{"id":3353,"date":"2016-06-29T19:06:08","date_gmt":"2016-06-29T19:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/?p=3353"},"modified":"2016-06-29T19:06:08","modified_gmt":"2016-06-29T19:06:08","slug":"how-3-college-media-groups-localized-the-national-conversation-about-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/2016\/06\/29\/how-3-college-media-groups-localized-the-national-conversation-about-orlando\/","title":{"rendered":"How 3 college media groups localized the national conversation about Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.npr.org\/2016\/06\/16\/482322488\/orlando-shooting-what-happened-update\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> mass shooting in Orlando <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">on June 12 caused an immediate national reaction, adding to an already intense conversation about LGBTQ+ issues in the United States. College media organizations have not just kept up with this national event\u2014they\u2019ve added valuable points to the discussion. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here\u2019s how three college organizations across the country have covered the aftermath of the tragedy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Breeze<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_3354\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/06\/mural.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3354\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3354\" src=\"http:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/06\/mural-300x235.jpg\" alt=\"A mural created in response to the shooting in Orlando. | Photo by The Breeze\" width=\"600\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/06\/mural-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/06\/mural-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/06\/mural-1024x803.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/studentpress.org\/acp\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2016\/06\/mural.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3354\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A mural created in response to the shooting in Orlando. | Photo by The Breeze<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Breeze, James Madison University\u2019s student-run newspaper located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, took the Orlando coverage another step. Rather than simply writing about the event, writer Jo Trombadore penned <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.breezejmu.org\/news\/the-man-behind-the-mural\/article_d4e27f84-3b08-11e6-bb2d-ffbd80eaba53.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cThe man behind the mural,\u201d<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> profiling a student who created artwork in response to the tragedy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The piece is a follow-up to The Breeze\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.breezejmu.org\/news\/sending-love-from-jmu-to-orlando\/collection_a3af4a54-332a-11e6-8186-1fa93d05eb68.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">original coverage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, which consisted of a photo slideshow and brief explanation of the mural in a university courtyard. The second piece was a great decision; by finding and interviewing the artist, the staff was able to add new depth to the story, sharing the artist\u2019s message with readers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Reading the article provides an intriguing look into the mind behind the courtyard artwork. Trombadore effectively detailed the artist\u2019s dedication through her portrayal of the story\u2014that he trekked to Wal-Mart in the middle of the night and worked on the piece until 6 a.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s articles like these that individualize national stories, transforming unknown activists into people readers can connect with on an emotional level.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>The Triangle<\/b><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\">\n<p lang=\"und\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/r7kHVg9yoO\">https:\/\/t.co\/r7kHVg9yoO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Triangle (@TheTriangle) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheTriangle\/status\/747452427817881601\">June 27, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Drexel University\u2019s The Triangle combined two Philadelphia vigils into <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/thetriangle.org\/news\/philadelphia-mourns-orlando\/?platform=hootsuite\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">one longer feature<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> after the shooting in Orlando. Though the two events were a week apart, the combination of both allowed more voices to be expressed within one article. From the story, it was clear how popular and diverse the two vigils were\u2014and the emotional quotes were well-chosen. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The writer, Walker Alexander, helped readers visualize the events by using sharp, colorful photos and descriptive language. Alexander tied in a national speech toward the end of the article, comparing President Barack Obama\u2019s words with those of a vigil attendee. He included factual details with colorful expression, all with a focus on Philadelphia\u2019s reaction to the shooting.<\/p>\n<h3><b>The Temple News<\/b><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#39;I don&#39;t feel safe anymore&#39; <br \/>Students and staff held a vigil for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Orlando?src=hash\">#Orlando<\/a> victims. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/r2i4zYtpFx\">https:\/\/t.co\/r2i4zYtpFx<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Kd3vXbunYy\">pic.twitter.com\/Kd3vXbunYy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; The Temple News (@TheTempleNews) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheTempleNews\/status\/746714265596334080\">June 25, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another Philadelphia student news source, The Temple News from Temple University, <a href=\"http:\/\/temple-news.com\/news\/temple-students-and-staff-hold-vigil-for-orlando\/\">highlighted the emotional notes<\/a> of the university\u2019s vigil. Using a strong, to-the-point quote as the headline and kicker proved to be a smart choice for the article; it matched the somber tone present throughout the piece.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Photographer Brianna Spause\u2019s striking photo added an important visual element to the story, and writer Ayah Alkhars did an excellent job of capturing the mood at the vigil\u2014especially with sentences like, \u201cHer words relaxed the crowd: crossed arms opened, shoulders relaxed and people stepped closer.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Linking to The Temple News\u2019 coverage of the city\u2019s vigil, Alkhars focused entirely on the event hosted by the school. The article was innately localized, with meaningful quotes from students and staff members. Even from an outside perspective, the article felt personalized to the university.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How has your school covered national events? 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