The morning started out earlier then usual, and since my roommate and I have a microwave in our room, my favorite breakfast of dinosaur egg instant oatmeal was on my agenda. Before I knew it we were off to be the audience of the live show C-SPAN, and have the opportunity to have our voices [...]

The Conference has officially ended. But I don’t think there is anything that can ever make me forget it. As I sit here at the airport in Washington, I can’t help but think about the last week. It has given me so many memories, a whole host of new friends, and so much new knowledge. [...]

Waiting in Innovation Hall for the speaker to arrive. Can’t believe it’s the last day already. Time flies when you’re having fun! (:

Today (Thursday July 14th) was our final full day at WJMC. The Purple Group met in the morning and discussed free scholastic press which was the topic of our morning presentation by Mr. Frank LoMonte. Today was also my assigned day to ask Mr. LoMonte, who is the Executive Director of the Student Press Law [...]

Dear readers, I have finally touched home.  Don’t get me wrong, I am overjoyed to finally relax, but I cannot help but truly miss the life of a national youth correspondent at the WJMC.  And what kind of life was … Continue reading →

The first stop of the day was C-SPAN and it was so interesting to sit in the crowd at “Washington Journal” taping. The two guest that spoke were almost opposites at least personality wise it seemed. There was the former Virginia governor and Tucker Carlson. Tucker Carlson was very attention grabbing when he spoke and I really enjoyed being in the audience; I […]

People need to be challenged to create their own opinions. Unbiased news is necessary because people must draw their own conclusions, not simply mimic the opinions of others. Biased news is popular because people are too lazy or don’t have time to create their own opinions and draw conclusions on the news themselves. Opinion has no [...]

“…an assembly of demi-gods…” ~Thomas Jefferson As we roamed about the Capitol, I became quite aware of the influence the Greek architectural design had on how I viewed the monuments. As the center of our democracy, D.C. is also the shining city for a patriot’s pilgrimage. The similarities between the temples of Ancient Greece an […]

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Out of all the forms of literature you can write or read about-poetry has always been my worst. Why can’t it always rhyme and be as simple as “Roses are red, Violets are blue, Sugar is sweet, and so are you?” Why is it alway so depressing? So when I began my new creative writing […]

It’s sad to say, but tonight will be my last night at the Washington Journalism and Media Conference. I have learned so much, and this whole experience has opened to my eyes to what being a journalist is really like. I have decided, sadly, that I really do not want to write for a newspaper [...]

well guys, this is it. as i type this i am lying in my bed back in mechanicburg, pennsylvania, after an evening full of story telling and picture sharing with my parents. i’ll first recount yesterday’s activities because with all the excitement last night i ran out of time to blog. thursday began with another [...]

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I am so sad to have left DC! It was such an amazing experience and I learned so much. The people I met were so intelligent and charismatic I couldn’t be happier to have met the people I did. Our final day was not terribly busy, in fact it was relaxing compared to the other [...]

I have started this blog in order to document my experiences in the Washington Journalism and Media Conference, which I will attend in around a week. I’m very excited…

Today was the last full day of the Washington Journalism and Media Conference. I am so sad that this experience is coming to an end. I have made so many amazing friends and learned so much useful information during my … Continue reading →

The last day of the conference was a mixture of excitement and sadness. I was excited to go home and see my friends and get a good night sleep but I was sad because by the end of the day I was going to leave all of these people that I had become such good [...]

What a day! After being on national television (twice) we went to the Smithsonian Museum and got caught in a monster downpour. I was completely soaked to the bone by the time my friends and I made it from the Museum of Natural History to the Air and Space Museum where we were all meeting. [...]

Blue, all I saw for several undefined rows was blue backed chairs that didn’t look very inviting. Actually, they were screaming ‘Stop! Turn back and head to where you came from!’ I sighed, there was no going back now, it was too little, too late. Very all of a sudden, it dawned on me that [...]

http://www.businessinsider.com/this-email-got-one-stanford-student-a-huge-job-at-foursquare-2011-7#ixzz1SevY9UPm Follows really closely with what Kevin McCarthy spoke about.

One of the most significant events for me today was hearing Sari Horwitz and Scott Higham tell the tale of their investigation of the murder of Chandra Levy. The two spoke in detail of the experience. They describe the clues that they pursued and the mistakes the police had made in the case. They spoke [...]

