$177 Million Dollar Spending on Sports - News story
Coaches:
What do you know about the school district possibly spending $177 million on sports education and sports programs?
Do you think it will actually happen?
The spending may improve locker rooms, facilities for wrestling, and a swimming pool for competitive district use, do you think this will help the district's sports program?
Would you rather the money be spent in different ways?
Students:
Are you excited to possibly be getting new facilities to use?
Football players+Band students
]The money may improve locker rooms and put in new turf for football games, will this be helpful? Is it needed?
Cristina's Film - Feature
Cristina:
How was the experience of making the film?
Would you do it again/do you have plans of trying to make another film?
How did it feel seeing the film you created appear on screen in front of these people?
How many people showed up to the screenings of your film?
Were you asked questions? What kind of questions were you asked?
What else did you get to do at the Film Festival?
Did you meet anyone influential to you?
Cast/Crew:
How was the experience of making the film?
Would you do it again/do you have plans of trying to make another film?
Did you attend the screening?
How did it feel seeing the film you were in/helped create appear on screen in front of these people?
What else did you get to do at the Film Festival?
Did you meet anyone influential to you?
Ms. Forbus:
How did it feel to be able to help the students create films?
Would you do it again if you could?
Did you get to attend the festival at all?
Flipped Classroom - Follow up News story
Teachers:
Has flipped classroom helped the flow of your classroom curriculum?
How successful has flipped classroom been with the students? Does it help them or add more work that they don't get to?
Would you keep it or would you prefer a different or the old classroom format?
Students:
Has flipped classroom ended up helping you learn the materials?
Would you still prefer the old style of classroom teaching or do you like flipped classroom?
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
The New Age of Journalism: Three Little Pigs
1) The Guardian covered the story through social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook, as well as through their website and blogs. This was in addition to the traditional form of news publication such as newspapers, television, and radio broadcast.
2) In the Guardian video, they provide a different perspective on the story of the Three Little Pigs by showing the various "issues" the wolf had, and it also targeted the pigs as killers, debunking the prospect that the wolf brought down the houses with a huff and a puff in the process of the pigs conviction.
3) They interviewed the police and the investigators involved in the arrest, and a "specialist" on the physics of the wolf blowing down the house of sticks and house of straw.
4) In the story they analyzed the wolf and his various issues such as his use of an inhaler, the improbability of the wolf blowing down the houses from before, and the different reasons for the pigs boiling the wolf alive. Also, they brought the aspect of a possible conspiracy from the banks, and so this started a back lash of protest and such.
5) The aspects that aren't covered are the pigs point of view, possibly about other things the wolf could have done to the pig.
6) They offered a generally neutral stance, and only seemed to take a side that had more evidence with it, such as the evidence against the pigs instead of viewing their side, however they did analyze the aspects of the pigs convictions.
7) Yes, with the help of the website and our various social networking capabilities we can do what the Guardian does.
8) Writing stories for the newspaper and the website on time and quickly and effectively.
2) In the Guardian video, they provide a different perspective on the story of the Three Little Pigs by showing the various "issues" the wolf had, and it also targeted the pigs as killers, debunking the prospect that the wolf brought down the houses with a huff and a puff in the process of the pigs conviction.
3) They interviewed the police and the investigators involved in the arrest, and a "specialist" on the physics of the wolf blowing down the house of sticks and house of straw.
4) In the story they analyzed the wolf and his various issues such as his use of an inhaler, the improbability of the wolf blowing down the houses from before, and the different reasons for the pigs boiling the wolf alive. Also, they brought the aspect of a possible conspiracy from the banks, and so this started a back lash of protest and such.
5) The aspects that aren't covered are the pigs point of view, possibly about other things the wolf could have done to the pig.
6) They offered a generally neutral stance, and only seemed to take a side that had more evidence with it, such as the evidence against the pigs instead of viewing their side, however they did analyze the aspects of the pigs convictions.
7) Yes, with the help of the website and our various social networking capabilities we can do what the Guardian does.
8) Writing stories for the newspaper and the website on time and quickly and effectively.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Stories and Responsibilities
Sports Page Editing!
Writing a Sports story about new injury and concussion regulations and the possible effect from guardian caps.
-Interviewees:
Coach Peavey, Sports Coordinator
Quaterbacks for the Football team
Volleyball Coaches, Players
What changes are coming to prevent/take care of concussions in sports?
What changes are you looking forward to in the concussion regulations?
Is there anything that you are not looking forward to?
How will this affect the game play of football/volleyball/basketball?
Would you rather not have these changes or not?
Writing a News story about the impact of "Flipped Classrooms" on Akins Campus.
-Interviewees:
Students: AP Government students: Alex Pineda, Frank Callahan
AP Calculus: Mackenzie Whiting, Damian Hogan
How do you like the new system of notetaking?
How do you think this will help in the long run?
Is this an effective way to teach students?
What obstacles have you run into learning in this way?
Would you rather have the old way?
What are the advantages of in class note taking versus note taking at home?
Do you think this system will last?
How much access do you have to the videos?
Have you ever re-watched a video?
Teachers: Mr. Kelly
Ms. Edwards
How has teaching this way changed the classroom?
Is it difficult or an easy task arranging and/or creating these videos?
Has this helped the students learn easier or made it more difficult?
How many student have successfully viewed the videos?
Writing a Sports story about new injury and concussion regulations and the possible effect from guardian caps.
-Interviewees:
Coach Peavey, Sports Coordinator
Quaterbacks for the Football team
Volleyball Coaches, Players
What changes are coming to prevent/take care of concussions in sports?
What changes are you looking forward to in the concussion regulations?
Is there anything that you are not looking forward to?
How will this affect the game play of football/volleyball/basketball?
Would you rather not have these changes or not?
Writing a News story about the impact of "Flipped Classrooms" on Akins Campus.
