(doo do doo do, doo doo do do do)
I think I learned a lot this week. I think I will actually know what I'm doing when I try to start up the school newspapaer again. I also didn't realized how easy it was to interview people and to get them to give you your time. I think I also know a little bit better how to go about doing feature articles and getting articles for the paper.
Also, not to get too sappy, I've think I've grown some personally this week. I think I've gained more confidence dealing with people, as well as in my writing a little bit (if there's one thing I pride myself on, it's that, but I think I might be even a little bit more so now).
Over all it was a great camp, and a great time.I really enjoyed it, and I think I'll remember it for a long time.
Here goes for book suggestions...
Fight Club, Slaughter-House Five, Cat's Cradle, God Bless You Mr.Rosewater, Breakfast of Champions, Catch-22 (funniest book I've ever read, literally laughed out loud at some parts), Marathon Man, The Time Machine, The Island of Doctor Moreau, The Hitchhiker's Guide To the Galaxy, Wool, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Enjoy the rest of your summer, guys. It was great being here with you all.
Friday, June 15, 2012
It's Summer-time!
Daryl Mitchell
Chapel Hill High School
Summer Joy was her mother’s joy in the summer of 1997.
What does one really desire to see behind the outer covering of Summer Joy Robinson, a silly, yet considerably normal, fifteen-year old daughter, sister, and schoolgirl?
The label Summer Joy stuck to newborn Robinson because her uncle had a nice college sweetheart named Summer, and her mother said that she was a true joy. Just know that she is a Georgia native reigning from Carrollton, taking the throne May 14, 1997, and currently inhabiting the colorful city of Atlanta where she attends North Springs Charter High School as a sophomore.
Summer describes herself as being, “goofy, caring, quiet and shy.” “I’m trying to become more outgoing,” tells Robinson.
The color orange, Olive Garden, Lloyd the adorable singer, her family and friends, and shopping for skinny jeans are just some of her favorite things that light up her day and make her soul soar. In a recent, Summer shared that her beloved family is the one thing which she is the most passionate about. “My parents helped to shape who I am today, and I want to be a great role model for my thirteen-year old little brother Jordan,” says Robinson.
Summer even has a fantastic role model for herself: the one and the only Brandy. “She inspires me because she was so successful at such a young age when, at age fifteen, her debut album released and became an instant hit.” Robinson also adores the fact that Brandy maintained whom she really was, as evident by her comment, “I love how she always stayed true to herself.”
Robinson told of some motivational stories that really developed her personality and her life into what it now constitutes. A lover of the speedy sport of track, Summer was competing in a race but unfortunately fell flat on her face just shy of the glorious finish line. When retelling the embarrassing moment Summer recalls, “I was crying hysterically and thinking, ‘I can’t do this.’” No matter how red in the face she was, she finished the race, though far behind the other runners, and beat the monster inside of her who told Summer to quit track and never show her face at a practice or meet again. “I sucked it up and finished the race,” says Robinson. “I realized that bad things happen sometimes and ultimately decided to not give up, go back to track practice, and improve. On the first day of my track career, I was throwing up nonstop and feeling exhausted and completely overwhelmed, but I eventually got better and just did it,” as the prosperous sports brand Nike would advise. “I realized that practice really does make perfect,” admits Robinson.
In the fourth grade, Summer Robinson established Sunshine Jewels, a lucrative jewelry business lasting two whole years and selling colorful beaded necklaces, bracelets, and earrings for girly girls. With self-made business cards in hand, Robinson profitably sold her creations to her fellow church-goers, schoolmates, relatives, best pals, and even local bystanders. “After owning a business at only nine years old, I learned how to be effectively wise with money,” shares Robinson.
Summer plans to reach for the futuristic stars by becoming either an international journalist or a screenwriter someday, and from what I can see, there is nothing in the world that can stop her.
"I WILL NEVER SAY NEVER!" - Bieber the Great
Daryl Mitchell
Chapel Hill High School
Never Say Never when you have a dream.
Never Say Never is the epitome of the art of documentaries.
Telling the life story of megastar Justin Drew Bieber, the 3-D movie Never Say Never encompasses the authenticity and determination of the “Boyfriend” artist. It premiered February 11, 2011 and made millions of teenage girls in purple movie glasses ball their eyes out at the insight into Justin’s life the movie gave them. They felt as if they knew everything about and close friends with them, like he was in the cinema sitting in the comfortable chair beside and sharing a large buttered popcorn and jumbo Coca-Cola with them.
If you don’t already know, Justin Bieber rapidly rose to stardom from nothing, and that is the central point of the entire film. Because Bieber never said never, he became one of the most successful teenagers around the globe in a matter a minutes, all thanks to YouTube. After posting videos of himself playing and singing popular songs to share with his family members, Justin received about one billion hits and ended up being signed by his current manager Scooter Braun, traveling the country meeting A-list celebrities, recording instant -hit music, and making girls everywhere cry, swoon, and faint. This movie has unlocked the mystery of the lightning-fast superstardom of Justin Bieber, but not just to teen girls.
People from all ethnicities, ages, genders, and walks of life have praised Justin Bieber for this motion picture’s intimacy and amazingness, calling it words such as fantastic and spectacular. Never Say Never has given the world something to believe in as a result of its catchy, yet meaningful motto. Also including real footage of the Biebs’s friends, family, and performances, the film itself is the complete documentation of whom Justin Drew Bieber really is-not a spoiled victim of the show business world, but a regular kid, just like the rest of us, who had a dream and did everything he needed to in order to live it.
Although there are always enemies out to knock Bieber down- in this case dis-Beliebers-he nevertheless prevails and puts everyone to shame each time. But, even some of them were enthralled by its magnificence. Earth was rocked by one little story about an extraordinary little boy who became a pop sensation seemingly overnight.
If you have yet to see it, you must hit Blockbuster PRONTO! You won’t be disappointed.
What have I learned this week?! I can't even begin to think of where to start. For once, words almost fail me.
For one, I've been able to see that journalism is where I want to be and what I want to be doing. I can't think of any other way to be using my power of words. I can't wait to hone my talents and passions.
I am taking back leadership to my school, along with new techniques. I learned new interview skills and differnent ways to approach people, stories and events. I was able to get really personal this week and address stories that mattered. I didn't write, simply because I had to. I wrote because I wanted to. The story was one that could impact people.
Thank you, Mary Jessica. I appreciate all that you have done for us. And thank you to everyone here. You all made this so enjoyable for me.
But it's only good bye unitl next year. (: I'm already counting down the days.
For one, I've been able to see that journalism is where I want to be and what I want to be doing. I can't think of any other way to be using my power of words. I can't wait to hone my talents and passions.
I am taking back leadership to my school, along with new techniques. I learned new interview skills and differnent ways to approach people, stories and events. I was able to get really personal this week and address stories that mattered. I didn't write, simply because I had to. I wrote because I wanted to. The story was one that could impact people.
