News
Some stations sell this or misuse analysis in place of actual journalism
What is Sensationalism?
In this specific medium, interactivity is key.
What is internet sports?
This succinctly tells the 5 W's using the most important information possible
What is a hard lead?
Theses two residence halls were recently torn down to create two new dorms in the Freshman Village.
What are Barnes and Bemis Halls?
This will vary from station to station.
What is format?
This tells sports stories without focusing on the X's and O's of the games.
Sports Features
These are factors to consider when using this: timing, visual and audio effects, the newscasters' personalities
What is style?
This grammy-nominated rap group, whose song "Good Day" has been featured on movies and commercials, used to attend WKU.
Who are Nappy Roots?
This type of journalism is a genre of journalism that adopts a non-objective viewpoint, usually for some social or political purpose.
What is advocacy journalism?
The NCAA mens and womens basketball tournaments are examples of this.
What is the "morgue"?
This TV scientist once visited WKU and had a standing-room only crowd.
Who is Bill Nye the Science Guy?
This needs to be included in the policy of the station, network, channel, or site owner
What is objectivity?
Stephen A. Smith and shows like Pardon the Interruption are examples of this type of sports program.
What is news and commentary?
This type of news presentation asks "What does this really mean to the audience?"
What is interpretive method?
Big Red was created by this former WKU President as a student.
Who is Gary Ransdell?
Every story deals with some sort of conflict (political campaign, trials, sporting events, etc.)
What is dramatic action?
This is the type of sports you will likely find on your local evening newscast.
What is a straight sportscast?
Small stations have the advantage because they can localize national stories when it comes to this.
What is Electronic News Gathering?
This building on campus used to be the old home for the Alumni association.
The President's office.