-Interviewees:
Students: AP Government students: Alex Pineda, Frank Callahan
AP Calculus: Mackenzie Whiting, Damian Hogan
How do you like the new system of notetaking?
How do you think this will help in the long run?
Is this an effective way to teach students?
What obstacles have you run into learning in this way?
Would you rather have the old way?
What are the advantages of in class note taking versus note taking at home?
Do you think this system will last?
How much access do you have to the videos?
Have you ever re-watched a video?
Teachers: Mr. Kelly
Ms. Edwards
How has teaching this way changed the classroom?
Is it difficult or an easy task arranging and/or creating these videos?
Has this helped the students learn easier or made it more difficult?
How many student have successfully viewed the videos?
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Photo Illustrations
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| I did two, because I wasn't sure if you could see it very well in the Bass photo. |
Friday, May 18, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Architecture Preview
1. Antoni Gaudi was the architect.
2. Ground breaking began in 1882 but the building isn't finished, projected to be finished in 2026.
3. It is located in Barcelona, Spain.
4. It is a public church, with frequent tourists and visitors
5. The construction budget in 2009 was 18 million euros
6. The basilica was the inspiration of a Catalan bookseller, Josep Maria Bocabella. He gave the project to Francisco de Paula del Villar, who than retired from the project in 1883, when Gaudi took over. Gaudi radically changed the plans and the design.
7. My aunt and uncle visited the basilica and Barcelona on a trip a couple of years back. When I heard of the project I was very interested because of the enormity of the project. There have been huge cathedrals and feats of architecture in the past, but this one takes place in the present day. I find it interesting that we are able to witness the monument's construction until it is projected to be finished in the 2020's. I hope to visit the building some day, possibly when it is finished. I'm not particularly religious, but I love to see amazing feats of architecture, especially as its being built during our time.
La Pedrera, Spain
1. Antoni Gaudi designed the building, while Josep Maria Jujol designed the decorations of balconies and windows, as well as some of the plaster ceilings.
2. Construction took place from 1905 to 1910 under Gaudi, and then it was considered to be officially finished in 1912
3. Barcelona, Spain
4. It is open to the public
5. There is no information about the cost of building the structure.
6. It was created for Roser Segimon and Pere MilÃ
7. Like the Sagrada Familia, it was designed by the same architect Antoni Gaudi. The building itself is extremely unique, because of it shape and its decoration. I picked this building because I like the work of the architect, and I also like its shape. My aunt and uncle took pictures of the building when passing by.
Eden Project, United Kingdom
1. Nicholas Grimshaw
2. Construction was finished and opened to the public in March of 2001
3. Cornwall, in the United Kingdom
4. It is a public building
5. There is no specific information on the cost of the building except for a total investment of 130 million pounds.
6. The buildings were created to simulate biomes across the world.
7. I picked this building because I was very interested in it's purpose, as well as its shape. I've always wondered if there was ever a project that existed like this. Also, in my sophomore year, I had to do a project in Chemistry in which we had to figure out the logistics of building a sustainable dome like this on another planet.
1. Moshe Safdie
2. It was built for the World's Fair held in 1967, from April to October
3. Montreal, Canada
4. It is a public building
5. $22,195,920 was spent to complete the entire project, approximately $140,000 per living unit.
6. The building was created for a Worlds Fair, in order to exhibit new ways of building living areas
7. I thought the design was very unique and creative looking, as it was a new way to view close living quarters. I like the idea that the structure is vaguely like a labyrinth, and every "ceiling is a garden" for the rooms on top of one another.
Cubic Houses, Netherlands
Cubic Houses, Netherlands
1. The architect was Piet Blom
2. Three test versions were built in 1974, with 18 being built in 1977 located in Helmond. In 1977, 55 were designed but only 39 were built in Rotterdam.
3. There is one batch located in Helmond and one in Rotterdam
4. You can visit and live in these homes.
5. There is no information on the cost of construction
6. The buildings were designed in order to convey the concept of "living as an urban roof," high density housing with sufficient space on the ground level.
7. I picked this building because I like the idea of the dense living space on an elevated level, as well as the interesting shape the apartments take. Its a very different concept of living than other forms, even though living in there might be a bit restrictive and difficult.
Friday, May 4, 2012
Writing a News Lead
New York Times article
Lead:
Exiled and hidden for most of their childhood years during the cold war, and sons of the Rosenbergs who were convicted of leaking atomic bomb information, Michael and Robert Meeropol have spent most of their lives trying to clear their parents name.
Who: Michael and Robert Meeropol, children of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.
What: Michael and Robert want to attempt to clear the name of their parents who were convicted of sharing secrets of the atomic bomb to the Soviet Union in 1953. A confession by Morton Sobell confirmed their conviction and debunked a lot of what the brothers believed in.
When: September 16, 2008
Where: United States, Northeast area
Why: With the confession, the Meeropol brothers could no longer attempt to prove their parent's innocence, negating a lot of the work they had done most of their lives, and what they believed in.
How: The confession revealed that Julius Rosenberg was in fact a spy, and had shared nonatomic military and industrial information.
CNN article
Lead:
A recently rediscovered copy of a first "Action Comics No. 1" comic book, introducing Superman and his story, is resurfacing in an auction with a projected value of $400,000.
Who: An unidentified seller is auctioning a copy of the first issued Superman comic book.
What: The seller is auctioning the comic book--one of hundred original--at a condition of "fine," projected to be valued at 400,000 dollars.
When: Friday, February 27, 2009
Where: United States, West Coast
Why: Because of its age, condition, and its status as the first "superhero" comic, the comic is expected to have a ranged value of 400,000 to 750,000, like some other Action Comics sales. Since Superman was the first superhero of the time and of the industry, it is said to have an increased value.
How: When the seller obtained the comic book, it was 12 years after it's issue. Until 1966, the owner forgot about the comic book. When he rediscovered it, the held onto it to attempt to witness its increase in value.
