Journalism Class - Monday November 7

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

Spider is slumped behind his desk looking pissed as hell. There's a button on his jacket that reads 'Do not attempt to converse with me' and one below it that reads 'This means YOU'. The cat is nowhere to be seen.

Once there are several people in the classroom, he snarls, "For today's class assignment, please go to The New York Times website. Find an article with a definite slant or bias. Copy it, explain why it is biased and how and highlight the words or phrases that reveal the bias. Discuss amongst yourselves as to whether you agree or disagree with the original author of the article and/or your classmate's diagnosis."

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[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

Three yards was all that stood between the Jets and a feel-good victory against the San Diego Chargers, an outcome that would take the edge off the injuries two more key members of their offense had sustained Sunday.

Four downs to go 3 yards for the go-ahead touchdown: they were so close to a new lease on the season that the Chargers could see it on the Jets' faces. McCareins's eyes were jack-o'-lantern wide as he streaked toward the back of the end zone, causing Jammer to turn and look for the ball.

Brooks Bollinger, who replaced Vinny Testaverde at quarterback in the third quarter, threw a spiral that was well within McCareins's reach. At the last second, Jammer swatted the ball away with the back of his left hand.

John says, "While this article is sports related, I believe that it's biased against the defense of the San Diego Chargers. The focus is placed on why the Jets lost, how the loss was a slap in the face to them while paying no attention to the offensive and defensive effots of the San Diego Chargers that allowed them to win the game."

[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

Jake nodded. "I think he's right. Um. And they use.. similes too. "Jack-o'-lantern wide"? Is that a simile?"

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

"Seems like this writer was a little too into the Halloween spirit. If it's a simile, it's a bad one," John laughs. "I guess the term 'bug eyes' didn't sound as good."