Monday, November 3, 2014

Current Events Quiz #2.8

1.What internet speeds will Google Fiber potentially bring to business in Austin when it arrives? Page A1 "Businesses: Google Fiber…"
More than 100 times faster than the current internet
2. What band does Thomas Magnuson play in" Page B1 "Musical McCallum teens…"
The Mr. Clark Experience
3. What states are considering raising the minimum wage in the upcoming election? Page B5 "Small businesses divided…"
Alaska, Arkansas, Illinois, Nebraska, and South Dakota
4. What were the final scores in both the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Texans football games this weekend? Page C1
The Dallas Cowboys won 28-17 and the Houston Texans lost 31-21
5. On page D2 in the section called Joe Gross Pop Culture Countdown, pick your top-5 things coming soon and list them in order.
1. One direction "four" 2. Dumb and Dumber To. 3. Garth Brooks, "Man Against Machine" 4. "Interstellar" 5. Pink Floyd "The Endless River"
Short Answer: Read the story on page C6 called "Dying wish is a dream come true for Hill"
Answer the following questions:

A. Is this story written in a different style than we have encountered so far in our journalism writing experience? HOW?
This story is a different style than we have been writing so far because it is emotional and tells a story.
B. How did the story impact your emotionally?
I thought it was really inspirational that she chased after her dreams and goals even when she was told that she couldn't do it.
C. What is wrong with Hill
She has an inoperable brain tumor which causes her to only have a few months left to live.
D. What two awards has Hill won?

She has won the U.S. Basketball Writers Association's Patt Summit Most Courageous Award

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