Thank you, Mary Jessica. I appreciate all that you have done for us. And thank you to everyone here. You all made this so enjoyable for me.
But it's only good bye unitl next year. (: I'm already counting down the days.
Na na na na, Na na na na, Hey hey hey, Goodbye!
Hey everyone! (Or bye rather.)
I just want to let you all know that I learned many things from the camp and even from each of you all. From camp, I learned that it is okay to express myself through my writing and to not exactly follow all the grammar rules in existence; I used to feel that way.
There are tons of great memories from camp zooming around in my head, but I'll just name one. The trip to downtown Athens was fantastic! I got to know you all a lot better, and I even witnessed a flash mob! (I was too bashful to participate.)
From Ms. Mary Jessica in particular, I gained bunches of wisdom about the ins and outs of feature writing. Now that I know more about this type of writing, I am almost 110% sure that this is something that I really want to do.
Enjoy your summer vacation and miss me lots!
Here are some spectacular reads for the summertime:
The Hunger Games Series
The Twilight Series
The Harry Potter Series
A Thousand Splendid Suns
Bye y'all!!!
I just want to let you all know that I learned many things from the camp and even from each of you all. From camp, I learned that it is okay to express myself through my writing and to not exactly follow all the grammar rules in existence; I used to feel that way.
There are tons of great memories from camp zooming around in my head, but I'll just name one. The trip to downtown Athens was fantastic! I got to know you all a lot better, and I even witnessed a flash mob! (I was too bashful to participate.)
From Ms. Mary Jessica in particular, I gained bunches of wisdom about the ins and outs of feature writing. Now that I know more about this type of writing, I am almost 110% sure that this is something that I really want to do.
Enjoy your summer vacation and miss me lots!
Here are some spectacular reads for the summertime:
The Hunger Games Series
The Twilight Series
The Harry Potter Series
A Thousand Splendid Suns
Bye y'all!!!
Review of "New Girl"
Review on “New Girl”:
“Simply adorkable” Zooey
Deschanel stars in the hit series “New Girl” on FOX. Deschanel plays Jess Day
in the TV series, a quirky, goofy and beautiful elementary school teacher in
her 20s who needs a new place to live after a bad break-up. She finds three
single guys, Nick, Schmidt and Winston, online who are also looking for a
roommate. Out of the desperation of both parties, Jess moves in.
Although the circumstances
are strange, they end up forming friendships and realizing that they need each other.
In each show a new example of their dysfunctional family is displayed in
charmingly humorous ways.
I strongly recommend this
show. It is the kind of show that leaves you laughing about it hours after you
watched it. Each character has their own unique personality, and the plots are
always interesting. The second season starts Tuesday September 13th at
9pm with promise to be as entertaining as the last.
Who Would I Interview You Ask?
If I could interview anyone in the world, I think it'd be Oprah Winfrey. She is so successful and has endured numerous hardships in life, yet still she stays at the top.
If I were to interview Oprah I would ask her about things that happened in her childhood or as a young adult, that shaped who she became as an adult. I would also ask her if she had any advice for me when yearning for success.
As a journalist if I could reside any where in the world it'd probably be LA because not only is it beautiful, but LA is were it's at! :)
Adios
If I were to interview Oprah I would ask her about things that happened in her childhood or as a young adult, that shaped who she became as an adult. I would also ask her if she had any advice for me when yearning for success.
As a journalist if I could reside any where in the world it'd probably be LA because not only is it beautiful, but LA is were it's at! :)
Adios
Gonna Miss Camp
I've learned a lot at this camp and am going to miss everyone so much! I really enjoyed writing the articles for the newspaper and getting the real college experience. I think I gained a lot of experience with interviewing people, and have learned more about style and organization. Through this class I think my writing has improved.
Some good books are:
- The Hunger Games
- Harry Potter
- The Glass Castle
- Blink
- The Tipping Point
- The Art of Racing in the Rain
I can not remember the other titles.
Some good books are:
- The Hunger Games
- Harry Potter
- The Glass Castle
- Blink
- The Tipping Point
- The Art of Racing in the Rain
I can not remember the other titles.
The Interview of a Lifetime and My Career Goals
Nothing could ever compare to holding an interview with the great Justin Drew Bieber. Although he is constantly traveling the world and meeting so many fan faces that just spin around in his head, I have a really good feeling that he would remember me.
I would probably want to talk with him while he is in Paris, the City of Light. Then, I could see his face the entire time, and we could connect with each other and have a very meaningful conversation that would last forever. I would definitely interview Justin Bieber if I were given any choice because he is my #1 role model in music and life in general.
The central point of the interview would most likely be his true feelings about what all has happened to him in just a few years, what he thinks about his position at the top of the world, and what he plans to do in the future with his career and life.
As long as I work somewhere in New York City, Los Angeles, or Chicago, I will be the happiest journalist to ever walk the planet. My dream job is to be a senior feature writer for People magazine, but I will probably have to work my way up the career ladder, starting with being a rookie feature writer for the publication. Because I am quite enthralled by celebrities, fashion, food, arts, and hot topics, I believe People is the place for me.
I would probably want to talk with him while he is in Paris, the City of Light. Then, I could see his face the entire time, and we could connect with each other and have a very meaningful conversation that would last forever. I would definitely interview Justin Bieber if I were given any choice because he is my #1 role model in music and life in general.
The central point of the interview would most likely be his true feelings about what all has happened to him in just a few years, what he thinks about his position at the top of the world, and what he plans to do in the future with his career and life.
As long as I work somewhere in New York City, Los Angeles, or Chicago, I will be the happiest journalist to ever walk the planet. My dream job is to be a senior feature writer for People magazine, but I will probably have to work my way up the career ladder, starting with being a rookie feature writer for the publication. Because I am quite enthralled by celebrities, fashion, food, arts, and hot topics, I believe People is the place for me.
Eli Guidry
Raised Catholic and having fatalism in science, Eli Guidry,
rising sophomore at Perry High School, is on his way to success.
Number
two in his class, maintaining a 4.0, Guidry is looking forward to a career in
science or medicine. “I like the sciences and the medical field,” Guidry said.
“They interest me.”
He
is interested due to his Catholic raising, enjoyment, and “my world views.” “I
like to say I’m open minded, Liberal,” Guidry said, “but I do not keep up with
the Liberal agenda.”
Because
of his interest in reading, writing and music, Guidry has found he is very
analytical. With his grades, he hopes to go to an Ivey league school.
In
10 years, Guidry hopes to have a steady job with minimal stress, allotting time
to write fiction.
“I
want to have enough money to sustain my lifestyle,” Guidry said, “with keeping
up with my hobbies of reading, writing and music.”
As
far as stopping, there is no end in current sight for Guidry. “I do not think I
could ever retire completely,” Guidry said. “I make myself be productive
because I get stir crazy when I’m not.”
