Code Of Ethics

Preamble:

As journalists we believe that the truth is more important and it should be exposed to the audience. We journalists are here to inform. In order for a journalist to be successful, we must keep a good reputation. We strive for truth and honesty. We journalists vow to maintain a positive, respectful attitude. We vow to follow this code of ethics.

We vow to make sure all our information is reliable.

We vow to never plagiarize.

We vow to not get involved in arguments or conflicts.

We vow to not write false things because we are offered gifts, favors, free travel, and special treatment.

We vow as journalists not to poke around in other's business.

We vow to never change the content of news, photos, or video.

We vow to always question our source's motive.

We vow to make sure our news never misprints.

We vow to be respectful to people who we work with.

We vow to make our stories clear and understandable.

A Farewell To Summer

As summer began many people were anxious to begin enjoying the summer.

Donn Cottom, teacher at South East High School, is one of the many who enjoyed the summer. For Cottom, his summer began on June 23, 2009.

Cottom spent his vacation in Hawaii with his wife and two children, ages one and two. When asked what the highlight of his summer was he said, "I was in Maui on the road to the rain forest when my one year old began laughing and he made everyone else laugh." His vacations were busy and restful. "I think this is one of my best summer vacations," said Cottom.

At the end, when asked if there was anything else he would have liked to do Cottom said, "No it was okay, but then again, there is always more to do. Although at times the weather was hot, Cottom enjoyed his 2009 summer.