When discussing magazines in class and talking about their original intent of delivering something to every person, that idea really clicked with me. Personally, when I have a magazine, I do as I please in terms of reading and comprehension. Magazines have just always been that medium that could give you whatever it is you wanted at the time. Like if you were in the mood to read an in-depth article, there are always countless stories to dive into. But at the same time, there is a wide variety of photo journalistic aspects, and quizzes, and more fluff than you know what to do with. Even though we didn't really discuss this in class, I thought about it more after. When I really think about it, Magazines are like many other forms of media, for the fact that it holds a lot of cultural significance. For me at least, magazines have always been a staple in my household. I can remember distinct memories of magazines and flipping through them dozens and dozens of times as a kid. That'
In yet another online story posted to Wave3's website, they have continued to disregard the following of the journalistic yardsticks. The story in this edition is titled, "That's the fact, Mack! Bill Murray visits UofL hoops practice." Now I do understand, much of the Wave3's audience is UofL fans. These fans might just happen to also like Bill Murray. But that has nothing to do with this stories newsworthiness. It's so very clear that this story will lack a large or lasting impact on the community. Wave3 did explain, however, that Bill Murray did have a tie of his son being an assistant coach for the squad. Yet, that fact truly shows that this is yet another case of Wave3 trying to make something that they find interesting, important to the public. I believe that instead of trying to have us view celebrity fluff so often, news stations like Wave3 and other local networks should create more hard-hitting, long lasting, and important stories for their audienc