Guidry
has decided that no matter how difficult of a path he may be taking with years
of school and working, he will not allow his hobbies to be lost amongst the
chaos.
“I
care about personal happiness, not in a selfish way,” Guidry said. “I just
would like to be able to have low stress and be able to continue my reading,
writing, and listening to Alternative and Indie music.”
Jessica's Profile
Loud, strong-willed and
compassionate, Jessica Maslanka is a rising senior at Monroe High School in
Monroe, GA who is ready to graduate and challenge the world. Her life goal is
to reduce ignorance. Growing up in Georgia, she has seen a lot of it.
“[The greatest challenge that
I have faced and had to overcome] is living in the state of Georgia as an open
lesbian,” explains Maslanka.
The conservative south does
not suit Maslanks’s liberal views. From the ignorance of others, she has had to
face bullies.
“I am who I am, I won’t ever
apologize for that,” Maslanka stated. “If someone says something that excites
me I will not hold back, especially when it comes to bullying. I don’t want
anyone else to go through that hardship.”
Maslanka is an active soccer
player, drummer and plays the piano for fun. However, she hopes to become a
freelance writer and a social activist when she is older. Her passion? Music.
“Music speaks when words
can’t find a place,” said Maslanka. “[I like to listen to] pop rock- ‘Paramore’
and ‘Artist vs Poet’. ”
Daryl Mitchell's Profile
Miss Daryl Gabrielle Mitchell is a very bubbly girl. She’s full of life, but also reserved and bashful at times. She’s full of curiosity, with a warm and kind-hearted personality.
14 year old Daryl Mitchell was born on September 11, 1997 to Amelia and Darryl Mitchell in Hartsford, Connecticut. She was named after her father Darryl, and her middle name comes from her mother’s favorite actress, Gabrielle Union. When Daryl was only 10, she moved to Douglasville, GA which is where she resides now. Daryl attends Chapel Hill High School and she is an upcoming sophomore. Daryl is into many cool things. She likes to play the flute and piano and she is in her school’s symphonic band. Daryl also plays volleyball for her school and the Atlanta Boom club. Daryl has been playing volleyball for about 5 years now.
As a young girl in elementary school, Daryl noticed her talent for journalistic writing. In class Daryl would be assigned different writing assignments, and from reading Daryl’s work, her mother and teacher noticed her creative writing style. Because of this talent, Daryl was entered in many different writing competitions, including poetic competitions, where she presented some of her most excellent pieces. From this point in Daryl’s life, Daryl noticed herself her love and talent for writing, and she’s been writing ever since.
Just last year, Daryl developed a love for pop sensation Justin Bieber. She loves his music, his style, and he’s charisma. Daryl says, “If I could be anyone in the world I would be Selena Gomez because she is dating Justin Bieber and she has achieved super stardom from coming from almost nothing. She’s also stylish, creative, talented, beautiful and caring.” Daryl also says she looks up to both Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. “They both rose from a very low life style and had to endure very hard times in life to get where they are now,” she says. Daryl also thinks that both Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are authentic, original, and they never give up.
Daryl has very successful and achieved role models, and she plans to be just as successful and achieved when she grows into an intelligent and gifted adult.
The Divine Olive Garden Review
Olive Garden is one of my favorite restaurants, and has been for a while. The food is incredible and the prices are affordable. There are so many great, local Olive Gardens around. Find one and surely you will be pleased. Olive Garden has such a beautiful setting and the staff is more than helpful. Furthermore, I don’t even have to look at the menu to know what I want to eat first. I just about always order the Create a Sampler Italiano appetizer, with, calamari, stuffed mushrooms, and chicken fingers. Take my word, this is one of the best appetizers at Olive Garden; it is absolutely mouthwatering! Before the entrée comes you’re even brought unlimited, delicious bread sticks and a big salad. For my entrée I order the Chicken Alfredo, one of the most AMAZING entrees on the whole menu! You’ll come to Olive Garden to find some of the best customer service, the best food, and the best-full-stomach filling ever, and then some! If you’re ever looking for a beautiful, peaceful setting, with exquisite food, you belong at Olive Garden!
Seriously guys...
This was seriously one of the most awesome experiences in my life and by far the most awesome week ever. I wish today was not the last day. Its been awesome guys, tweet me friend me do all that, its all downhill from here.
I leave tomorrow :(
I am so sad that I'm leaving UGA tomorrow morning. I've had so much fun here and I've met some crazy, eccentric, and ultimately awesome people! :)
I came here to seriously improve and better my writing and I feel like I have. I felt like I learned how to make a strong argument, how to better interview people, many aspects of AP Style, and also new ways of changing up your typical critical review.
I hope to take new ways of writing back to my school's publication. I also hope to instill a form of leadership on our yearbook staff.
I'm gonna miss all the lovely people I met :(
And here are some AMAZING books that changed the way I view the world:
Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides. A swirling epic that explores both the immigrant and the hermaphroditic experience.
Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl. A witty debut about a brainy girl who moves to an exclusive private school in North Carolina and becomes involved with a group of very rich, very mysterious clique and their film studies teacher, Hannah Schneider.
The Namesake, by Jhumpa Lahiri. A novel that explores generational gaps between Indian-Americans -- absolutely heartbreaking.
The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood. A sci-fi/feminist novel that takes place many years in the future; it imagines that America became a misogynistic, fundamentalist state governed by the Old Testament, and is from the POV of a woman who has become a handmaid -- a woman who gives birth for women who are sterile -- for a prominent family. It explores her political and sexual awakening. Fascinating and haunting.
Slouching Towards Bethlehem, by Joan Didion. This collection of essays originally published in 1968 investigates American life and the disintegration of morals. A bit hard to get into, but very redeeming.
The short stories of Flannery O'Connor (especially "Good Country People" or "A Good Man is Hard to Find").
:)
Keep it real, guyz! I'll miss y'all.
I came here to seriously improve and better my writing and I feel like I have. I felt like I learned how to make a strong argument, how to better interview people, many aspects of AP Style, and also new ways of changing up your typical critical review.
I hope to take new ways of writing back to my school's publication. I also hope to instill a form of leadership on our yearbook staff.
I'm gonna miss all the lovely people I met :(
And here are some AMAZING books that changed the way I view the world:
Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides. A swirling epic that explores both the immigrant and the hermaphroditic experience.
Special Topics in Calamity Physics by Marisha Pessl. A witty debut about a brainy girl who moves to an exclusive private school in North Carolina and becomes involved with a group of very rich, very mysterious clique and their film studies teacher, Hannah Schneider.
The Namesake, by Jhumpa Lahiri. A novel that explores generational gaps between Indian-Americans -- absolutely heartbreaking.
