Good Morning Glasgow Staff Broadcast Amongst Criticism
November 1, 2021
Glasgow’s news show, Good Morning Glasgow, made its debut on September 27, 2021. It is led by Ms. Grillo and Glasgow’s Media Communications (broadcast) students. The show broadcasts every even day during Panther Time. The broadcast students have been working really hard to bring a news show to the whole school, so let’s see how it’s done!
According to a recent survey, students have mixed feelings about the news show. People have been loving sections such as Powell’s Powerful Words and the lunch menu. Students and teachers alike have also noted that this year’s news show is much more engaging and advanced than in past years. However, the staff has been receiving criticism from students regarding green screen malfunctions and poor audio. Brielle Hunter, a 7th grader on the broadcast team stated, “We’ve all been taking it a little tough… Ms. Grillo has definitely been pushing us to be more positive and not blame each other for technical issues.” Additionally, Carlin Adjula, an 8th-grade broadcaster, responded to the backlash with, “That’s life, not everyone’s going to like what you do.” Luckily, the team is working on fixing the issues.
As the team gets into the groove of recording, they have developed a routine for how they will get everything done. Before anything is recorded, the whole team reads through the script together and then does another run-through using the equipment. During the show, anchors use a teleprompter to remember their lines and focus on being clear and confident. Meanwhile, the students in the control room are working on the camera, switchboard, and playback videos such as the field reports. In the engineering room, students are making sure the audio is satisfactory and are creating/ uploading the upstream slides (green screen backgrounds). Once the show is recorded, students work together to write scripts, create graphics, edit broadcasts, etc. Picture: Starting at the top left going clockwise; team rehearsing, engineering room, anchors recording, control room.
A lot of work goes into getting a show out every other day, so encourage the broadcast team. After all, just like every other class, they’re still learning too!
Raine Jeff (They/Them) is an 8th Grader at Glasgow Middle School. They grew up in Virginia and have lived there for their whole life. They dance, play soccer, like doing art, baking, and taking care of their plants. They have a dog that they got during the pandemic and adore. They enjoy learning and being challenged to think in new ways.
Ayesha Gulzar (she/her) is an 8th grader at Glasgow Middle School. She was born in Lahore, Pakistan but was raised in Alexandria, Virginia. She is a passionate creative person who loves to write, draw, bullet journal, and do calligraphy. In her free time, she likes to learn new things or organize because she is a true neat freak at heart.
Angelika
Nov 4, 2021 at 12:39 pm
It’s important for the other students to recognize how much effort the News Show students put into these broadcasts in order for the school to be able to watch them. I loved the article, though! Great job!
Kimberly Cryz
Nov 3, 2021 at 2:32 pm
I like the quotes in the article! I think these give insight on how hard they’re working!
Charlotte
Nov 3, 2021 at 8:19 am
I never knew how much the students put into making the news show, I appreciate the news show even more now!