Bison time out

Whether you were rooting for or against Bucknell, if you were in the Daily Item newsroom yesterday afternoon,  you were watching the Bison game.

Here’s the proof:

Roof Reporting

We had some fun yesterday in search of a story.

Rob and Francis were on the roof to get some shots and have a little fun.

Here’s some photos to show just what you have to do sometimes to get it right.

Bonus Photos: Community Harvest

Monday, I met with a group of Americorps service members who were helping out Community Harvest, a Milton-based food program.

They served a meal and helped organize the group’s food pantry, with the goal of bringing it up to Central PA Food Bank standards so the group can become a “member organization” and purchase more and better food for less.

Here’s some photos from my trip there:

The Americorps volunteers are getting their assignments.

Organizing the pantry

Touring St Andrew’s UM Church, where CH is housed

When people aren’t happy to see you doing your job

If there’s one thing you have to get used to as a reporter it’s this: People generally don’t like it when you do your job.

I’m not trying to get into a deep psychological “we’re watchdogs of government” speeches – it’s just a fact that people don’t think very highly of reporters and you’re going to get snapped at or hear comments about “the media.”

Heck, sometimes they’re from my mother and boyfriend.

This sentiment was on full display this week when John McCain snapped at a reporter who pressed him about why he wasn’t at a briefing on the Benghazi situation, something he’s been very vocal about.

Slate.com has this video:

I can understand his aggravation.

But really, the CNN reporter was just doing his job. If he hadn’t asked, he would’ve been in trouble – just like anybody else who fails to do their work properly.

You see reporters are just like everybody else; we’re all just trying to do our jobs the best we can.

Back from vacation!

I took a couple days off last week to recharge.

It was nice – I had a great time.

But coming back after several days away can be stressful. Work doesn’t stop because you do.

So how do you come back ready to go?

Luckily the Internet has some Good tips!

Here’s some from Lifehacker.