The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood. A sci-fi/feminist novel that takes place many years in the future; it imagines that America became a misogynistic, fundamentalist state governed by the Old Testament, and is from the POV of a woman who has become a handmaid -- a woman who gives birth for women who are sterile -- for a prominent family. It explores her political and sexual awakening. Fascinating and haunting.
Slouching Towards Bethlehem, by Joan Didion. This collection of essays originally published in 1968 investigates American life and the disintegration of morals. A bit hard to get into, but very redeeming.
The short stories of Flannery O'Connor (especially "Good Country People" or "A Good Man is Hard to Find").
:)
Keep it real, guyz! I'll miss y'all.
This week has, again, been one of the most enjoyable weeks of my life. Last year I went in pretty unsure of what I was getting myself into, but found myself all year long wanting to go back.
I learned so much more in one week here, than a year of school. I think I have become a stronger writer and more sure of what I want to write about.
I have also found myself more. By that I mean I know what I am capable of doing. I've learned how to be a leader and of course good writing skills.
I am going to take all of this back with me when I go home. Thank you all for making this one of the best weeks of my life, again.
Stay cool.
Hannah :)
I learned so much more in one week here, than a year of school. I think I have become a stronger writer and more sure of what I want to write about.
I have also found myself more. By that I mean I know what I am capable of doing. I've learned how to be a leader and of course good writing skills.
I am going to take all of this back with me when I go home. Thank you all for making this one of the best weeks of my life, again.
Stay cool.
Hannah :)
:( Last post?
This week I have learned that being a loud person comes in handy with interviews. You can never be too out-going when in an interview. To be a great reporter, you have to ask the tough questions, the ones that may make you feel stupid for asking. It was great to experience the lectures on such topics ad PR and Advertising. It was a refreshing look at some options in the journalistic field.
I will take the information leadership session back to my school, imprinting some better leadership tactics into my rising leaders on the staff. With the articles I have read, I will have more examples to go by to help my reporters as they learn to construct articles. The whole week has opened doors of insight. From discussions with Grady students, to hands on work with the equipment, this week has given me a real taste of what is soon to come. This experience will allow me to better communicate with my staff and assist them in their journey as well.
I will have to tell the staff about all the fun with the other students here. The Grady after dark, the bowling, the skating, and all of the random jokes between. I'm lucky to have Nathan coming back with me to help tell all of these stories.
Some good books to read:
Ellen Hopkins "Perfect"
Gregory McGuire "Out of Oz"
I will take the information leadership session back to my school, imprinting some better leadership tactics into my rising leaders on the staff. With the articles I have read, I will have more examples to go by to help my reporters as they learn to construct articles. The whole week has opened doors of insight. From discussions with Grady students, to hands on work with the equipment, this week has given me a real taste of what is soon to come. This experience will allow me to better communicate with my staff and assist them in their journey as well.
I will have to tell the staff about all the fun with the other students here. The Grady after dark, the bowling, the skating, and all of the random jokes between. I'm lucky to have Nathan coming back with me to help tell all of these stories.
Some good books to read:
Ellen Hopkins "Perfect"
Gregory McGuire "Out of Oz"
Brothers of the Sun Concert Review
Kenney Chesney and Tim McGraw kicked off the second stop of
their 22 show Brothers of the Sun Tour Sunday, June 3 in Atlanta, Georgia at
the only place large enough to hold two of the biggest country music stars- the
Georgia Dome.
With tailgating starting early at 9:00, the only downside
was the extreme drunken behavior of a majority of the crowd. Falling over drunk, fighting and arrests do not leave a
good taste in the mouth for the venue packed with 50,000 fans.
The almost seven hour show kicked
off with sets from Jake Owen and Grace Potter & The Nocturnals with
Grace Potter being brought back on stage with Kenny for their hit “You &
Tequila”
McGraw took to the stage wearing
his signature white pants and black cowboy hat to sing his back-to-back hits,
including “Felt Good On My Lips,” “Real Good Man,” “I Like It, I Love It” and
“Live Like You Were Dying.” “Reality” and “Southern Voice”, along with new
songs, “Mexicoma” and “Truck Yeah” proved to be instant, show stopping
hits.
Chesney began his set by rising
from an elevator mid-arena and floating to the stage on his signature swing
singing “Beer In Mexico,” “Keg in the Closet” and “Summertime.” He also performed “What I Need To Do” and “On The
Coast of Somewhere Beautiful” as well as his new hit single, “Come Over.”
Always one for surprises, Kenny
brought the Atlanta Falcons head coach, Mike Smith, onstage for “The Boys of
Fall” and later invited Zac Brown of the Zac Brown Band to join Chesney for
“Knee Deep” and “Dixieland Delight.”
The all-day party ended with Chesney
and McGraw returning to the stage for a 30-minute encore that kicked off with
their duet “Feel Like a Rock Star.” The set also included “She Thinks My
Tractor’s Sexy,” “Indian Outlaw” and “Refried Dreams,” and wrapped with a cover
of Jackson Browne’s “Running On Empty,” with Grace Potter and Jake Owen.
27 songs later, McGraw
and Chesney both tweeted, “The dome was absolutely positively rockin on Sunday
in ATL!! #truckyeah,” and fans could not agree more.
Boo hoo!
I'm very, very proud of you all. And I'll miss you!
So. On our last morning together, I want you to first read these:
What is a Narrative, Anyway? Part 1
What is a Narrative, Anyway? Part II
Profiling a Transgendered Life
Says vs. Said
AND THEN! I want you to tell us what you learned here at camp this week. What memories and wisdom will you bring back to your schools?
Also, tell us some good books to read.
Go.
So. On our last morning together, I want you to first read these:
What is a Narrative, Anyway? Part 1
What is a Narrative, Anyway? Part II
Profiling a Transgendered Life
Says vs. Said
AND THEN! I want you to tell us what you learned here at camp this week. What memories and wisdom will you bring back to your schools?
Also, tell us some good books to read.
Go.
Thursday, June 14, 2012
"King for a Day" song review
A
voice on its own can sing a top hit, but a well-combined duet makes magic. In
“King for a Day,” Pierce the Veil’s Vic Fuentes and Sleeping with Siren’s
Kellin Quinn combine their beautiful solo voices in a multi layered
masterpiece.
The
song was released June 5 of this year. It will be included on Pierce the Veil’s
new album “Collide with the Sky” on July 17.
Barely
six months after the release of one of their most successful albums, “Selfish Machines,”
Pierce the Veil invited Quinn to feature in their single.
Within
nine hours of being released, the song was number 12 on the iTunes Alternative
music chart.
The
song opens with a simple electric guitar from Tony Perry seconds before it
jumps into its first layer. Fuentes begins with his recognizable voice.
Quinn
and Fuentes alternate through the song. Both voices work together seamlessly
with the music.
Although
the sound of the song is intimidating at first, the underlying intertwining of
the music with the voices not only presents a total completion, but also a
sense that no one else could have effectively done this duet so seamlessly.
