Thomas Christian's MCOM 100W Blog

  The irony is not lost on me that I am writing an article about sleep’s effects on mental health while late at night, burnt out after a long day of classes. Situations like mine are the case for many college students, who never seem to be able to get enough sleep.  “People are getting more interested in the science of sleep because it seems like the thing that everybody wants, and no one can get enough of,” said Erin Woodhead, an Associate Professor of Psychology at SJSU who has experience working with people suffering from insomnia. “We know that when people get a poor night’s sleep, physiologically they have certain reactions. Different people react differently, so sometimes the way your blood sugar levels are it can be similar to someone who has diabetes. People often report having less control on nights after they have less sleep, for instance eating things they don’t usually eat, or not being able to hold back. For lots of people it can also be having less control over...

  In my story, I want to dive into the question of students' perpetual tiredness, and ask the question “why is everyone around me tired all the time?” I want to dive into student’s life habits, how some students are able to have more energy than others, and ultimately interview members of the San Jose State science department to better understand the effects of rest or lack thereof on our mental wellbeing and physical abilities.

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Thomas Christian Public Information Specialist 123-456-7890 Los Angeles Zoo Officials Euthanize 21-Year-Old Lions Hubert and Kalisa, two lions at the Los Angeles Zoo, were humanely euthanized due to their declining health and age-related illnesses.  We can tell you that they were euthanized with the greatest care and were not in any pain as they passed.  We at  the Los Angeles Zoo will individually honor the two lions' memories by tagging them on any social media posts. Please feel free to do the same.  Hubert was born Feb. 7th, 1999 at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. Later, he was moved to Seattle where he met Kalisa, a female lion born Dec. 28th, 1998, at the Woodland Park Zoo. They would both be later moved to the Los Angeles Zoo. Our CEO & Zoo Director Denise Verret gave some word in remembrance of the two majestic beasts: “These affectionate companions came to the L.A. Zoo six years ago, and they quickly charmed themsel...

 Birds of a feather flock together.  At least that's what the more than 60 ducks living outside of  homeowner Jennifer Richardson and her neighbor Debby Osterberger seem to believe, as they have somehow become attached to the two women. The flock has seemingly moved in to their Baton Rouge neighborhood, causing a mild disturbance to residence but "quacking" up onlookers.  Animal control officers are planning to relocate the birds, but in the meantime v ideo from the Baton Rouge TV station WBRZ-TV shows the birds following the two women around as if they think they are their parents.

Which quote most resonates with you? Becky Melcer describing an interaction that she claims she had with God.  "He kept telling me, 'Don't take it. Don't take it.' And I said, 'Really?' And I kept questioning it, and He kept coming back with, 'Yeah, don't take it.'" this quote resonates with me because it shows that some people are just simply not going to get the vaccine they're going to come up with their own reasons for it, and that sometimes people's motivations don't make sense to outsiders. Do you feel the story does a good job explaining why workers don't want to get vaccinated? Explain the reasons for your answer.  Explaining why workers don't want to get the vaccine is a very tricky proposition. Often times, they simply don't want to get the vaccine because they don't want to get the vaccine. Instead, the NPR piece does a good job giving an array of different reasons why workers don't want to get the...

  The son of well known author William Novak, BJ Novak found writing to came naturally to him.  Often parents cringe at the idea of their children going into such a difficult industry, but for young Novak it was no different from becoming a plumber, a firefighter, a lawyer, or a doctor. Growing up in suburban Boston, his father's access to elite circles of celebrities made his career choice seem all the more likely and realistic.  “Growing up my father would go upstairs and write and then come back down for dinner. [His connections] were like a portal to another world, and it made it seem like crossing over was possible.” Best known for his acting and writing on the hit show “The Office,” Novak discussed His current project, “The Premise,” where he pushes the limits of a television show and frequently creates extremely humorous and interesting scenarios for his characters. “I always felt that the bigger swing you take the better it has to be,” said Novak. “You need to do ...

  5. Three passengers were injured Friday when lightning struck their private plane, plunging them into the river behind Mudflap Airport. This is the best lead because it starts off with the three passengers who were injured and includes the most detail in the easiest order for readers or listeners. It includes all the most important detail doesn't leave anything out.