This article was re-posted with the permission of the author. The original post can be found here. Pace of Play: What Does Speed Mean in Baseball? Our society loves speed. In a world of instant gratification things like fast food, immediate access and high speed internet reign supreme. These one time amenities have morphed intoContinue reading “PACE OF PLAY”
Author Archives: Hayden Coombs
SARAH’S STORY
Another great story written by one of my star students.
ANNA’S STORY
Originally posted on Mads About It:
As most girls can attest, growing up with an older brother has its ups and downs. One minute he’s picking on you and calling you names and the next he’s protecting his defenseless little sister against a potential boyfriend he doesn’t approve of. He’s both the biggest pain in…
MEDIA STUDIES
The media studies emphasis is designed to develop students who possess a strong liberal arts background to enter the ever-converging media industry by providing them with hands-on experience in radio and television broadcasting, as well as print journalism. Students are guided by a dedicated and diverse faculty with the proper mix of academic and professionalContinue reading “MEDIA STUDIES”
HARD VS SOFT NEWS
Originally posted on Introduction to Journalism:
Taken from Media Awareness Network: Hard News Vs. Soft News News stories are basically divided into two types: hard news and soft news. Hard new generally refers to up-to-the-minute news and events that are reported immediately, while soft news is background information or human-interest stories. Politics, war, economics and…
BROADCAST SCRIPTS
In this chapter you will begin to work on brief stories written for broadcast. It is beyond the scope of this text to offer you full-fledged training as broadcast journa… Source: Chapter Five: Writing for Broadcast
ONLY AT BYU-I
“Only at BYU-Idaho,” was a phrase I muttered countless times during my six years in Rexburg. And if I’m being completely honest, it was usually meant in a derogatory manner. Oh, your roommate got engaged to a girl he met just last week? Only at BYU-Idaho. It’s -35 degrees after wind-chill and class still isn’tContinue reading “ONLY AT BYU-I”
THINKING
Early in my journalism career, I was asked a question that would go on to shape my career. “What do you think about when you have nothing to think about?” I was initially a little confused by the question because, well, I don’t think about anything when I don’t have anything to think about. ButContinue reading “THINKING”
DAY 25
#LightTheWorld Day 25 – Jesus’ Disciples Followed Him When the Savior was born, a new light appeared in the heavens. He is the Light of the World—not just on Christmas Day, but every day. Follow Him, and never walk in darkness again. This whole month has been both an exciting and uplifting process at theContinue reading “DAY 25”
DAY 24
#LightTheWorld Day 24 – Jesus Cared for His Loved Ones This has probably been my favorite “Light the World” initiative so far. It was a very simple activity, but more meaningful than I can put into words. Summer and I sat down with our girls and explained to them how much we love them andContinue reading “DAY 24”
Hayden Coombs 