The Eagles of Boston College hosted the Black Bears of Maine and the bears stole a win by one point in Conte Forum in front of 4,116 fans. the game started off slow because the Eagles had the lead most of the game, then the Black Bears started getting confidence and motivation to win and they took the lead and never gave it up. The Eagles are in the ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference), which has teams such as Duke, Wake Forest, Clemson, and Maryland so the win for the Black Bears from the America East was a huge win. The Bears were led by junior Sean Mcnally who had 15 points in 34 minutes of play, and Junior Malachi Peay came off the bench and gave them a big boost of energy by putting up 6 points, 4 steals, 3 assists, and 2 rebounds in 20 minutes of play. The game got very intense when there was 3 minutes left in the game because there were so many lead changes. The crowd made the game even more interesting when they started to get into the game and cheer on the home team and boo for the away team, but the underdogs which were the Black Bears stayed together and came up with the win. This win was the biggest win of the season for the Bears and they felt proud but they didn’t get cocky just had more confidence in themselves. The Black Bears finished the season with a record of 19-11 and the Eagles finished the season with a record of 15-16. The Bears went back to Orono, ME feeling great about the win and the Eagles were left back in Boston with anger and guilt by losing. People saw the results of the game on ESPN the day after the game and knew not to doubt the Black Bears anymore, they proved themselves the rest of the season until their conference tournament losing to the 6th seed New Hampshire which they beat 2 times already during the season. The Bears are more motivated and ready for next season to start with the America East Championship in mind and in reach.


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Social Networking in Society

Social networking plays a major role in society today because the internet is like the main resource for information these days. On the website Twitter, they have trending topics that people talk about, or "Tweet" about, and the word spreads fast with the use of social networking such as Twitter, Facebook, Myspace, and other websites. I think Twitter and Facebook are the most used these days and are the most effective for spreading news because like I stated before people talk about it and not only do people have accounts for those sites, but companies and news programs such as CNN, FOX News, CBS, etc. have accounts so they keep people updated on what is going on. Those two websites have the ability to post as many messages as they want whenever they want so people know what is going on all the time with those websites. For example, I have a Twitter account and when Michael Jackson was in the hospital I knew before a lot of people knew because of Twitter. Michael Jackson finally passed and I knew the very second he passed away because of the communication with the people and news programs on Twitter. I feel that these are very helpful when such things go on in the world like earthquakes, floods, tornadoes, or other natural causes. I was on Twitter and read about the earthquakes that Haiti and Chile got and then I heard about it on the news. A lot of people have internet access on their phones so just about anybody has the ability to reach the internet and read about current events that are going on not only in the United States but in the world. People post things on Twitter and Facebook every second of the day and whether it's good or bad, people will know about it and if it is a big issue then it will be talked about a lot and everybody will know about what is going on. There are some negatives to having these sites though because people share too much information about themselves and make it easy for them to find. There was a video I saw online about a female that posted all of her information on Facebook her phone number, address, pictures, etc. and some guy tried to talk to her she then denied him. Since her information was online he was able to see her so he went to her house one night and killed her. That is the worse way to learn a lesson but that is definitely a negative about social networking.

Athletes for Sexual Responsibilities

Last Monday on the 22nd of March, the student-athletes that are in the A-S-R program which stands for Athletes for Sexual Responsibilities. The meeting was about how we can further educate students on campus about safe sex and other issues that are related to sex. We sometimes perform skits in dorms on campus and in the meeting last monday, we came split up into different groups to come up with different skits to perform. The program provides posters containing different sports and using it in a metaphor to relate it to safe sex. For example, on the basketball poster it reads, "When playing basketball you need good one-on-one defense.... Wear a condom." It is catchy and it sends a message about you and your partner about safer sex. These posters are very popular along with the bumper stickers that are offered. The stickers that the program provides are black and white and has a condom on it that reads, "Just Wear It." I have hosted a table in the union that has a bunch of the posters, stickers, candy, a few shirts, and little pamphlets of facts about sexual related issues that go happen on college campuses. Most people that walk past stop at the table and take what is being offered to them and it shows that the program is doing what it intended on doing which was to spread the word about safer sex and protecting yourself and your partner. There is another program similar to this one which is called M-A-A-V; it stands for Male Athletes Against Violence, I happened to be a part of that program last year and we did some of the same activities that A-S-R does. These programs will be out for a years to come and as technology gets better and there are more ways to get this program going in the right direction, then the program has done it's job. I enjoy every time we meet being able to come up with ideas to further educate other college students on issues involving sex.

Broadcrast Script

[Malachi Peay]

A student-athlete in the program/class called ASR which stands for Athletes for Sexual Responsibilities. This program does events and hosts workshops on and off campus to promote safe sex and to provide information for college students to be aware of as far as sexual responsibilities go.

[Take VO]

[CG: Residents of York Hall watching a performance by the athletes or ASR]



The residents of York Hall were impressed with the skits that the student-athletes put together to present to others on campus. There was free pizza and drinks at the event, and many were in attendance for the performance. The audience gave a standing ovation after the performance.



