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The Daily Heartbeat of Lynn University 3601 North M1l1tary Trail Boca Raton. Florida 33431-5598 SPECIAL EDITION /Aug 28, 2012 ISAAC MAKES AN IMPACT STORM FORCES SCHEDULE CHANGES FOR REPUBLICANS

By A.J. then get their chance Romney's ex-rival for hurricane season. TUESDAY MERCINCAVAGE to highlight differences the Republican nomi­ If the Republican Na­ CONVENTION Assistant Editor between challenger Mitt nation, former Senator tional Convention is any HIGHLIGHTS Romney and incum­ Rick Santorum. indicator, political par­ "We Built It" Things can only get bent President Barack Florida Governor ties and the media that better for White House Obama. Rick Scott will not give cover them can remain *Welcome Remarks hopefuls Mitt Romney "Americans know we his scheduled remarks energized even in the by RNC Chairman and Paul Ryan as tropi­ can do better than job­ at the convention due grips of a storm. The Re­ Reince Priebus cal storm Isaac moved lessness, poverty and to the lingering threat publican National Com­ •Remarks by RNC past the Republican debt," said Republican of tropical storm Isaac. mittee still expects over Co-Chairman Sharon National Convention in National Committee Former Arkansas Gov­ 50,000 visitors to the Day Tampa on Monday. Chairman Reince Prie­ ernor Mike Huckabee's Tampa Bay area, includ­ •Roll Call for Presi­ The storm forced bus. "This convention remarks were also can­ ing delegates, media and dential and Vice-Presi­ GOP leaders to post­ will present our vision celled. other guests. dential Nominations pone the first night of for a brighter, better fu­ The scramble to Come October, hope­ *Remarks by Speaker ceremonies that were ture and it will lay out an bring order back to fully the presidential John Boehner originally themed "We optimistic, achievable the convention shows debate can generate as *Remarks by Mrs. Can Do Better." Hours plan to make it happen." how much of an impact much enthusiasm in Ann Romney of planned remarks were The speakers featured Mother Nature can have Lynn's student body. *Remarks by Gover­ reduced to the start of a Tuesday include Mrs. on events of this scale. And hopefully Mother non Chris Christie (NJ) debt clock before a re­ Ann Romney, Speak­ Lynn University will Nature will not generate *Musical Perfor­ cess was called until 2 er of the House John host the third presiden­ another disruptive tropi­ mance by 3 Doors p.m. Tuesday. Boehner, New Jersey tial debate on Oct. 22, at cal storm. Down Republicans will Governor Christie, and the tail end of Florida's Aug. 28,2012 - iPulse - Page 2

Above: The iPulse Student News Team arrives in Oearwater, Aorida and prepares for the Republican National Convention. Aug. 28,2012- iPulse- Page 3 BEHIND THE SCENES OUR FIRST DAY OF THE CONVENTION

Above: The iPulse News Team, with Uttle LU, gets ready to leave Lynn on Monday morning. Staff Photo/ T. Reyes

By PATRICIA pact on the area. So we hopped into our As soon as we arrived working on our pieces LAMMLE With all of this com­ van on Monday morn­ in Clearwater, the loca­ You can already see the PUBUSHING EDITOR motion and changes go­ ing, prepared to weather tion of our hotel, we left results of our work in ing around, our iPulse the storm and eager to our suitcases, changed our first video update on Today not only news team got a little get to work. Wearing our clothes, and headed the storm at www.lyn­ marked the beginning of insecure about our travel rain boots, rain jackets downtown to shoot some nipulse.org; or on our our trip to cover the Re­ plans. We weren't sure if and carrying umbrellas, video and get material to iPulse YouTube chan­ publican National Con­ we would delay our trip we made our way north write about. We really nel, vention, but also the be­ or even change our de­ up the Florida Turnpike got to test our weather­ I know I can speak for ginning of an adventure. parture date. We didn't and then west into Tam­ reporting skills, as we the entire team to say Tropical storm Isaac know what we were go­ pa. During the 6-hour stopped on the side of that we are thrilled and has been threatening ing to encounter on our trip, which included a the Courtney Campbell very proud to be a part Florida for the past 3 way to Tampa and the lunch break and a gas Causeway, just a few of this unique opportu­ days, and all residents in situation we would find stop, we faced some feet above sea level, to nity to report live from Florida have been con­ once we got here, but heavy rains and mild get some video of storm the scene of the action. tinuously watching the we knew there would winds at times. Most conditions in the area. We will keep you in­ news for updates on the be plenty to work with; of the journey, however, After a brief stop for formed on everything weather. As a result, the whether it was covering the weather was cloudy, diner, we came back to the convention has to RNC was forced to can­ the RNC or Isaac. but not severe. the hotel and started offer for the next three cel activities on Monday days, so don't forget to and reschedule until pick up the paper if you Tuesday afternoon. are on campus, visit our Many journalists website, and follow us were forced to change on our social media ac­ their travel itiner.uies, counts. either leaving prior to Remember- if Isaac the arrival of the storm didn't stop us, nothing or waiting to see its im- will! To view the iPulse online, visit www. lynnipulse. org Aug. 28,2012 - iPulse- Page 4 a lways on • ..

