Backpack Journalism

September 1, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

Vegetarianism by Sasha Miller (Video)

Vegetarianism informs and encourages others to become vegetarian. This video interviews a vegetarian about the benefits of his choice.

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August 30, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

Minecraft by Calder Griffiths(Video)

Minecraft asks whether Minecraft is like real life and do you learn skills from mastering the game?

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August 28, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

Boy Led Scouting (Video)

Boy Led Scouting explores whether boy led scouting and opinions of Senior Patrol Leaders (SPL) and Scoutmaster.

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August 26, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

Violent Video Games by Rebecca Huang (Video)

Violent Video Games explores the controversy on banning these games. The reporter interviews people about their opinion on this issue.

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August 24, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

eTextbooks Vs. Traditional Textbooks by Mary Blendermann (Video)

This video report explores the differences between eTextbooks and traditional textbooks. Students are interviewed to determine their preference.

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August 22, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

Evolution of Phones by Archi Singh (Video)

Phones are a huge part of peoples’ lives today. Evolution of Phones explores how pones have changed over the years, starting with the first rotary telephone, the first cell phones, then flip phones and finally today’s smartphones like the iPhones and Glaxys.

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August 20, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

Change in Marriage Laws by Patricia Lai (Video)

The Supreme Court struck down Defense of Marriage Act and California Proposition 8 in June, deeming these as unconstitutional. Recently Wales and England passed a same sex marriage law. This video report asks people their opinions about the changes in the marriage laws.

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August 18, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

Summer Reading by Jeffrey Ge (Video)

This video reports explores the summer reading requirement for Montgomery County Public School students.

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August 16, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

Texting and Driving by David Williams (Video)

Texting and driving has become one of the most dangerous activities in the nation. See how a new driver and a law maker feel about this issue in this video report.

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August 14, 2013 | Mandi Wyndham

The ‘Scoop’ on Froyo by WeiAnne Reidy (Video)

A delicious treat on a hot summer day. This video report indulges the “froyo” craze and how local residents are reacting.

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