The Pentagon- Christine Williams

This morning my journalism class was able to visit the Pentagon. It was really interesting that we never had to walk through metal detectors to enter the Pentagon. I had thought the security would be more intense. We walked through the long hallways past offices until we reached the Press Briefing Room. Our class sat in the back and watched as reporters filed in. After a quick introduction, we were able to see a colonel stationed in Ramadi. He talked about the current situation in Ramadi and gave us facts that helped us understand how much the conditions have improved. About three reporters were able to get their questions answered. Next, we talked to a photo jounalist from CNN, a producer from ABC, and a reporter from Voice of America. Their views on the definition of news was intriging. I don't think I would be able to focus on the negative all the time just because it would make a better news story than something like a school opening. Later, we took a tour of the Pentagon and saw where the airplane on September 11th hit. We also heard the stories behind some interesting paintings of American history. I enjoyed being at the Pentagon, but I do not think I would enjoy working there, because I want to travel more.