Lead:
Exiled and hidden for most of their childhood years during the cold war, and sons of the Rosenbergs who were convicted of leaking atomic bomb information, Michael and Robert Meeropol have spent most of their lives trying to clear their parents name.
Who: Michael and Robert Meeropol, children of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.
What: Michael and Robert want to attempt to clear the name of their parents who were convicted of sharing secrets of the atomic bomb to the Soviet Union in 1953. A confession by Morton Sobell confirmed their conviction and debunked a lot of what the brothers believed in.
When: September 16, 2008
Where: United States, Northeast area
Why: With the confession, the Meeropol brothers could no longer attempt to prove their parent's innocence, negating a lot of the work they had done most of their lives, and what they believed in.
How: The confession revealed that Julius Rosenberg was in fact a spy, and had shared nonatomic military and industrial information.
CNN article
Lead:
A recently rediscovered copy of a first "Action Comics No. 1" comic book, introducing Superman and his story, is resurfacing in an auction with a projected value of $400,000.
Who: An unidentified seller is auctioning a copy of the first issued Superman comic book.
What: The seller is auctioning the comic book--one of hundred original--at a condition of "fine," projected to be valued at 400,000 dollars.
When: Friday, February 27, 2009
Where: United States, West Coast
Why: Because of its age, condition, and its status as the first "superhero" comic, the comic is expected to have a ranged value of 400,000 to 750,000, like some other Action Comics sales. Since Superman was the first superhero of the time and of the industry, it is said to have an increased value.
How: When the seller obtained the comic book, it was 12 years after it's issue. Until 1966, the owner forgot about the comic book. When he rediscovered it, the held onto it to attempt to witness its increase in value.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Architecture Preview
Detail
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| This photo shows the detail of the Chinese because the ridges of the edging is clear and distinct. The photo isn't so close that it only focuses one area, but it does capture more of the detail than a wider shot photo. |
Light
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| There is a mix between artificial and natural light in the photo, allowing a dynamic mix of lighting along with some mild dark places. In a literal sense the photo shows the light directly moving through it, showing all the dynamic edges and shapes. |
Patterns
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| On this bridge, there is a multitude of support wires, criss-crossing and creating multiple squares, shapes, and patterns along the length of the bridge. All the intersecting lines creates the pattern for this photo. |
Angles and Shapes
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| All though this building is fairly square and rectangular, I think it shows all of its dynamic attributes at an interesting angle. It shows the expanse the building creates and complicated world it has created. |
Surroundings
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| This immensely wide photo captures a whole garden beneath the temple, as well as the sky and some of the architecture of the whole scape. This shows surroundings because of the amount of content of the building and the garden in the photo. |
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
5 Ws and the H
Pilot's vision mistake seeing Venus instead of a C-17 cargo plane.
Who?
A pilot for a transatlantic flight from Vancouver to Zurich on the airliner Air Canada
Who is involved?
Air Canada passengers, the Captain and First Officer pilots
Who does/did the situation affect?
The situation affect the people who were thrown around in the plane, the airline who could be held responsible for the incident, as well as the pilots.
Who said so?
Air Canada released statistics about the incident, and the pilots themselves testified.
What?
A transatlantic flight experienced a nose dive.
What is happening?
Treatment for those injured in the nose dive, thrown about the plane because of the sudden jerk of the plane. Coverage of the incident by Air Canada attempts to validate the pilots flying the plane.
What did happen?
A transatlantic flight to Zurich took a sudden nose dive in the middle of the night when one of the pilots mistook Venus as the headlights of a large plane in the path of their own plane.
What are the consequences?
For some, it is a warning to always wear a seat belt when seated, but now there may be punishment for the pilot and severe problems for Air Canada, as well as treating those who are injured.
What is different about this?
Precautions about pilots and over night flights are being made in order to avoid another ordeal from happening.
What are the choices?
When?
When did or will this happen?
January 14, 2011
When was this discovered?
Tuesday April 17th, 2012
Where?
Where did or will this happen?
When the flight was in the middle of the flight, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean
Why?
Why did this happen or will it happen?
When the second 1st officer pilot woke up from his controlled rest, which lasted 35 minutes than originally allowed, he did not feel well. Disoriented, he mistook the bright body of Venus to be a plane
How?
How did it or will it happen?
The pilot was disoriented and mistook Venus as a plane that was above him, when there was a plane below. The nose dive almost caused a collision, however the Captain was able to pull the plane back to a raised altitude in order to avoid the other plane.
How much does it cost?
The cost for the injuries was not specified, neither for the expenses possibly levied for compensation or reporting.
How many people does this affect?
There were 103 on board
How do you feel about this?
This is a very miraculous event because there was no collision and serious loss. However it is an incident that severely discredits pilots and the airline service, when it should be trusted as a safe method of trial.The First Officer should be allowed to rest, and take time away from the job.
---
6 year old arrest by hand cuffs.
Who?
Who is involved?
A 6 year old girl, the Milledgeville, Georgia Police, the school administration, as well as the child's parents.
Who does/did the situation affect?
The situation effects the police department, the parents and the school administration who called the police.
Who said so?
The police department released a statement. The parents also spoke out against administration and the police.
What?
What is happening?
A 6 year old girl from Georgia was handcuffed after a major scene was caused when the child became upset and began destroying the office, attempting to hurt administration.
What did happen?
The 6 year old was throwing a tantrum in the administrative office of the school when her destruction got out of control, prompting a visit from the police, handcuffing her to protect herself and others.
What are the consequences?
Considerable destruction to the office was caused. The girl will be under watch and will be monitored for her behavior, although she was charged as a juvenile for simple battery and then uncharged for her age.
What is different about this?
The police isn't usually the people who would take care of the problem with the child, but the elementary school's administration called them despite being able to handle it themselves. ]
What are the choices?
The girl's exact punishment is undetermined, as the parents think it was unnecessary to call the police. Just as well, both parties could drop the situation and move on from the ordeal
When?
