I’m about to find out who my rebels are in the Land of MC2010. We are going to break some inverted pyramid rules this week and move into alternative story writing. Let’s go!

It’s finally Friday. Be sure to do your assignments now so you can enjoy the weekend. Now that football is officially over, what are we going to do? Maybe have some grammar and AP fun?

I don’t think so …

Welcome to Media Writing and what is the first LSU class for many of you. Media Writing will be one of your most memorable classes at the Manship School (in a good way) because the friends you make here will remain your friends and colleagues for life.

Media writing is foundational to your career in mass communication. You’ll say “I don’t have to write. I’m in broadcast journalism.” Hmmm. We’ll talk about that later.

Your first day of class is the first day of your career as a media professional. My goal is to see that you are rich, famous and likable, so let’s get started. (And NO texting in class.)

Your Fall Break media writing gift from me is no homework. Your job is to drink/eat something pumpkin-y and to sleep. Watch Netflix and YouTube. Be a sloth.

I want you to return to LSU refreshed and ready to tackle the second half of the semester.

Remember…before you jet, be sure to finish your pajama quiz and any other work your section has due before the holiday begins. See you on the other side of Fall Break!

I wanted to remind you of our absence and digital pass policies for MC2010. We reviewed these in class, and you signed a contract indicating you understood and agreed.

Just in case you forgot, here’s what you should know:

• Work for a class missed because of a university-approved absence is due typed and printed the next class period. No exceptions. If you are having trouble, it’s important to talk to me as soon as possible.
• Worked missed with a digital pass is due typed and printed at the start of the next class period. Sign and attach the digital pass to your work.
• Quizzes missed with a university-approved absence must be made up no longer than a week later. Make arrangements with Dill to make up the quizzes you missed.
• Quizzes missed with a digital pass may not be made up; however, you won’t be penalized for missing the quiz. You won’t receive a grade in that blank.

You are responsible for taking care of work in a timely manner. Otherwise, it’s not fair to the rest of the class who did the work and moved on.

Check with a classmate or on the class website to see what we did while you were gone: https://lsuwriting4media.com/

Don’t send an email late the night before an assignment is due to ask questions. I may not see this. Also, I sometimes turn off my emails on the weekend, so take care of business by the end of the day on Friday.

Roxanne