This story cannot be considered good journalism because it lacks the most essential thing a story needs; sources. There is not one source listed throughout the entire thing unless the writer was hoping "police said" as one. It is not necessarily fair because it doesn't give either side the opportunity to tell their side of the story and also considered the boy to be guilty; rather than "innocent until proven guilty". Which is not right considering neither side was given the chance to speak. While I do understand the article is just basically a news brief on the event; it would be nice to get a more in-depth look at why this 14 year old would do something so awful.

This is not an example of the strongest piece of journalism because it's not even really newsworthy. The whole point of the article is who isn't running for the campaign where as a strong article could have been to cover who is running for the campaign and mention that he is not despite rumors.

I'd say this article is an example of good journalism because it is very well sourced and balanced with its sources in that it shows an in-depth look at both perspectives. it not only addresses the issue but discusses what is currently being done to resolve it.

I believe that this story was not strong journalism because it lacked overall fairness, relevancy and official sources. If these were included it would have made it become a stronger article.

Absolutely. I thought the statistical data provided in this article is a perfect example of good journalism. So much of the information included in this article is relevant, I just wish I could find an updated version of it.

I believe this is good journalism because the writers clearly did their work to get information from around the United States. This shows initiative that they did the background reporting necessary to present a strong article.

I believe this story is good journalism because it states the problem the addresses ways that people can help the issue. It is informative but not in a way that the average reader couldn't handle reading it.

I believe this article is good journalism however with the addition of quotes from official sources it could have strengthened the blog post and made it even better journalism.