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By SOPHIA day. economy. It's sad that from New Jersey will be will the Convention in BARRETT But the storm hasn't it's raining and mess­ talking at the convention Florida help Romney Assistant Editor scared everyone away. ing up businesses from Tuesday. win Florida and the Tampa local, Mary getting more money. I The question stands, Presidency? It was a smart move Tracy had some help­ would like to see small for the GOP party to ful advice for visitors in businesses make money schedule their conven­ town. "Don't drive, stay from having the conven­ tion in Florida, a key at home and it will pass. tion here", said Tracy, state to the upcoming It's just a storm." "It's a beautiful place. election. Unfortunately, It was a rocky start It's a shame people their plan didn't run so for the local economy, coming here can't enjoy smoothly. but party leaders still ex­ what we see every day." The Republican Na­ pect over 50,000 guests, Convention goers still tional Convention was including delegates, me­ have plenty to look: for­ stopped in its tracks dia, and other visitors, ward to. Ann Romney, by the effects of tropi­ according to the Repub­ wife of presumed presi­ cal storm Issac. Most lican National Commit- dential candidate Gov. convention events were tee. Mitt Romney, as well as Above: Mary Tracy talks the iPulse News Team. postponed until Tues- "This is good for the Governor Chris Christie to www .lynn ipulse.org

The Daily Heartbeat of Lynn University 3601 Nort11 Military Trail Boca Raton, Florida 33431 -5598 SPECIAL EDITION /Aug. 29, 2012 JESUS CHRIST FOR PRESIDENT RELIGIOUS PROTESTORS AT THE RNC

By SOPHIA emment and being able "I would rather you get entirely apolitical, just BARRETT science. And I can't to voice their opinion. I married, have a husband using the Republican Assistant Editor sleep at night knowing think the women should and children, maybe National Convention as that I put that man in of­ be at home under the home school the kids. a means to spread reli­ fice. So I would rather A colorful collection subjection of their hus­ Women were told to gious gospels they be­ waste a vote but with a of protestors flocked to band... She should use submit. I can go to war lieve in. clear conscience than the first full day of the her capabilities to bless to fight for this country, "Jesus died for us. vote for Mitt Romney." Republican National somebody, to sew, to but I would never be He's the one who had Israel did not have Convention and demon­ cook, to raise children, able to give birth. Les­ victory over death in any wann feelings for strated a variety of ex­ and to take care of her bians, however, want to hell, so he's the one I'm President Obama either. treme views husband." resemble a man, act like for, and I vote for him. "I would never vote "This year I am going "I believe the role a man, talk like a man. Amen," said protestor for Obama," said Israel. to write in Jesus Christ," of a woman is submit­ So put 'em on the front Larry Craft. "I understand the Jesser said Ruben Israel, ting to a man," said Is­ line like a man." The demonstrations of two evils. Evil is still preacher. "I will not vote rael. "I have a wife, son For other protestors, show fracturing in the evil." for Mitt Romney." and daughter. And my homosexuality was the far right wing of the Many of the religious Israel's views high­ daughter and wife knew defining issue in their Republican Party. For protestors focused on light a disconnect be­ their roles." political beliefs. some conservative reli­ the role of women in tween far right religious Israel did not retreat "The republicans are gious voters, who were America. voters and Mitt Rom­ from his views when a bunch of phony con­ once stalwarts of the "I believe a woman's ney's campaign. asked how he felt about _servatives, phony Chris­ GOP, Mitt Romney is place is in the kitchen," "Mormonism is a being interviewed by a tians. They totally sold not their guy. For them, said protestor Joshua good religion to live woman. out to fags," said West­ it is Jesus or nobody. Delosantos. "The man by, but it's a very bad "That's your func­ boro Baptist Church has proper capabilities religion to die by," said tion, that's what you member Cary Fritz. of being able to run gov- Israel. "I have a con- could do", said Israel. Other protestors were Aug. 29, 2012- iPulse- Page 2