Pierce
the Veil and Sleeping with Sirens are both alternative/rock bands that hold
their own talent. Combined, the performance with Pierce the Veil’s full band
and Sleeping with Siren’s vocalist flawlessly worked together. It may be one of
the best duet combinations since Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes singing, “I’ve
Hade the Time of My Life” (1987).
This
song is not one for the fans of Carly Rae Jepsen (pop), but for the fans of I
See Stars (rock).
The
song includes the fast beats and guitar that Pierce the Veil is infamous for.
It has the vocals that start mosh pits (controlled violence in a circle where
audiences may express love for the pounding music) as well as the angelic
vocals that send chills along the spine of listeners.
With
the combination of well-established voices and layered audio, the song is
easily one for recommendation. The song requires a certain music taste or an
open mind, like any song. That is what makes it a well developed piece of
magic.
Snow White By James Lumpkin
James Lumpkin
Remakes of classic movies are common today maybe even more
than they should, Snow White and The Huntsman is a welcomed remake that puts a new spin on the classic Disney
movie. This movie, like many other remakes of classic childhood movies, it has
a much darker tone than the original. Kristen Stewart does a good job of
portraying Snow White however, the character seems to lack some of the original
Snow White’s most notable traits. Chris Hemsworth does a great job of inbodying
the feeling of a dark hero, one that is full of guilt and sorrow and really
conveys the pain that the character feels. Charlize Theron portrays the
infamous Evil Queen Ravenna, she sets a much darker tone than most of her other
films and almost makes you feel sorry for the character. This is where the
similarities to the original pretty much end, there are a few elements that pop
up once and awhile. Some characters are sadly missed such as the character
Dopey. This is not your typical remake film that destroys the original. Over
all, this is a great spin on a classic, in many ways it gives more depth to all
the characters and gives new life to the original.
[Review-Book] Descend into the silo with "Wool"
When
Hugh Howey published Wool, a 12,000 word Science Fiction short story, last summer he probably didn’t expect it to become one of the most popular
books in the Kindle store. At the time of the writing of this review, the Wool
Omnibus, which contains the first five books in the series, is currently the
#82 best selling book in the Kindle store. Out of 1,028 customer reviews, it
maintains a phenomenal average of 4.9/5 stars. But all the love for Wool isn’t
just hype.
Wool
takes place in a massive underground silo (if you don’t like all the stairs at
UGA you would hate this place, it has over 100 floors, all connected by a
central stairwell), where the residents live out their entire lives, sheltered
from the toxic air outside. They’ve been there for so many generations that no
one remembers what destroyed the world outside. Their only views of this
post-apocalyptic world come from the camera feeds on the top floor. But not
everyone believes what they see on the screens, and those who think otherwise,
who want to leave the safety of the silo, are given exactly what they wish for.
The condemned are given the task of
cleaning the camera lenses, which are constantly being blurred by the winds,
with wool pads (hence the title).
Howey’s writing is superb, painting
a picture of this world that draws the reader in with a healthy amount of
descriptive imagery, and just enough technical detail to keep the story
interesting but not to weigh it down. The story is deep, interesting, and even
emotional. It’s an amazing level of quality considering this is an
independently published e-book, and Howey deserves credit for pulling off such
a feat.
Those of you worried about paying for
a short story, or those of you with tight budgets need not worry, Howey sells
his books cheap. For both Kindle and Nook, the first Wool is only 99 cents, and
you can pick up the whole shebang, the Omnibus, for only $6. Unfortunately, a
paperback copy is more expensive; sorry technophobes.
It’s a fantastic read, and
definitely worth picking up, anyone who likes a good read, especially fans of
science fiction, should get a copy.
Descend into the silo, Howey gives
a great tour.
If you could interview anyone in the world, who would it be? Why? What would you talk about?
Without a doubt in my mind, I would interview TAYLOR SWIFT. Taylor is an excellent example of how humility leads to success. In her rise to fame, she has risen with dignity and class, not stepping on other artisits to get to the top. She has sold over 22 million albums worldwide and received six Grammy Awards through her openness, honestly, and relatability. She is said to wear her heart on her sleeve and she exposes her true feelings in everything she does. Whenever she wins an award or hears the crowd chanting her name, she stands there, in shock, and as humble as she can be. While some say it's just to put on a show, no one can fake pure genuine reactions. I appreciate this from her. Even after all she's been given and worked for, she is genuinely in shock people appreciate her music as much they do.
I would talk about her ability to write songs that convey messages that inspire me and get my through my day. I would thank her for being an incredible role model. She doesn't drink, smoke, or do drugs and doesn't plan on it. She has a classy way of going through her life that inspires all of her fans to follow in her footsteps.
If you could work as a journalist anywhere in the world, where would you be? What would you be doing? Why?
I would love to work in the Entertainment Industry either in Nashville, working with country music stars, or in Hollywood, working for E! News. Another possibility is in New York, working for Seventeen Magazine. Possibly a talk show host? My future is what I make of it.
Internationally, I would love to work anywhere I can make a difference and showcase real feelings and real world experiences, including poverty-stricken countries or war zones.
Even if I stay here or travel internationally, I plan on using my power with words to make a difference and provide people with honesty and truth that impacts their lives.
Without a doubt in my mind, I would interview TAYLOR SWIFT. Taylor is an excellent example of how humility leads to success. In her rise to fame, she has risen with dignity and class, not stepping on other artisits to get to the top. She has sold over 22 million albums worldwide and received six Grammy Awards through her openness, honestly, and relatability. She is said to wear her heart on her sleeve and she exposes her true feelings in everything she does. Whenever she wins an award or hears the crowd chanting her name, she stands there, in shock, and as humble as she can be. While some say it's just to put on a show, no one can fake pure genuine reactions. I appreciate this from her. Even after all she's been given and worked for, she is genuinely in shock people appreciate her music as much they do.
I would talk about her ability to write songs that convey messages that inspire me and get my through my day. I would thank her for being an incredible role model. She doesn't drink, smoke, or do drugs and doesn't plan on it. She has a classy way of going through her life that inspires all of her fans to follow in her footsteps.
If you could work as a journalist anywhere in the world, where would you be? What would you be doing? Why?
I would love to work in the Entertainment Industry either in Nashville, working with country music stars, or in Hollywood, working for E! News. Another possibility is in New York, working for Seventeen Magazine. Possibly a talk show host? My future is what I make of it.
Internationally, I would love to work anywhere I can make a difference and showcase real feelings and real world experiences, including poverty-stricken countries or war zones.
Even if I stay here or travel internationally, I plan on using my power with words to make a difference and provide people with honesty and truth that impacts their lives.
