If Jenni Carlson was in search of a little national attention, she sure got it. Although it may not be the kind of attention she had hoped for.
The latest buzz on the six o'clock news, ESPN, newspapers, and even just around campus have been about Carlson and her latest article featured in The Oklahoman. The article displays a fair amount of Carlson's opinion on Oklahoma State quarterback Bobby Reid. Carlson questions the 'guts' of Reid saying, "Does he have the fire in his belly? Or does he want to be coddled, babied, perhaps even fed chicken?" Here Carlson is referring to last Friday night when Reid was seen standing near the team charters where his mother was reportedly feeding him chicken. To Carlson this was a sign of weakness that she apparently felt she needed to exploit.
Not only is Carlson's opinion a major flaw in this article, but also her lack of sources. Multiple times in the article Carlson attributes claims of Reid 'attidute problem' or fear of competition to insiders or to the fact she simply heard it. Apparently she didn't get the memo that 'hearsay' or 'word on the street' isn't a source.
Carlson also lets it be know that she feels on many occasions Reid sat out of games for minor injuries "instead of gutting it out". How does Carlson know these were minor injuries? Did Carlson get this information from trainers, coaches, players, anyone? Seems like yet again Carlson's opinion is the source for this story.
What is Carlson trying to achieve with this article? Public humiliation for Bobby Reid? Regardless of her intentions, turns out she's the one the article humiliates.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Thursday, September 20, 2007
From young reader to engaged citizen
From young reader to engaged citizen
By John Seigenthaler
First Amendment Center founder
09.17.07
Today marks the 220th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. In the past 220 years this charter has proved itself to be the "greatest form of self-government ever conceived," John Seigenthaler, First Amendment Center founder said. Therefore today is a day to reflect on its 220 years of successful existence and evaluate how it has evolved.
With the implementation of the Constitution also came reservations. George Mason was one man who certainly had qualms about the absence of any protection of the free-expression rights of citizens in the Constitution. His leadership lead to the creation of the Bill of Rights, which was ratified into the Constitution approximately 2 1/2 years later, including the ever so important freedom of the press.
Seigenthaler suggests that while Americans are examining the importance of the Constitution today they should recognize its connection with free press and observe the vital role it has had in U.S. history. Seigenthaler takes time to point out how much newspapers have shaped opinion. Whether it was creating outrage against injustice or bringing hope back to the people in desperate times. Newspapers have provided crucial information on candidates during times of election to help further educate the public.
The bad news, Seigenthaler says, is the number of young citizens who vote has been on a steady decline since 1972. "Apathy and ignorance are endangering the future of democracy," Seigenthaler says.
Seigenthaler makes a very valid argument about the importance of free press and the newspaper. He proposes using more newspapers in the classrooms to try and create an interest in current events and politics for the younger generations. This would hopefully help to kill the apathy and ignorance that is so strong in this generation. All opinions aside, free press is a vital pillar which enables democracy.
By John Seigenthaler
First Amendment Center founder
09.17.07
Today marks the 220th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. In the past 220 years this charter has proved itself to be the "greatest form of self-government ever conceived," John Seigenthaler, First Amendment Center founder said. Therefore today is a day to reflect on its 220 years of successful existence and evaluate how it has evolved.
With the implementation of the Constitution also came reservations. George Mason was one man who certainly had qualms about the absence of any protection of the free-expression rights of citizens in the Constitution. His leadership lead to the creation of the Bill of Rights, which was ratified into the Constitution approximately 2 1/2 years later, including the ever so important freedom of the press.
Seigenthaler suggests that while Americans are examining the importance of the Constitution today they should recognize its connection with free press and observe the vital role it has had in U.S. history. Seigenthaler takes time to point out how much newspapers have shaped opinion. Whether it was creating outrage against injustice or bringing hope back to the people in desperate times. Newspapers have provided crucial information on candidates during times of election to help further educate the public.
The bad news, Seigenthaler says, is the number of young citizens who vote has been on a steady decline since 1972. "Apathy and ignorance are endangering the future of democracy," Seigenthaler says.
Seigenthaler makes a very valid argument about the importance of free press and the newspaper. He proposes using more newspapers in the classrooms to try and create an interest in current events and politics for the younger generations. This would hopefully help to kill the apathy and ignorance that is so strong in this generation. All opinions aside, free press is a vital pillar which enables democracy.
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