Author Archives: Erik Andrew Oakley

Blog 5 – Course Reflection

This class has really opened my eyes to the effort, organization, and passion that is required to create all types of news stories. At the beginning of the semester, I imagined that this would be an enjoyable class that could … Continue reading

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Blog 3 – Team 3

State College, Pa. – State College will have a new mayor after Democratic candidate Don Hahn won 52 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s election. The graduate of State College High School and Penn State University will succeed current mayor … Continue reading

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Weekly Story Idea #8

Election Day in State College The Axle: To inform people of Election Day in State College, Pa. on November 7 and show different polling places and where the residents can vote. Will also talk about some of the key races in … Continue reading

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Weekly Story Idea #7

http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/community/bald-eagle/article180232081.html The Axle: The purpose of this story would be to recap the ‘Pumpkin Chunkin’ event put on by Howard Fire Company The Riders: The people who would tell this story are the organizers of the event, some members of the fire … Continue reading

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Weekly Story Idea #6

http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/article179036216.html The Axle: To inform the area of the first Centre County Sports Hall of Fame class. Since this is something just starting up, the first class could be a very big deal to those who follow sports in the area. … Continue reading

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Weekly Story Idea #5 – Erik Oakley

http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/article177701391.html The Axle: To inform the area of a rising rabies problem in domestic animals in more of a feature style of news. The Riders: I would go back to some of the previous cases and find the people who turned in … Continue reading

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Weekly Story Idea #4 – Erik Oakley

http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/education/article176549396.html The Axle: To inform the public of the national recognition these local elementary schools have received. The Riders: The people who should be telling the story are officials of the school district, principles, teachers, and even parents of the students who … Continue reading

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Weekly Story Idea 3 – Erik Oakley

Whipple Dam Store Closing centredaily.com/news/local/article175225956.html The Axle: The reasons why the store is closing and the details on the sale of the store. The Riders: Definitely the owners of the store and some loyal customers. The Spokes: It would be extremely important to … Continue reading

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Weekly Story Idea 2 – Erik Oakley

Centre County Paws accepting dogs from areas effected by hurricanes http://www.centredaily.com/news/local/article174042221.html The Axle: To inform viewers of the pets available for adoption and how to possibly help these dogs effected by the hurricane. The Riders: Officials at Centre County Paws … Continue reading

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Team #1 Blog 1

Nadia Hasheminejad, Junior “Going to Amsterdam with my brother, for sure!” Kweku Aggrey, Sophomore “Going to an abstract art museum in Baltimore.”   Sarah Higgins, Senior “I went to Ireland and I was able to visit my family who was … Continue reading

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