One thing I like about journalism is being in independent control of your work, but with this class, there is a lot of teamwork involved (which I like, now!). It was nice to be pushed out of my comfort zone by letting someone else film for me, but I still caught myself being a little bit bossy and tweaking the shots. Next time, I will be more trusting!
Also, with soundbites, I learned that I need to make sure I have 3 GOOD sources, instead of one great source and two mediocre ones. And, I strayed away from my topic slightly. Next time I will be sure to stick to my topic, and remember what I was looking for'exactly.
Overall, I think I did all right on my first package… But next time, I will do better!
Script:
ANCHOR LEAD: HALLOWEEN IS FINALLY HERE, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS HAS A WILD HISTORY WITH THIS HOLIDAY…' BUT DON’T WORRY; CAMPUS POLICE HAVE YOU COVERED THIS YEAR.' HERE’S HOW YOU CAN STAY SAFE TONIGHT.
AS THE LEAVES FALL, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS STUDENTS GATHER ON CAMPUS TONIGHT TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN.
OFTEN BRINGING FRIENDS FROM OUT OF TOWN TO JOIN IN ON THE FUN, THE STREETS FILL WITH GHOULS, GHOSTS, JESTERS AND JOKERS…
BUT DON’T BE AFRAID THIS YEAR– AS FORMER STUDENT JARED BROUGHAM TELLS US, THE HOLIDAY HAS BECOME SAFER IN RECENT YEARS THAN IT WAS IN THE PAST.
“HALLOWEEN HERE EVER SINCE I’VE BEEN HERE HAS BEEN PRETTY DOMESTIC, A PRETTY STANDARD WEEKEND OTHER THAN PEOPLE DRESSING UP.”
FOR MANY STUDENTS LIKE CAROLINE HOKL, HOWEVER, ALCOHOL PLAYS A BIG ROLE IN THE CELEBRATION.
“THERE’S THEMED JUICE AND THEMED DRINKS, SO… IT’S FUN!”
AND ACCORDING TO UNIVERSITY CAMPUS POLICE DEPUTY SKIP FROST, ALCOHOL IS THE NUMBER ONE PROBLEM WITH YOUR HALLOWEEN SAFETY.
WHILE THE POLICE AREN’T ASKING STUDENTS TO AVOID ALCOHOL, FROST SAYS THEY DO ASK YOU TO AVOID MAKING A BAD DECISION.
“THAT’S WHAT WE TRY TO EDUCATE PEOPLE TO AVOID IS: DON’T MAKE THOSE BAD DECISIONS THAT ADVERSELY IMPACT EVERYBODY.”
FROST SAYS THE BEST WAY TO STAY SAFE IS TO BE RESPONSIBLE, AND ASKS YOU TO BE MINDFUL OF YOUR SAFETY, BOTH ON CAMPUS AND OFF.
ANCHOR TAG: SO, NOW THAT YOU KNOW HOW TO STAY SAFE, REMEMBER TO HAVE SOME FUN TONIGHT.' HAPPY HALLOWEEN!