Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Your ideal university is amazing! I love your ideas for the campus money applying to local restaurants, and maid service for the dorms would be ideal, wouldn't it? Your course structure is highly intriguing; I'm thinking you should be in education administration! I also love your CD ideas. I think you are the only student who suggested opera!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Blog #11
My ideal university is actually very similar to universities all around the world today. I would want a structured university that had real classes, with faculty and facilities. To meet all of the requirements, the university would recommend and support a 5 year plan. I like that I have a set of classes that I have to take, a set of classes the I can choose to fulfill a requirement, and a set of class having to do with my major and minor. Anyone can get into and take a class, meaning no class will be full at a certain time. No classes will start before 10 am, but can last until 10 pm. There will be classes offered on the weekend, but no one is required to take it. Every student will be required to take 9 or more hours of a foreign language and 6 or more hours of physical fitness. The last year will include major classes and an internship for a semester. The school will help set it up and could be future work place of the student.
The dorms would be like hotel rooms; a double or queen bed, a small kitchenette, a television. A maid that cleans up, make your bed, and there is a turn down service. There would actually be enough room to move around and breath. There will be rooms from singles to sextuplets; dorm, suite, and apartment style. All of the students, faculty, and staff would have a parking spot, not assigned, but enough for everyone to park. There will be many more dinning options on and off campus. For example; Noodles and Company will accept university money. There will be no meal plan, just money on your student ID that works like a debt system where money can be added and taken away. Student ID's are required for food, identification, and room access, but will be 10 dollars to replace. Athletic will be heavily supported and promoted, it is very important to have a sense of community and connection with the rest of the student body.
My ideal university would take aspects from universities all over the world, that I like, and implement them into one great university!
The dorms would be like hotel rooms; a double or queen bed, a small kitchenette, a television. A maid that cleans up, make your bed, and there is a turn down service. There would actually be enough room to move around and breath. There will be rooms from singles to sextuplets; dorm, suite, and apartment style. All of the students, faculty, and staff would have a parking spot, not assigned, but enough for everyone to park. There will be many more dinning options on and off campus. For example; Noodles and Company will accept university money. There will be no meal plan, just money on your student ID that works like a debt system where money can be added and taken away. Student ID's are required for food, identification, and room access, but will be 10 dollars to replace. Athletic will be heavily supported and promoted, it is very important to have a sense of community and connection with the rest of the student body.
My ideal university would take aspects from universities all over the world, that I like, and implement them into one great university!
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Blog #10
1. The rhetoric of these t-shirts is starting to appeal to the younger generation, helping religion make a come back after a short fall in participation. I personally think that these t-shirts are kind of cool. They express different aspects of a person while still showing their religious side. If you don't like these t-shirts, then don't buy one, but don't judge another person solely on the fact that they do or do not wear a religious t-shirt. Some people wear these t-shirts to attract attention to themselves, while others wear them to show their religion or that it can be fun and for everyone. The t-shirts seem the same appeal to me, but I myself would never wear one. The only times I go to church are for the Christmas service and the Easter sunrise service, though some times I wish I was more motivated to go and experience it. I definitely believe that my lack of exposure to religion has to do with the fact I find these t-shirts in no way appealing to me.
2. "Neither did anyone in the crowd, even though I didn't see anyone else wearing a t-shirt like mine. I expected someone to say something, anything. But no one did." (Mitchell). This quote shows that no one else in the crowd at The Big Day Out concert even cared that he was wearing a religious t-shirt. This use of religion on t-shirts has become a big hit, and is continuing to grow, but this is a good thing; which is helping the younger generation get back into religion. These t-shirts are not a bad thing.
3. If these t-shirts only had the text, they would not be as powerful as including the picture or the religious symbol. The picture is what really sells the shirts. Having a recognizable figure or symbol on these t-shirts is why people are buying them and continue to wear them. And oppositely only a picture might sell more, but both words and picture combination is the best.
4. I would think that having Jesus has a homeboy (aka friend) would be a good thing, meaning having him on your side and there when you need him. Coexisting with all of the religions, especially now a days, is one of the best things we could ask for. Jesus loving someone is just reaffirming someone's religion to the rest of the world, as with crosses, stars of David, and other symbols of religion worn or shown in some manner. Cartoon Jesus might lean toward the younger generation, while the realer looking Jesus would lean toward the truly faithful. The white or black background is simple. These t-shirts are good for religion today and should be considered special and unique for religion.
