The Morningside Choir has achieved national recognition by winning The American Prize in Choral Performance for the college/university division. As part of this prestigious honor, the choir, led by Dr. Ryan Person, will receive both a physical award and a financial prize. Dr. Person expressed gratitude for the recognition and acknowledged the support of the college administration and performing arts faculty. The Morningside Choir is renowned for its innovative musical endeavors, versatility, and annual travels to regional, national, and international destinations.

I would consider this achievement news as it is a great recognition of Morningside’s talent and skill. I think that the potential audience for this information would be Morningside students and faculty as well as the parents of the students and prospective students. The purpose of this story is to showcase the achievements of Morningside students. I think that readers might gain more pride for their school and prospective students can benefit by seeing the quality choir that Morningside has and decide they would like to be apart of the show. Finally, Morningside gains a good reputation by showcasing this story and great honor.

I looked over the category of women on the PR News site. There was most definitely a theme of articles surrounding the topics of health, wellness and new products to enrich a woman’s life. The article titled “Regular Screening Mammograms Significantly Reduce Breast Cancer Deaths,” I chose to read for a more in depth analysis. Right off the bat I can see that the paragraphes are very short. Some of the blocks only being a few sentences and some sections only being one long sentence. My articles have average to somewhat long sentences and so did this article. However my paragraphs were not as short as theirs. The first sentence of the article is basically the same as the title which is the lead. My title was never the same as my lead I think this is another place were our writings differ. Our writing is alike in the aspect of using the upside down pyramid, stating the most important facts first. When their article gives attribution the title of the source person is very long, stating who they are, what they do, and where they are from. I did not do this when including attribution in my articles. There was a lot of scientific explanation and statistics included. I hardly picked a topic that needed statistics or scientific explanation. All in all I believe that the articles in the PR News site are more scholarly with a deeper tie to statistics than I had in my writings but we were alike in sentence length and organization of information.

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/regular-screening-mammograms-significantly-reduce-breast-cancer-deaths-301997407.html

Casey lives in the weight apartments with six other guys and they are all on the cross country team together. One of the roomates does not pull his own weight or keep up, so in order to keep the apartment clean Casey made a chore chart. The first week that he made the chart there were a lot of dishes in the sink. Everyone said that it was not theirs and there was the water bottle of the guy that did not pull his weight so Casey put him on dish duty and the guy waited until last minute to do the dishes so Casey piled the dishes really high in the sink to get him to do the dishes and he eventually did. “if that’s what I have to do to get him to do his stuff I will,” Casey explained as he revealed a somewhat passive and petty approach.

A major figure in the world of sports broadcasting, Stuart Scott spoke on stage as he received his award at the ESPY Awards and shared his story battling cancer showing the value of perseverance.

In the heartfelt and humorous speech, Scott expressed gratitude for the ESPYs honor, speaking about conversations with friends, sharing the stage with icons like Peyton Manning, Money Mayweather, and KD. Though the most of his appreciation went to Kiefer Sutherland, acknowledging “24” as his all-time favorite TV show. Scott reflected on life’s journey, emphasizing the profound impact of people who touch our lives. Initially feeling unworthy of the award, he found inspiration in Jim Valvano’s timeless words: “Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.” This sentiment became the foundation of his perspective on battling cancer, connecting his struggle to Valvano’s legacy and upholding the tangible benefits of not giving up, citing his participation in a clinical trial as a testament.

Scott seamlessly integrated Valvano’s wisdom, urging others to fight relentlessly and highlighting the importance of support when fatigue sets in. Detailing a recent health crisis and hospital stay, he credited loved ones, medical professionals, and even bosses for unwavering support. Scott emphasized that “this whole fight, this journey thing, is not a solo venture. This is something that requires support.”

In a touching conclusion, Scott expressed deep love for his daughters, acknowledging them as the driving force behind his resilience. With a mix of gratitude and humor, he thanked ESPN, the ESPYs, and the audience, leaving a lasting message to cherish both the night and the rest of their lives. He reminded the audience: “When you die, that does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live and in the manner in which you live.” Scott’s journey, marked by Valvano’s wisdom and unwavering support, became a testament to resilience and the profound impact of living a purposeful life.

She sits across the room at the front. She sits alone with her right leg crossed over her left. Not like a lady with her legs crossed tightly together but she sits with her leg loosely propped over the other with her lower calf on her knee. The foot that touches the ground bounces up and down from time to time alternating restless movement with her foot over her knee that rocks up and down. She also rocks back and forth in a shift of movement as she puts her foot thats over her knee up against the leg of the desk in front of her. Her jacket sits behind her laid over the back of her chair as she sits in a T-shirt. She slouches over as she holds herself in a low arm cross with her hands holding her forearms. One hand olds a white tissue over a scratched bug bite on the underside of her forearm. Here and there she pushes her glasses up her nose with her pointer finger at the center of the glasses frame and tucks her dish water blonde hair behind her ears. She scrunches her eyebrows together in a concerned look with a pronounced frown in her lip. She shows a light smile as the professor hands out strange chalky disks of a candy none of us have seen before. Her concerned frowny look returns to her face as her mouth reacts to the strange sweet. At the end of her endeavor in trying the sweet, she pulls her lower lip under her upper lip and shifts in her seat to notice the rest of the classes reaction to the crusty candy.

