Music Influences
Topic 1
I have had music around me since I was in the womb. I was in cello lessons at 3 years old. I was in string music camp at about 5 years old. My Grandpa (Moms dad) did operas since I was about 6, He introduced me to theater and singing.
My Grandpa (Dads Dad) was very careful what music was on around his family. He had christian CDs everywhere. Every truck he drove had both a christian worship CD and an Audio Bible. He was not really into Rock n' Roll or Heavy Metal unless he knew someone playing it because most of his friends were christians. He didn't like Dark music because it sounded like it could be worship in another religion. He was an amazing grandpa and person all around, He just had his beliefs. He came to all the concerts or recitals my mom and I were playing in, or at least he tried. I was fine with it personally, because Im not into many types of music. Im kind of picky, Jazz and Rock are my least favorite. I used to love classical music but It just barely makes my top six now.
My 5 favorite genres of music are Disney, christian, musicals, country and voice
Here is a complete list of Genres except christian and musicals. I would think Disney would be everyones favorite. I don't really have any favorite bands.I have favorite singers like Donny Osmond and the Vocal groups VoicePlay and Rezonate.
Topic 2
I think LBCC should have a couple campus radios. I think its possible, there are many places to produce it The First one type I would recommend is a Pandora formatted radio just for any music made on campus now and in the past. I know that when we have choir concerts, there is usually a long line to get tickets and many people won't get in. Getting a CD later is possible but its still pretty pricey. I also like the ability to choose what you like to listened to, and if the school does a musical they could record the songs from the show live then edit them like a soundtrack.
The other should be a station for interviews. LBCC has an art gallery, sports teams, music and theater department. There are many talented people and groups that should be featured. I think its also another great way to advertise coming events. I think our school could use part of all ticket sales from performances, games and food sales to support both radios. The Concerts are always sold out and the games are well attended.
LBCC would become an even bigger hit as a college than it already, Let me know what you think about this.
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Thursday, November 19, 2015
Books
Hi my name is Rose, and I don't like reading books.
Its true, there are not many books I have read. Almost every book I have ever read has put me to sleep and I have a really hard time remembering what I read. When I was little my Mom would try to have me read for about an hour every day. There was only two book series that I would pick. Wishbone, it was one of my favorite shows on PBS so it was like reading an episode, but still not the same. The other series was... Captian Underpants!! Those books had some great pictures to go along with the story. Both series books were pretty short. Sometimes I could finish a book in a couple days. The problem with only liking these series is, pretty soon I was just skiming the words because I got so bored of constantly reading them.
I didn't know that books have been banned until this class, and even though I dont read them I dont think they should be banned. If they are banned, how can they become great movies or plays. I also know that even if I don't read there are plent people who love reading books and prefer books than movies or TV shows. It is also important for kids to read. Maybe not "50 Shades of Grey" but if a child loved the Harry Potter movies they may enjoy the books.
Looking at the latest banned/challenged books on the American Library Association website, i'm surprised to see some names on the list. "Captain Underpants" is such a cute series, and the author and artist created the funnest villains. I mean a Turbo Toilet 2000, a toilet that eats people, thats pretty creative. I have read "To Kill a Mocking Bird" for a class in high school. I don't remember much, I had to read it pretty fast to keep up with the class. I tried to read "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" but I was so confused by the first chapter I gave up. I only recognize the names "A Wrinkle in Time" and "Goosebumps" because they are names of movies.
I don't really have a "book shelf", I used too. Its now in my parents house, I have a "movie shelf". Whenever I can I watch the behind the scenes of all my movies. Even if I have seen all of them 10 times, Its a learning experience for me.
Topic 2
I agree with Jeff Jarvis that students should study Media History. Looking at the history of how information and new ideas were spread. Its like History, english, and media all in one class. Disrupting Journalism.
He also made a good point saying that maybe we shouldn't push our youth to go to college so soon. College is available for anyone past high school. I honestly didn't want to go to college to party or socialize. I just want a degree so I am able to get a good job.