Day four.  On the whole, today has proved to be both very testing and exhausting.  After going to bed around 1 a.m. and waking up at 5 for a C-Span taping, my body is now running on fumes of energy … Continue reading →

Today, those who had congressional meetings carried those on while every else went on a tour of the US Capitol Building! I met with Courtney Titus, a representative of Senator Lindsey Graham.  I was nervous because I thought I would … Continue reading →

Today was the final full day for our WJMC students to absorb information about the social media and tour the capital of this great nation. By listening to a panel of working interns in the morning, I believe that many of the students were able to acquire a better understanding about the great difficulties amateur [...]

I slept so well last night. I think sleeping in your own bed has that affect on people. After a week of nonstop craziness, I am home from WJMC. It was the experience of a lifetime, seriously. I met so many amazing and talented people. To be honest, I felt like I was in a little over [...]

When Hoda Kotb was speaking today she made her message very clear. Her message was that failure is expected and should be embraced because it makes you better.  Crazy right?? Not so much. She is a walking example of this, she was rejected numerous times before she got her first job and since then she [...]

Ever since I was very very little it’s been a dream of myne to go to Oxford. I used to say it jokingly, sort of like that I’d be J.K. Rowling when I grew up, as well. Well… here I am now, having just submitted my application to Oxford with a book with my name [...]

It seems as though our generation has advanced in social networking and media. However, at times I feel it has left me behind. Where the excuse: “I ran out of floppy disk and could not save my file” is now ” teacher, I’ll have it sent to you in less then 3 seconds with the [...]

But currently not the central air.  My unit is frozen and it is therefore very hot in this house. I am so happy to be back in my home-state, but still exhausted. The 2011 WJMC summer program has come to an end, and I have to say, I am going to miss it. That’s right. [...]

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So today at the WJMC we woke up super early and went to a live taping of C-SPAN, which was really interesting. I really like the speakers and the discussion with Brain Lamb. I found it very interseting, enriching, and entertaining. I have great respect for Brain Lamb and believe he’s a great person, just [...]

An extremely fun adventure! The museum offered a variety of important and crucial topics which affect the history of the United States. It was an overwhelmingly touching experience, specifically when it came to the 911 and Pulitzer Prize exhibits. It is difficult to imagine a greater jewel to the world of journalism than what is [...]

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This conference has been one of, if not the best, weeks of my life. Getting the opportunity to meet with teenagers who share my interests was totally amazing. Back in Missouri, you’re lucky to find one or even two kids … Continue reading →

It’s been a long time since I’ve touched this blog in concern for the Washington Journalism and Media Conference, but I’m here now and I want to end it properly. The week of the Washington Journalism and Media Conference was unbelievable, something I know I will never forget. However cliché that sounds, it’s true. I [...]

Hello again, everyone! It’s that time of year again, and soon senior year will be starting up for most of us (if it hasn’t already!) I would like to take this time to make a couple of comments on things that have come up on multiple occasions that have kind of confused me. Almost all [...]

The last full day of WJMC was amazing words cant even describe. so ill let the pictures do the talking http://www.facebook.com/?ref=logo#!/media/set/?set=a.2110144269028.2103538.1108230770i also would love to thank everyone who made this possible. THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH

Just 24 hours ago I was in an airport waiting for the flight that would take me to Atlanta and eventually back to California. When I got to the Atlanta airport i had come Popeyes which was actually pretty good. A little greasier than normal but still good. After that I then heard that my [...]

So…..I’m not going to post a detailed blog tonight. Its the end of the line here and I truly have learned a lot and I thank whoever nominated me to be a part of it. This was an experience I … Continue reading →

Hey!! I really can’t believe that this was my last full day here. Its just indescribable. I finally got to have a hot drink (Chai) from Starbucks, and I might run over to the bookstore in just a little. Our day wasn’t that early, but we went and divided into our color groups. Timm talked about [...]

I am learning a lot about everything this week. But mostly..I’m learning a lot about myself. Something about today emotionally struck me, and I feel the need to write a letter. Of course this letter won’t be sent because of the content and the contact I have with this person presently (nonexistent). Aside from this [...]