When did or will this happen?
Last Friday, 13th of 2012
When was this discovered?
The article about the police's public statement was published online on April 17th 2012.
Where?
Where did or will this happen?
This took place in Milledgeville, Georgia at Creekside Elementary school.
Why?
Why did this happen or will it happen?
This happened because a child was throwing a tantrum and the administration was unable to control it, so they called the police and they decided to use a controversial fashion of restraining the girl by handcuffing her.
How?
How did it or will it happen?
A 6 year old girl's tantrum was out of control and was restrained with handcuffs.
How much does it cost?
There is no direct cost to the girl and her family, but there is damaged property at the school and of course possible processing fees at the police station contributed to the ordeal.
How many people does this affect?
This situation affected the police department, the Creekside Elementary School administration, and the 6 year old girl and her family.
How do you feel about this?
I feel like it was possibly necessary and maybe even smart to handcuff the child, but I think it was extremely unnecessary to take her to the police station, despite the parents failure to contact the school back.
Who?
Who is involved?
Austin Fisher, his mother, Carrollton School District
Who does/did the situation affect?
Austin Fisher, and the school
Who said so?
Canton Repository
What?
What is happening?
The school district is considering lifting Fisher's barring from graduation activities.
What did happen?
Fisher was barred from certain graduation activities after too many absences accumulated due to his sick mother
What are the consequences?
The school district must decide whether or not to let Fisher go to Prom or walk at Graduation, and they are influenced by the school Fisher attends and the surrounding community.
What is different about this?
Many seniors gain multiple absences for various reasons, however Austin Fisher was absent because he had to care for his mother, dealing with cancer.
What are the choices?
The choices are to let him go to Prom and Graduation, or continue to bar him, despite his true purpose for being absent.
When?
When did or will this happen?
Fisher was absent during much of Fall in 2011
When was this discovered?
The article was posted Tuesday, April 17th, when the superintendent and the school district was reconsidering his barring.
Where?
Where did or will this happen?
Carrollton Ohio School District
Why?
Why did this happen or will it happen?
This happened because Austin Fisher was being prevented to go to certain graduation activities as consequence of being absent many days, even though he was absent to take care of his sick mother, the community began to support him.
How?
How did it or will it happen?
The community began to support Austin Fisher and his endeavors in order to let him participate in activities
How much does it cost?
The situation doesn't directly cost anything for any party.
How many people does this affect?
This situation affects the school district administration, the Fisher family and Fisher's school mates attempting to win with support for Austin Fisher.
How do you feel about this?
I feel it was unnecessary to completely prevent Austin Fisher from participating in Senior end of year activities with out investigating his cause for missing so many days of school in a row.
Who?
A pilot for a transatlantic flight from Vancouver to Zurich on the airliner Air Canada
Who is involved?
Air Canada passengers, the Captain and First Officer pilots
Who does/did the situation affect?
The situation affect the people who were thrown around in the plane, the airline who could be held responsible for the incident, as well as the pilots.
Who said so?
Air Canada released statistics about the incident, and the pilots themselves testified.
What?
A transatlantic flight experienced a nose dive.
What is happening?
Treatment for those injured in the nose dive, thrown about the plane because of the sudden jerk of the plane. Coverage of the incident by Air Canada attempts to validate the pilots flying the plane.
What did happen?
A transatlantic flight to Zurich took a sudden nose dive in the middle of the night when one of the pilots mistook Venus as the headlights of a large plane in the path of their own plane.
What are the consequences?
For some, it is a warning to always wear a seat belt when seated, but now there may be punishment for the pilot and severe problems for Air Canada, as well as treating those who are injured.
What is different about this?
Precautions about pilots and over night flights are being made in order to avoid another ordeal from happening.
What are the choices?
When?
When did or will this happen?
January 14, 2011
When was this discovered?
Tuesday April 17th, 2012
Where?
Where did or will this happen?
When the flight was in the middle of the flight, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean
Why?
Why did this happen or will it happen?
When the second 1st officer pilot woke up from his controlled rest, which lasted 35 minutes than originally allowed, he did not feel well. Disoriented, he mistook the bright body of Venus to be a plane
How?
How did it or will it happen?
The pilot was disoriented and mistook Venus as a plane that was above him, when there was a plane below. The nose dive almost caused a collision, however the Captain was able to pull the plane back to a raised altitude in order to avoid the other plane.
How much does it cost?
The cost for the injuries was not specified, neither for the expenses possibly levied for compensation or reporting.
How many people does this affect?
There were 103 on board
How do you feel about this?
This is a very miraculous event because there was no collision and serious loss. However it is an incident that severely discredits pilots and the airline service, when it should be trusted as a safe method of trial.The First Officer should be allowed to rest, and take time away from the job.
---
6 year old arrest by hand cuffs.
Who?
Who is involved?
A 6 year old girl, the Milledgeville, Georgia Police, the school administration, as well as the child's parents.
Who does/did the situation affect?
The situation effects the police department, the parents and the school administration who called the police.
Who said so?
The police department released a statement. The parents also spoke out against administration and the police.
What?
What is happening?
A 6 year old girl from Georgia was handcuffed after a major scene was caused when the child became upset and began destroying the office, attempting to hurt administration.
What did happen?
The 6 year old was throwing a tantrum in the administrative office of the school when her destruction got out of control, prompting a visit from the police, handcuffing her to protect herself and others.
What are the consequences?
Considerable destruction to the office was caused. The girl will be under watch and will be monitored for her behavior, although she was charged as a juvenile for simple battery and then uncharged for her age.
What is different about this?
The police isn't usually the people who would take care of the problem with the child, but the elementary school's administration called them despite being able to handle it themselves. ]
What are the choices?
The girl's exact punishment is undetermined, as the parents think it was unnecessary to call the police. Just as well, both parties could drop the situation and move on from the ordeal
When?
