Reflection

                I thoroughly enjoyed watching “Shattered Glass” in journalism class. When the movie first started, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I thought the movie was just the biography of a successful journalist; however it ended up being about a man who wrote nothing but libel in the magazine he was working for. I found it shocking that Steve was able to write so many false articles and get away with it while working for The New Republic. If the stories go through so many editors and fact checkers, I don’t know how so many un-true articles could have been released. The movie was both suspenseful and interesting- I couldn’t believe it was a true story!

                I thought journalism class was very beneficial to me this quarter. I want to go into broadcast journalism in college, so working a little bit on my writing skills didn’t hurt. I also really enjoyed learning how to use photo shop. Even though I’ve spent lots of time in the TV studio over the last year, I never knew how to use photo shop! It will be helpful to know how to use the program next year when I need to make graphics for studio one!

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Editorial

One Bite for Man, One Giant Problem for Mankind.

            In the United States, one can find a McDonalds, Burger King, KFC, or Wendy’s in nearly every city. Although eating fast food in moderation may not be harmful to the human body, regular consumption will, and has caused serious health problems.

            The ill effect of fast food and the potential danger it possesses is something American’s need to realize. Soaked in trans fat and loaded with calories, fast food has been labeled as “health hazards” by many medical professionals. Obesity, increase in cholesterol levels and cardiac disorders are three of fast food consumptions biggest downfalls.

            According to Buzzle.com, “The processed food used in the fast food industry is loaded with trans fat, which not only increases the ‘bad cholesterol’ levels but also reduces the ‘good cholesterol’ levels. Processed meat used by fast food industries can sometimes have 45% more trans fat than their natural counterparts.” Cholesterol levels may increase as well- which is extremely dangerous to humans. When cholesterol molecules attach themselves to a person’s arteries, they will become clogged. Having clogged arteries could lead to a heart attack, or even heart failure.              

            Studies have shown that although a small amount of salt is needed for bodily functions, excessive amounts can cause health complications. Fast food contains large amounts of sodium, which can lead to hypertension and high blood pressure.

            Researchers have also found a direct link between fast food consumption and obesity. According to Buzzle.com, “Obesity has been ranked the number one health threat for Americans; it is also the second leading cause of preventable death in United States which claims up to 400,000 lives a year.” Weight gain and an increased body mass index, can and may lead to heart problems, diabetes, hyper tension, blocked arteries, increase in cholesterol levels, malnutrition, and loss of muscle mass.

            Americans need to be aware of what they are putting into their bodies. Although fast food may be delicious and satisfying every once and awhile, many need to cut it out of their lifestyle altogether. One bite into a McDonalds Hamburger or a KFC chicken wing is just simply not worth the harm it will do to one’s body.