This afternoon the St. Albans School of Public Service class of 2013 visited The Newseum, a museum that celebrates the history of newsgathering and the First Amendment. The Newseum's exhibits include eight sections from the Berlin Wall (see photo below); the "Checkpoint Charlie" sign that marked the entrance to the American Sector in Cold War-era; a great exhibit of 80 front pages from today's date from around the world; a terrific gallery of Pulitzer Prize winning photographs over the years with audio commentary from the photographers; and a very fun 4D movie highlighting the exploits of under cover reporting pioneer Nellie Bly. (Bly was the pen-name for Elizabeth Jane Cochran, who was most famous for successfully feigning insanity and subsequently exposing the brutality and neglect of New York's Women's Lunatic Asylum.) (See photos below of some of SPS '13 sporting the dashing "4D" glasses). The Newseum also has a fun interactive exhibit where visitors can try their hand at broadcasting the news or weather. This is one of our favorite SPS weekend activities every year and we highly recommend it for visitors to Washington D.C.
Later today, SPS 2013 will have a chance to meet some of their predecessors at the Annual SPS Alumni Garden Party!
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| From left: Nik, Kyung, Max, and Gaby on the roof of the Newseum |
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| Jimmy, Nik, Will R. (with the "Power to the People" pose), Max, and Kyung in front of a section of the Berlin Wall |
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| Gaffney and Smart, with the news! |
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| Ace reporter Peter R. on the scene! |
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| Sarah and Jack sporting the "4D" shades |
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| Sammy and Gaby, 4D Style |
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| From left: Jimmy, Grady, Max, Nik, and Jamila |
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| Isabel and Sarah K. on the roof with a view at the Newseum! |
