tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40223187665399549582011-10-12T12:55:54.481-07:00Practicing journalism: articles, photos, and thoughtsAlxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09760557994745378312noreply@blogger.comBlogger571100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022318766539954958.post-75539222081145755042011-10-12T12:55:00.000-07:002011-10-12T12:55:54.495-07:00

Excuses for my absence: work, back in school and married now. It's been huge. Everyday I wake up, I am grateful for where I am now. My mind and heart are stimulated with school and love for and from my friends and family. You know, I've been thinking: I need a niche. Why? Because I don't have one. (this is where you laugh) I also want one. I feel like I have should have one, as a journalist. I

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I can't believe my last post was in March. I just got the memo that it's June. I guess it's time for some important updates (at least, I think they are important). I made a Facebook page for my developing photography skills: APhotography. I'm really pleased with my work, considering I've had very little formal training.  August is fast approaching, and I'm ready to go back to college. I'm

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So, this past week I did my first photo shoot with someone who I'm not close with. Jin is an acting student at Boise State, and through Craigslist we arranged to do an "art trade": in exchange for me taking and giving her head shots that she could include with her resumes, I could keep the photos (and take additional ones) to be used in my portfolio (both physical and on the internet). Thanks to

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Ok, seeing as I'm going to be a desert dweller for the next 2+ years, I might as well document this experience (so I never make this mistake again, lol). Future posts may have the title "Boise Blog Article..." these will be about the adventures we're having out here. Hopefully this project will keep me from going completely insane...

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I'm back. I hadn't been writing or taking any photos. I felt unmotivated and dead inside. I was really starting to worry. Now, I am set for orientation at Boise State, planning on double majoring in journalism and photography, and I have a few photo gigs lined up. I'm also planning some fun things to post on here in regards to our Boise adventure. I feel better. I feel like myself again. Thank

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People rave about my photos. I'm an amature really. And yet Shaun has asked me, "Why are you going to school for journalism?" I reply with writing has always been my passion. He then gently tells me, "You're a much better photographer." Both are very challenging fields to go into. You have to be current, artistic, tech savvy, and very experienced. But I wouldn't be happy doing anything else.

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Burlesque is a inspiring, beautiful musical staring Christina Aguilera as Ali, a young singer/dancer that escapes her dull life in Iowa, Cher as Tess, sexy owner of the club Burlesque, Eric Dane as Markus, the "bad guy", and Cam Gigandet as Jack, the heartthrob. Upon arriving in L.A. after purchasing a one-way ticket from Iowa, Ali immediately begins searching for her dream job: being a singer.

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 (photo from http://goodnewspic.com/2010/08/23/miss-universe-2010.html) As the saying goes, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And if the beholder happens to be a guy you've had your eye on, surely you're gonna pull out all the stops to make him catch give you a second glance. So you've gone to the gym, diligently stuck to your diet, waxed EVERYWHERE, gotten your hair, nails and makeup done.

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Summer vacations were fun back when I didn't have to worry about supporting myself. Now that I do, lazing around most of the week is driving me insane. I don't understand why it's so hard for me to be motivated to engage in one of my hobbies (well besides running, as it's usually too hot to do that after 10 a.m. until 8 p.m.). I should be keeping up with being involved in journalism. I should

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Radio claims 80 degree weather today, so I'm guessing I'm lethargic :) Shaun and I are doing pretty well by ourselves and with each other. We're working on overcoming feelings of dependency and claustrophobia. These are two of the top causes of break ups. Someone feels either smothered or too heavily depended on, so they end the relationship rather than really talk about what's causing those

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Having been in Idaho for almost three weeks now, I still don't have much company while I spend the day watching TV and applying for jobs. So  asked my roommates and Shaun if I could get a chinchilla to counter the lonely, boring days. A couple days ago I adopted Pepper from Petco. He's incredibly soft, cute and fast. We've gotten to the point where I can open the cage and pet him or pick him up

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I'm still looking for work, so life is rather lonely. Shaun's at work all day, and I'm inside applying for job after job on the internet (and sometimes at a potential work place). Why won't anyone call me for an interview/hire me? I'm almost sure it's my not local phone number. Other than the no job situation life is pretty good here. The weather is still hot but not humid, so it's tolerable.