2. "Neither did anyone in the crowd, even though I didn't see anyone else wearing a t-shirt like mine. I expected someone to say something, anything. But no one did." (Mitchell). This quote shows that no one else in the crowd at The Big Day Out concert even cared that he was wearing a religious t-shirt. This use of religion on t-shirts has become a big hit, and is continuing to grow, but this is a good thing; which is helping the younger generation get back into religion. These t-shirts are not a bad thing.
3. If these t-shirts only had the text, they would not be as powerful as including the picture or the religious symbol. The picture is what really sells the shirts. Having a recognizable figure or symbol on these t-shirts is why people are buying them and continue to wear them. And oppositely only a picture might sell more, but both words and picture combination is the best.
4. I would think that having Jesus has a homeboy (aka friend) would be a good thing, meaning having him on your side and there when you need him. Coexisting with all of the religions, especially now a days, is one of the best things we could ask for. Jesus loving someone is just reaffirming someone's religion to the rest of the world, as with crosses, stars of David, and other symbols of religion worn or shown in some manner. Cartoon Jesus might lean toward the younger generation, while the realer looking Jesus would lean toward the truly faithful. The white or black background is simple. These t-shirts are good for religion today and should be considered special and unique for religion.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Blog #8
TUNES:
1. Allow Stem Cell Research - Classic Rock
This song explores both of the positives and negatives of stem cell research. This ethical debate involves creation, usage, and destruction of embryonic cells. The positives being that stem cells can grow into almost any kind of cell in the human body. The negative being that once used, the cell is destroyed and can not be used again. The song will end with a resolution of allowing research for select fields of study.
2. Let Women Choose - Opera
This song talks about the controversy of abortion. Letting a woman decide whether or not to keep a child or abort a child. Some people believe that a woman has the right to choose, but still others believe that at the point of conception it is a child and has a life and can not and should not be aborted or it is killing a person. The solution is abortion only available up until 13 weeks.
3. Don't Abuse Animals - Hip-hop
The abuse of animals is a serious issue in the world today. Animals have rights too, just like human beings. Some studies show that animal abuse can lead to human abuse, which is not a good thing. Most animals can not define themselves against the rage and anger of their master. Something must be done to help the animals.
4. Separate Church & State - Alternative
In the past it may have been okay to combine church and state for different matters, but in the 21st century it is unacceptable. The church deals with religion and is defined as a place to congregate and learn from a person connected/associated to God (or whoever one might believe in). While the state has to do with government/school and how they are both run and operated. When both are combined, the outcome is awful, meaning the church takes over and the state has no real say in things.
5. Bring The Troops Home - Country
In the United States, and many other parts of the world, the war on terrorism in the Middle East has gone on for too long. The troops need to come home and be with the ones that really need them, they have done enough for their country and its people. If they wanted our help they would have asked before, and so far as we know there is no actual proof of the nuclear bombs that were supposed to be there.
LYRICS:
- Allow Stem Cell Research - Classic Rock
Stem Cell Research is,
The testing of cells to,
Find their properties,
To find out what kind of cell they are.
Support stem cell research,
Support stem cell research,
They should allow stem research,
To help out those in-need.
Embryos can the only source,
To grow any kind of cell,
To help a human body,
But it is then destroyed.
Support stem cell research,
Support stem cell research,
They should allow stem research,
To help out those in-need.
Soon in the future,
This research could help,
Those who are in-need,
Of cell growth!
Support stem cell research,
Support stem cell research,
They should allow stem research,
To help out those in-need.
CD TITLE:
- Hot Topics of 2009
COVER DESIGN:
The cover design will be 3x3 boxes, numbered in order 1-9. Numbers 2, 4, 6, and 8 will be completely black. While numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 will be pictures in order of the play list above (Stem cells, A woman, Animals, Church and State, and Soldiers). In big white letters will be the title of the CD, Hot Topics of 2009. Inside the cover there will be a list of the 5 song titles and the information and what influenced the band.
1. Allow Stem Cell Research - Classic Rock
This song explores both of the positives and negatives of stem cell research. This ethical debate involves creation, usage, and destruction of embryonic cells. The positives being that stem cells can grow into almost any kind of cell in the human body. The negative being that once used, the cell is destroyed and can not be used again. The song will end with a resolution of allowing research for select fields of study.
2. Let Women Choose - Opera
This song talks about the controversy of abortion. Letting a woman decide whether or not to keep a child or abort a child. Some people believe that a woman has the right to choose, but still others believe that at the point of conception it is a child and has a life and can not and should not be aborted or it is killing a person. The solution is abortion only available up until 13 weeks.
