Are Jounalists in Haiti Getting Too Close to The Story?

The idea of a journalist as simply an observant third party is perhaps the toughest role for me to accept, particularly in times of human tragedy. Although the final death toll in Haiti is unknown, a CBS News report said the dead could number well over 100,000. Recently the earthquake in Haiti has been at the forefront of debate over whether or not journalists are getting too close to the story and letting it affect their work. I’m somewhat undecided on the issue, but in general I would say this concern doesn’t necessarily negatively impact the overall product.
People are relational and relatable. When images from the earthquake were first shown, they were shocking and portrayed the amount of help the nation continues to need. The only way we can understand what is truly happening in Haiti is through news reports and the people delivering them. As I was watching the news these past few weeks the more memorable moments that have stuck with me have been those times when I’ve noticed a reporter become a little more emotional.
https://docs.google.com/a/mymail.vcu.edu/Doc?docid=0AbYsv3RHMZQbZGhtNThtYzlfOGNnNXB6ZGRj&hl=en

Life as Audra Shreve

The college lifestyle can evoke images of lazy weekends spent snoozing until late afternoon, classes constantly skipped and endless pizza dinners. Yet, this picture of higher education does not ring true for Virginia Commonwealth University sophomore Audra Shreve, who has always found a way to keep busy.
However, this year her itinerary has reached a whole new capacity. The Richmond native is double majoring in English and broadcast journalism, participates in the honors program on campus, is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and is on the VCU Gold Rush dance team that performs at basketball games.
“I’m super busy, like constantly busy,” Shreve said. “When I go home and sit down I want to stop, but I can’t. I always take as many credits as I can. I don’t know what I’d do with a free day, just sleep because I never get to. Then maybe I’d schedule an appointment or go to lunch with a sister to catch up or sit down and watch all of my television shows online for like an hour.”
https://docs.google.com/a/mymail.vcu.edu/Doc?docid=0AbYsv3RHMZQbZGhtNThtYzlfOWYyeDY4NWc0&hl=en