Give yourself no limits
If I could interview anyone in the world, I would interview Ellen DeGeneres. Ellen is an inspiration. Her comedic ways are always on my mind (Just keep swimming). Her show covers so many ranges of topics that it is enlightening. I would love to just sit down and talk to her about what it is that truly inspires her to be so strong in all that she does.
At a tie would be USA Women's soccer goalie Hope Solo. Being a goalie is tough, I tried when I was ten. I would jump away from the ball, but Solo dives to get it. It is scary to face a solid object being projected towards the area that you have dedicated yourself to defend. Solo also was on "Dancing With The Stars." I would love to talk to her about her experience in both areas.
I do not have a particular place at which I would love to stay and be a journalist. I would much rather travel the world reporting on revolutions, liberating movements, and social reform. The experience of learning different cultures and watching the changes among the people intrigues me. Social reform is everywhere. Someone is always finding out they lack some sort of rights.
With the multicultural experiences, my mind would be opened. My life goal is to reduce ignorance. By learning about different cultures and reporting on what is going on, what's wrong, and how it is changing, I'm reducing my ignorance as well as that of my readers.
At a tie would be USA Women's soccer goalie Hope Solo. Being a goalie is tough, I tried when I was ten. I would jump away from the ball, but Solo dives to get it. It is scary to face a solid object being projected towards the area that you have dedicated yourself to defend. Solo also was on "Dancing With The Stars." I would love to talk to her about her experience in both areas.
I do not have a particular place at which I would love to stay and be a journalist. I would much rather travel the world reporting on revolutions, liberating movements, and social reform. The experience of learning different cultures and watching the changes among the people intrigues me. Social reform is everywhere. Someone is always finding out they lack some sort of rights.
With the multicultural experiences, my mind would be opened. My life goal is to reduce ignorance. By learning about different cultures and reporting on what is going on, what's wrong, and how it is changing, I'm reducing my ignorance as well as that of my readers.
If I could interview anyone...
Including people no longer alive, I would say Kurt Vonnegut, but since I can't raise the dead I'll say Chuck Palahniuk.
Both of these were chosen on the basis that they are my two favorite authors.
I would want to interview him because, like I said, he's one of my favorite authors, and also because anyone who writes like he does has to be an interesting character. I would probably ask him about his thoughts on society in general, on what kind of music he likes (he claims to use music like a drug, as do I for that matter), and on tips for creative writing and being an author (as I hope to one day be one).
I'd probably ask very similar things for Vonnegut (he also loved music).
If I could work as a journalist anywhere, I would either choose Dublin, Ireland or New York (I've been to both) because I loved both of those towns. I would probably work as either a feature writer or a news writer, because I think if I went into journalism those two areas would be the ones I would want to work in. Perhaps I'd do editorial writing; music and/or food reviews, or maybe just me ranting.
Both of these were chosen on the basis that they are my two favorite authors.
I would want to interview him because, like I said, he's one of my favorite authors, and also because anyone who writes like he does has to be an interesting character. I would probably ask him about his thoughts on society in general, on what kind of music he likes (he claims to use music like a drug, as do I for that matter), and on tips for creative writing and being an author (as I hope to one day be one).
I'd probably ask very similar things for Vonnegut (he also loved music).
If I could work as a journalist anywhere, I would either choose Dublin, Ireland or New York (I've been to both) because I loved both of those towns. I would probably work as either a feature writer or a news writer, because I think if I went into journalism those two areas would be the ones I would want to work in. Perhaps I'd do editorial writing; music and/or food reviews, or maybe just me ranting.
If I could interview anyone in the world it would have to be a Holocaust survivor. We would talk all about what he/she went through, the challenges they faced, and the feeling of survival. I have always had a interest in World War II since elementary school. I think talking to someone who was there and remembers that dark time would be so interesting.
If I could work as a journalist any where in the world it would be Los Angeles, no questions asked. I would be doing something involved in big time magazines. I would love to interview top celebrities and see what they are really like behind closed doors.
If I could work as a journalist any where in the world it would be Los Angeles, no questions asked. I would be doing something involved in big time magazines. I would love to interview top celebrities and see what they are really like behind closed doors.
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If I could interview anyone in the world, it would be Joanna
Newsom or Jeffrey Eugenides. The former is a singer, the latter is an
author. I admire both of them for their literariness and overall
awareness. Also: Lena Dunham. She is absolutely amazing -- so
candid. I'd ask them about their favorite books and then we would talk
about society and growing up and they would give me advice and I'd gush.
If I could go anywhere in the world, it'd be the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I would love to write about the strife of sexual assault victims in the South Kivu province of the DRC, where civil wars have killed 4-5 million people since the mid-1990s. Fascinating and horrifying simultaneously. :)
But my dream job (in the country) would be NPR or The New York Times. So classy :)
Journalism = fun!
P.S. I'd also like to interview Marie Antoinette -- post-mortem, of course. But how would she talk without a head? Huh...
If I could go anywhere in the world, it'd be the Democratic Republic of the Congo. I would love to write about the strife of sexual assault victims in the South Kivu province of the DRC, where civil wars have killed 4-5 million people since the mid-1990s. Fascinating and horrifying simultaneously. :)
But my dream job (in the country) would be NPR or The New York Times. So classy :)
Journalism = fun!
P.S. I'd also like to interview Marie Antoinette -- post-mortem, of course. But how would she talk without a head? Huh...
WHEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWW.
If you are reading this, you have filed your feature stories for the paper! Congratulations!
I really enjoyed reading about why and how you chose your article topics. Now I want to know this:
If you could interview anyone in the world, who would it be? Why? What would you talk about?
If you could work as a journalist anywhere in the world, where would you be? What would you be doing? Why?
Go!
I really enjoyed reading about why and how you chose your article topics. Now I want to know this:
If you could interview anyone in the world, who would it be? Why? What would you talk about?
If you could work as a journalist anywhere in the world, where would you be? What would you be doing? Why?
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
The Books and the Bees
(oh aren't I witty)
So my first article, concerning bees, was an idea that originally came from my father. We're both bee keepers ourselves, actually, and so naturally this seemed like a great story to do. Interviewing a complete stranger wasn't too bad, I thought. It was enjoyable, and she was very nice. She seemed happy to help, it's actually surprising how easily you can get people to give you their time (at least in this case), it just goes to show "Ask and ye shall receive". Strangely enough, the interview I didn't even conduct in person was more stressful, because for a while I thought I had given him the wrong phone number (we ended up doing it via email anyway).
My second article, a book review for Wool, stems a lot from simply the idea of having a book review. I chose this book specifically because of it's unique publishing history (it's an indie ebook that has just dominated the charts, and already has movie rights acquired by Fox) and I thought the book was pretty amazing. He uses a good level of detail, which I thought was refreshing. To be honest, the first book is really more like a novella, but it's still a great read, and you can buy the first 5 books in the series for $6 total, the first one for $1, so it's worth the money. For those of your curious it's a post-apocalyptic book, set in an underground silo, the air outside is toxic, keeping the inhabitants inside.