When did or will this happen?
Last Friday, 13th of 2012
When was this discovered?
The article about the police's public statement was published online on April 17th 2012.
Where?
Where did or will this happen?
This took place in Milledgeville, Georgia at Creekside Elementary school.
Why?
Why did this happen or will it happen?
This happened because a child was throwing a tantrum and the administration was unable to control it, so they called the police and they decided to use a controversial fashion of restraining the girl by handcuffing her.
How?
How did it or will it happen?
A 6 year old girl's tantrum was out of control and was restrained with handcuffs.
How much does it cost?
There is no direct cost to the girl and her family, but there is damaged property at the school and of course possible processing fees at the police station contributed to the ordeal.
How many people does this affect?
This situation affected the police department, the Creekside Elementary School administration, and the 6 year old girl and her family.
How do you feel about this?
I feel like it was possibly necessary and maybe even smart to handcuff the child, but I think it was extremely unnecessary to take her to the police station, despite the parents failure to contact the school back.
Who?
Who is involved?
Austin Fisher, his mother, Carrollton School District
Who does/did the situation affect?
Austin Fisher, and the school
Who said so?
Canton Repository
What?
What is happening?
The school district is considering lifting Fisher's barring from graduation activities.
What did happen?
Fisher was barred from certain graduation activities after too many absences accumulated due to his sick mother
What are the consequences?
The school district must decide whether or not to let Fisher go to Prom or walk at Graduation, and they are influenced by the school Fisher attends and the surrounding community.
What is different about this?
Many seniors gain multiple absences for various reasons, however Austin Fisher was absent because he had to care for his mother, dealing with cancer.
What are the choices?
The choices are to let him go to Prom and Graduation, or continue to bar him, despite his true purpose for being absent.
When?
When did or will this happen?
Fisher was absent during much of Fall in 2011
When was this discovered?
The article was posted Tuesday, April 17th, when the superintendent and the school district was reconsidering his barring.
Where?
Where did or will this happen?
Carrollton Ohio School District
Why?
Why did this happen or will it happen?
This happened because Austin Fisher was being prevented to go to certain graduation activities as consequence of being absent many days, even though he was absent to take care of his sick mother, the community began to support him.
How?
How did it or will it happen?
The community began to support Austin Fisher and his endeavors in order to let him participate in activities
How much does it cost?
The situation doesn't directly cost anything for any party.
How many people does this affect?
This situation affects the school district administration, the Fisher family and Fisher's school mates attempting to win with support for Austin Fisher.
How do you feel about this?
I feel it was unnecessary to completely prevent Austin Fisher from participating in Senior end of year activities with out investigating his cause for missing so many days of school in a row.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Interview with Maribel
1) Pretty good, exciting
2) Keep grades up, do things right
3)/4) Just got it
4ab) People get recognized
Let someone else have the award
4a2) Yeah
5) Good grades
6) Good role model for others
7) Determined, hardworking
8) I saw that I was doing good and I should do better
9) Kinda awkward
10) Something
11) Yes
12) When I was in middle school
13) Really proud of me, they said I should keep doing good.
14) Proud
15) Proud, pointed it out
16) Yes
17) I think it does for some kids
18) Depends on the award
19) No
20) Interacting more than others.
2) Keep grades up, do things right
3)/4) Just got it
4ab) People get recognized
Let someone else have the award
4a2) Yeah
5) Good grades
6) Good role model for others
7) Determined, hardworking
8) I saw that I was doing good and I should do better
9) Kinda awkward
10) Something
11) Yes
12) When I was in middle school
13) Really proud of me, they said I should keep doing good.
14) Proud
15) Proud, pointed it out
16) Yes
17) I think it does for some kids
18) Depends on the award
19) No
20) Interacting more than others.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Student of the Month Interview
Questions:
1) How does it feel to be Student of the Month?
2) How did you obtain the title of Student of the Month?
3) Did you know about the Student of the Month award?
4) Did you strive for the title, or did you happen to get the award on accident?
(if they strove for it), 4a) Do you think it was worth it?
4b) Will you try and achieve the award again?
4c)How long have you been trying to get the award?
(if they got it by accident), 4a2) Do you think you deserved it?
if not, do you have any idea who did?
4b2) Will you try next month to achieve it again?
4c2) Have you ever wanted to obtain this title?
5) What sort of requirements are there for Student of the Month?
6) What sort of requirements do you think there should be for Student of the Month?
7) What do you think it takes to be a student of the month?
8) Did you get any inspiration from a teacher to strive for it?
9) Do you think people around school with recognize you at Student of the Month?
10) Should there be a Student of the Year award?
11) Should there be any other awards such as Student of the Month?
11a) if so, what sort of awards should there be?
12) Did you receive any reward as Student of the Month?
12a) if so, what did you receive?
12b) if not, what do you think you should receive?
13) What did your parents think about your award?
14) What did your friends think about your award?
15) What did your teachers think about your award?
16) Is it a good idea to have awards such as this?
17) Do you think it motivates students?
18) How well do you think it motivates students, compared to other incentives?
19) What sort of extra curricular school activities are you included in?
20) Did you do anything in particular this month that might have contributed to getting the award?
1) How does it feel to be Student of the Month?
2) How did you obtain the title of Student of the Month?
3) Did you know about the Student of the Month award?
4) Did you strive for the title, or did you happen to get the award on accident?
(if they strove for it), 4a) Do you think it was worth it?
4b) Will you try and achieve the award again?
4c)How long have you been trying to get the award?
(if they got it by accident), 4a2) Do you think you deserved it?
if not, do you have any idea who did?
4b2) Will you try next month to achieve it again?
4c2) Have you ever wanted to obtain this title?
5) What sort of requirements are there for Student of the Month?
6) What sort of requirements do you think there should be for Student of the Month?
7) What do you think it takes to be a student of the month?
