News Values

- Timeliness -

     This article is driven by timeliness because it is about the current race for presidency. Also, because this article was reported on April 6, 2016, which is the date of today.

Headline: "Sanders, Cruz Gain On Front-Runners"

 "MILWAUKEE — Sen. Bernie Sanders showed once again he remains a powerful force in the Democratic presidential race with a decisive win in Wisconsin on Tuesday, setting the stage for a lively political brawl in the coming days, during which he hopes to reshape the race with a defiant surge in New York."

- Proximity -

     This article is driven by proximity because the story is about a homicide that happened near UT. By living in Austin, this story intrigues us because of the closeness that we are to this tragic event.

Headline: "Death on UT campus probed as homicide"

 "University of Texas President Gregory L. Fenves called Tuesday “a tragic day” after campus police found the body of a young woman at Waller Creek. Authorities said they are investigating the death as a homicide."

- Prominence -

     This article is driven by prominence because it tells about one of Donald Trump's campaigns. Trump continues to be a very popular candidate as he runs for president this year.

Headline: "Trump rallies crowd of 15,000 on Long Island"

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/2016/04/06/trump-rallies-crowd-15000-long-island/82731360/

- Impact -

     This article is driven by impact because it describes how cholesterol-lowering statins can prevent heart attacks and strokes. By reading this, the public can get advice and information on how to better their health.

Headline: "Study: Statins can prevent strokes, heart attacks in low-risk patients"

"CHICAGO — The first major research of its kind shows that cholesterol-lowering statins can prevent heart attacks and strokes in a globally diverse group of older people who don’t have heart disease."

- Conflict -

     This article is driven by conflict because it tells about the problems between the Afghan migrants and the Syrian migrants. They were involved in a six hour brawl after the Afghans threatened the Syrians by beating down their door at a detention camp.

Headline: "Fates Diverging, Afghan and Syrian Migrants Clash in Greece"

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/09/world/europe/fates-diverging-afghan-and-syrian-migrants-clash-in-greece.html?ref=world&_r=0

- Human Interest -

     This article is driven by human interest because it is about Prince William, and Duchess Kate. Because of their popularity around the world, the public is very interested in their day to day life.

Headline: "Will & Kate set to depart for India, leaving carping critics behind"
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2016/04/08/prince-william-duchess-kate-india-trip-critics/82481002/

- Novelty -

     This article is driven by novelty because it is about a famous child actor bringing a puppy to the red carpet. Most celebrities don't bring their pets to big events like this, so everyone was surprised and interested.

Headline: "Jacob Tremblay brought a puppy on a red carpet"
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/04/08/jacob-tremblay-puppy-red-carpet/82788310/