Hacking Education
I have a few ideas for how I would "fix" college.
First of all, I would give students the choice of classes for their degrees. You know how we get a list of classes required for our degrees? Like your required to take a certain level of math, reading and writing. I think we should just get a number of credits we need and we choose our classes. Now before you skip ahead because I may be crazy, hear me out.
I am a communications major, what class other than Miming doesn't use communications skills? I take choir as a fun class, not for a grade because it isn't part of my degree. I took an extra public speaking class just for fun and those credits didn't count. I think the schools could suggest classes so you know whats out there, but if we could choose our classes we might learn something from classes we are really interested in. Learning is still happening no matter what classes we take. I didn't need to learn Addition, subtraction and multiplication all over again when I started college, it just slowed me down.
My second idea is, cut out the text books. They are heavy and in the way. They also can't be updated because its paper, not a memory stick. I think all textbooks should be apps that can be downloaded on iPads and iPhones. The school can still get money out of them and we only have to carry a binder to take notes or hold homework pages.
I know this a lot to read but I had a lot to say :-)
Hi my name is Rose, and I don't like reading books.
Its true, there are not many books I have read. Almost every book I have ever read has put me to sleep and I have a really hard time remembering what I read. When I was little my Mom would try to have me read for about an hour every day. There was only two book series that I would pick. Wishbone, it was one of my favorite shows on PBS so it was like reading an episode, but still not the same. The other series was... Captian Underpants!! Those books had some great pictures to go along with the story. Both series books were pretty short. Sometimes I could finish a book in a couple days. The problem with only liking these series is, pretty soon I was just skiming the words because I got so bored of constantly reading them.
I didn't know that books have been banned until this class, and even though I dont read them I dont think they should be banned. If they are banned, how can they become great movies or plays. I also know that even if I don't read there are plent people who love reading books and prefer books than movies or TV shows. It is also important for kids to read. Maybe not "50 Shades of Grey" but if a child loved the Harry Potter movies they may enjoy the books.
Looking at the latest banned/challenged books on the American Library Association website, i'm surprised to see some names on the list. "Captain Underpants" is such a cute series, and the author and artist created the funnest villains. I mean a Turbo Toilet 2000, a toilet that eats people, thats pretty creative. I have read "To Kill a Mocking Bird" for a class in high school. I don't remember much, I had to read it pretty fast to keep up with the class. I tried to read "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" but I was so confused by the first chapter I gave up. I only recognize the names "A Wrinkle in Time" and "Goosebumps" because they are names of movies.
I don't really have a "book shelf", I used too. Its now in my parents house, I have a "movie shelf". Whenever I can I watch the behind the scenes of all my movies. Even if I have seen all of them 10 times, Its a learning experience for me.
Topic 2
I agree with Jeff Jarvis that students should study Media History. Looking at the history of how information and new ideas were spread. Its like History, english, and media all in one class. Disrupting Journalism.
He also made a good point saying that maybe we shouldn't push our youth to go to college so soon. College is available for anyone past high school. I honestly didn't want to go to college to party or socialize. I just want a degree so I am able to get a good job.
Hacking Education
I have a few ideas for how I would "fix" college.
First of all, I would give students the choice of classes for their degrees. You know how we get a list of classes required for our degrees? Like your required to take a certain level of math, reading and writing. I think we should just get a number of credits we need and we choose our classes. Now before you skip ahead because I may be crazy, hear me out.
I am a communications major, what class other than Miming doesn't use communications skills? I take choir as a fun class, not for a grade because it isn't part of my degree. I took an extra public speaking class just for fun and those credits didn't count. I think the schools could suggest classes so you know whats out there, but if we could choose our classes we might learn something from classes we are really interested in. Learning is still happening no matter what classes we take. I didn't need to learn Addition, subtraction and multiplication all over again when I started college, it just slowed me down.
My second idea is, cut out the text books. They are heavy and in the way. They also can't be updated because its paper, not a memory stick. I think all textbooks should be apps that can be downloaded on iPads and iPhones. The school can still get money out of them and we only have to carry a binder to take notes or hold homework pages.