8) Did you get any inspiration from a teacher to strive for it?
9) Do you think people around school with recognize you at Student of the Month?
10) Should there be a Student of the Year award?
11) Should there be any other awards such as Student of the Month?
11a) if so, what sort of awards should there be?
12) Did you receive any reward as Student of the Month?
12a) if so, what did you receive?
12b) if not, what do you think you should receive?
13) What did your parents think about your award?
14) What did your friends think about your award?
15) What did your teachers think about your award?
16) Is it a good idea to have awards such as this?
17) Do you think it motivates students?
18) How well do you think it motivates students, compared to other incentives?
19) What sort of extra curricular school activities are you included in?
20) Did you do anything in particular this month that might have contributed to getting the award?
Questions and Answers
Topic: School Uniforms
1) -Interview a Teacher
-Interview a female Student, who's fashion may or may not be important to them
-Interview a male Student, who's fashion may or may not be important to them
2) Questions:
How do you feel about the new dress code policy?
Do you think it will inhibit people from wearing what they want to wear?
Will it prevent people from expressing themselves through wearing what they want?
Do you think it will be enforced at all?
if so, how effective do you think it would be preventing people from wearing inappropriate clothing?
if not, will you follow the new code without enforcement?
Do you think we need the policy change?
Why do you think the district would change the policy for schools?
Is the presence of a dress code preventing the presence of gangs and gang related activities?
Do do you think it could help students?
if so, how would it help students?
if not, why wouldn't it help students?
Could there be any other solution to solve dress code issues other than change them?
Does an effective dress code prevent anything?
Could a stricter dress code cause any serious issue?
Is having a dress code preventing the spread of vulgar trends?
What are some other ways students could express themselves other than their physical appearance?
Would the use of uniforms be more effective than a simple dress code?
if so, how would it help?
if not, how could it hurt the schools in the district?
Will the new dress code policy dramatically change how you dress?
If so, what will you need to look out for?
How much of the school would actually be affected?
1) -Interview a Teacher
-Interview a female Student, who's fashion may or may not be important to them
-Interview a male Student, who's fashion may or may not be important to them
2) Questions:
How do you feel about the new dress code policy?
Do you think it will inhibit people from wearing what they want to wear?
Will it prevent people from expressing themselves through wearing what they want?
Do you think it will be enforced at all?
if so, how effective do you think it would be preventing people from wearing inappropriate clothing?
if not, will you follow the new code without enforcement?
Do you think we need the policy change?
Why do you think the district would change the policy for schools?
Is the presence of a dress code preventing the presence of gangs and gang related activities?
Do do you think it could help students?
if so, how would it help students?
if not, why wouldn't it help students?
Could there be any other solution to solve dress code issues other than change them?
Does an effective dress code prevent anything?
Could a stricter dress code cause any serious issue?
Is having a dress code preventing the spread of vulgar trends?
What are some other ways students could express themselves other than their physical appearance?
Would the use of uniforms be more effective than a simple dress code?
if so, how would it help?
if not, how could it hurt the schools in the district?
Will the new dress code policy dramatically change how you dress?
If so, what will you need to look out for?
How much of the school would actually be affected?
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Action Shoot
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| Derek charges, running quickly and powerfully nearly knocking me out. He had to attempted to get to the other side of the courtyard in a record time, but I protruded in his way. |
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| A desperate grab leads Kyle to a quality catch, slowly coming to a stop, wielding his prize. Previously, Kyle and Derek decided to try out some frisbee work, and tossed and flicked the disc around. |
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| Kyle executes a quick dash for the wall, all he needs for a successful back flip. Just a day before, free ran across Southpark Meadows, and pulled many stunts such as this. |
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| Firmly planting himself back onto the ground, the acrobat recovers from a brief wall run. Not too long ago, he displayed his well developed athletic skill that very few possess with average human fitness. |
Monday, April 2, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Touching People
I think this project is very cool and fun, if not a bit odd. To ask strangers to "touch" in some way is a challenge with in itself, and then capturing an equally intriguing photo to match the idea can be just as much of a shock or awe.
If someone would had asked me to participate, I would probably accept. It would be a fun little experience and I may even make a new friend out of it. Of course I wouldn't make it any more uncomfortable than it needs to be, but I would attempt to make it as cool as it could be.
A similar topic to me would be to get two people to do a pose together. We pose all the time with our friends or family, mostly in a silly or a "cool" way, but it believe it has the same basic idea. We wouldn't usually ever to think to pose with a complete stranger, we would only do so with a friend or acquaintance. This sort of interpersonal interaction can be very similar to "touching."
The photography itself was relatively simple and not particularly outstanding in any sort. The lighting was even and the details were clear. The background wasn't too cluttered or distracting, and sometimes set the stage for a photo. The photos didn't align with any sort of Rule of Thirds, and just kept it simple center.
If someone would had asked me to participate, I would probably accept. It would be a fun little experience and I may even make a new friend out of it. Of course I wouldn't make it any more uncomfortable than it needs to be, but I would attempt to make it as cool as it could be.
A similar topic to me would be to get two people to do a pose together. We pose all the time with our friends or family, mostly in a silly or a "cool" way, but it believe it has the same basic idea. We wouldn't usually ever to think to pose with a complete stranger, we would only do so with a friend or acquaintance. This sort of interpersonal interaction can be very similar to "touching."
The photography itself was relatively simple and not particularly outstanding in any sort. The lighting was even and the details were clear. The background wasn't too cluttered or distracting, and sometimes set the stage for a photo. The photos didn't align with any sort of Rule of Thirds, and just kept it simple center.
Sports Photography
Dustin Snipes Photography Portfolio
What did the judges note as strengths as they were critiquing it?
The judges seemed to like that he was up close and with in the action. In a lot of the photos they were a good moment and everyone would be doing something. For the most part the main subject's face could be seen, and it was a strong expressive face. He used good creativity in modifying his pictures but not too much to a bad degree.