Above: The iPulse Student News Team reporting in downtown Tampa at the Republican National Convention Aug. 29,2012- iPulse- Page 3 BEHIND THE SCENES OUR SECOND DAY AT THE RNCINTAMPA

Above: The IPulse News Team on the streets of Downtown Thmpa, finding the stories.

By PATRICIA ing for stories. We found October" tion as we could. criticized for choosing LAMMLE a lot of protestors hold­ People came from At one point, we were Tampa as the conven­ PUBUSHING EDITOR ing banners and mega­ all over the country to standing behind a news tion location, a vulner­ phones, the majority of voice their opinions at crew from Comedy able place for hurricanes We are part of more which were protesting the RNC. In fact, the Central, interviewing during this time of the than 50,000 people in in favor of Ron Paul. majority of protestors people just like we were. year, Tampa-area resi­ Tampa for the 40th Re­ "The plan is to talk we interviewed traveled No one seemed tore­ dents couldn't be hap­ publican National Con­ to as many people as from out of state to be member about Isaac or pier. Hosting the 2012 vention, including 4,000 possible and to get our here. about the fact that Isaac convention not only delegates and 15,000 message across, and so We saw representa­ is now a Category I hur­ brings a lot of money credentialed media per­ far the reaction has been tives from media and ricane, impacting the into to city, but it also sonnel. great", said one protes­ non-profit organization New Orleans area on the brings a level of expo­ Today was our first tor. "I'll be at the Demo­ in our travels as well. seven-year anniversary sure to the state. day covering the con­ cratic National Conven­ Our day went by pret­ of Hurricane Katrina. This is the third time vention area. We head­ tion too, and then I'll be ty fast as we tried to ab­ Although the Repub­ that the RNC has con­ ed towards downtown at Lynn University in sorb as much informa- lican Party has been vened in Aorida. The Tampa dressed and fully first time was in 1968 equipped with cameras, and the second time in microphones and note­ 1972, both of them lo­ pads, ready to get a taste cated in Miami. of what journalism in After we got back to the field is like. the hotel, we worked on We parked fairly close these stories and pre­ to the Tampa Bay Times pared our game plan for Forum and walked the next day. through the streets look- To view the iPulse online, visit www.lynnipulse.org Aug. 29, 2012- iPulse- Page 4 always on ..•

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By A.J. Without Walls." Google Hangouts with rience that the delegates distributing content over MERCINCAVAGE "We're going to bring state delegates, a new are having here at the social media. Students Assistant Editor the experience inside mobile app and a new convention with every­ interested in the conven­ the convention center Facebook page. Even one that's following us tion will still be able to The Republican Na­ to people around the members of the armed across our social media reach plenty of interac­ tional Convention has world," said Jonathon forces serving overseas networks." tive content. brought thousands of Torres, Director of Digi­ can be a part of the con­ Students can find con­ "It's given us the state delegates, media tal Integration for the vention vention content on Face­ ability to create three workers, and other visi­ RNC. "It's going to be "They are going to book, Twitter, Google+ jam packed days," said tors to Tampa, but the the most engaging, most be able to share their and YouTube. The offi­ Torres. "You'll see that ceremonies will reach open convention that reactions to what's hap­ cial convention website message reinforced over far beyond the walls of anyone's ever seen." pening on the conven­ is www .GOPconven­ the convention." the Tampa Bay Times Political junkies all tion floor," said Torres. tion2012.com. Forum. around the· world can "We're going to be able Workers for the RNC This is because the experience the lat­ to share that with people seemed unaffected by Republican National est events at the RNC, all around the world," delays from now Cat­ Convention has been thanks to live stream­ said Torres. "We're also egory l Hurricane Isaac branded, "A Convention ing video of speeches, going to share the expe- and pushed forward with www.lynnlpulse.org