As for working on a deadline, I think I'm pretty good at managing my time, something I try to do well for school, with studying at a timely pace and all. My typing this so late is actually a result of me working on the bee article some at the dorm. You do have to be on top of it though, and I imagine it can get stressful at times.
(Just for the record, the "oh arne't I witty" comment was sarcastic, don't want to sound pretentious, it can be hard to tell sarcasm over the internet. Maybe I'm just being paranoid though, I'm somewhat paranoid in general.)
So my first article, concerning bees, was an idea that originally came from my father. We're both bee keepers ourselves, actually, and so naturally this seemed like a great story to do. Interviewing a complete stranger wasn't too bad, I thought. It was enjoyable, and she was very nice. She seemed happy to help, it's actually surprising how easily you can get people to give you their time (at least in this case), it just goes to show "Ask and ye shall receive". Strangely enough, the interview I didn't even conduct in person was more stressful, because for a while I thought I had given him the wrong phone number (we ended up doing it via email anyway).
My second article, a book review for Wool, stems a lot from simply the idea of having a book review. I chose this book specifically because of it's unique publishing history (it's an indie ebook that has just dominated the charts, and already has movie rights acquired by Fox) and I thought the book was pretty amazing. He uses a good level of detail, which I thought was refreshing. To be honest, the first book is really more like a novella, but it's still a great read, and you can buy the first 5 books in the series for $6 total, the first one for $1, so it's worth the money. For those of your curious it's a post-apocalyptic book, set in an underground silo, the air outside is toxic, keeping the inhabitants inside.
As for working on a deadline, I think I'm pretty good at managing my time, something I try to do well for school, with studying at a timely pace and all. My typing this so late is actually a result of me working on the bee article some at the dorm. You do have to be on top of it though, and I imagine it can get stressful at times.
(Just for the record, the "oh arne't I witty" comment was sarcastic, don't want to sound pretentious, it can be hard to tell sarcasm over the internet. Maybe I'm just being paranoid though, I'm somewhat paranoid in general.)
My Writing Topics!
Hey everyone!
Well, it's pretty obvious that I am absolutely in love with Justin Bieber. I chose to write about his recent paparazzi scuffle because I thought I could really go in depth into the story by telling fan and non-fan reactions, why the altercation occured, and what could ultimately happen to his currently booming career as a result of this unfortunate fiasco. Not only do I just gush at the thought of an opportunity to write about Justin Bieber, but I am also excited to learn how to go beyond the facts and put together a puzzle that tells a story and constitutes a true feature article. I decided to write about Emily Hearn because I heard from Hannah and Nathan that she is a popular musician around Athens and really liked her music when I previewed her work by way of YouTube. She seems like a lovely writing subject that I can thoroughly elaborate on and turn into a great feature piece.
Approaching perfect strangers with random questions is quite frightening in thought, but it is actually kind of fun and exciting. Interview prospects out on the street are like chocolates; you never know what you're going to get. Most of the time the potential interviewees are friendly and eager to help, but every once in awhile a person you sweetly advance upon carelessly answers and rudely walks away. Personally, I enjoy interviewing people because I consider myself a people-person and love to conduct cordial conversations about anything with others.
I must admit; writing on deadline can be stressful at times. There is so much to do in so little time. On the bright side, attempting to have your work finished by a specific date keeps you on track and further motivates you to complete the task. Having a deadline for stories is essential because the writers remain on the same page as it relates to the responsibilities and goals of the publication.
I am just ecstatic to have a fantastic finished product when the Georgia Journalism Academy newspaper project is complete.
Farewell to all!
Well, it's pretty obvious that I am absolutely in love with Justin Bieber. I chose to write about his recent paparazzi scuffle because I thought I could really go in depth into the story by telling fan and non-fan reactions, why the altercation occured, and what could ultimately happen to his currently booming career as a result of this unfortunate fiasco. Not only do I just gush at the thought of an opportunity to write about Justin Bieber, but I am also excited to learn how to go beyond the facts and put together a puzzle that tells a story and constitutes a true feature article. I decided to write about Emily Hearn because I heard from Hannah and Nathan that she is a popular musician around Athens and really liked her music when I previewed her work by way of YouTube. She seems like a lovely writing subject that I can thoroughly elaborate on and turn into a great feature piece.
Approaching perfect strangers with random questions is quite frightening in thought, but it is actually kind of fun and exciting. Interview prospects out on the street are like chocolates; you never know what you're going to get. Most of the time the potential interviewees are friendly and eager to help, but every once in awhile a person you sweetly advance upon carelessly answers and rudely walks away. Personally, I enjoy interviewing people because I consider myself a people-person and love to conduct cordial conversations about anything with others.
I must admit; writing on deadline can be stressful at times. There is so much to do in so little time. On the bright side, attempting to have your work finished by a specific date keeps you on track and further motivates you to complete the task. Having a deadline for stories is essential because the writers remain on the same page as it relates to the responsibilities and goals of the publication.
I am just ecstatic to have a fantastic finished product when the Georgia Journalism Academy newspaper project is complete.
Farewell to all!
The zombies are coming
Some people are afraid of spiders, others, the dark. These things do not bother me, What does? Zombies. My one real fear is, yes, zombies. The disease ridden beings that continuously hunt for the meal that could include me. With the vampires fading out and the zombies taking center stage, I knew that a feature on the reactions and opinions of those in the midst of the zombie obsessions of today would be appropriate. Speaking with the believers and those who reject the notion opens a view of the varying perspectives on the "Zombie Invasion."
It is a total thrill to walk up to a complete stranger and ask them if I may interview them. I feel the rush as I spot my next victim, closing in for the kill. As a social person, it was fun to go out and interview. Interviewing is my favorite part of reporting because I get perspectives I may have never encountered on my own. One interview could completely alter the angle of an article. Although the strangers are unpredictable, that anxious feeling drives me. If this interview does not work, I just know that I get the chance to try again with a new stranger.
I have written on deadlines before, but not such short ones. At first, I felt rushed. I actually felt scared that I would not make it. After I got the interviews, though, I felt a total sense of relief.
It is a total thrill to walk up to a complete stranger and ask them if I may interview them. I feel the rush as I spot my next victim, closing in for the kill. As a social person, it was fun to go out and interview. Interviewing is my favorite part of reporting because I get perspectives I may have never encountered on my own. One interview could completely alter the angle of an article. Although the strangers are unpredictable, that anxious feeling drives me. If this interview does not work, I just know that I get the chance to try again with a new stranger.
I have written on deadlines before, but not such short ones. At first, I felt rushed. I actually felt scared that I would not make it. After I got the interviews, though, I felt a total sense of relief.