Dearest Golden Chariot, Over the years I have put up with your extended hood and your loud engine, but no more! I was willing to move past all your faults as long as you took me where I needed to … Continue reading →

It was so exciting today to be able to visit Capital Hill.  I visited the Library of Congress and it was so beautiful.  Today was such aa fun day and the Gala topped it off with a gresat night.  I know everyone had fun and will remember this experience for the rest of their lifes.  [...]

Where do I begin? Chuck Todd, C-Span taping, or maybe HODA!? Okay let’s start there. I’ve never seen all 150 of us so engaged in a speaker until Hoda arrived and wowed us. It was mostly the same story as her book but all animated from her including a song break to here some “black [...]

Boom. Boom. Boom. Thud. Smack. Thwap. Ka – Pow. Those are the sounds that MLS’s dignity made hitting the ground after each goal Manchester United scored on the Seattle Sounders last night. Yep, you counted right ; the score was 7-0. I think it’s safe to say that Major League Soccer has nothing to gain [...]

I’m determined to keep senioritis at bay. For the past two years it’s been creeping into my thoughts on lazy days or causing missed deadlines, but its go time. Its time to focus. I won’t be one of those kids that kicks their own butt all of their school career just to slack off when [...]

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Why did news organizations choose the Casey Anthony case? Tom Jackman, a crime reporter for the Washington Post, said that he sees more obscure cases all the time. Imagine if they didn’t choose this case, would Casey Anthony have had the same security issue that she does now? Would have her life flipped upside down [...]

If there was one thing I had to find wrong with the WJMC experience, it would have to be waking up VERY early in the morning. Normally breakfast is at 7am, but because of a CSPAN TV show taping we were given an opportunity to be a part of we had to wake up a [...]

Okay, so I pretty much failed miserably at blogging every day for the rest of last year. :/ I’m never sure what to write about. That being said, one thing I do think is important to write about is other people. You never know who you’re going to meet who can help you reach your [...]

Today, we are going to talk about: Golf. But before I get into specific events, I’m going to do a little intro that covers my love of sports.   Disclaimer: You may scroll down and skip the intro if you so choose. Sports. What the heck would we do without them? I would say that [...]

Day 5: July 14, 2011 After such an amazing past four days, the last full day of WJMC arrived way too quickly for me.  However, I was really looking forward to this day all week because of our Capitol visits and … Continue reading →

As you can tell by the corny title, today we travelled to the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Although I have been to the Newseum multiple times before, each time I am as fascinated as I was the first time I … Continue reading →

So, today was the last full day of WJMC. The things that stood out most to me were the visits to the Capital and the Gala. I really lucked out today and ended up going on a special tour with … Continue reading →

Today was the last full day of the WJMC. Overall, I think that the conference has adequately prepared aspiring journalists and workers in the media field for the challenges they might face in the future. I was very lucky to have the opportunity to see so many amazing sights, listen to engaging speakers, and meet [...]

On Thursday, we went to Capitol Hill. I didn’t have a meeting with a Louisiana congressman, instead I went with one of the girls who needed a partner. She was from Ohio. It was really interesting; I’ve never been inside the … Continue reading →

Waiting in Innovation Hall for the speaker to arrive. Can’t believe it’s the last day already. Time flies when you’re having fun! (:

This is my last night at the WJMC on the George Mason, so I’m going to keep it short and simple.  I would like to thank everyone involved in making this week so ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!  Thank you to those who put the conference together and made it, without question, the best week of my summer. [...]

Now that I am finally home from the conference there is so much to reflect on.  The experience that I was fortunate enough to have had is remarkable and one that I won’t soon forget. The amount of knowledge that … Continue reading →

Today was very cool! We went to a live show and did a taping.  The questions were great and although I did not particularly care for Tucker Carlson, it was still interesting and informative. http://www.c-span.org/Events/Washington-Journal-for-Wednesday-July-13/10737422853-3/ http://www.c-span.org/Events/Washington-Journal-for-Wednesday-July-13/10737422853-4/ […]

HEY!!!! Ok so it was the last day here at the WJMC and it was a BLAST!! I woke up, went to a group meeting and then heard two speakers. We traveled to Capitol Hill and had lunch, I had two congressional appointments. Then we had to take our picture in front of the Capitol, [...]