The Daily Heartbeat of Lynn University 3601 North Military Trail Boca Raton. Flonda 33431-5598 SPECIAL EDITION /Aug. 30. 2012 TAKING POLITICANS TO TASK YOUNG JOURNALISTS NEED "SKEPTICAL RESPECT"

By A.J. ing to him, young peo­ For Todd, the preda­ Ricky Freebery on­ THURSDAY MERCINCAVAGE ple should not be either. tory lending practices camera. The interview CONVENTION Assistant Editor "I'd say 95 percent of that went on in America will be available on the HIGHLIGHTS the people I've met that and the subsequent rise iPulse website begin­ Chuck Todd's resume hold elective office are in tuition costs should ning on Friday. *Remarks by U.S. speaks for itself. He doing it for what they be troubling for the Rep. Connie Mack (FL) is NBC's Chief White believe are the right rea­ country's young people. *Remarks by Newt House Correspondent, sons and they do it with While Todd is a polit­ and Calista Gingrich the host of MSNBC's the best of intentions," ical skeptic , he still ac­ *Remarks by Jeb "The Daily Rundown" said Todd. "The heat of knowledges the unique Bush, Former Governor and a political ana­ political battle can make difficulties of politi­ of Florida lyst for "NBC Nightly it seem like they're not, cians' work as public *Remarks by Senator News" and "Meet the so I think the key to suc­ servants. Marco Rubio Press." cessful political journal­ "I always respect any *Remarks by Gover­ Todd's daily work ism is skeptical respect. of these folks that try nor Mitt Romney involves keeping politi­ You always want to be a and do it," said Todd. *Adjournment of cians honest, yet he is in little skeptical that their Chuck Todd also talk­ convention by Speaker no way jaded. Accord- ideas are right." ed with iPulse reporter John Boehner Aug. 30,2012- iPulse- Page 2 YOUR MORNING JOE LITTLE LU GETS UP CLOSE WITH MSNBC'S "MORNING JOE" PROGRAM

By LmLE LU "AS 45 minutes from Tam­ After the show, AJ. have about Paul Ryan's we concluded that we TOLD TO TAMARA pa, we departed around interviewed Michael address during the Re­ would have Chipotle for REYES" 6 a.m. to find parking Steele, former chair­ publican National Con­ lunch!. Assistant Editor and make it on time to man of the Republican vention. Now, post-production watch host Joe Scarbor­ National Committee, Fortunately, our begins as we all edit, Well, I'm not exactly ough and co-hosts Mika and Chuck Todd, NBC's morning coffee buzz write, and brainstorm a morning riser! (They Brzezinski and Wil­ chief political corre­ didn't wear off until for more of the RNC don't call me a Fighting lie Geist start their live spondent. around 11 a.m. when coverage today. "Knight" for nothing!) broadcast. One of the guests on we were back in our van Until next time, the However, I knew Before the broadcast, the show was broadcast voting for the next lunch one and only Little Lu. I had to sacrifice my everyone made their veteran Tom Brokaw, stop. After much debate, beauty sleep when stu­ very own Morning Joe who took time after the dents Ricky Freebery button, followed by show to stop and chat and AJ. Mercinavage breakfast at the Elephant with Ricky even though made a couple calls and Bar. Yes, you read right! he was rushing to a pro­ arranged for our group I said bar! Coffee Bar, duction meeting! to go to the live record­ that is. Tammy and Patricia ing of MSNBC's week­ The hosts began by were working on indi­ day morning talk show, discussing the news of vidual TV stories, fo­ "Morning Joe." the day in a panel for­ cused on Ann Romney's Because our hotel is mat and all of us just speech and the expecta­ in Clearwater Beach, watched in awe! tion American voters Aug. 30,2012- iPulse- Page 3 BEHIND THE SCENES DAY 3- WHAT HAPPENS BEHIND YOUR TELEVISION

