Check this out for next class you will be resposible for a knowlegeable discussion on the topic:
BENEFIT DEDICATED TO SLAIN REPORTER, NOBEL WINNER
Acclaimed Canadian and international writers are in Toronto to pay
tribute to a slain journalist, honour courageous writers and celebrate
freedom of expression at PEN Canada's annual benefit.
FULL STORY:
http://www.cbc.ca/story/arts-books/national/2006/10/20/pen-benefit.html

Two things for and before next Thur. class. The writing assignment for this week is for you to chose a beat that you think you would like to cover and write a story from that beats point of view. The journalism video covered some of the common beats but you can use your imagination and think of others. Second thing is SecondLife. Meet me there over the next week- Sunday and Monday would probably be best as I'll be on site (second life) more of the time on those days, although most nights between 9:30-10 p.m. Good Luck.;>}