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Author: CAMERON MODESTE
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Cameron Video Pitch
Subject: Jymeik, 24
Spotlight Piece: Starting over at 25
Essential Question: How have miscalculated life choices pushed Jymeik 24, to pursue a career in media and and start his own luxury car rental company?
Story Angle: Currently a security guard at a very questionable shelter, Jymeik finds himself reluctantly fulfilling his daily routines and obligations. However, he accepts his despise for his current state is all because of him and his past mistakes. The first step in Jy’s journey has been holding himself accountable, now he has to apply that. As he approaches his savings goal, he is looking to find a more independent source of sustenance that truly fulfills him.
With his heart set on two prizes, Jy finds himself eager to leave his digital footprint in the world of media, discussing the uncomfortable and taboo topics we avoid, on his upcoming podcast. While seeking to earn a passive income through his luxury car rental company startup.
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Raging Roads
Radio Reporting Script
HOST INTRO:
New York has evolved exponentially over recent years, but one area where it has devolved is out on the roads. With the growing driver population, recent studies and statistics have reflected an increase in reckless temperaments behind the wheel and road rage incidents. Societal changes like gentrification, the migration of new and old New Yorkers back to the city, and a surplus in gig economy jobs like delivery and ride-share services are just a few of the causes to blame for this enduring issue. Cameron Modeste cruised around with some native New Yorkers to find out how these developments have changed the way they drive.
AMBI:
HONKING
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Road rage, it’s an issue that has become far too common on New York roads, it’s practically become a rite of passage for new drivers. Road rage is something we see from time to time and may experience ourselves but for 76-year-old Jacqueline John, a retired homemaker from Queens who has been driving on NYC streets for over 40 years, she feels like the issue of road rage has only gotten worse, as she finds the roads a bit intimidating these days, especially after dark.
ACT: JACQUELINE:
I don’t like driving at night anymore and plus the highways either because 40 years ago there wasn’t that much vehicles on the road and cars wasn’t speeding like they do now. Everybody seems like they’re in a hurry.
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New Yorkers have had to change the way they approach their commutes completely, to avoid any incidents, issues, or possible hindrances on the road. According to data provided by the TomTom Traffic Index, New York drivers find themselves stuck in traffic for an estimate of 236 hours (10 full days) annually. With school back in session the roads become an even more complicated obstacle for commuters. A sentiment emphasized by 50-year-old elementary school teacher Roxanne John, who has been driving in NYC for 26 years.
ACT: ROXANNE:
I don’t like to drive on those busy streets, those crazy streets when it’s overcrowded because I don’t drive as fast as other people. That’s why I leave early in the morning, to go to work, when there’s less cars on the road and I can get to my destination without any problems.
TRACK
A study conducted by Colorado State University found that raging drivers are more likely to take risks on the road. The study found that “High-anger drivers” are more likely to go 10 to 20 mph over the speed limit, rapidly switch lanes, tailgate, and enter an intersection even when the light turns red. 8-year Lyft driver Jeremiah Harewood admits he himself has been susceptible to road rage over the years, but he’s working on it and maneuvering around this obstacle on our roads.
ACT: JEREMIAH:
Sitting in traffic in general is irritating, so it definitely causes me to do a lot more, you know…”illegal shit,” let’s just put it like that. I feel like everybody got back on the roads, there’s even more drivers now than there was. When I was younger I used to drive with less care, I’m not going to lie I was ruthless, and I would do a lot of things. I ain’t doing all those things I would do when I was younger. Now don’t get it twisted, I will still do my thing, but there’s certain things now that I used to do that I know I wouldn’t do, its just not sensible.
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Road rage is a driver error, it’s never the road’s fault only the drivers. But for Native New Yorkers like Jacqueline, Roxanne, and Jeremiah who aren’t willing to give up their commutes because of the issues on the road, they’ve come up with their own tricks for avoiding these problems.
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JACQULINE: The best thing to avoid any road rage if somebody does something wrong or they curse at you, is to just ignore them, that’s it.
ROXANNE: You need to watch everybody and be cautious for everybody, not just yourself. Just have more consideration on the road and we will have more peace.
