Friday, October 30, 2009
Photo critique 9/30
I found this photo in SI photos. I like the photo because of the emotion the photographer shows in the players face as well as his jumping looking action. I also like the light blue background the photographer got because he took the picture with the other teams crowd in the background. The photographer also did a good job of showing all different types of the other people involved in the event without losing focus on the player. However i do not like that the photographer did not allow the scoreboard to show more at the top of the photo as it could have helped a reader understand the emotion from the player. Also i feel like there could have been more of his lower body showing because it appears he is jumping up and down. Overall i really like this photo though.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Homecoming
At a Glance:
What: Condon-Wheeler Homecoming game vs Dufur Rangers
Where: Condon, Oregon
When: Friday, Oct. 24th at 7:30 pm
Halftime: Crowning of the Homecoming Queen
Playoff Implications: Knights need win to stay in playoff race
Admission: Students Free / $3 Children / $5 Adults
Condon-Wheeler Knights take a beating on the football field.
With the first win of their season coming last week against a good team in Maupin the Knights hoped to earn their second win and keep their state playoff hopes alive on Homecoming night against the perenial conference leaders, the Dufur Rangers.
The game started well for the home team Condon-Wheeler Knights with the scoreboard showing an early 8-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Things soon went south for the Knights though. As the Rangers showed why they are consistantly at the top of the conference by exerting their strength and handling the Knights the rest of the night.
The Rangers began the second quarter by opening up their playbook on the first play with Daniel Williams taking a wide reciever reverse for 60 yards and a touchdown. They did fail to convert the 2 point play after the score though and still trailed the Knights.
"I thought that was a good statement play." said Knights Quarterback, Cole Macinnes.
With the Knights holding onto an 8-6 lead with 10:20 left in the first half the Rangers felt it was time to make their own statement play and went for the onside kick, succesfully recovering the ball on the 50 yard line.
Once again the Rangers needed just one play to find their way into the endzone, only this time they converted the 2 point play after the touchdown. Down 14-8 now, the home team Knights lost much of their poise and confidence.
The game continued to go in the Rangers favor, as the clock ran out in the second quarter the scoreboard showed the Rangers leading the Knights by a score of 26-8.
"We had no answer for the speed of their offense tonight." said Condon-Wheeler Coach Gibb Wilkins.
The second half began with a sliver of hope for the Knights as running back Austin Fennern bounced outside on a 2nd down run and broke it for 46 yards and the touchdown. The score looking much better at 26-16 in favor of the Rangers, you could see the Knights had new hope.
This new hope did not last long though as the Knights gave up yet another wide reciever reverse for a touchdown on the Rangers second play of the half. Now leading the Knights 34-16, the Rangers never looked back and continued to expand on their lead throughout the rest of the game.
The score at the end of this Homecoming night showed the home team on the wrong end of a lopsided game losing 48-16. So on a night that is supposed to be all fun and games for the home team. This one ended in heartbreak as the Knights left the field with still just one win on the season and no hope of making it to the state playoffs.
"Tonight was very disappointing, I thought they still had a chance at state if they won tonight." said long time fan Josh Barnett.
Not everyone was as negative after the game though.
"We are going to try and build on the positives from this game and get a win next week." said Wilkins.
The crowd gave a loud round of applause as the Knights left the field Friday night, showing that even when the team is down, they are still in full support of their hometown boys.
What: Condon-Wheeler Homecoming game vs Dufur Rangers
Where: Condon, Oregon
When: Friday, Oct. 24th at 7:30 pm
Halftime: Crowning of the Homecoming Queen
Playoff Implications: Knights need win to stay in playoff race
Admission: Students Free / $3 Children / $5 Adults
Condon-Wheeler Knights take a beating on the football field.
With the first win of their season coming last week against a good team in Maupin the Knights hoped to earn their second win and keep their state playoff hopes alive on Homecoming night against the perenial conference leaders, the Dufur Rangers.
The game started well for the home team Condon-Wheeler Knights with the scoreboard showing an early 8-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.
