Ocho blog by @diegocando8

Meet Bette Watters, the cheerful campus Golden Retriever at Morningside University! She’s the top dog in the Animal Ambassador program, spreading joy and comfort to students during stressful times. Bette hangs out at the Krone Center with her dad, Alex Watters, and is happy to make special appearances at campus events.

Would you consider this news?
– Yes, the article contains information, it is news.

Who are the potential audiences for this information? – Current students, alumni, staff, and future students, all people from Morningside University and its community.

What’s the “purpose” of the story?
– The main purpose is to let people know that the golden retriever, Bette Watters, is the top dog of Morningside University’s Animal Ambassador program.

It is also to let people know where they can find him and that with advance notice if possible, he can participate in events.

What might the readers of this story gain? What’s the benefit? – Realize there is an animal program at Morningside University. Many people at Morningside are pro-animal and feel a strong connection to animals. As the article itself describes: “As an animal ambassador, she plays a pivotal role at Morningside. She’s a furry comfort resource for students during the high-stress periods, exam times, or even if they just miss their own pooches back home”.

Also to let those who don’t feel comfortable around animals know that if they feel discomfort, they can notify us of their discomfort and it will be respected and well understood, as not everyone likes animals.

What does Morningside gain from the story?

– Morningside gains a positive image and helps make the campus a friendlier and more welcoming place where everyone feels included, making students, teachers, and staff feel more connected. Also Gets More People Interested: When the university does things like this, it might make students who are thinking about coming here think, “Wow, that’s awesome!” and want to be a part of it.

Link to the article: https://www.morningside.edu/news/animal-ambassador-bette-watters-the-golden-retriever/