[Take VO SOT]

[CG: Anonymous student]

[TRT 0:10]

I had a great time at the performance! I learned from the skits that were performed and I had a lot of laughs from the funny skits. The food was good and overall I enjoyed myself.

[Malachi Peay]

Next Monday the student-athletes in ASR will meet again, either to do another performance or to gather ideas for more skits as well as find other ways to spread the word about their program.


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Converge and Consolidation in Journalism

Technology is expanding and getting much better as time goes on. The media gets all the latest technology and they use it all the time to release information or get news across fast. The most used technological piece of equipment that is used by the media is the computer. Approximately 10 years ago you couldn't get access to as much information on the computer as you can today, and it is very helpful not just to the media it is helpful to society as well.
Just about everybody has a cell phone these days and cell phone companies know what people want so they make their phones the way people like it these days. The iPhone from Apple is not just an ordinary cell phone, it can access the Internet quickly, you can download over 75,000 applicantions which include games, social networking, utilities, and a bunch of other categories. This phone was compared to other phones and came out to be one of the best phones to ever come out and to ever come out in the future. There are commercials to promote this phone and it's many applications and the things you can do with it are amazing, it's like a computer that does more for you and fits into your pocket. Millions of people are tuning into NCAA March Madness on CBS and the iPhone offers an application where you can keep up with scores and latest updates from the tournament.
On the topic of CBS hosting the whole NCAA March Madness Tournament, ESPN and CBS are joining forces during the whole month of March and beginning of April. On the top of the screen of the television it reads "ESPN on CBS" and I feel that is a good idea for both television stations because people will tune into ESPN for highlights they missed or scores of other games and CBS will show commercials for other shows on that channel because they realize so many people are watching that channel and either way both of the television stations benefit from the collaboration.



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Bad Roads in Maine

Source: http://www.usatoday.com/weather/news/2008-04-06-new-england-potholes_N.htm



Bad roads in the New England region has been a problem for many years, and it will continue to be a problem mainly because of the snow that the region gets. For example, the state of Maine uses the whole summer to fix the roads because of the snow that the state usually gets. Potholes, cracks, large holes, etc. are what the snow creates and when the weather changes to a nicer climate the roads are terrible to drive on because they are not repaired yet from the snow. Throughout the whole month of March, Maine’s state Department barely spent a record of $3.2 million on roads by spending $3.1 million from the winter of 2005-06. Not only in Maine is this problem occurring, the whole New England region is known for its intake of snow and as a result it takes so much money to repair the roads.

There were obviously many complaints from people that commute by car because running over potholes or riding into a big hole in the street or even riding over a crack, if the road is really bad that can affect a person’s vehicle and can cause problems. I’m sure the state department recognizes the issue and they are working to the best they can, but there is only so much they can do. Maine almost broke the record for money spent on a road because of heavy snow that they got in one single winter, which was recorded as the worst winter that the state has ever witnessed. Spokesman Mark Latti said, “We’ve had a dozen calls from different regions of the state all proclaiming their roads are the worst, the reality is it’s been a record breaking year-both for snow and for potholes.” Like I stated before, the issue is recognized and is a process that is slowly progressing but being that Maine and other states in the New England region get tons of snow that messes up the roads and takes million dollars and the whole summer as well as spring to repair.


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Player Profile: Junior Bernal

Wednesday February 24, 2010 senior captain Junior Bernal was recognized for his accomplishments at the University of Maine on and off the court. First, off the court academically he has won four gold medals for having such good grades and being recognized for his achievements. He has been here for five years and has not been below a 3.0 GPA and majors in child development. He has been a part of activities off the court such as help in the community, coaching camps, and team functions such as the Run For Cure for breast care awareness just to name a few. he is admired by many children and elders in the state of Maine because of what he has done for the state in his time here. At the game against Albany on the 24th of February, Bernal's whole family came up from Manhattan, New York to be a part of his ceremony and walk on the court with him as he was recognized by the audience. After the game there was a reception for him as everybody was in a room his mother, sister, grandmother, uncle, cousins, friends, old coaches and teammates, and his current coaches and teammates. It was a special moment especially for me because I been his teammate for three years and seeing him moving on is a big accomplishment. On the court Bernal has made history by being the first basketball player to record over 1,000 points, 500 assists, 300 rebounds, and 150 steals. He was obviously recognized for that accomplishment and he should be very proud to have done that and be the first to do it. It was amazing seeing his family support him and drive 9 hours from New York to be a part of his ceremony. Being able to be his teammate has been an honor and a blessing to even meet him he is a humble, respectable, honest person and it has been a pleasure being a part of his life.

