2. Top Stories:
Paramedics disciplined over case where woman was left untreated
This story is placed to the right of the article above but without any photos. The headline of the story is also in a bold and colored font, but the font size is a bit smaller than the headline of the first article. The story also has a caption underneath the headline. Three paramedics left a severely wounded but still breathing woman untreated for hours, so their certifications have been suspended for six months.
Austin officer not indicated for taser use
This is the next article listed, placed underneath the top story on the right side of the page. This article, along with eleven other hyperlinked articles, are in a list below the second top story. The font is not bold or any larger than the captions and story titles throughout the website. The officer, who through video was seen unjustly using the taser on somebody, was not indicated by the Travis County grand jury.
3. Yes, Statesman.com offers a 
section that allows it's readers to post their opinions about any article on the website. The articles are listed in order from most responses, to least. We also find it interesting that the stories people seem most interested in are not actually the top stories of the day. The first two, with a lead of about 100 comments more than the rest, are tied in to religion which we know is always an extremely controversial topic.
4. Statesman.com offers the chance for it's members to both post blogs and comment on other member's blogs in the
section. These are not political experts, just the opinions of citizens who read the paper, most likely on a regular basis. There is a tab for the most recent blogs as well as the most recommended blogs. Here are the links to some the most recent blogs:
5. The site does incorporate reader comments and opinion pieces. As stated in the sections above, Statesman.com offers ReaderReactions & ReaderBlogs. In addition to that, readers are also able to leave their comments below every news article posted by the journalists.
6. When you first access the web page you will see the Video Player on the right-hand side, typically below an advertisement of coarse. Many of the video clips they have available here have to to with sports. If you click on the hyperlink below it that says Find more videos on austin360.com you can watch numerous music videos, food/drink videos, Events videos, movies/TV video, & recreation videos. Throughout this website you can also enjoy various audio clips that add depth to the articles. The multimedia aspect of this website definitely enhances the reader's experience.
Obama rejects McCain's call to delay debate
This story is placed on the far left side at the top, with a good-sized picture of both Obama and McCain. Their mouths are open and their expressions are serious. The headline of the story is in a larger, colored, and bold font. There is also a sentence-long caption underneath the photos. Obama wants to go ahead with the debate and not have it postponed.
Paramedics disciplined over case where woman was left untreated
This story is placed to the right of the article above but without any photos. The headline of the story is also in a bold and colored font, but the font size is a bit smaller than the headline of the first article. The story also has a caption underneath the headline. Three paramedics left a severely wounded but still breathing woman untreated for hours, so their certifications have been suspended for six months.
Austin officer not indicated for taser use
This is the next article listed, placed underneath the top story on the right side of the page. This article, along with eleven other hyperlinked articles, are in a list below the second top story. The font is not bold or any larger than the captions and story titles throughout the website. The officer, who through video was seen unjustly using the taser on somebody, was not indicated by the Travis County grand jury.
section that allows it's readers to post their opinions about any article on the website. The articles are listed in order from most responses, to least. We also find it interesting that the stories people seem most interested in are not actually the top stories of the day. The first two, with a lead of about 100 comments more than the rest, are tied in to religion which we know is always an extremely controversial topic. - Atheist family challenges minute of silence
- Committee recommends removal of "strengths and weaknesses" from science curriculum
4. Statesman.com offers the chance for it's members to both post blogs and comment on other member's blogs in the
section. These are not political experts, just the opinions of citizens who read the paper, most likely on a regular basis. There is a tab for the most recent blogs as well as the most recommended blogs. Here are the links to some the most recent blogs:- Why debate? Based off the blogs it's a landslide for Obama
- Another 9.2 Ritcher for Alaska
- David Foster Wallace, R.I.P.
6. When you first access the web page you will see the Video Player on the right-hand side, typically below an advertisement of coarse. Many of the video clips they have available here have to to with sports. If you click on the hyperlink below it that says Find more videos on austin360.com you can watch numerous music videos, food/drink videos, Events videos, movies/TV video, & recreation videos. Throughout this website you can also enjoy various audio clips that add depth to the articles. The multimedia aspect of this website definitely enhances the reader's experience.
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This blog is extremely helpful in navigating and understanding the website. There is much about the homepage of the site that can take the viewer not to only to other articles but other sites containing more information and news. I liked the combination of both important news, "everyday people" news, and simple news just for laughs. I thought that the group did a very good job displaying the website and informing the readers. I think I shall put this site on my bookmarks!
Because I hope to become a future Austinite(Austinian?), I found this website very interesting. I enjoyed not immediately being thrown into a whole media frenzy on political views and propaganda. I mean, there's only so much we can take. My favorite thing? They seem to have ongoing news surrounding pet events...naturally because the city is extremely pet oriented...love it!
Definitely will be a permanent browsing news source for me.
I wasn't really a fan of this site because there is something unorganized about the way it is set up, especially with advertisements put in odd places. I guess I just didn't like the flow of it all. One feature I did like was the weather, time and temperature put right up at the top of the page.
Even though I used to live in austin, I had never visited the statesman's website till now. I found the site to be fairly good. Its easy to get around and liked the variety of stories they covered. Since I cannot pick up the hard copy anymore, I will definitely check out the statesman to see what's going on in my ex-city.
I love love Austin, but not loving the site. I felt as if this web site was quit jumbled with its text formating and colors were a poor choice. I feel really overwhelmed with all the places I can click to read about the news. I do like though that on the home page it has instant selection to where you can read about readers opinions to the article.
I thought that the Stateman newspaper would be have I actually live in Austin. It doesn't really have current events.
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