Top News #1

While catching up on my news, I came across one that caught my eye. It was on Jan. 30th and in the San Jose Mercury News and its title, "Republicans Select First African-American to Lead Party". The articles goes on to introduce Michael Steele, as the new Republican National Committee party chairman, and how both parties are now led by black men. After a big defeat in the 2008 elections, the Republicans wanted to find someone who could relate to the majority of the population. Steele's "presence and TV skills" made his party feel like he could be a worthy opponent to the already well-liked President Obama. 

I feel that this is an important story due to the fact that Steele is a first. He is the first African-American to lead the Republican party and that is a major step for that political party. The fact that his personality is said to be similar to President Obama's is actually quite funny. After being teared apart in the 2008 elections for his youth-like personality and ambition, the Republican party has now selected a major player that is said to be very similar to their once rival. 

Here is the link to this article: 

Leads #2

An US AIR airplane crashed, just outside Pittsburgh, while preparing to land. Considered as the worst air crash in the US in the past 3 years, its casualties included all 131 people on board.

Leads #1

1. At the Butte County Court, a local couple was awarded $150,000 yesterday following the injuries suffered during a traffic accident last March.

2. Forecasters predict that in the Sierras, a snowstorm will hit and following it, a series of more snowstorms.

3. According to the police, the fire today on 204 Union Ave. involved 3 firefighters and 41 families. While successfully evacuating al of the families out of a 6 story burning building, 3 firefighters were injured. 

About Me

Hey! My name is Jenny Xiao. I am a newly 21 year old and a third year at San Jose State. I am from Beijing and moved to San Jose 2 1/2 years ago. My major is international business but I am in the process of changing it to public relations. My goal is to have a career dealing with companies who want to spread out their business to countries like China. My dream is to be able to live both in China and America. 

Some people think I am little crazy but it is just because I love life and plan to live each moment to its fullest. I am laid back and have a crazy laugh. I love to travel. Even though I go to China 3 times a year, I am still scared of flying. This January, I had the chance to go to Japan, an all-time dream of mine. There was a big culture difference and I loved every second. I have never eaten that much sushi in that short amount of time before. Next stop, Africa!

What I hope to get out of this class is a better understanding of the media world. With this, I hope to become a better writer and reader at the same. I enjoy reading all different types of material and hope to expand my knowledge.