Things soon went south for the Knights though. As the Rangers showed why they are consistantly at the top of the conference by exerting their strength and handling the Knights the rest of the night.
The Rangers began the second quarter by opening up their playbook on the first play with Daniel Williams taking a wide reciever reverse for 60 yards and a touchdown. They did fail to convert the 2 point play after the score though and still trailed the Knights.
"I thought that was a good statement play." said Knights Quarterback, Cole Macinnes.
With the Knights holding onto an 8-6 lead with 10:20 left in the first half the Rangers felt it was time to make their own statement play and went for the onside kick, succesfully recovering the ball on the 50 yard line.
Once again the Rangers needed just one play to find their way into the endzone, only this time they converted the 2 point play after the touchdown. Down 14-8 now, the home team Knights lost much of their poise and confidence.
The game continued to go in the Rangers favor, as the clock ran out in the second quarter the scoreboard showed the Rangers leading the Knights by a score of 26-8.
"We had no answer for the speed of their offense tonight." said Condon-Wheeler Coach Gibb Wilkins.
The second half began with a sliver of hope for the Knights as running back Austin Fennern bounced outside on a 2nd down run and broke it for 46 yards and the touchdown. The score looking much better at 26-16 in favor of the Rangers, you could see the Knights had new hope.
This new hope did not last long though as the Knights gave up yet another wide reciever reverse for a touchdown on the Rangers second play of the half. Now leading the Knights 34-16, the Rangers never looked back and continued to expand on their lead throughout the rest of the game.
The score at the end of this Homecoming night showed the home team on the wrong end of a lopsided game losing 48-16. So on a night that is supposed to be all fun and games for the home team. This one ended in heartbreak as the Knights left the field with still just one win on the season and no hope of making it to the state playoffs.
"Tonight was very disappointing, I thought they still had a chance at state if they won tonight." said long time fan Josh Barnett.
Not everyone was as negative after the game though.
"We are going to try and build on the positives from this game and get a win next week." said Wilkins.
The crowd gave a loud round of applause as the Knights left the field Friday night, showing that even when the team is down, they are still in full support of their hometown boys.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Environmental Portrait
Kathy Street serves much of the community as the Librarian at the Gilliam County Library in Condon Oregon.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Alisa Miller Speech
Americans have limited view of world news.
Alisa Miller, President and CEO of Public Radio International spoke about the lack of international news coverage available to Americans.
Using many statistics and graphs to prove her point, Alisa showed that the US accounted for 79% of the total news stories. She also showed that local news stations dedicate only 12% of their news coverage to international news.
"I know we can do better and can't afford not to." said Miller
Alisa showed that while the availability of international news is being very limited. The amount of Americans who say they follow international news has grown in the past 20 years from 37% to 52%.
She talks of why Americans are subject to seeing only national news instead of international news saying, it is quite simply cheaper for the local news to cover stories in the US only.
"Covering Brittney is cheaper." says Miller
Alisa Miller, President and CEO of Public Radio International spoke about the lack of international news coverage available to Americans.
Using many statistics and graphs to prove her point, Alisa showed that the US accounted for 79% of the total news stories. She also showed that local news stations dedicate only 12% of their news coverage to international news.
"I know we can do better and can't afford not to." said Miller
Alisa showed that while the availability of international news is being very limited. The amount of Americans who say they follow international news has grown in the past 20 years from 37% to 52%.
She talks of why Americans are subject to seeing only national news instead of international news saying, it is quite simply cheaper for the local news to cover stories in the US only.
"Covering Brittney is cheaper." says Miller
Monday, October 12, 2009
Event to cover
I am planning on covering an OSU sporting event. There are multiple events between now and the due date. I am going to cover the first one of the events that I am able to, most likely Mens Soccer vs. Washington.