In the darkness of the November evening I drove my gray Chevy Malibu to Witt College with my old roommate from freshman year in my passenger seat. We were driving to FCA. I asked her how her summer went and she was reluctant to answer. She wanted to give the generic “it was good,” answer but as her answer was given she sounded more unenthused about what her summer looked like. She said something to the affect of “Well I worked for my dad back home and that was good.” She then started to mention what she wants to do this coming summer as the blue radio light illuminated her narrow face. She said she thinks that the lord might be calling her to service in the Marine Corps. She said it would push her and she doesn’t know if she can do it but she wants to try. She even has talked to her recruiter about joining the summer program and so far she qualifies in every field.

The moon pies come in a clear wrapper individually wrapped from the box. They have a crackly sound. The wrapper has “Moon Pie,” pressed on the front in blue letters with white shadow effect, a yellow crescent moon with a smile on its face encomapces the words. Upon opening the wrapper a chocolaty flavor creeps out. I hold the hardened chocolate covered cylindrical disk in my hand velvety and cool to the touch. The sweet resembles a hockey puck. The teeth marks in the treat after biting in reveal the white marshmallow filling thin in the center and the next layer a sandy looking cake confection and the brown milk chocolate on the outside. The texture is slightly sandy then mushy and marshmallowy with the light feel of smooth milk chocolate. The flavor is graham cracker, mallow, and chocolate, a cold version of a smore with a more bland taste. There is an aftertaste leaving you with a remembrance of a stale cookie from your grandmother’s old fashioned cookie jar you used to steal from as a kid.

Hello my name is Elsie Dirkx bringing you three intriguing stories about rooster realizations, campus cuisine, and motivational mentors.

Why does the rooster gobble to himself in the mirror? Roosters indicate signs of self-awareness and have challenged the traditional mirror test. In a modified New York Times experiment, despite failing the conventional test, roosters displayed potential self-awareness by reacting to predators with their alarm calls. This study shows the limitations of the classic mirror test and advocates for ecologically relevant approaches to evaluate self-awareness in various species. In an interview with Abraham Dirkx, a previous chicken owner, he answers the question, what does he feel is the significance of roosters being self-aware? … Still poses the question, why does the rooster gobble to himself in the mirror? BECAAUUSE!

Roosters may be aware of their reflections but is Morningside aware of their gluten and diary-free students?

In the ever-evolving landscape of campus dining, Morningside students with gluten and dairy intolerances have faced a culinary challenge as slim as a wafer-thin cracker. In most recent years there has been an increase in special dietary needs. In 2023 Morningside cafeteria finally created a space for gluten and dairy free options. Staff are learning ways to cater to needs like new desserts and whipping up specialty pizzas when there is nothing else. Lydia Thams shares her journey navigating the scarcity of options and how it shapes her day-to-day campus life… Offering gluten and dairy-free options supports the overall well-being of the student population.

Overall well-being of students needs to be a priority of educational institutions this is why Morningside has a peer mentoring program.

Who are those people that make college feel less like a maze and more like a choose-your-own-adventure? This is the role of a peer mentor. Mentors offer relatable guidance on academic resources, extracurricular activities, and overall college experiences, helping social and academic integration. They are empathetic listeners, and provide emotional support, creating a sense of community and belonging. By sharing personal experiences, mentors motivate a smoother transition and enhance the overall student experience. I spoke with Deontez Williams a Morningside student who has been the recipient of this service to get a first hand experience….

Again this was Elsie Dirkx bringing you three intriguing stories, that’s all folks.

The U.S. is more involved in Gaza than previously known. The U.S. military is flying surveillance drones over the Gaza strip to apparently to aid in hostage recovery efforts. While Israel frequently conducts reconnaissance flights over Gaza, U.S. defense officials said it was believed to be the first time that U.S. drones have flown missions over Gaza. Israel is in the early stages of a ground invasion in Gaza and says Hamas is holding more than 240 hostages, 10 are believed to be Americans. The flights are concentrated in southern Gaza approximately 15 miles from the Israeli military’s initial push in the north.

The article sandwiches shocking information about the hostages in the middle of information given where as I think that information could have been apart of the lead. Toward the end the article talks about the type of drones used and how sophisticated they are. The design of the drown is explained in detail. This article had short paragraphs and each had a well rounded topic. The inverted triangle method was used. I think this article was written well.