Broadcast Critique

Watching the news was a lot more different for me than it has ever been considering it has been a while since I last watched it. I think I felt that way because since I have been at Liberty, I have not had the time to sit and watch the news. Being in college really puts you in a bubble that can keep you unaware of what is happening in the real world. This made me view the news in a whole different way.

                I watched channel 7’s (CBS) broadcast and was intrigued right away by the quality of the broadcast. The episode began by addressing the riots that are taking place in Baltimore. I think this was the best way possible to start out considering it is such a big deal and everyone is wondering what is happening in Baltimore during this tragic time.

                The episode continued on with the national news by addressing the earthquake that occurred in Nepal. I thought that this information was needed considering it is hard for a lot of us to grasp what is happening on the other side of the world here in Virginia. The station did an interview with an immigrant from Nepal to make the story more personal.

                This broadcast proceeded to inform viewers on matters of the local level, starting with the weather. I thought the weather was done very well. The visuals were very easy to understand and the weather was covered for this whole area of Virginia. More small, local issues and stories were discussed and they were very well done.

                Overall, the audio and visuals were very good in my opinion. At times I thought that there was a little too much happening on the screen and too many effects, but for the most part there was not too much to where I could not pay attention to what was happening.

                I also thought that the timeliness was very good as well. All of the topics discussed were very up to date and relevant to what is happening locally and globally.

                The information that was presented in this broadcast was great in my opinion. I thought that this station kept an unbiased view and most everything was covered for each story.

                Channel 7’s broadcast was overall as good broadcast and I would most certainly watch this channel’s news again. Watching the news can really open one’s eyes to what is happening around them.   

8.1 & 8.2

Basketball Death

 This morning Central High School student, Todd White, collapsed in the middle of basketball practice. White was taken to Central Valley Memorial Hospital where we has pronounced dead a short time later, after several attempts to revive him. An autopsy will be performed later today, however White had no known illnesses. White was only a freshman. 

Energy Plan

The Secretary of Interior, Grace Green announced an exciting new energy plan at the Western Governor’s Conference in Salt Lake City. The eight hundred million dollar plan intends to cut surface mining, but make licensing for new nuclear power plants easier. Green calls for this to be a five-year program. Green believes this plan is a way to lower dependence on overseas oil and also make America more environmentally friendly.

Faculty Death

Beloved faculty member, Elizabeth Billson passed away after fighting cancer for nearly 10 years. Billson has been teaching with us for 36 years. Almost 10,000 future teachers were taught under Professor Billson during her teaching career. Last year the university awarded Billson with the “Outstanding Professor” award. Many will miss Billson and the university is thankful to have had her teach and touch so many students.

Wreck
Yesterday evening a collision between two trucks on I-59 caused a heavy traffic jam for many travelers. Both drivers are reported
 unhurt, but considered for speeding and reckless driving. This wreck caused the road to be blocked from both directions for nearly 45 minutes. One of the trucks was carrying fuel that spilled, causing the highway to be very slick from the oil. The other truck caused lost almost ten thousand dollars worth of food after items thawed because of the wreck.

News Release

For more information contact
Job Stanley
Mountain East Medical Center
(123) 456 7890
jstanley38@liberty.edu

For release after 10 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 13

MOUNTAIN EAST MEDICAL CENTER HIRES NEW HEAD OF PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

Mountain East Medical Center announced that they have hired Johnny Toler as the new head of the purchasing department after the former head of purchasing, Bob Wilkinson, decided to resign.

Bob Wilkinson started working with the hospital in 1975. He previously worked in a rural hospital as the purchasing chief. 

Harry Illscott, who is the hospital's administrator, said, “Bob’s abilities will be greatly missed at this hospital, but I know that Johnny Toler is a person we can all depend on to do whatever is necessary to keep his department going. I have great faith in him and in this hospital.”

Toler is most certainly fit for the job. He has worked in pharmacy and started working at the medical center 13 years ago. He began as an assistant druggist in the pharmacy and has been working his way up since he first began.

Toler is well trained and excited to start the job. “This hospital means a great deal to me and my family, and I will give my best efforts to making our purchasing department the best. I learned from a fine man—Bob Wikinson—and I hope I can continue to build on the foundation he established,” Toler said.

Since 1970, Mountain East Medical Center continues to provide excellence in the medical field. For more information on Mountain East Medical Center, please call (555) 556-5555 or visit www.moutaineastmedical.com