By PATRICIA at the Elephant Bar right walked into the Chan­ our experience on Face­ by, the crowd expanded, LAMMLE outside the forum, we nelside Plaza and, a)­ book. We then joined and we had a chance PUBUSHING EDITOR couldn't resist the urge though the majority of Joe, Mika and Willie on to talk to a few people to go watch it people there entered and the set. Well, a virtua1 about their political at­ Yesterday was the Over the past few sat in the audience in set anyway, thanks to titudes and convention second day of ofticiaJ years, I have interned studio, severa] of us de­ a souvenir photograph experiences. You can activities at the Repub­ at several TV stations. cided to stay outside to station. see stories on our iPulse lican National Conven­ I have been in studio document what happens If mornings aren't YouTube channel begin· tion in Tampa. One of while shows are going on the other side of your your thing or if you're the neat things about on and l have field pro­ television. tired from working too being here is seeing all duced and been out dur­ Our tour on the site much, you just had to the different media out· ing live shots, but I had began with a fast stop stop by the bar to get lets and their coverage never seen the remote at the free personaJized your favorite coffee of the RNC. So when recording of a show. "Morning Joe" button with a touch of "Morn­ we found out that MS· The presence of the station, where we got a ing Joe," paired with a NBC's "Morning Joe" MSNBC crew was no­ Lynn University person­ delicious pastry. was being recorded live ticeable as soon as we alized button and shared As the morning went

teet our borders, meet our economic needs, and RECAP OF DAY 2 AT THE RNC yet, show that we are a A SHORT SUMMARY OF CONVENTION SPEECHES compassionate people." By PATRICIA certainly was the most Ryan shared his per­ ing," was one of her Governor Susana LAMMLE important speech of his sonal life, giving people statements that received Martinez spoke after PUBUSHING EDITOR career. But it was Con­ an inside look at his a lot of media attention. Rice. Martinez not only doleezza Rice, the for­ family, talking about She touched on immi­ is the governor of New In case you weren't mer secretary of state, how his mother is his gration issues. "We must Mexico, but also the glued to your television who stole the show with role model and how continue to welcome the first female Hispanic last night, watching the her speech. both of them, with the most ambitious people governor in the United second day of the Re­ Ryan criticized Presi­ help of Medicare, took to be a part of us. In States. "En America publican National Con­ dent Obama's four years care of his grandmother that way, we stay young todo es possible," Mar­ vention, here is what in office and referred to while she suffered from and optimistic and de­ tinez said, which means you missed: them as a step backward Alzheimer's. termined." She was re­ "In America, everything Representative Paul instead of forward, add­ Rice's speech, on the ferring to immigrants is possible." Her speech Ryan from Wisconsin ing that we are missing other hand, touched on who come to the United focused on how Ameri­ formally accepted the leadership in the White deeper issues and had States to either pursue a ca is the land of oppor­ GOP vice presidential House. He also attacked a more serious tone. "It career or to contribute to tunity for all and how nomination at the Tam­ Obamacare and said, doesn't matter where the economy by work­ "success is the Ameri­ pa Bay Times Forum, "Medicare is a promise you came from, it mat­ ing here. "We need im­ can Dream." where he gave what and [we] will honor it." ters where you are go- migration laws that pro- To view the iPulse online, visit www.lynnipulse.org Aug. 30,2012- iPulse- Page 4 always on .. .

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By SOPHIA and saw a lot of things. if we ended the war on Fort Worth, TX to Tam­ beyond anything the BARRETT What he says was basic drugs?" asked the same pa, FL. people honestly want," Assistant Editor common sense." supporter. "I wanted to prove to he said. For Ron Paul sup­ For Libertarians dis­ other Ron Paul support­ Beltran had a simple Ron Paul supporters porters, it's not so much enchanted with the Re­ ers that we're here for answer for what brings were the most promi­ what the Texas con­ publican Party, there are Paul," said Carlos Bel­ so many people together nent protestors at the gressman supports as some defining character­ tran. "I paid no money, in support of Ron Paul. Republican National much as what he does istics that separate Ron I have money but paid "Liberty. Personal lib­ Convention. The one not support. Many of Paul from Mitt Romney. no money on my trip. I erty,'' he said. unifying theme through­ his followers oppose the "Honesty. Being true hitch-hiked and people Even though Ron out the protest was "lib­ same things that Ron to his convictions. I re­ helped me, gave me Paul held his Tampa erty,'' and they are not Paul is against. ally don't think Romney rides and never asked rally on Sunday, and giving up. "Why are we still in has any convictions. He for gas. And I got here. Romney was officially "It's probably the last Afghanistan? Not only said he ran as a moder­ If I can do that, then I nominated on Tuesday, time we're ever going that, the biggest reason ate progressive, and expect them to do that as his influence is still be­ to see this great man we're in debt is that we now he's running as a well." ing felt at the Republi­ speak in front of a ma­ keep spending on these hard-line conservative,'' Beltran described can National Conven­ jor speaking audience," overseas wars and em­ argued the protestor. himself as a Libertar­ tion through protestors said one Ron Paul sup­ pires. Do you know These supporters are ian Anarchist. "I believe like Beltran and others. porter who asked not to how much money we so dedicated to Ron Paul there is a place for gov­ be identified. "I just saw would save if we didn't? that one man walked ernment, but I believe Ron Paul and I saw a Do you know how much and hitch-hiked with his that government bas de­ man with great integrity money we would save dog, 1,440 miles from cided to grow itself way www.lynnipulse.org

