http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/08/31/smokefree.college.campus/
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/31/sports/ncaafootball/college-football-player-died-from-head-trauma-father-says.html?_r=1&ref=health
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Assignment 1: Beat Note
Health and health-related science are crucial to the well being of both the University and its students. Health-related research brings in grant money and notoriety to WSU, and student health is always part of the talk of the town. The University spends big money educating students about their health each year, reiterating traditional thinking to students, and evolving the curriculum with time.
National issues like the spread of pandemics (H1N1 and swine flu) have reared their heads in Pullman over the last few years. Some (like swine flu in Pullman) have garnered national attention. Perennial collegiate health issues like practicing safe sex, drug abuse and alcohol abuse remain relevant as well.
Key sources will be among the wealth of researchers and health care professionals on campus, and in the City of Pullman. Doctors and nurses in Health and Wellness as well as directors of the UREC's Wellbeing program will be indispensable.
We have plenty of research in biology, chemistry and other natural sciences that are pertinent to health. One recent study explored cocaine addiction through extensive testing in rats. The research has implications nationally, and brings acclaim to WSU.
3 proposed story ideas I got from Health and Wellness Services Communications Coordinator Paula M. Smith (my face-to-face interview):
1) There has been a change in the interpretation of Title IX, and how it applies to schools reporting violence and sexual assault. Violence and sexual assault have implications in health. Sexual harassment and violence can be very common on campus, which makes this change relevant. This change concerns K-12 and collegiate settings as well.
2) Health insurance on campus: This relates more to the comprehension students have in an era where health insurance is at a critical juncture. Do students understand and know how to advocate for their own health care coverage?
3)STD's: Why are students still getting STD's despite a significant effort by the state and university to educate them about safe sex? This story would investigate the mentality behind safe sex and sex in general on campus and among health care professionals. It'd be nice to contact someone with an STD to investigate their choices and attitudes after ignoring what the establishment spends so much time and effort on.
4) Explosion in use of hand sanitizer on campus since H1N1. What are implications for health of students. Better than washing hands? Breeding resistant strains of viruses/bacteria?
5) What's it like to be pregnant in college? What are your challenges, concerns, etc.?
Relevant articles:
List that explores what young people are thinking about. Might be useful for future articles or health care article. Recommended and emailed to me by Paula Adams: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Beloit-College-Mindset-List-prnews-3707907557.html?x=0&.v=2
I wrote a column about getting enough sleep for the orientation issue, and here was an interesting article I found afterward. I was thinking about rewriting something as more of a news article. http://www.healthcanal.com/mental-health-behavior/20153-Freshmen-face-sleep-problems-education-helps.html
I thought this article was fascinating, and since nobody is doing a military beat (and this overlaps into health), this might be something to investigate: http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2011/08/05/Combat-vets-in-college-high-suicide-risk/UPI-10691312597275/?spt=hs&or=hn
For my hand sanitizer article: http://frenchtribune.com/teneur/116612-using-hand-sanitizer-unsafe-study
Sources for future stories:
- Dr. Stephen Hall: (509) 332-2517 (primary care physician to generate more ideas or talk to about current ones)
- Sheryl Bashaw: (509) 332-3548 (ultrasound tech for college pregnancy)
- Keith Jones: 509-335-4363
jonesk@wsu.edu
National issues like the spread of pandemics (H1N1 and swine flu) have reared their heads in Pullman over the last few years. Some (like swine flu in Pullman) have garnered national attention. Perennial collegiate health issues like practicing safe sex, drug abuse and alcohol abuse remain relevant as well.
Key sources will be among the wealth of researchers and health care professionals on campus, and in the City of Pullman. Doctors and nurses in Health and Wellness as well as directors of the UREC's Wellbeing program will be indispensable.
We have plenty of research in biology, chemistry and other natural sciences that are pertinent to health. One recent study explored cocaine addiction through extensive testing in rats. The research has implications nationally, and brings acclaim to WSU.
3 proposed story ideas I got from Health and Wellness Services Communications Coordinator Paula M. Smith (my face-to-face interview):
1) There has been a change in the interpretation of Title IX, and how it applies to schools reporting violence and sexual assault. Violence and sexual assault have implications in health. Sexual harassment and violence can be very common on campus, which makes this change relevant. This change concerns K-12 and collegiate settings as well.
2) Health insurance on campus: This relates more to the comprehension students have in an era where health insurance is at a critical juncture. Do students understand and know how to advocate for their own health care coverage?
3)STD's: Why are students still getting STD's despite a significant effort by the state and university to educate them about safe sex? This story would investigate the mentality behind safe sex and sex in general on campus and among health care professionals. It'd be nice to contact someone with an STD to investigate their choices and attitudes after ignoring what the establishment spends so much time and effort on.
4) Explosion in use of hand sanitizer on campus since H1N1. What are implications for health of students. Better than washing hands? Breeding resistant strains of viruses/bacteria?
5) What's it like to be pregnant in college? What are your challenges, concerns, etc.?
Relevant articles:
List that explores what young people are thinking about. Might be useful for future articles or health care article. Recommended and emailed to me by Paula Adams: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Beloit-College-Mindset-List-prnews-3707907557.html?x=0&.v=2
I wrote a column about getting enough sleep for the orientation issue, and here was an interesting article I found afterward. I was thinking about rewriting something as more of a news article. http://www.healthcanal.com/mental-health-behavior/20153-Freshmen-face-sleep-problems-education-helps.html
I thought this article was fascinating, and since nobody is doing a military beat (and this overlaps into health), this might be something to investigate: http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2011/08/05/Combat-vets-in-college-high-suicide-risk/UPI-10691312597275/?spt=hs&or=hn
For my hand sanitizer article: http://frenchtribune.com/teneur/116612-using-hand-sanitizer-unsafe-study
Sources for future stories:
- Dr. Stephen Hall: (509) 332-2517 (primary care physician to generate more ideas or talk to about current ones)
- Sheryl Bashaw: (509) 332-3548 (ultrasound tech for college pregnancy)
- Keith Jones: 509-335-4363
jonesk@wsu.edu
Monday, August 22, 2011
Two possible beats
Two beats:
1) Health: http://healthland.time.com/2011/08/22/men-vs-women-who-gains-more-weight-after-marriage-and-divorce/?hpt=he_c2
2) Tech: http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/web/08/22/libya.internet/index.html?hpt=te_bn1
1) Health: http://healthland.time.com/2011/08/22/men-vs-women-who-gains-more-weight-after-marriage-and-divorce/?hpt=he_c2
2) Tech: http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/web/08/22/libya.internet/index.html?hpt=te_bn1
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