At the time of the collision, staffing levels were “not normal” inside National’s control tower, with no single controller dedicated to managing helicopter traffic
This also gives us a bit more context as to why
At the time of the collision, staffing levels were “not normal” inside National’s control tower, with no single controller dedicated to managing helicopter traffic
This also gives us a bit more context as to why
hundreds of emergency personnel from all over the metropolitan area converged on National and its surrounding roadways, bridges and riverbanks
The author of this article chose to focus on the rescue aspect of the story more so than the stories of the victims involved
Ari Schulman
Eyewitness reports shows human interest and proximity
grim aftermath
Sets tone for how the reader might perceive this event
“A large black spot,” as one official described it. Hazardous ice chunks littered the murky water, and wind gusts buffeted the rescuers like frozen needles.
Environmental impact the crash had
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This whole paragraph is the who an offers a bit more context for why these 2 aircrafts were occupying the same airspace.
a midair collision claiming 67 lives
What
above the nation’s capital
Where
a little before 9 p.m. Wednesday
When
Washington will put hope in its youth
This is a huge metaphor for the Washington Nationals this year. Their putting hope in their new younger players making hope seem like a tangible object that placed on someone.
is rem
I feel like there needs to be a comma in between these two words.
to the Phillies, who struck out more times (19) than any team in MLB history on Opening Day and still won
This is such a sad stat for the Nationals :(
But soon, reality hits
This is a metaphor that personifies reality as something that can actually hit.
MacKenzie Gore shines, but Nationals fall on an optimistic Opening Day
The metaphor in this title is how Mackenzie Gore, the Washington Nationals pitcher, "shined" or did really well during opening day. However, the team "fell" meaning they could not pull out the win to back up his achievement.
Interim President Katrina Armstrong addressed concerns in a letter to the Columbia community Wednesday, saying in part
The mention of Interim President Armstrong's letter suggests an effort to communicate the university's stance directly, which is a common PR tactic to control the message.
"It's a very, very tough situation," Moran said. "And Columbia really is in some ways exhibit A in this controversy."
The reporter of this article was most likely put into contact with Moran through a Columbia University PR person
But we will never compromise our values of pedagogical independence, our commitment to academic freedom, or our obligation to follow the law."
This quote demonstrates Columbia University's potential self-interest in maintaining its core values such as pedagogical independence and academic freedom, even while considering the Trump administration's demands to restore federal funding.
Columbia's response will set an example for the rest of higher education
This is the impact Columbia's decision will have
Columbia University is reportedly nearing a deal to give into the Trump administration's demands to secure millions in funding.
This is the conflict
McCuskey said that he will be looking into the selection process, asking the NCAA for a level of detail, accountability and transparency that will help teams in the future better know what they need to do to get into the tournament.
Possible solution to the conflict
Patrick Morrisey
Prominent figure and authority figure
Attorney General JB McCuskey
Prominent figure and authority figure
“Any way you slice it, this thing reeks of corruption,” Morrisey said.
Anything someone associated with the school says about the situation in a public forum is a form of PR
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Leaving WVU didn't only affect the fans and the players it also affected the entire state of West Virginia's potential economy growth
the decision to pass over WVU was due to a WVU player being out due to injury
BS
UNC’s athletic director, Bubba Cunningham, is the head of the NCAA tournament selection committee, with his term ending this year
This definitely caused for an unfair bias in the section process
Bubba Cunningham
Prominent Figure
Pat McAfee
Prominent Figure: Pat McAfee is a ESPN talk show host for his own show the Pat McAfee show.
Aaron Williams,
Not entirely sure if we can call this author unbiased because from further research I have learned that he attended the West Virginia Univeristy.
WV Attorney General JB McCuskey to investigate the NCAA tournament selection committee following WVU being passed over for the 2025 basketball tournament.
This story talks about how WVU was snubbed from the NCAA March Madness Tourtament.