The D aily Heartbeat of Lynn University 3601 North Military Tra1l Boca Raton, Florida 33431-5598 SPECIAL EDITION /Aug. 31 , 2012 THE COST OF EDUCATION PUTTING TUITION UNDER A MICROSCOPE

By A.J. cially private universi­ folks ought to be mad Many costs factor into said Levine. MERCINCAVAGE ties," said Chuck Todd, at some of these institu­ the three percent annual Part of the problem Assistant Editor NBC's Chief White tions for taking advan­ rise in tuition. Increases is the unique position House Correspondent. tage that their parents in personnel, including of a school like Lynn. The labyrinth of loans "I went to George could easily go find a benefits and salary, in­ As a private institution and aid involved in pay­ Washington," said Todd. second mortgage to pay surance, and technology with a relatively small ing for a college educa­ "When l first entered I for their loans," said costs all contribute. endowment of $20 mil­ tion can confuse and think it was $9,000 a se­ Todd. "I think universi­ Lynn does offer pro­ lion, Lynn receives little intimidate even the most mester. This is not even ties haven't been held grams aimed at reduc­ state funding and cannot determined undergradu­ 20 years ago. What it more accountable be­ ing the cost of a college rely on endowed funds ate. was is that universities cause they all got caught education. The "3.0" to grow. The university What is worse is that took advantage of the up with themselves." program allows students must also rely on enroll­ the cost is rising. It is an fact that credit was easy "Tuition increases to finish in three years, ment to balance out the issue even political ana­ to get." have been under scru­ effectively saving a cost of tuition. lysts have noticed. For Todd, the preda­ tiny for the past few year's worth of tuition. "For the foreseeable "I think the under­ tory lending practices years," said Laurie Reducing fees is another future, we'd continue covered story of the fi­ that went on in America Levine, Lynn Univer­ strategy the university with three percent in­ nancial collapse and this and the subsequent rise sity Vice President of employs to help stu­ creases unless we have credit bubble we lived in in tuition costs should Susiness and Finance. dents deal with the cost a growth overnight that is that I think universi­ be troubling for the "As a private institution, of higher education. doubles enrollment," ties have not been held country's young people. we have tried to stay at "We haven't in- said Levine. "That accountable for how "It's always bothered three percent, which is creased room and board should give us the tools easily they raise the me a little bit. l think less than half the nation­ costs in five years and to continue with the cur­ price of tuition, esre- that students and young al average." eliminated most fees," rent plan." Aug. 31,2012 - iPulse- Page 2 FRONT ROW TO HISTORY THE STUDENTS' EXPERIENCE AT THE RNC By SOPHIA ers for their first night "Morning Joe." AJ. for the last interview, it interview people I never BARRETT in Tampa. Day two of Mercincavage got to in­ was Tammy Reyes and thought I would be able Assistant Editor the trip is when the real terview Michael Steele Patricia Lammle who to see in person," said action came. The focus and Chuck Todd, and asked the questions with Mercincavage. "It was Five lucky students that day was on the pro­ Ricky Freeberry had the Alci Maldonado, the an opportunity I'll never experienced an action­ testors: religious as well privilege of interview­ chairman of the Repub­ forget." packed week at the as Ron Paul supporters. ing Tom Brokaw. lican National Hispanic All in all, the students Republican National The students were ex­ "Sometimes you for­ Association. experienced a once in Convention. They in­ posed to ideas they nev­ get that they are real "It was nice to in­ a lifetime event. This terviewed people who, er thought they would people, and they were terview someone who election determines so before this week, were hear, like women should all really nice and made could give us her opin­ much for students, and only media icons to not be able to vote. time for us," said Mer­ ion on one of the most these lucky few got the them, and they wit­ "We saw some ex­ cincavage. important topics of this privilege to be a part nessed protests that one treme points of views at The students were election, which is the of history. But it is not would nonnally only see the protest," said Tam­ scheduled for lots of in­ Hispanic vote," said Pa­ over yet; see you next on television. my Reyes. terviews on the final day tricia Lammle. "It was week in Charlotte! After some threaten­ On day three of the of our trip. They were also great that we could ing hurricane weather, trip, everyone got up interviewed by The interview her in both the students took a visit before the sun rose to Hechinger Report and Spanish and English." to the Original Hoot- see the live taping of Inside Higher Ed. But "We got to meet and Aug. 31,2012- iPulse- Page 3 BEHIND THE SCENES DAY 4- THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN