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It's been a little over a week since Shaun and I moved to Boise, ID. We've been struggling with work or lack thereof, illness, navigation and emotionally adapting. Things have improved now. Shaun is finally starting to like his software job at Micron Technology. I'm still responding to job postings on Craigslist. My roommates Arielle and John are both welcoming and pretty chill. Arielle has two

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At A Glance: Classes taught at LBCC: Speech 111, 112, 218, 219   How long has he been at LBCC: 26 years   Usually has: A 16-ounce cup of house coffee   Speech topics heard most often: How to make a speech, and the classics like legalizing marijuana and lowering the drinking age to 18 aka the file folder speech in the frat house. Quote: “Well you know how it is. The students are all with their

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(at left LBCC dance club members perform at the concert "Inspirations") Katherine Sanders is known for her enthusiasm when teaching her jazz, modern and hip hop dance classes here at LBCC. Sanders is also the staff representative and creator of the new LBCC dance club. She not only teaches her students to dance, but also provides them with opportunities to stretch their wings and choreograph

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"My God Martha did you read this!" This is just one amusing line from Edna Buchanan's "The Corpse Had a Familiar Face" over all was a compelling read and also inspiring. Buchanan paints an interesting picture of what a reporter should be like on and off the job. A story she tell us involves her racing back to the office on deadline to write a story she had just been gathering information for.

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 At a Glance:  President Greg Hamann has a message for LBCC "Leadership comes from everywhere," Hamann said. Charles Madriaga: "I really appreciate him." Karelia Stetz-Waters: "I'm getting a good impression..." While many students used the April 15 in-service day as an opportunity to sleep in, staff gathered in the Russell Tripp Performance Center to hear new LBCC President Greg Hamann give his

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 (at left dance club members have a laugh while practicing) LBCC is dancing the night away, and then some. Right now, members of the dance club are rushing rehearsals for the upcoming dance concert on May 7 and 8. The group is really enthused about the concert. Chante Marvin, one of the dancers, said, “I’m looking forward to the performance. I’m really excited to see the other pieces people

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With the media as a fabulous tool and a dangerous weapon, journalists have to decide how much integrity they want to exercise in this business. In my opinion, it is best to be a good person. That way, if people know you for being a fair, honest reporter, they will be more likely to talk to you and give you an excellent story. Keeping that snippet in mind, journalists really should consider

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Racing into the freezing rain LBCC the boys soccer club fought fiercely against Southern Oregon University only to be defeated by three goals. Despite the cold and the rain, approximately 25 fans sat in the stands or stood on CHS’s track on April 4 to watch the soccer match. Both SOU and LBCC played gripping games with the final score being 4-1 to SOU. LBCC Roadrunners worked an aggressive

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If you're an avid coffee drinker, you've probably wondered which of the "popular" coffee places you should go for an exceptionally tasty cup of coffee, but you don't want to spend a lot of money. You might also want to order some food while you're there. It might be late in the evening, and you don't know who's open. In the end, it really matters who is worth your time. Now, everyone has

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Note: All names have been changed for the confidentiality of those interviewed. It's Friday night and the girls are ready to head out. Jennifer's sweet face is adorned with make up and subtle glitter. Katie's clothes hug her bronze body and move over her luscious curves as if a second skin. These two best friends are off to work. They're going to shake their bodies up on stage, completely naked

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I loved "On Writing". The anecdotes are incredibly funny yet also very insightful. For example, the stories he shares concerning his wife always make me smile, but they also help me things in my relationship, and how it all applies to writing (i.e. support). Another interesting clip was when he discussed his problems with abusing alcohol and drugs. He finally acknowledged that good writers don't

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I never knew Frank was so into writing until I read one of his blog posts. His review on the Book of Eli will help you decide whether or not you want to see the movie (if you haven't already). I'm actually considering watching it now. The preview didn't do much for me. Frank's post was way more insightful. I like how there were other sources included that also reviewed the movie. I also like how

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From pages 51-100, Stephen King continues to entertain me with anecdotes and tips on how not to be stupid in life and become a better writer. In these pages, King mentions a few important pieces of advice, one of which being that a writer does not need drugs or alcohol to write well. Second he discusses character development, particularly how a character may "change unexpectedly". Toward the end,

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“My murderer began to feel safe…but there was one thing he didn’t understand…how much a father could love his daughter," Susie Salmon said. She was 13 when she was murdered Dec. 6, 1973 by her deceiving neighbor. Back then little girls did not go missing, nor were brutally killed. “The Lovely Bones” is based on the novel by Alice Sebold and directed by Peter Jackson ("Lord of the Rings"). The