I know this a lot to read but I had a lot to say :-)
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
The Peanuts Movie
My review
I grew up reading the Peanuts comics and watching movies like "Its the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" or "Its Magic, Charlie Brown. They are still fun to watch and there is a movie for almost every holiday, I wasn't fond of the comics much, It was very short and left cliffhangers or had a joke I didn't find funny.
The Peanuts Movie was awesome, in my opinion. The animation was great, to see the character in 3D was amazing. I also loved seeing familiar the animation was. It wasn't so similar that it seemed like they copied everything.
I love how they put in some of the comics hand drawn animation in different scenes. It was a very nice homage to the comics. Especially since the Authors son worked on this film.
I don't want to give the story away because this movie so new, I don't want to ruin the experience but I will say, we FINALLY get to hear the little red haired girl talk.
Here is the Full Cast List on IMDB.
I only recognized 3 names in this cast. Francesca Capaldi from Disney Channels "Dog with a Blog." It was one of my favorite shows. I also recognized Kristen Chenoweth from well... almost everything on broadway, but most recently in "Descendants" also on Disney Channel.
I have seen other peoples reviews, RottenTomatoes gave it a 7/10 saying:
"The Peanuts Movie offers a colorful gateway into the world of its classic characters and a sweetly nostalgic -- if relatively unambitious -- treat for the adults who grew up with them."
The Peanuts Movie raised $45.0 Million dollars, and was rated #2 on the "Top Box Office" list.
My mom says saw the movie with me. Her parents nicknamed her peanuts, because of there love for the comics, and books.
Mom says "I have read all the books since a child, and from what I learned from the books. The essence of Peanuts is there is no moral to the story, In Peanuts a Childs voice is the conduit for grown up Ideas and situations. and in those situations there is never a totally happy ending to any story, That is the essence of Peanuts. The Peanuts Movie was a movie made by movie makers, not by the true writer of Peanuts."
Everyone has their own view of the movie and they are all valid, but what you think of it matters most. I try not to rate a movie on others reviews. I highly recommend this and I think you could bring your kids with you. Its a very cute movie
I feel this Movie has brought the comics to life and is an amazing movie. I would recommend every family see this, but first show your kids the comics. Then they will know who the heck Charlie Brown is, they will love him.
GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!!!
My review
I grew up reading the Peanuts comics and watching movies like "Its the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" or "Its Magic, Charlie Brown. They are still fun to watch and there is a movie for almost every holiday, I wasn't fond of the comics much, It was very short and left cliffhangers or had a joke I didn't find funny.
The Peanuts Movie was awesome, in my opinion. The animation was great, to see the character in 3D was amazing. I also loved seeing familiar the animation was. It wasn't so similar that it seemed like they copied everything.
I don't want to give the story away because this movie so new, I don't want to ruin the experience but I will say, we FINALLY get to hear the little red haired girl talk.
Here is the Full Cast List on IMDB.
I only recognized 3 names in this cast. Francesca Capaldi from Disney Channels "Dog with a Blog." It was one of my favorite shows. I also recognized Kristen Chenoweth from well... almost everything on broadway, but most recently in "Descendants" also on Disney Channel.
I have seen other peoples reviews, RottenTomatoes gave it a 7/10 saying:
"The Peanuts Movie offers a colorful gateway into the world of its classic characters and a sweetly nostalgic -- if relatively unambitious -- treat for the adults who grew up with them."
The Peanuts Movie raised $45.0 Million dollars, and was rated #2 on the "Top Box Office" list.
My mom says saw the movie with me. Her parents nicknamed her peanuts, because of there love for the comics, and books.
Mom says "I have read all the books since a child, and from what I learned from the books. The essence of Peanuts is there is no moral to the story, In Peanuts a Childs voice is the conduit for grown up Ideas and situations. and in those situations there is never a totally happy ending to any story, That is the essence of Peanuts. The Peanuts Movie was a movie made by movie makers, not by the true writer of Peanuts."
