Obama cracks funny with Johnny Stewart

HERE IS THE LINK, BUDDY!

It's Our Turn

Pennsylvania is buzzing with political excitement as a key primary takes place today. In two weeks, it's our turn.

While I've participated in primary elections on behalf of a campaigning congressional family member, the buzz around Indiana's democratic hype is especially exciting.

Will Indiana democrats rock the vote? Will a generation of perceived tech babies awaken to do their public duty? This is a critical turning point for our generation: It's time for us to show up to work.

We're stereotyped as an apathetic generation, and I've certainly seem some examples of that in my tenure here at Ball State. Yet I'm always amused when I meet driven college students willing to work for a cause - for free.

Volunteering isn't a word I hear commonly associated with our generation, but there are a handful of us who believe in it and value the experience. I've made friends on both sides of the Democratic spectrum here, but have yet to meet a student volunteer from the Republican side.

Hopefully that's an indication of the election to come. ;)

The End Is Near

In case you missed last week's democrat debate, you can watch the 1 minute version here:
http://www.236.com/news/2008/04/17/pennsylvania_debate_in_1_minut_1_5947.php

Today's primary in Pennsylvania could make Indiana's either meaningless or very important. I admit, I'll be watching to see how it comes out. I guess it really is the Keystone State!


I am happy to see that the end of the semester is almost here. It has been a long one with a lot of work.
I think what we have created in this class is pretty cool. It will be a fresh take on the primary season for the Digital Insight program.
Good job everyone. We saw some good, funny, creative and interesting videos. The web site is cool with the flash lessons in the electoral college being very useful.
Thanks for a great semester. Have a wonderful summer.

This is definitely the final version of my video

Worst Debate Ever!

No wonder...this is ABC and George Stoponopololiisiss is a real shithead. First 45 minutes...let's hit Obama question after question after question and then let Hillary sneak right away from her 'sniper' question. He held his own but man he was struggling quite bad with words until they finally decided to talk about policy.

As I said on facebook...why not put this on VH1 or E!...

Rock Concert Movement #341

Well, Obama's visit to Muncie was the first time I had ever been to any sort of political event. And it was nothing that I ever expected. Yes, I expected long lines at the tickets. Maybe even at the door. What I didn't expect?

Vendors.

T-shirts, buttons and caps all for low, low prices compared to the candidate's websites.

One problem...aren't you wanting to support the candidate...and not some guy selling stuff at random that he made to copy it?

Final version of my video (probably)

That's it. I don't want any lower thirds. They would be inappropriate.

So Bush is definately going to the Olympics in China and for once I think I am actually supporting his decision. The Olympics are supposed to be a peaceful time for countries to just chill out and let their athletes compete against the rest of the world. I think a lot of people have forgotten what the olympics stand for, and it's kind of sad. It was embarrasing to watch protestors try and blow out the torch. Like I said, good for Bush to rise above the crap and actually remember what the games are all about.

Credits

Digital Insight: Special Edition
Host
David Studinski
Director
Tim Underhill
Writer
David Studinski
Teleprompter
John Martin

Tape Operator
Iris Antonietti
Graphics
Sarah Anderson
Kyle Hufford

“Campus Christian Politics”
Executive Producer
Brian Handler
Teleprompter Operator
John “Vince” Martin
Photographers
Martin Ryder
Kyle Ramsy
Correspondent
Brian Handler

“Who is Chelsea Clinton?”
Producer
Martin Ryder
Photographer
Adam Winn
Correspondent
Martin Ryder

“A tale of two campuses”
Executive Producer
Brian Handler
Producer
John Behrle
Photographer
John Behrle
Correspondent
Brian Handler

“Indiana: The Democratic Battleground”
Producers
Iris Antonietti
John Martin
Correspondents
Iris Antonietti
John Martin

Lighting
John C. Dailey, PhD
Photographer
John C. Dailey, PhD
Barack Obama Town Hall Footage Courtesy NewsLink Indiana

Super Tuesday Flashbacks
Producer
Kyle Hufford
Tim Underhill
Editors
Kyle Hufford
Tim Underhill
Special Thanks:
BallBearingsonlne.com
Ball State Daily News
Ball State University
Campus Crusade for Christ, Ball State University Chapter
Department of Telecommunications, Ball State University
Earlham University
NewsLink Indiana
Digital Insight is a production of the Department of Telecommunications’ Digital Storytelling Program at Ball State University.
Copyright 2008 Ball State University

Total Runtime 26:46 …or…. 28:46

Loose lips sink ships?

Barack Obama's surge in Pennsylvania appears to have stopped after the controversy over his remarks about bitter small town voters clinging to guns and religion, according to a new poll.

But the Quinnipiac University survey, the first taken since coverage of the remarks, also doesn't show immediate evidence that Obama has been wounded.

The poll showed Hillary Clinton with a 50 percent to 44 percent lead over Obama, the same as a week earlier over Obama, who had been narrowing her lead from single digits.

I know some people in small towns are upset with Obama's statements. He admitted he should have phrased his thoughts a little differently. I understand how people in small towns who have lost jobs might be bitter and upset, but I don't get the guns and religion reference. In difficult times people often seek solace through a higher power. So I can see "clinging to religion," as a way to deal with hard times. But I don't see that as a bad thing. Whatever helps people get through, especially religion should be looked at as good.

Now explain to me how guns figure into the equation.

Hillary Hits Crown Point

Oh, what, Hilldog, we're not good enough to party with here at Ball State? Whatever.

Hot Hillary Clinton Party Photos

Muncie "Fights" for votes

Thanks Muncie for getting your name in the news one more time for something stupid and embarrassing. A man representing the Republican party got into a fist fight with a reporter from the Muncie Star yesterday. Apparently they were arguing about voter registration. At least the news stories I heard ended in a positive matter talking about how the election board worked late to get all of the last min. voter registrations entered. I still never heard what the argument was specifically about.

waiting in line

I went to the village at 4:35pm to get the tickets and I was really amazed about the masses of people that queued once around the block. Shortly after I came the end of the line started to touch the beginning!
.....well....at least the weather was nice....and you always make new friends when you are waiting together - all with the same goal!
The only thing that frustrated me, that the ticket distribution was in my opinion not properly planned. After more than 2 1/2 hours of waiting (15people in front of me), they ran out of tangible tickets and we had to put our contact information on a list. One voluntary said the list means we have a spot for sure....another one said IF they get tickets from Indianapolis they will call us.....
I hope the first one is true, because otherwise waiting would have been a waste of time.....

Example of Political Tactics

This is a story that caught my attention from the opinion section of the campus newspaper. It also perfectly fits what I feel are normal strategies that are strong during the political seasons. One side trying to demotivate the other side. Some things such as presentations change, while views can stay the same.

Graphics Update

So, for the weekly update...

Here's the updated web site: http://seanderson.iweb.bsu.edu/690Test

I started working on the lower thirds graphics for Brian (any input welcomed, I'll show in class!)

I have logged on to our iWeb account & got things rolling... I'll pass along more info when we get to it...