3. Don't Abuse Animals - Hip-hop
The abuse of animals is a serious issue in the world today. Animals have rights too, just like human beings. Some studies show that animal abuse can lead to human abuse, which is not a good thing. Most animals can not define themselves against the rage and anger of their master. Something must be done to help the animals.
4. Separate Church & State - Alternative
In the past it may have been okay to combine church and state for different matters, but in the 21st century it is unacceptable. The church deals with religion and is defined as a place to congregate and learn from a person connected/associated to God (or whoever one might believe in). While the state has to do with government/school and how they are both run and operated. When both are combined, the outcome is awful, meaning the church takes over and the state has no real say in things.
5. Bring The Troops Home - Country
In the United States, and many other parts of the world, the war on terrorism in the Middle East has gone on for too long. The troops need to come home and be with the ones that really need them, they have done enough for their country and its people. If they wanted our help they would have asked before, and so far as we know there is no actual proof of the nuclear bombs that were supposed to be there.
LYRICS:
- Allow Stem Cell Research - Classic Rock
Stem Cell Research is,
The testing of cells to,
Find their properties,
To find out what kind of cell they are.
Support stem cell research,
Support stem cell research,
They should allow stem research,
To help out those in-need.
Embryos can the only source,
To grow any kind of cell,
To help a human body,
But it is then destroyed.
Support stem cell research,
Support stem cell research,
They should allow stem research,
To help out those in-need.
Soon in the future,
This research could help,
Those who are in-need,
Of cell growth!
Support stem cell research,
Support stem cell research,
They should allow stem research,
To help out those in-need.
CD TITLE:
- Hot Topics of 2009
COVER DESIGN:
The cover design will be 3x3 boxes, numbered in order 1-9. Numbers 2, 4, 6, and 8 will be completely black. While numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 will be pictures in order of the play list above (Stem cells, A woman, Animals, Church and State, and Soldiers). In big white letters will be the title of the CD, Hot Topics of 2009. Inside the cover there will be a list of the 5 song titles and the information and what influenced the band.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Blog #5
1. My reaction to the video was of surprise and shock that there was actually no study to prove that steroids caused long term health issues for adult males. This video fails to talk about young males and females of any age using steroids and the effects to them. The video only interviews two adult males that have been using steroids for 20-40 years (off and on), but there are thousands of adult males steroid users out there that could have serious health problems. I do believe that steroids can be taken responsibly by those that know what could and what is happening to their body, and the possible side effects, but most people are responsible enough to make their own decisions.
2. Steroid use and distribution should be controlled and regulated by the government or some other agency. There should be an age limit to the use of steroids, maybe 25 when the body can handle them, by a licensed distributor. They should be banned in all high schools and colleges. They should also be banned in professional sports, national, and international competitions, and tests should be given before and after every event. I do not know a lot about body building competitions so I have no real opinion on their steroid rules.
Our culture has not pushed the demand for steroids. Our culture is based on honesty, freedom, and fairness, not on steroid use. Steroids are used by those who want an unfair advantage, they are cheating. If an athlete can not stand up to the pressure or standard, they he/she should leave or take a side seat, (coaching or training), before they use steroids. The non literal playing field of a sport is balanced when there is real and true sportsmanship, but when one, only one, person takes steroids the field becomes uneven and not real.
2. Steroid use and distribution should be controlled and regulated by the government or some other agency. There should be an age limit to the use of steroids, maybe 25 when the body can handle them, by a licensed distributor. They should be banned in all high schools and colleges. They should also be banned in professional sports, national, and international competitions, and tests should be given before and after every event. I do not know a lot about body building competitions so I have no real opinion on their steroid rules.