November, 17th 2012 Matters of the heart I feel like I know what my heart wants Feels so right Others in disbelief I don’t believe them I know what is in my heart Yet, knowing doesn’t make this any less hard You think it would be hope Or is it just wishful thinking I just [...]

Just wanted to show you guys some pictures from this week. Enjoy!

So I’m thinking about writing a short book, about witch or maybe fairies? I don’t know yet. I’ve wanted to do this for awhile now and I’m finally going to do it. I’ll keep you posted! Give me some feed back.

The day can be summed up in two words, Dean Flagel! He is hilarious and keeps it real.

“Never say goodbye, because saying goodbye means going away. And going away means forgetting.” -Peter Pan I never thought leaving would be so hard. I woke up this morning looking for my roommate Moriah, wondering if Taylor was waiting outside my room to go to breakfast, and looking towards my phone to see if security had [...]

http://derekberry.wordpress.com/ When I was in elementary school, the Book Mobile rolled into the parking lot every day around 2:30. Waiting outside in the gravel parking lot, we carried our old books in our dumpy book bags. Bags with vinyl depictions of Power Rangers and Harry Potter. The old bus was outfitted with shelves, a small, [...]

While I was running on about three hours of sleep,  being on c-span was pretty cool.  I especially enjoyed listening to the special assistant to the president speak.   Although I wish I had had the courage to stand up and … Continue reading →

check out my new blog on tumblr where i have posted a good deal of information about my experience at the Washington Journalism and Media Conference!!

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Me, Angie Goff, and Danielle. She is such an inspiration to aspiring journalists!

Today was such a good experience! We started off the day with Student Press Rights and Responsibilities and learned about the Stdent Press Law Center (which I will be calling later and often!) from Frank Lomonte, the Executive Director of the SPLC. We also learned about internships from Michael Dickerson, the Internship Coordinator at George Mason [...]

So being on C-SPAN today was a total bummer, plus the fact that I forgot my battery charger in my carry-on luggage (which is at my Aunt’s house in Woodbridge, VA), and I’m only in TWO pictures in the WJMC Facebook albums. Having traveled the farthest, it wasn’t mentioned on C-SPAN, but Governor Tim McCain [...]

        Everyday each person is creating their personal history. As the 1996 Michael Jackson song states, “everyday create your history, every path you take you’re leaving your leagacy…” History, journalism, writing- its all history. Some of it is the history … Continue reading →

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WJMC.A simple conference, which changed my life. I met so many amazing people, some who are sure to be life long friends. I’m not sure if I’ll ever be able to quite explain how grateful I am to have had this opportunity this summer.I know I’ve already said it a million times, but if you helped me to get here, thank you.This conference means so much to me. I […]

I don’t want this conference to end!!! Everyone is just starting to become really comfortable with everyone, and I’m going to miss everyone so much. I love and am so thankful for everyone who I’ve met this week. It’s awesome. … Continue reading →

Today was, unfortunately, my last full day at WJMC.  It is hard for me to even begin to explain how sad I am to be leaving this incredibly city.  I feel like I could spend two more weeks here and … Continue reading →

So my days mostly consist of either work, friends, or StuCo, which I love StuCo and all the things we are supposed to stand for.  I love being a part of something that is supposed to help better the school!  But sometimes, it can be stressful and difficult to incorporate everyones ideas and try to [...]

So basically I’m doing the whole back and forth thing with my future again. Now I’m thinking about community college (Enterprise State or Wallace). Why? Because I don’t want to leave my brother and because it’d change things. I guess … Continue reading →

Despite the fact that both the third and fourth days of this remarkable adventure are both action-filled and full of exciting information, I have to combine the two days into one blog post so that I can sleep soundly tonight! Yesterday, the third day of the conference, was one that I was looking forward to [...]

Yesterday, I was able to be part of the live audience of C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal”, with moderator Steve Scully and guests Governor Tim Kain (former governor of Virginia) and political pundit Tucker Carlson. I got to ask the latter a question–on TV! Here’s the link for the video (my part begins at 9:17): http://www.c-spanvid […]

So I’ve been kinda slacking in the blogging department latelyy, and it figuress I would feel the need to blog on Hoda Day. My obsession with this woman is borderline unhealthy. But before I get to my Hoda talk, I should probably give you a quick rundown of the goings-on of the past two days. Lets see what [...]

