Dancing Through Life

I chose an article from Huffington Post Weird News for this comment because I wanted to try to see how newsworthy it really is.

Kleine-Levin Syndrom, or Sleeping Beauty Syndrome, causes 17 year old from Pennsylvania to sleep 18 to 19 hours a day. Her parents claim that she has slept 34 to 62 days in a row before only to wake up to eat. Even when she is awake she is in a sleepwalking like state.

Now, as far as newsworthiness for this article, I don’t know. Its very rare, only affects 1000 people worldwide, however, in the entertainment category, it is very interesting. Therefore if you look at it from that point of view it is newsworthy. Putting it in the “Weird News” category as well helps.

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The article I have chosen for this comment is from Omaha.com, however it is about a movie that is being filmed in my hometown. Alexander Payne is filming his black and white film “Nebraska” in northeast Nebraska. The headquarters of the film is in the building next to my old dance studio in Norfolk Nebraska. A cafe in my hometown, Stanton, was used for about three weeks to film scenes for the movie. This article focuses on a day at the filming and however thing works taking place in Plainview Nebraska. It is so interesting to read about this and to see places where I’ve been and have friends who live there be in the movie.

This article is definitely newsworthy. First timeliness because it is happening right now. Proximity also works because so many small towns and places are being used and because this is such a big deal. Probably the biggest thing to ever happen to Northeast Nebraska in my life time thus far.

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Morningside students prepare to pack the stands of Allee gym this upcoming basketball season. Themes for games include wearing anything from all black or togas depending on the plans set by Morningside’s student section Alleeholics. One of the founders of Alleeholics, Jeremiah Curry, comments on the upcoming basketball season. T

(Curry Quotes)

The basketball the season began… Be prepared to witness historic things happening this year for Morningside’s student section.

Sophomore Brandon Thompson prepares for his second season as a Morningside golfer this spring. This international student has already taken huge strides in the sport, as he was the only Morningsider to attend Nationals in California last spring. Scoring —– as his high in the fall, Thompson prepares to succeed this spring.

(Thompson Quotes)

Qualifying for 2013 Nationals begins…..

We expect there to be some great things that come from Thompson this year.

Morningside’s Dance team prepares for the NAIA state competition at the end of this month. The team has been working hard three days a week since classes started to prepare.

(either add about Lindsays’ injury.. or have Lindsay’s comment on the state preparation)

The dance team has a lot of work before state, but with the upcoming performances to prepare this opportunity is an exciting one.

Pay attention to your children says Psychology Today. When disaster strikes, children react differently from adults. It is important for parents to notice these reactions.

An article in Psychology today, addresses how parents treat children that have been involved or aware of a disaster. Disasters range from natural disasters to kidnappings, or world disasters. Parents need to be aware of their child’s behavior after a disaster.

Is he or she having trouble sleeping? What about chores and daily activities? When things don’t seem normal with a child, this could be a sign the child needs extra attention and comfort from you.

The communication and comfort from a parent helps a child learn to deal with the effects of a disaster.

Keep this advice in mind daily because the next worldly disaster could be right around the corner.

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