3 Sources I can use for this story:
1. Fans at the sporting event
2. Player in the sporting event
3. Coach or Athletic Director for the event
5 Questions I am going to answer at this event:
1. Which team won the event
2. How the team got the victory (style of play/ big play)
3. How many fans showed and what support did they show/ Fans reaction
4. What the coaches opinion of the event was
5. What the teams plan to do in the future (improve play/ practice intensity)
3 Sources I can use for this story:
1. Fans at the sporting event
2. Player in the sporting event
3. Coach or Athletic Director for the event
5 Questions I am going to answer at this event:
1. Which team won the event
2. How the team got the victory (style of play/ big play)
3. How many fans showed and what support did they show/ Fans reaction
4. What the coaches opinion of the event was
5. What the teams plan to do in the future (improve play/ practice intensity)
Friday, October 9, 2009
LBCC staff serve up lunch!
LBCC Staff serve up a barbecue lunch for students. The barbecue took place in the LBCC Quad as part of an effort to raise awareness of programs offered to help make students lives easier.Wednesday, Oct. 7th, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
LBCC Mens Basketball
At a Glance:
What:LBCC Mens Basketball tryouts are underway
When: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Monday-Friday 9/28 thru 10/18
Where: LBCC Activities Center Gym
Last year: Finished in 4th place in the Southern Region Conference
First Game: Nov 27, 2009 Pierce Thanksgiving Tournament in Lakewood, WA
LBCC Mens Basketball Returns to Hardwood for 09-10 Season
The LBCC Mens Basketball team is expecting to make another run at The NWAACC Tournament this season after an earlier-than-expected exit from the tournament last season. "We are going to the NWAACCS," says sophomore guard Kenny Yukich.
Head Coach Randy Falk is excited about the new recruits he has brought in this season and the speed and athleticism they will bring to the team.
The recruits will help to fill some holes on a roster that returns solid contributors from last years team. One such returner is point guard Colton Sundquist, who's play at the point guard postition last season was one of the main reasons for the Roadrunners getting to the NWAACC tournament.
The Roadrunners are also returning versatile big men Jordan Highland and Andrew Carter, the athleticism these two bring to the team will allow the Roadrunners to get out and run quite often this season.
They are looking to beat teams with their athleticism and fast play as well as getting after rebounds with ferocity.
Coach Falk is looking for last year's returners to bring maturity and experience to lead the team. "The returning guys have a good idea of what we expect from this team."
What:LBCC Mens Basketball tryouts are underway
When: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Monday-Friday 9/28 thru 10/18
Where: LBCC Activities Center Gym
Last year: Finished in 4th place in the Southern Region Conference
First Game: Nov 27, 2009 Pierce Thanksgiving Tournament in Lakewood, WA
LBCC Mens Basketball Returns to Hardwood for 09-10 Season
The LBCC Mens Basketball team is expecting to make another run at The NWAACC Tournament this season after an earlier-than-expected exit from the tournament last season. "We are going to the NWAACCS," says sophomore guard Kenny Yukich.
Head Coach Randy Falk is excited about the new recruits he has brought in this season and the speed and athleticism they will bring to the team.
The recruits will help to fill some holes on a roster that returns solid contributors from last years team. One such returner is point guard Colton Sundquist, who's play at the point guard postition last season was one of the main reasons for the Roadrunners getting to the NWAACC tournament.
The Roadrunners are also returning versatile big men Jordan Highland and Andrew Carter, the athleticism these two bring to the team will allow the Roadrunners to get out and run quite often this season.
They are looking to beat teams with their athleticism and fast play as well as getting after rebounds with ferocity.
Coach Falk is looking for last year's returners to bring maturity and experience to lead the team. "The returning guys have a good idea of what we expect from this team."
Photoj Critique
I found this interesting photo on sportsillustrated.cnn.com. The photo album I found this photo in was titled Memorable ALDS Moments, this photo really does show a memorable moment. The lighting in the photo allows you to see all of the bugs that were swarming the players that day and the photo catches a perfect grossed out look on the pitchers face . Another good part of the photo is the action of the man spraying the pitcher with bug spray and actually wiping the bugs off of him with a towel.
Friday, October 2, 2009
My first blog post
I feel like I really need to figure out how to run my camera. Taking the first photos didn't go so well. I missed a lot of shots I wanted.
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