Where do I begin? Chuck Todd, C-Span taping, or maybe HODA!? Okay let’s start there. I’ve never seen all 150 of us so engaged in a speaker until Hoda arrived and wowed us. It was mostly the same story as her book but all animated from her including a song break to here some “black [...]

Pardon me for not blogging yesterday, we got back around 12 last night because we went on a moonlit tour of the monuments. We went to see the white house…and trust me it looks just like it does in the movies…the Washington memorial and the Lincoln memorial…but it wasn’t like in planet of the apes, [...]

This morning, we heard a few people speak. First about the Student Press Law Center, and then about internships. In the first lecture, I really learned that student journalists can push schools to give them more freedom depending on that state’s laws. In the second lecture, I learned that to be a good intern, you [...]

This is my last night at the WJMC on the George Mason, so I’m going to keep it short and simple.  I would like to thank everyone involved in making this week so ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!  Thank you to those who put the conference together and made it, without question, the best week of my summer. [...]

There’s a saying, “Time flies when you’re having fun,” and that’s exactly what happened on Thursday (the 5th day). Of course there was one stressful moment (my day would not be complete without one), but that’s what happens when you let a directionally challenged teen roam free on Capitol Hill. We started off the day [...]

Check these photos out! Crazy day! http://news.yahoo.com/photos/earthquake-rocks-washington-area-1314124172-slideshow/office-workers-gather-sidewalk-downtown-washington-tuesday-aug-photo-182646721.html

WJMC did a great job at planning lectures and all, but they did an even better job with the gala! It was a great way to end the Conference, and it makes me even more sad that we’re leaving tomorrow. I propose WJMC last longer.

If WJMC has taught me anything, it has taught me that I can be a journalist. Of course journalism is changing, but in order to grow one must accept change. The numerous speakers have definitely inspired me to pursue my dreams. They spoke against the idea that journalism is a dying profession and this encouraged […]

In a paragrph, the summary of today: Someone had handed me my identity, from a box packed in storage, shining as a crown–and I thought I had lost it. I imagined it had been accidentally sold to some old woman … Continue reading →

Last night we got back to campus later than usual after doing a “moonlight tour” of the monuments in D.C. In addition to this my dorm roommates and I had an issue… Our bathroom door locked itself. Thus we had to get help and it took until a little after midnight for us to find [...]

Our final day… I can’t believe the conference is over already. But perhaps today was just the craziest of them all. We trekked once more to DC and were dropped off at Union Station for lunch. I also did a bit of exploring and—surprise, surprise!— I stumbled across an FYE and had to grab some [...]

Day four.  On the whole, today has proved to be both very testing and exhausting.  After going to bed around 1 a.m. and waking up at 5 for a C-Span taping, my body is now running on fumes of energy … Continue reading →

So, for my first post I am supposed to discuss my experiences so far at the George Mason University Washington Media and Journalism Conference (forthwith referred to as WJMC or GMU, whichever I feel most inclined to use). I shall start with the plane (Was it Gilligan’s Island where a funny little man yelled, “De [...]

 After stepping out of a taxi in front of the Cannon House Building; I felt suddenly older, more mature. I thought back to all of the times that I traveled to the Capitol building, (this was my 6th trip to Washington, D.C.), and realized that this time was an entirely new experience. I was returning [...]

Hello… Well, yesterday was so exhausting that my mindset was, “Eff blogging… I’ll do two tomorrow.” So this is my conjoined blog for yesterday and today. Honestly, as of today goes, I can’t understand why people can act like mature young adults and not cause drama over boys? I mean, honestly, Sean Barnhill has gotta [...]

One thing about the Newseum is this: everything is incredibly moving. We started with the gallery of Pulitzer Prize winning Photographs.  The subject matter, locations, and emotions depicted had almost nothing in common.  According to Eddie Adams, “If it makes you laugh, if it makes you cry, if it rips out your heart, that’s a [...]

Today, I was pondering about the exciting and huge year that is coming up…my senior year. It’s like I have been thinking about this year since I was a little kid. I’m going to be the oldest. Kids are going to look up to me wondering what its going to be like when they are [...]

Toay was our last full day at WJMC, and it was the best by far. We heard two very interesting speeches today. The first was about student law and our first admendment rights which was very eye opening to the restrictions imposed on student’s basic rights. The second session was a panel of interns led [...]

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