Thursday, December 17, 2015

You Can't Handle The Truth



By Austin B.

Journalism and news broadcasting has changed forever with the ideas and bold honest opinions of well known journalist/news broadcaster Bill O'Reilly of Fox News.

An Exciting Life as a Photo Journalist

by Kelli A.

 Being a photojournalist can lead to an exciting life. In Safari as a Way of Life, author Jennifer New writes about the life of Dan Eldon, a photojournalist who traveled Africa and captured the stories he saw about war, adventure, and family through his photos and journals.

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Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Who was the Sleuth who Created Nancy Drew?

By Lauren B.


        In the book, Girl Sleuth Nancy Drew and the Women who Created Her, the author describes the popular Nancy Drew novels that reflect how Nancy Drew mirrors girls' lives, as well as the ups and downs of the women's movement. 

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

A Novel Within a Novel: An Analysis on Narrative View

By Daniela G.
      When writing a book of any kind, authors have to answer an important question first: what narrative view is the story being told? This question can often lead authors pondering long before any words are written. Perspective is something that is important to consider. Many authors choose between first person and third person and those who choose first person are able to expose the thoughts of the main character. However, authors who determine to write in third person do not have the same flexibility. Unlike in first person, third person allows information about other characters to be revealed. First person and third person are the most common narrative forms to write in. Between the two, third person has been found to be most popular (Harper). Some authors take on the challenge to write in two perspectives. Author Margaret Atwood is one to do this in her international bestseller novel The Blind Assassin.

Friday, December 11, 2015

Unpacking Bias of Life in the Void

Unpacking Bias of Life in the Void
By: Emma F.
           
           
            Author Mary Roach is known for writing about peculiar subjects, but in her most outlandish work yet Packing For Mars: The Curious Case of Life in the Void Roach truly tackles the unknown. In Packing For Mars Roach analyzes what happens behind the scenes when astronauts are sent off to where no man has traveled before. From the very first space launch to present day space travels Roach investigates what it truly takes to be an astronaut. Whether it be origami bird making in space training or the construction of rocket toilets Roach gets the inside look.