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Last debate, UT’s ABC Campus News has on-air debut and Chocolate News
The third and final presidential debate (tonight at 8 on every conceivable channel) could be make-or-break time for John McCain, with former KTBC and KEYE anchor Neal Spelce offering advice (again) to the Republican nominee.
Spelce’s tip for McCain to avoid looking at Democrat Barack Obama in the first debate produced nothing but criticism, so we’ll see how things go this time.
The debate will cover domestic issues, which probably means a sharp focus on our swooning economy. CBS veteran Bob Schieffer will moderate. The trio is scheduled to sit elbow-to-elbow at a table, which will either make the debate more comfortable or more awkward.
‘ABC’s World News Now’ airs story from UT’s Campus Bureau
A student-produced news story about the political sign controversy on UT aired nationally overnight last Thursday on “ABC News’ World News Now.”
The story was reported by UT’s campus bureau chief Sara Loeffelholz, a broadcast journalism senior in the School of Journalism. Joseph Millares, a broadcast journalism senior, was the story videographer and editor.
ABC News’ UT campus bureau was established this fall to educate and mentor talented college students. It is one of five university bureaus across the country.
‘Chocolate News’
David Alan Grier is one funny, talented guy. But his new Comedy Central newsmagazine spoof “Chocolate News” is sketchy — and not in a good way.
The “In Living Color” alum takes on news and pop culture from an Afrocentric perspective. Some of it is hilarious; most of it is cringe-producing. Grier serves as the pompous anchor and also appears as multiple characters in the news segments.
The premiere is tonight at 9:30, so if you’re sick of debate analysis, see for yourself.
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