When Is It Appropriate To Use Anonymous Sources?

     It is appropriate to use anonymous sources to a certain extent. Using sources in general gives the story a better perspective. If the story being reported is very embarrassing and personal or might harm someone's safety then it is better to use anonymous sources. If the source is private and shy then anonymous would be better to that source. If the source is a public figure and is purposely giving there lives away for newsworthiness the anonymous sources are not well to use. This might also affect libel because that means the reporter is responsible for hurting or embarrassing a person. Just remember to be delicate on that subject.

Catholic School Deletes Student's Coming Out Story

      Censorship- Because all Sean Simonson wanted to do in the newspaper is to express his feeling about gays. The Catholic school had no right to pull it off. This story did not hurt anyone personally. All that he wanted to say is that people should rise together to stop the severe bullying that goes on with gays.
       Bias- I agree that the school should not have taken off the story like that but Sean still could of showed both sides of the story. Sean knows how Catholics feel about this topic and might have written something concerning that issue. People don't necessarily need to agree with him but they should not bully gays like the school basically did with the CD. Sean knows the controversial  topic that this and should have seen these comments coming.
      Summary-Sean Simonson is an openly gay student at St. Margaret's, a Catholic school. He writes a story online and for the school newspaper about his going out and how we should stop the bullying that goes on to gays. The school bans the story from being published and takes of the story online. On top of the they send all the students homes a CD about how they plan to ban gay marriage. This is a very difficult issue to see who is right and wrong in this situation. 

Questions For My Interview With Karen McCain

1.Can you describe yourself?


2.What is something in your life that is very unique?


3.What is your daily schedule?


4. What are your hobbies?


5.Do you have any goals in your life?


6.What is the biggest dream in your life?


7.How do you feel in a play or a performance?


8.What are some instruments that you play?


9.What kind of music inspires you?


10.What is your favorite type of music?


11.What do you plan to do in life with your singing and acting?


12.What do you wish to accomplish in your life before you die?


13.How many years have you been singing and preforming?


14.How do you keep your grades up with all the activities you do?