By PATRICIA five of us sat down in the such as student loans the importance of the our best friend or our en­ LAMMLE lobby of our hotel with and other important stu­ Hispanic vote and what emy and it is up to us to PUBUSHI NG EDITOR the reporter and engaged dent issues. the Republican Party is make time work for us. in a ftuent interview that I must say that higher doing to get the Iatino We are leaving Tampa For the past few covered topics from pell education, as well as vote this year. The inter­ full of valuable experi­ days, we have been in­ grants to higher educa­ immigration, are two views were conducted in ences and with a broader terviewing protestors, tion and the job market. very important topics English and in Spanish understanding of an delegates, media per­ We then headed to of this election and we and will be available to array of different top­ sonalities and everyone Tampa to cover the last were lucky enough to be watch on our YouTube ics within the political who we thought could day of the Republican able to report on both of page by next week. spectrum. contribute to our stories. National Convention, these issues. As we prepare to go to We will have more Today, however, the which obviously was Later that afternoon, Charlotte for the Demo­ stories to share from story was a bit different, centered on Mitt Rom­ Tammy Reyes and I got cratic National Conven­ Charlotte, so don't for­ as we took on the role of ney's formal acceptance the opportunity to inter­ tion, we know more than get to visit the iPulse interviewee. of the nomination for view Alci Maldonado, ever that as reporters, website and YouTube Our day began with President of the United chair of the Republican the most important thing page for updates. a morning interview for States. National Hispanic As­ is not only to get the best The Hechinger Report, But before that, we sociation, and Marta material, but to take that a non-profit news or­ had another interview, Flores, who is part of material and tum it into ganization focused on this time with Inside the California State As­ a finished story, written producing in-depth edu­ Higher Ed. Once again , sembly. Both sat down or visual, as quickly as cation journalism. The we touched on topics with us to talk about possible. Time can be To view the iPulse online, visit www.lynnipulse.org Aug.31,2012 - iPulse - Page4 always on ...

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By A.l. Maryland. "It's refresh­ opportunity to come self-motivation. is, one has to go out and MERONCAVAGE ing to see folks here. I and network and come "If you want to do get it done. Assistant Editor want to see more. And see a good number of something, are you go­ "If that's part of your the way you see more young folks here, which ing to wait for me to passion, if that's part of It can be hard for and have more partici­ is exciting to see," said come and tell you, 'Al­ your motivation, you young voters to identify pating is for them to step Steele. "I think about right you can do it now' don't sit around and wait with politicians and en­ up and say, 'Hey, it's my the party as a whole, or are you just going to for someone to motivate gage in policy discus­ tum. I'm not waiting for my attitude has always go do it? You're going you to do something. sions. But for Michael you to tell me it's my been don't sit around to get up and do it," said You go out, you reach Steele, it is something tum. I'm here."' and wait for someone Steele. for those stars yourself," young people have to The Republican Na­ to give you permission Steele advised that said Steele. "You define do. tionw Convention in to get involved, to take young people should go your future, whether it's "You're as invested Tampa is a big chance a leadership role, or take out and pursue their pas­ in politics, business, in this trip as everybody for young voters to an­ responsibility for the di­ sions. No one else is go­ whatever it is. You're else is," said Steele, nounce their presence to rection of the party." ing to do it for them. For going to set that course. former chairman of the politicians, according to Those roles and re­ Lynn students, it could And particularly in [pol­ Republican Nationw Steele. sponsibilities are open be something major-re­ itics] that's exactly what Committee and former "I think about the for young people, the lated, it could be extra­ we expect." lieutenant governor of convention, it's a great only thing necessary is curricular. Whatever it