JEREMIAH: Just pay attention; Gotta look all around you even though you can’t really look all around you just gotta use all your mirrors. You got a car with some new features, you better leave all those safety stuff on, if you do not know what you’re doing because anything can happen.
TRACK: CLOSING:
Beginning as soon as May 2024, the city plans on imposing congestion pricing; Which will an cause an estimated 15-20 percent reduction in the number of vehicles entering Manhattan, charging commuters between $5 during low-demand hours and up to $23 during rush hour. The idea is that this will combat overcrowding and issues like road rage incidents. Only time will tell.
For Baruch College, I am Cameron Modeste
Bibliography/Sources
I.Psychology of increased road rage: What you can do if you encounter an angry driver – CBS Colorado
II.Driving Behavior and Road Rage in 2023 | The Zebra
III.Where New York York State Ranks For Acts Road Rage in U.S.
IV.States With The Most Confrontational Drivers 2023 – Forbes Advisor
V.Return of ‘insane’ NYC traffic driving commuters crazy
VI.New Yorkers are most road rage-y drivers in U.S., study says
VII.The fast and the furious
VIII.30 Shocking Road Rage Statistics for Drivers
IX.Road Rage Shootings Are Continuing to Surge | Everytown Research & Policy
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Practice Radio Assignment
HOST INTRO: College is officially back in session and midterms week is finally upon us. At Baruch College, the community as a whole is having to deal with the many emotions this time of the semester brings. Journalist in making, Cameron Modeste interviews with fellow Baruch senior and Finance major Shamar Alleyne as they reflect on how he handles stress during these times and maintains an optimistic mindset as he completes his final year of college.
TRACK: I’m here with Shamar Alleyne, in our professor’s office on the 7th floor of Baruch’s Newman Vertical Campus. Today, we are chopping it up while reflecting on this past midterm week and overall “interesting” college journey.
ACT:SHAMAR: This is my second to last semester, so you know everything is like damn! I don’t think I did good on my real estate [exam] but we’ll see.
TRACK: Besides the tests and stress from his other classes, Multimedia Production with Professor Johnson, manages to keep Shamar motivated and optimistic. It has helped with cultivating his creative side and allows him an opportunity to pick up media tools and tricks that can help him in his career in Finance, a welcomed change from his usual crunching and analyzing numbers.
ACT:SHAMAR: I feel as if throughout my college career I had never really got the chance to be creative. I was always doing like business stuff like crunching numbers, statistics, algebra, excel, whatever. Don’t get me wrong I like Finance it’s cool, but I also really love being creative, in any way possible. So like learning Journalism, and also learning about like editing, recording, audio, and stuff, I think it’s really cool, also an important skill.
TRACK: There are a lot of moving parts in Shamar’s day-to-day, but in a class like multimedia production, he is able to bring those many paths together. Shamar plans on using the skills he continues to pick up to help him find better use for alternative forms of communication to better communicate Finance.
ACT:SHAMAR: I like to trade, so I see trading firms…going on Youtube, talking about specific trading. So I think that as we get more into the digital age, with A.I and everything, I think it’s very important to keep people informed. Really communicating Finance…should really be important.
TRACK: Students across the country know the uncanny feelings associated with midterms and wanting to succeed far too well, but as they continue their journies they are continuously picking up tools and skills that can aid them in their future careers, but it’s up to them to apply them, how they see fit. For Baruch College, I’m Cameron Modeste
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Fashion on Lockdown
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Practice Assignment #1
Brief: So many people are okay with existing with no notion of the past they manifest. As a major consumer and follower of fashion, it’s always been interesting to see the birth and evolution of this circuit of culture. I am seeking to understand how a fashion brand’s culture manages to become a staple in homes. I want to understand how a brand’s “status” reflects and exudes to the fans and people who consume them.
Setting: I don’t have a set location yet but I would be interested in street interviews, top locations: The Met, Various NYFW show venues (specifically high fashion vs. streetwear)
Questions:
What drew you towards this exhibition?
How does one’s favorite brand’s “social status,” affect how one may carry themselves and communicate with the world?
Does “high fashion,” brands mean that consumers of high tax brackets are consuming them or is it a matter of fitting the role you aspire to be? (Vice versa for consumers of streetwear)