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 Two thumbs "Up in the Air" Alx George The Commuter Jason Reitman (director of “Juno”) has us laughing again with his newest release, “Up in the Air.” The film is a gender-neutral, light-hearted, only slightly romantic comedy, and its creative plot glides through the turbulence that Ryan (George Clooney) and Natalie (Anna Kendrick) experience on the job as downsizing experts. To complement

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Epic Fail Most of us have heard this phrase (epic fail), but do we know what it really means? Briana Conrad, a student here at LBCC, sums it up pretty accurately as a “major set-back." So what constitutes as an epic fail? You'll notice in the blurps below that there are two common factors: embarrassment and more problems. Let's look at those stories that have happened to LBCC students... Wrong

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 Ancient traditions for the future Alx George The Commuter New Year’s resolutions are nothing new. The tradition of making goals for self-improvement started around Babylonian times (as far as we can tell) to bring about favor from the gods. During the time of Julius Caesar, the Romans would give each other gifts of sacred branches that would bring them good fortune. And like the Babylonians,

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Tis the season of shopping, eating, giving thanks, and spending time with loved ones. Personally, I want to give a special thank you to those who ring up my items, make my coffee, and take my lunch orders. Thank you everyone, and best wishes. In order of appearance: The top photo is of Nate Otto, cashier at the local Bi Mart on Philomath Blvd. When I told Nate about the project I was doing, he

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To Work, Study, or do Both Alx George The Commuter What you probably didn't know about work study: it's flexible, it's a great work experience and applying is easy as one two three. Beverly Gering, director of Financial Aid and Veteren's Affairs (at LBCC), took a break from the books to explain the mystery of how work study works. To cut it down to size, work study is a program available to

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Chris Cochran (left), a sophomore at Philomath High School, looks busy with the register at the Philomath Dairy Queen. Brian Jones (center), plays around on his bike while at the Philomath Skate park. Thomas Garrettson (lower right) age 5, bounces a basketball during a Philomath High School boy's basketball practice.  

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Jacob Erickson, a sophomore at Philomath High School, prepares to pass or shoot during a Friday after-school practice.

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Last weekend (Nov. 14) some staff and students from the Commuter (including myself) went to Wilsonville to hear a journalism textbook author  speak about how journalists (particularly those who work for newspapers) can be successful today. The very first thing he talked about was that there are two things a journalist/newspaper needs to focus on: attracting eyeballs and delivering information as

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Alx George The Commuter The Hot Shot Coffee House offers students real world experience. Upon the creation of Hot Shots, management and worker positions opened up. With the aid of the Hot Shot Talent Grant and work-study positions, students have been running the Hot Shot Coffee Cart for about five years     The staff of Hot Shots consists of baristas, who are in a work-study program, and the

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I want to do something called People Behind the Register. I'd take pictures of people at a register (that would be the theme), but from a variety of places (restaurants, stores, etc). I need to make sure to get a variety of people and places. It'd be kind of hard to tell it in a story format, hence why the register is crucial for unifying the subjects.

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Like many others, I've fallen in love with the romantic idea of going to Italy. With that in mind, I searched Google Images for an interesting photo. I found this one and was taken away by the beautiful layering of the buildings (it looks like they're on terraces). I also love the beige/green colors that are constant the main focus of the photo. The water even gives a nice glow to the photo

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Baristas Michelle Evans and Jamie Butler swiftly and happily prepare coffee at LBCC's Hot Shot Coffee House.

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Campus Improvements Alx George The Commuter         As construction progresses on the Linn-Benton Community College’s new science building, Madrone Hall, students can look forward to an eco-friendly space for their studies.     Fred Haynes, dean of Instructional Facilities Planning and co-dean of Science, Engineering & Technology explains that with the roof and ceiling up and the electricity

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Disclaimer: there are no photos to accompany this blog. I'll explain later in this post. Friday, Nov. 6: One of my friends and I where hanging out on OSU's campus. We were just walking back from Subway when we heard an alarm sounding in a near by building. As we walked, we speculated on what could've happened. While we were guessing and walking, a police car pulled into the area. Shortly after,

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Scott Brant safely leans in to sand the panel in preparation for painting the new building additions at LBCC.

