Maggie's Blog

The Kennedy men's swim team had a meet against Dubuque Hempstead on Tuesday, Dec. 18th, 2018. The meet was filled with energy and excitement. Audrey Miller a sophomore, who has a close connection with one of the swimmers, explained she loves the environment of swim meets. “There’s always energy [and] everyone is cheering each other on,” she explained. The meet was a close loss, but the energy was high. Although the swim team lost the meet on Tuesday the team later engaged in a donut relay which they then won. The donut relay consisted of swimmers stuffing their mouths with donuts as quickly as possible and then jumping back into the pool where they let another teammate have the same experience. The swimmers who do not participate cheer their teammates on every step of the way . It is clear the boys have a deep connection and want their teammates to succeed. When asked how she felt while witnessing the meets, Miller stated, “I look forward to seeing the people I know on the tea...

Pt.1 Media Law Concept: Libel What is it?  The written publication of a false statement that is posted in order to injure someone's reputation. The author has published this article knowing there is false or damaging content. You need to prove the falsity in order to call it libel. In order to avoid it you should check your sources and only write what you can prove. How I'll Think About it Now: After watching Shattered Glass I realized that if you're not speaking the truth it's bound to be found out. If sources are not checked and you are speaking falsely even just by accident it can put you in a troubling situation. By knowing this information I will think to recheck the sources I'm using multiple times and be sure that I'm quoting them correctly. I will write only with what I can prove. I will also think about how it is not correct to write with the intent to be malicious especially if I am using false information. Beginning a pie...