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Briefs
Arizona represented at Inland contest Congratulations to Bill Hess of the Sierra Vista Herald for his story “Military police dog laid to rest” and to Patrick Finley, Arizona Daily Star, for his article “One instant dashes gymnast’s dreams”. They both won third place awards from Inland Press Association’s 2007 newsroom contest. 122 journalists have now been killed in the war An Iraqi editor was slain in Baghdad, the Committee to Protect Journalists announced last month, raising to at least 122 the number of journalists killed in Iraq since the war started in March 2003. Tough stance on leaks casts Kyl as enemy of free press Sen. Jon Kyl’s continuing scrutiny of and attempts to amend a proposed reporter-shield law has helped perpetuate an image as a foe of open government and press freedom. So much so that the Society of Professional Journalists derisively dubbed Kyl, R-Ariz., “Senator Secrecy.” AP and other news organizations seek ‘Jena 6’ Material A group of news organizations is seeking to open juvenile court proceedings for a black teenager charged with beating a white classmate in a case that sparked a huge civil rights demonstration in central Louisiana last month. The Associated Press joined more than two dozen newspapers, television networks and network affiliates last month in filing a court petition that challenges a judge’s decision to seal Mychal Bell’s case and close court proceedings to the press and public. Criminal cases involving juveniles in Louisiana are usually sealed. But Bell, 17, was charged with aggravated second-degree battery, which, under state law, is one of the violent offenses that allows a juvenile court case to be opened to the public. AP changes pricing structure The board of The Associated Press approved a major overhaul of the way the AP prices and packages news for its member U.S. newspapers. Instead of offering news feeds defined largely by the volume of news delivered — large, medium or small — the new plan is centered on a core service of all national, state and international breaking news, with options for adding other services or purchasing stories individually. The new plan, which the cooperative is calling “Member Choice,” takes effect Jan. 1, 2009. AP said most of its member newspapers would wind up paying either lower fees or see no changes.
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Fountain Hills Times makes out like bandit during annual NNA contest The Fountain Hills Times walked away with four awards at the National Newspaper Association’s 121st Annual Convention in Norfolk, Va. Publisher Alan Cruikshank took first place for Best Classified Section of all daily and non-daily newspapers. Michael Scharnow won first place for Best Humorous Column with “Technology ahead…” (published August 2, 2006). Judges said it was a column many can relate to, with a dash of humor thrown in. “Sassy soccer sisters” by Ryan Winslett (Published Feb. 8, 2006) won second place in the Best Sports Feature Story category. Bob Burns took third place for the Best Feature Photo, “What’s the story?” depicting a child’s love of baseball. The awards were presented in the non-daily division, circulation 5,000-7,999.
John Montgomery, contest chairman, Fountain Hills Times Publisher Alan Cruikshank and Jerry Tidwell, NNA president at NNA’s 121st Annual Convention in Norfolk, Va.
ANA offers hands-on online workshop Your Arizona Newspapers association is offering a hands-on workshop for journalists who want to learn how to jazz up their stories online. This one-day seminar will feature Arizona State University professor Carol Schwalbe instructing participants on preparing photos for the Web, composing a slide show, and how to add sound and narration for that real “wow” factor. Participants are encouraged to bring photos and sound bytes, or digital cameras and/or audio recorders. Kevin Kemper will also be discussing how to do great multimedia journalism while noting important legal, ethical, and financial questions. You¹ll also explore some fascinating hypothetical situations to discuss the basic law of the Internet and how is it different in many respects from the law of the traditional press. Space is limited because we will be utilizing a computer lab, so register now and don’t miss this highimpact learning experience. The workshop costs $39 and will be held 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Dec. 14, 2007 at Arizona State University. To register, call Paula Casey at (602) 261-7655 ext. 102.
Carol Schwalbe, an assistant professor at ASU, teaches online media courses at the Cronkite School of Journalism. Before that, she was a writer and editor at the National Geographic Society for 31 years.
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Kevin Kemper, an assistant professor at UA, teaches teaches Law of the Press, Reporting the News and Freedom of Expression, has worked in communications for more than 20 years.
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