Maine vs. Albany

On Wednesday February 24, 2010 the Maine men's basketball team will be hosting the Great Danes of Albany at Harold Alfond Arena on The University of Maine campus. The Black Bears of Maine currently hold a record of 18-9 going up against Albany who's record is currently 7-22. I play for The University of Maine so I know we have been playing real well this whole season. On our 16th win we had a total of wins of our last two years combined, that is a tramendous accomplishment being the underdogs of the America East Conference and to currently be in 3rd place. We have one senior on our team his name is Junior Bernal. He is a 5th year senior and is a child development major, he will be honored at the game for senior day. He is the first person to play for University of Maine and record over 1,000 points, 300 rebounds, and 150 steals. His family will accompany him as he is aknowledged for his accomplishments while playing as a Maine Black Bear. This Wednesday will be our last home game for this season but Saturday will be our last game of the regular season. Our conference tournament starts Thursday, March 4th in Hartford, Connecticut and every team is looking playing for the championship ring and to advance to the national tournament. Never in NCAA history has The University of Maine been past the America East Conference, the farthest is the championship game. If we continue to play the way we have been playing all year we have a chance to make history and be the first Maine team to advance to the national tournament. Since this game against Albany is our last home game, we are trying to pack the house to go out with a bang and show the way we impacted our fans that support us. On the behalf of The University of Maine Black Bears, we appreciate the support we have been getting from fans all year round and we will do our best to continue getting better.


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Professional Athletes in Trouble

Professional athletes these days are getting paid millions of dollars to entertain the works with the sports they play because the are the best athletes in the world that play their sport. I'm not sure if the money is making them do the things they do, but there have been some athletes that make me wonder what were they thinking? I'm only going to talk about a few athletes that have been in trouble recently and just share my thoughts on their stories.
I'm pretty sure everybody knows about the point guard in the NBA that plays for the Washington Wizards Gilbert Arenas. He was accused of having a dispute in the locker room with a teammate over money and the dispute got out of hand so there were guns drawn in the locker room. The NBA commissioner David Stern was unhappy about it because there is a rule in the NBA that there are no guns to be around the locker room, planes, or any arena that they go to (Basically leave it home). You can make an argument for both sides of the parties, in Arenas' case you can argue that there have been many cases where athletes have been robbed at gunpoint and he had it to protect himself just in case because he is a professional athlete, but on the other side the rules if the NBA do state that guns are prohibited for athletes to have in the locker rooms and arenas. Arenas and his teammate that was involved are facing a suspension for the rest of the season and is a possibility that they will see jail time I just hope people learn from this experience.
We had Arenas with the gun dispute and now we have Tiger Woods getting exposed for cheating on his wife with multiple females. It all started with a crash in front of their house with them both in the vehicle but Tiger had a bloody lip and the investigation went on from there. Tiger Woods was the first athlete ever to reach a billion dollars mainly because all his endorsements. Most of his endorsements removed Woods because they didn't want to deal with him and his situation, but the ones that stayed with Woods stayed with him because they know his sex life has nothing to do with him and golf so they stayed. I do agree with the companies that stayed with him because he still is an amazing athlete not just a golfer he can bench press more than some NBA players. Tiger is taking an indefinite leave from the game of golf, which I personally feel is a good idea for himself, his family, and other golf players so they are not surrounded by Tiger Woods' incident.
Professional athletes are watched and admired by people all over the world, and one simple mistake they make can cause them to lose their career in professional sports. Both Tiger Woods and Gilbert Arenas did make mistakes that caused them to be portrayed negatively in the public eye but everyone makes mistakes it's a test of your character to see how one can bounce back from the issue. I just hope that people can learn from their problems and become better people for themselves and the people around them.


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Moral Issue in Journalism

Plagarism is a big deal when it comes to journalism or any kind of writing in general. Plagarism is illegal where people find it to be wrong and others do it hoping nobody will find out about it. Personally I feel it is wrong to steal other people's work and try to make it seem like it is yours. Colleges are highly watchful when it comes to plagarism, they want to make sure you are doing your own work and that you won't get into trouble with the law. When it comes to journalism, plagarizing work will get you nowhere. I do not see the point in plagarism because technology these days are incredible, and there is a very slim chance of anybody getting away with stealing another person's work and getting away with it.
At the school I attend The University of Maine, there have been a couple of classes I took where we have to turn our work into this specific website that checks the number of words that we used and it checks the whole paper no matter how many words you used for plagarism. I think that is amazing, I say that because if you look back 10 years ago the Internet was pretty underrated and it was looked over, but now it is used in everyday life for various reasons. You can find literally anything from powered searches like google, yahoo, msn, etc., just to name a few. My point is having a website that checks for plagarism instead of having someone read over it and search it is something special. As time goes on things will progress and technology will get better, who knows what will be invented next? I think that students, journalists, writers, whoever is writing to the public or just handing in work should be more aware of what they are doing because plagarism is a bigger issue than people actually think it is. If students plagarize they can get kicked out of school and a journalist can lose his job from plagarizing.
Some people say plagarizing and copyrighting are the same thing. I don't think it is the sane thing but it is the same idea, if you steal someones idea and try to use it or if you take someone's work and claim it was yours it is illegal and you will get penalized for it. It would be a terrible learning experience to realize how bad plagarizing work is, but people have been caught and in trouble for doing it. Overall, I would say be very careful when using articles or peoples work, make sure you do cite it so you won't get in trouble.


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