What do you see as strengths? Do you see any weaknesses?
I really like the distances the photographer has from the action. Its very clear and very exciting being so close to the action. I saw some weakness in the photos when people were being blocked by other people or objects, and sometimes the lighting was a little low.
Recap: How they judged.
Despite the contest and the judges having a mainly Sports Photography background, they were looking for a tight, strong portfolio. Some of the portfolios had too many weak or off-putting photos and weren't edited well enough. In the Photo Stories, the theme and the focus could have been executed a little better. The judges agreed that a portfolio needs diversity, and should be able to hit different "notes" instead of the same ones.
I agree with the judges in Part 5, with the photo with the girl and the goose. Its a fun moment, and while the picture doesn't exactly tell what is happening if I look at it without the caption's help, its still entertaining.
I don't agree with the very first photo in Part 1. I think its a much better picture than they made it out to be. Maybe my inexperience tells me this is a more difficult picture to take than it actually is, but I think that even with a remote camera its a tough frame and position to maintain.
What did the judges note as strengths as they were critiquing it?
The judges seemed to like that he was up close and with in the action. In a lot of the photos they were a good moment and everyone would be doing something. For the most part the main subject's face could be seen, and it was a strong expressive face. He used good creativity in modifying his pictures but not too much to a bad degree.
What do you see as strengths? Do you see any weaknesses?
I really like the distances the photographer has from the action. Its very clear and very exciting being so close to the action. I saw some weakness in the photos when people were being blocked by other people or objects, and sometimes the lighting was a little low.
Recap: How they judged.
Despite the contest and the judges having a mainly Sports Photography background, they were looking for a tight, strong portfolio. Some of the portfolios had too many weak or off-putting photos and weren't edited well enough. In the Photo Stories, the theme and the focus could have been executed a little better. The judges agreed that a portfolio needs diversity, and should be able to hit different "notes" instead of the same ones.
I agree with the judges in Part 5, with the photo with the girl and the goose. Its a fun moment, and while the picture doesn't exactly tell what is happening if I look at it without the caption's help, its still entertaining.
I don't agree with the very first photo in Part 1. I think its a much better picture than they made it out to be. Maybe my inexperience tells me this is a more difficult picture to take than it actually is, but I think that even with a remote camera its a tough frame and position to maintain.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Japan Earthquake
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| This photo uses framing of the broken glass to capture the workers clean the area. Showing the real devastation of the disaster, it captures the destruction and the work required to fix it. |
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| This photo uses lines to illustrate the nature of the earthquake. The railroad tracks are detached from the rest of the base, but it is still connected. |
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| The soldiers walking is a form of lines, and the depth of the picture is long, since there is focus on the light and the soldiers walking in a line behind it. |
Monday, February 27, 2012
Newspaper Notes
*Two sizes of newspapers
1) Broad sheet (our school newspaper) (Four or Five stories) (With a jump)
2) Tabloid
*Flag/Masthead (Top of the Page)
Name of the Paper
Teaser
---Doesn't usually change besides for story topics
*Folio
Name of the Place, Motto/Slogan, Date
Other pages:
Title of the Newspaper, Date, Page number, Section title
*Headlines
Drawing attention
First paragraph description
*Pictures
Dominant Photo
*Subheadline
One per page on a broad
More details
Complete sentence
Byline: Author's name, Position
*Caption
Caption Headline (Complete sentence)
Photo credit
Insight into the picture
---Who, What, Where, Why, When, How? (Whats happening)
---Background information
*Jump
At the end of the story
*Infographics
"Sidebars"
Information, in graphic form! :o
Fun little box! Little drawing!!
Table of Contents
Volume
Number
Staff Box
Everyone involved in the newspaper
Policy
Organizations we belong to
"Above the fold"
Most important story, biggest picture, headline
1) Broad sheet (our school newspaper) (Four or Five stories) (With a jump)
2) Tabloid
*Flag/Masthead (Top of the Page)
Name of the Paper
Teaser
---Doesn't usually change besides for story topics
*Folio
Name of the Place, Motto/Slogan, Date
Other pages:
Title of the Newspaper, Date, Page number, Section title
*Headlines
Drawing attention
First paragraph description
*Pictures
Dominant Photo
*Subheadline
One per page on a broad
More details
Complete sentence
Byline: Author's name, Position
*Caption
Caption Headline (Complete sentence)
Photo credit
Insight into the picture
---Who, What, Where, Why, When, How? (Whats happening)
---Background information
*Jump
At the end of the story
*Infographics
"Sidebars"
Information, in graphic form! :o
Fun little box! Little drawing!!
Table of Contents
Volume
Number
Staff Box
Everyone involved in the newspaper
Policy
Organizations we belong to
"Above the fold"
Most important story, biggest picture, headline
Front Pages of the World
1) My favorite newspaper front page is the Dallas Morning News, because of its column of news blurbs on the left. This gives me a quick insight into the stories with in the paper.
2) My favorite headline from this newspaper is "Too many friends to count." It got me interested in the topic and the rest of the story. The picture to the right of it of a smiling man and a picture below, the same man holding a keyboard in the middle of the road supplemented my interest to find out more of what it was about.
3) There are 16 stories displayed on the front page of the newspaper.
4) All newspaper front pages have a key photo that is the largest and usually in the middle of the poster. Just as well the name of the newspaper and the key photo's headline are the first thing you see. They display date and a price.
5) The positioning of different stories against the main story is usually fairly different between each newspaper. Also, the amount of stories and text on a front page differs dramatically between different newspapers.
2) My favorite headline from this newspaper is "Too many friends to count." It got me interested in the topic and the rest of the story. The picture to the right of it of a smiling man and a picture below, the same man holding a keyboard in the middle of the road supplemented my interest to find out more of what it was about.
3) There are 16 stories displayed on the front page of the newspaper.