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I typed in "running" in the search bar on flikr and this was one of the first photos to show up in the thumbnails. My first response: this is running? I enlarged it, read the caption (blue man running...) and then thought: ok, I kinda see it. I respect that some people can look at things and see images that other people may not be able to. So I'll try to be fair in my critiquing. I love the

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One night after Shaun and I were heading to his place after dinner, we saw some flashing lights. I immediately found a parking spot and we bolted over to the action. Sadly, we missed it. Today, Shalah said she saw flashing lights. We ran out of the building. Didn't get any action, but did think of some cool titles for the following picture. false alarm all done Drama at Linn Benton One of

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Tech Savvy Parents Alx George The Commuter With the current advancement of technology and the media, it seems almost impossible for anyone to fall behind; that includes parents. Lately it’s been noticed that more parents are communicating with (or watching) their children via Facebook, Myspace, Twitter or cell phone use (that includes texting). How did this phenomena occur, and should it be

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Julia Korreia is a happy barista.

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I confess: I have a "slight" addiction to Dove Chocolate. While the chocolate is of course delicious, the messages on the wrappers are my favorite part. One day, I decided to save the wrappers and use them for writing prompts, especially for when I was having writer's blog (like today). Prompt: Do what feels right The phrase "gut instinct" comes to mind. A cliche example is in police drama TV

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While I was listening to the radio this morning I heard some updates about the "kid and the balloon" story. I thought it'd be interesting to see some photos of the story and use one for my critique this morning. This photo overall is pretty cute. I love pictures of people in interesting places, hence why I was struck by the boy sitting cross-legged on the roof of the car. It's a nice portrait

Alxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09760557994745378312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4022318766539954958.post-31421401217111145642009-10-09T21:20:00.000-07:002009-10-09T21:20:59.525-07:00

My first "article" for the Commuter (it's actually a profile): Profile: Summer Soundtrack Members: Amanda Dewolfe and Mike Ewing, both aged 18 and are freshman at LBCC Music Genre: folk, pop, rock...mix of everthying (except metal and country) Duration: playing together two months, dating for about two years Typical Performace: playing with other music groups and having fun Fun Fact:

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Amanda Dewolfe and Mike Ewing are ready to belt it out during their first solo performance Oct. 3 at Fireworks restaurant and grill in southtown Corvallis.

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Unlike those poor souls in Office Space, I do not have a case of the Mondays. I do have, however, weddings on my mind (go ahead, ask why). So for my photo critique assignment, I chose to look at photos pertaining to this topic on Flickr.com (great photo website). Here is the picture: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeannemariepics/3989854981/ I like this photo because it's fun and intimate. The

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High Lights: I am not just taking photojournalism to get better picture taking skills. That's just a bonus for me. I'm really taking this class because journalism is my desired profession. I love everything from reporting, to editing, and I'm sure I'll fall in love with publishing. As for those pictures we took on Wednesday (for a class assignment) it was an interesting experience. For one

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First of all, I just discovered that I kinda broke my "." key. Obviously, it works, but the cover is loose. It looks pretty cool and intricate under that covering. Secondly, I have an adventure story to prove the wisdom behind NEVER saying (and meaning) the phrase "it couldn't get any worse".Being the social creatures that we are, Shaun and I wanted to party. We got our mutual friend Aaron

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It may seem that I've disappeared for awhile, considering my last post was sometime early July. But I'm still here and I've some story ideas. In the mean time: I picked a "writing day" (a day that I have to write, no matter what). Friday is my most "powerful" day of the week, so I chose that to be the day. Last Friday was my first official writing day, and this is what I came up with:August 28,

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Some people (including myself) don't believe a secret until they have solid proof that it is true. So here's the skinny: I have personally tested some passed down secrets of running, and now I'm aiming to inspire all of you runners (and wanna be runners) to try them out.1. Have a slightly sugared drink about 10 min before heading out. Try something with natural juice. The sugar will provide you

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1. Spend more time listening: my best friend has a favorite quote that goes "man was created with 2 eyes, 2 ears and 1 mouth. Therefore, we should listen and see twice as much as we speak".2. Find something interesting in the other person: learn to want to listen. If you actually want to hear what they have to say, you'll be more inclined to listen w/ focus.3. Stay out of the way (don't create

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Someone once said that the best things in the world are “things” that money can’t buy, like love, life experiences, and memories. Personally, I believe those are indeed the best things in life. But I don’t think they come without a price.On Sunday I went over to my friend’s house and we had some girl time. She reminded me that she thinks of me as her older sister (even though I’m five months

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