campus does have a station set up with tools for students to repair their bikes if necessary, some believe the Oxford is bicycle friendly, but other do not. This is Michael Briscoe reporting from Jour 271.


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