4) All newspaper front pages have a key photo that is the largest and usually in the middle of the poster. Just as well the name of the newspaper and the key photo's headline are the first thing you see. They display date and a price.
5) The positioning of different stories against the main story is usually fairly different between each newspaper. Also, the amount of stories and text on a front page differs dramatically between different newspapers.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Magazine Covers
The early magazine covers were fairly simple, only comprising of enough information to tell of the author and publication date. Magazines began appearing in the mid-1700s had this, and then as time progressed a image would be provided, and had a layout much like a regular book, containing a table of contents. Mother's Magazine from 1844 wields a symbolic cover, with an image of a fountain drawn on the front. Some magazines began with an article on the front. The Cover Poster age from the 1890s to the 1960s was a format which required no words. Part of the definition of this era of magazine covers is being irrelevant to an actual story with in the magazine, and alternatively presented a mood or season. Magazines of the current century and the later 20th show some of the more striking characteristics of Poster Covers. In the early 20th century magazine covers soon became mediums of art and integrated each part to become a larger part of the magazine, filled with detail and confidence to catch attention. As well as this art, the last and current era of magazine covers move away from intricate art and gravitate to more intense cover lines and interesting photography, to tell more of the magazine's contents and its various stories.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Happy, Akins, Building
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| I chose this photo for Happy, which could also possibly encompass Akins, because of the mascot, and his happy looking face. This is a relatively simple photo, and not as complicated as I would have wanted it to be, but I think I produce multiple guidelines of photography in this photo. |
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| In this photo, with the name of the school labeled on our front sign, and the arching theme that most of the building architecture is related to, this was the first object that came to mind when taking the photo. Also the scrolling message board would normally display several words and messages, but I waited for the mention of "dedication" to boost the image of Akins, and I believe this also enhances the photo as one of the more excellent photos. |
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| I attempted to show the dominant structure of the school, while keeping eyes and focus on the arch, again, the similar design to other buildings at the school. Choosing to keep the background simple, to capture the grandness of the main doors, and to reduce distractions that may come from the ground. I think this is what distinguished the photo from my other ones. |
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Chinese Painting Effect
Monday, January 9, 2012
Favorite Yearbook and Newspaper
As of now I am torn between going into Newspaper or going into Commercial Photography. I have always had a desire to be a part of a newspaper. Photography is also a hobby and an occasional excursion for me, that I really love to do on the side. I believe I have the skills to be a good photographer, and/or writer. My predicament now is just trying to choose between the two paths.
Cool Yearbook spread
http://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/content/catalogitems/ybk_cd_advisers_adobe/alt_1st-wolf_lg.jpg
Cool Online Newspaper
http://archive.austinisd.org/schools/website.phtml?id=014
Cool Yearbook spread
http://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/content/catalogitems/ybk_cd_advisers_adobe/alt_1st-wolf_lg.jpg
Cool Online Newspaper
http://archive.austinisd.org/schools/website.phtml?id=014
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Welcome Back
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| This photo was one of my favorites because of the intense nature that it captures on the conflict. The protesters are fairly outnumbered and outmatched, and it is clear of the origin of the spray. |
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| There are numerous iconic images of New York City involving the Two Towers, as well as their destruction, then absence. The light that was projected in the picture attempts to pay homage to the image of the city before the attack. |
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| This photo is a very colorful photo, as well as an interesting capture of action. I really liked this photo because of the mid-jump capture, and all the people stationed to catch the man there. |
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| Foster the People's song Pumped Up Kicks was #13 on the Billboard Music Charts. I chose this song because I personally enjoy the song the most out of the other hits, that are dominated by a grand total of 10 artists themselves, each artist having practically their whole album on the chart. I'm not bitter, I just wish the hits were more diverse. |
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| My situation with the top 100 movies is the opposite than the top 100 songs. As opposed to hearing or knowing of at least 60 percent of the songs, I knew very little of the films on this list. I haven't even seen Moneyball all the way through, but the bit that I have seen was a prime success and an excellent depiction of the baseball story. |
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| The death of Steve Jobs was near and shouldn't be a surprise, but that doesn't detract from sense of loss when he passed. He helped changed much from industry such as computing, portable media players and media markets. iTunes is the most used digital market on the web, with many competitors, it still remains as the powerhouse. I chose this news story because it plagued much of the news networks and the internet itself for a long while. |
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| Mark Zuckerberg might have done most of his influential work on Facebook and social networking in 2010, but 2011 was no different with his influence. Continually he adds to the features of Facebook, all to the varying reviews, but its all for the eventual improvement of the site. |
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| This is the most ridiculous entertainment story I could think of off the top of my head. I don't much care for entertainment news and the lives of easy-famed gained celebrities, but the story of Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries immediately comes to mind. With in a few months, they had arranged a divorce, even after a large, expensive romantic wedding, they still got divorced with in 80 days. |
My Holiday
1) On New Years Eve I attended a party at my long time friend's house. It was great fun, with many people of which I had known. Fireworks and a quick jump into the pool for my buddies composed my first hour of New Year bliss. I also had an enjoyable Christmas with my family, getting to view Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows, but the more memorable events lie with my girlfriend and my good friends.
2) For 2012, I want to hone in on my life. My New Years resolutions are comprised of my music efforts: Create staple musical acts and begin to perform in my bands on a semi-regular basis. I also want to improve on my film and photography skills, as well as my acting ambition. Most of all though, I want get a job, obtain steady income, and stay generally busy while achieving success to a large degree, for all of my hobbies and ambitions.
3) I'm looking forward to new adventures that will inevitably come with being older, more independent, and more ambitious. Particularly, I look forward to the numerous musical opportunities that come with participating in two music projects. As well, I look forward to having my own income, working a bit and keeping up with school, all the while becoming a more outgoing person in order to branch out and enjoy what I can before life becomes slow again in my older days. Every year for a teenager/growing person is momentous in its own way, developing a different part of us.
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