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Grade 11 & 12 Journalism
Journal Entry Question #5 &6 (this one is worth 2 blogs)
Okay, J-students! If you want to write for the Mary Ward Planet, now is your chance. And, at the same time, you can work towards the completion of your blog unit. Here are some story ideas:

1. The Jeffery Reodica story: Jeffery Redoica was a 15 year old boy who went to Jean Vanier. He was shot 3 times in the back by an under-cover police officer. The Coroner's Inquest, which refused to acknowledge the role of racial profiling in this case, concluded on Oct. 6th, clearing the police officer of any wrong-doing. Write a hard news story with editorializing (your opinion). 600 words.

2. Bono's "Red Campaign" with the Gap, Motorola, Armani, Converse, etc. How does buying a red cell phone help a child in Africa suffering from AIDS? Consumerism=Humanitarianism? 600 words.

3. Free Choice (Get approval from me). 600 words.

Strong, well written articles will be published in the 1st issue of the Mary Ward Planet. Due in early November.