Everyone has their own view of the movie and they are all valid, but what you think of it matters most. I try not to rate a movie on others reviews. I highly recommend this and I think you could bring your kids with you. Its a very cute movie
I feel this Movie has brought the comics to life and is an amazing movie. I would recommend every family see this, but first show your kids the comics. Then they will know who the heck Charlie Brown is, they will love him.
GO SEE THIS MOVIE!!!!
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Getting the News Out
I have looked at newspapers, read articles about parades, theater reviews and the war. It was very confusing. The stories never just took over one full page. Half of a story starts on page 1 then jumps to page 4. A theater review would start on page 2 then also jumps to page 4. WHY?? It was like trying to read a story printed on a Rubik's cube, or find an exit on a highway with no GPS and name tag sized signs. The instruction was easy to miss. I found that I lost interest very quickly. Im sure they were easier to read before they went from page to packet. I do like the single pages of lost and found, Obituaries and local Churches.
My first suggestion to fix this is to put one story to a page, it would be nice to read it like a book, not broken up. I like that it is rolled up the way it is, very creative.
My other suggestion would be to include any conversations or discussions that people have started when the news first came out. It would give another side or maybe answer questions reader have. Twitter is one of the first places people will learn the news. I would think that there would be some interesting comments to put in the paper for those who don't use Twitter or FB.
Topic 2
After looking through weeks of papers, we (my mom and I) had found that the topics that is most important but hasn't been touched on much is the hurricane in Mexico and the supposed earthquake that is supposed to hit our coast and supposedly wipe us out.
Front page Oct 27th
The article in the Albany Democrat Herald says
Article #2 Tsumani-vulnerable towns grapple with saving lives.
Cascadia subduction zone
600 mile long fault
hasn't quaked since 1700
There is also an article in the Oregon quarterly magazine of the UofO alumni, written in the summer of 2015. Its about geophysicists who are studying the Cascadia subduction zone. They say that their latest results should be available soon. They say we need an early warning system, The paper says we should get tsunami towers.
Overall, I am not impressed by how little they talk about a deadly storm. Its like they are saying, we might die from this so, theres nothing left to talk about. No offense. This is just my take, but Im not a professional journalist, so what do I know lol!
I have looked at newspapers, read articles about parades, theater reviews and the war. It was very confusing. The stories never just took over one full page. Half of a story starts on page 1 then jumps to page 4. A theater review would start on page 2 then also jumps to page 4. WHY?? It was like trying to read a story printed on a Rubik's cube, or find an exit on a highway with no GPS and name tag sized signs. The instruction was easy to miss. I found that I lost interest very quickly. Im sure they were easier to read before they went from page to packet. I do like the single pages of lost and found, Obituaries and local Churches.My first suggestion to fix this is to put one story to a page, it would be nice to read it like a book, not broken up. I like that it is rolled up the way it is, very creative.
My other suggestion would be to include any conversations or discussions that people have started when the news first came out. It would give another side or maybe answer questions reader have. Twitter is one of the first places people will learn the news. I would think that there would be some interesting comments to put in the paper for those who don't use Twitter or FB.
Topic 2
After looking through weeks of papers, we (my mom and I) had found that the topics that is most important but hasn't been touched on much is the hurricane in Mexico and the supposed earthquake that is supposed to hit our coast and supposedly wipe us out.
Front page Oct 27th
The article in the Albany Democrat Herald says
Article #2 Tsumani-vulnerable towns grapple with saving lives.
Cascadia subduction zone
600 mile long fault
hasn't quaked since 1700
There is also an article in the Oregon quarterly magazine of the UofO alumni, written in the summer of 2015. Its about geophysicists who are studying the Cascadia subduction zone. They say that their latest results should be available soon. They say we need an early warning system, The paper says we should get tsunami towers.
Overall, I am not impressed by how little they talk about a deadly storm. Its like they are saying, we might die from this so, theres nothing left to talk about. No offense. This is just my take, but Im not a professional journalist, so what do I know lol!
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