Our culture has not pushed the demand for steroids. Our culture is based on honesty, freedom, and fairness, not on steroid use. Steroids are used by those who want an unfair advantage, they are cheating. If an athlete can not stand up to the pressure or standard, they he/she should leave or take a side seat, (coaching or training), before they use steroids. The non literal playing field of a sport is balanced when there is real and true sportsmanship, but when one, only one, person takes steroids the field becomes uneven and not real.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Georgetown Freewrite
Overview of Georgetown Universities Regulations
Over the past couple of years Georgetown University has been trying to reduce the number of parties and alcohol consumption on campus. Susan Kinzie writes in an article for The Washington Post, "Georgetown University is cracking down on drinking and parties in college-owned housing, with new crowd limits and registration requirements." The students do not like the sudden change in regulations by the University, they are protesting the issue. Some of the restrictions include; registering before Thursday 10:00 am for a party on the weekend, a limit of 25-30 people in an apartment or 50 people in a backyard, having two over 21 hosts, and the amount of alcohol is limited. The University has asked more police to get involved; now instead of handing out citations for offenses, officers will be arresting the students and putting them in jail. Local residents that live near Georgetown are complaining that parties have ended up in their back yards (Kinzie). The administration at Georgetown University knows that the new set regulations are a little much, but as Police Commander Andy Solberg states "Nothing has worked. . . . It's gone on too long now. " (qtd. in Kinzie). So for now the party regulations will stay in place at Georgetown University.
Against the new Regulations
I believe that the restrictions at Georgetown University are a little too harsh. Kayleigh Brown states in an interview, "But you can't just suddenly clomp down, put all these rules in after letting people do whatever they want for so long," (qtd. in Kinzie) There needs to be a meeting on common ground of the University and its students. The students want less restrictions for a more social and fun campus, while the University wants a safer and more community oriented campus for all of its students. The local residents want college students out of their back yards, while police officers want a better way to control the parties on and off campus. Matt Hammel disputes the restrictions, "I don't want to see people's lives affected long-term for a silly violation," (qtd. in Kinzie). Before the regulations Georgetown University had a lively and fun social scene, but now that the new regulations are put in place the campus has become a segmented and dull scene.
For the new Regulations
I believe that the new regulations for Georgetown University is just what the doctor called for. The students are getting out of hand, and these new party restrictions will help the University transfer from a party school to an academic school with a social campus life. "When student leaders took administrators on a late-night walk through campus last weekend, the first of the school year and usually one of the craziest, they stopped at a typical party spot and heard crickets chirping." reports Susan Kinzie. Some of the new party restrictions include; only one keg per party, registration before 10:00 am for a weekend party,
Over the past couple of years Georgetown University has been trying to reduce the number of parties and alcohol consumption on campus. Susan Kinzie writes in an article for The Washington Post, "Georgetown University is cracking down on drinking and parties in college-owned housing, with new crowd limits and registration requirements." The students do not like the sudden change in regulations by the University, they are protesting the issue. Some of the restrictions include; registering before Thursday 10:00 am for a party on the weekend, a limit of 25-30 people in an apartment or 50 people in a backyard, having two over 21 hosts, and the amount of alcohol is limited. The University has asked more police to get involved; now instead of handing out citations for offenses, officers will be arresting the students and putting them in jail. Local residents that live near Georgetown are complaining that parties have ended up in their back yards (Kinzie). The administration at Georgetown University knows that the new set regulations are a little much, but as Police Commander Andy Solberg states "Nothing has worked. . . . It's gone on too long now. " (qtd. in Kinzie). So for now the party regulations will stay in place at Georgetown University.
Against the new Regulations
I believe that the restrictions at Georgetown University are a little too harsh. Kayleigh Brown states in an interview, "But you can't just suddenly clomp down, put all these rules in after letting people do whatever they want for so long," (qtd. in Kinzie) There needs to be a meeting on common ground of the University and its students. The students want less restrictions for a more social and fun campus, while the University wants a safer and more community oriented campus for all of its students. The local residents want college students out of their back yards, while police officers want a better way to control the parties on and off campus. Matt Hammel disputes the restrictions, "I don't want to see people's lives affected long-term for a silly violation," (qtd. in Kinzie). Before the regulations Georgetown University had a lively and fun social scene, but now that the new regulations are put in place the campus has become a segmented and dull scene.
For the new Regulations
I believe that the new regulations for Georgetown University is just what the doctor called for. The students are getting out of hand, and these new party restrictions will help the University transfer from a party school to an academic school with a social campus life. "When student leaders took administrators on a late-night walk through campus last weekend, the first of the school year and usually one of the craziest, they stopped at a typical party spot and heard crickets chirping." reports Susan Kinzie. Some of the new party restrictions include; only one keg per party, registration before 10:00 am for a weekend party,
Monday, February 16, 2009
Paraphrasing
James D. Lester explains how students use direct quotes in their final papers. Students in school tend to use too many direct quotes in there final paper, because the notes they use to write their final paper is filled with those exact direct quotes. The final paper should only have up to 10% of the paper as direct quotes. In the future, while note taking you should moderate the amount of direct quotes.
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