News Values

1. Fighting Is Long Over, but Western Sahara Still Lacks Peace

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/23/world/fighting-is-long-over-but-western-sahara-still-lacks-peace.html?ref=world&_r=0

Conflict! 

This article is about a lack of peace after a long and hard fount war in Western Sahara. The people of Western Sahara are not yet at peace, and conflict is still there…rumors of war are still surfacing. 

2. Ex-President Mohamed Nasheed Is Arrested in Maldives

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/23/world/asia/ex-president-mohamed-nasheed-is-arrested-in-maldives.html?ref=world

Human Interest! 

This article is about Ex-president who is arrested…such a scandal!!  This news has sparked interest with everybody in the Maldives and surrounding areas; they are gossiping over the newest gossip about their pre respected political roe-model. 

3. World Surf League Takes Web-First Approach to Drawing Viewers

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/23/business/media/world-surf-league-takes-web-first-approach-to-drawing-viewers.html?ref=world

Prominence 

This article is about how awesome and world recognized surfers are using the internet so that world wide vowers can see what's going on and get more sponsors and fans. This is such a cool way to show people what surfers and their organizations are all about, by posting videos on youtube and instagram. 

 4. Adults shocked by what teens did while they were asleep

http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2015/02/23/23878593/

Novelty! 

Usually, you would never expect a bunch of teenage boys and girls to get up in wee hours, but always expect the unexpected. Everyone in the small town of Centennial, CO were up bright and early and shoveling snow off of their neighbors porches! Everyone in the neighbor hood was in shock and awe! 

 5. Patricia Arquette Wins First Oscar With 'Boyhood'

http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2015/02/22/arts/22reuters-awards-oscars-supportingactress.html

Proximity 

The movie 'Boyhood' was recognized at the Oscars, which was a major event that took place here in America. The movie itself was filmed in Austin, Tx and part of the movie was actually filmed in my Elementary school. It's so cool and close to my heart and home. 

 6. New Violence Belies Talk of Peace in Ukraine

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/23/world/europe/ukraine-rebels-say-theyve-started-pulling-back-weaponry-from-front-lines.html?ref=world

Impact 

The Ukraine's past is very violent, and the government is ready to put in an end in once and for all. There is talk of peace, not a promise, but a start for the Ukrainian people. They are struggling to regain control over territories, though their soldiers are giving a great effort.

 7. American Is Kidnapped in Nigeria

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/world/africa/american-missionary-kidnapped-from-nigerian-school.html?ref=world&_r=0

Timeliness! 

An American teacher, Ms. Sorter, was kidnapped in Nigeria while teaching kids in a local Nigerian school. She is held ransom for $300,000 after only 24 hours, which helps cops determine who the kidnappers are. I am sending my prayers.