Round 2

This week overall went just as well as last week in my opinion. I started looking for stories Wednesday night, which is now my new favorite night of the week. (Going to sleep Wednesday without a story is the worst feeling in the world so I was happy to avoid it for a second straight week) I got my first few turned down, and then I sent Professor Nicholson an idea Amy gave me about this new study that says children in Syracuse get the recommended health care from their doctors less than half the time. He said no, but then I sent him another email saying, "wait - this study is coming out tomorrow, so would I be allowed to do a follow up on the post-standard's article by actually going to a pediatrician and gauging her reaction and asking about health care?" Well, he said I should then go give it a shot.

So around 11:00 Thursday morning I went to University Pediatrics to talk to a pediatrician. The receptionist didn't have a clue about the study, but she took me to Doctor Caroline Eastment, who was more than happy to give me 15 minutes. I had a real nice interview with her, and I was back in my room by 12:00 all ready to put the wrap together once I went to class.

Once in class, the wrap took a little longer for me to put together, because I'm really trying to make my writing perfect and not be so wordy, which seems to be my main problem. But I still got it done in a timely fashion, and was happy with the result.

The overall newscast with my team went very well for the second straight week. I thought Amy again did a great job producing, and she is as cool as the other side of the pillow under pressure. Jameson again did a great job in the booth, as did Africk with his story. I will certaintly miss this team, because the four of us for two straight weeks worked really good together.

R.I.P team CitrusTV, aka Team D as in Dangerously Good.