Designer Babies Article
I am writing about the ethics of designing babies. I did a project about Designer Babies freshman year in my Math Technology class. I learned a lot and I think it is a very interesting topic. I also want to see what my peers and others think about designer babies and their affect on the future.
I don't really mind interviewing complete strangers. Especially since some of my interviews are over the phone or by e-mail; so it's not nerve-wrecking.
Working on a deadline is a little hard because you're pressed for time. You have to get your work done in a certain amount of time so working on a deadline is a little difficult, but it's not impossible and it has to be done.
I don't really mind interviewing complete strangers. Especially since some of my interviews are over the phone or by e-mail; so it's not nerve-wrecking.
Working on a deadline is a little hard because you're pressed for time. You have to get your work done in a certain amount of time so working on a deadline is a little difficult, but it's not impossible and it has to be done.
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I will answer the last two questions first, since I will take a long time on the first one.
Well, I find interviewing to be the worst part of the journalistic process, so it is rather daunting. Especially when it is professors. I'm always afraid I'll address them by "Dr." but they don't have their Ph.D.!
Writing on a deadline--especially when you're relying on others for quotes and information--is stressful, but ultimately fun. I thrive on deadlines!
I chose to write about Lena Dunham and her show, Girls, because I am very interested in television and enjoy writing reviews. I also care about gender roles in our society and I think that Girls is a smart, clever, and ultimately thoughtful show that really sets the standard. Plus, I love Lena Dunham -- she is my spirit animal. Look at her!
Keep it real, guys.
Well, I find interviewing to be the worst part of the journalistic process, so it is rather daunting. Especially when it is professors. I'm always afraid I'll address them by "Dr." but they don't have their Ph.D.!
Writing on a deadline--especially when you're relying on others for quotes and information--is stressful, but ultimately fun. I thrive on deadlines!
I chose to write about Lena Dunham and her show, Girls, because I am very interested in television and enjoy writing reviews. I also care about gender roles in our society and I think that Girls is a smart, clever, and ultimately thoughtful show that really sets the standard. Plus, I love Lena Dunham -- she is my spirit animal. Look at her!
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Oh, hey guys, what's up.
You are all firmly entrenched in the process of writing your articles! I want you to tell us why you chose the subject you're writing about, what it's like to interview complete strangers, and what it's like to write on deadline!
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Read these things before you do awesome stuff
Good morning friends! Hope you all enjoyed being bowling superstars last night.
Before you get to work on your stories this morning, I want you to read some Pulitzer Prize-winning articles for inspiration. Specifically:
"Pearls Before Breakfast"
After that, read at least the first part ("Chapter 1") of this:
"The Wreck of the Lady Mary"
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Before you get to work on your stories this morning, I want you to read some Pulitzer Prize-winning articles for inspiration. Specifically:
"Pearls Before Breakfast"
After that, read at least the first part ("Chapter 1") of this:
"The Wreck of the Lady Mary"
GO!
Monday, June 11, 2012
My name is MacKenzie McGraw, and I am an upcoming junior at McIntosh High School in Peachtree City, Georgia, home of 80 miles of golfcart paths on which we can get anywhere in town on our golfcarts. Country music, piano, guitar, and songwriting are some of my passions. I play lacrosse and cheer for my school, as well as ride horses and volunteer at a Theuraputic Riding Center. I am activley involved in my school newspaper where I first found my passion for journalism, and I will be a Page Editor this year.
Our town has recently been the filming locations for Drop Dead Diva and The Walking Dead, so we are all learning how to deal with being star-struck. It has been interesting, to say the least, running into Kim Kardashian at our local gym and meeting Jake T. Austin, from Wizards of Waverly Place along the golfcart paths. Peachtree City is a safe-haven, one I gladly call home, but yet it is a place that shelters us from the "real world." While I love where I live, I will admit Peachtree City is mainly upper-class, conservative families that provide their children with every oppurtunity to succeed and excel. Brand-new BMW's and Porsches, driven by ungrateful teenagers, fill the parking lot of my high school. This is normal everyday life for me. The difference between my classmates and I is that I know how well I have it, and I will never take advantage of my parents. Thankfully, they help me to keep grounded in my actions. To me, school comes first, because I realize that my level of education will set me apart and allow me to succeed. Citizens in my town do not accurately represent different cultures, and Peachtree City is nothing like the real world. I am here at Grady to not only grow in my ability as a journalist, but to experience different cultures full of different opinions. I expect to experience a culture shock as I meet people from all different walks of life, but it is one I'm ready for. I knowAthens can shape my opinion of the "real world," and open my eyes to see what others are going through.
Our town has recently been the filming locations for Drop Dead Diva and The Walking Dead, so we are all learning how to deal with being star-struck. It has been interesting, to say the least, running into Kim Kardashian at our local gym and meeting Jake T. Austin, from Wizards of Waverly Place along the golfcart paths. Peachtree City is a safe-haven, one I gladly call home, but yet it is a place that shelters us from the "real world." While I love where I live, I will admit Peachtree City is mainly upper-class, conservative families that provide their children with every oppurtunity to succeed and excel. Brand-new BMW's and Porsches, driven by ungrateful teenagers, fill the parking lot of my high school. This is normal everyday life for me. The difference between my classmates and I is that I know how well I have it, and I will never take advantage of my parents. Thankfully, they help me to keep grounded in my actions. To me, school comes first, because I realize that my level of education will set me apart and allow me to succeed. Citizens in my town do not accurately represent different cultures, and Peachtree City is nothing like the real world. I am here at Grady to not only grow in my ability as a journalist, but to experience different cultures full of different opinions. I expect to experience a culture shock as I meet people from all different walks of life, but it is one I'm ready for. I knowAthens can shape my opinion of the "real world," and open my eyes to see what others are going through.
Hello ladies and gentlemen
Hey guys, I'm Eli Guidry, I'm 15 years old, and I'm a rising sophomore. I come from a little town in central Georgia named Perry (it's a little south of Macon).
I enjoy reading (mostly science fiction and satire), writing (mostly fiction, I entered the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and won Silver at the Regional level for the category of Science Fiction/Fantasy, if you don't mind me bragging a bit), and listening to music (I really enjoy alternative and indie). I also draw a little.
In addition I also play piano and keep bees.
I'm hoping to get my school newspaper off the ground (I'm editor-in-chief, mostly by default), and that's part of why I'm here. Naturally I also want to improve as a writer, as well as get a taste of the college experience.
Meet Summer :-)
Hello I'm Summer Robinson and I am from Atlanta, GA. I go to North Springs Charter High School and I'm going to tell you some things about me.
I love listening to music, some of my favorite artists are; Lloyd and Beyonce, I mostly listen to R&B. I also like to travel and I love spending time with family and friends. I'm also on the track team at my school. Track is a very hard sport, but I'm not a quitter and I plan to get so much better. Next year I will be a sophomore, which means "wise fool" but I'm nobody's fool. Ha-ha. I developed my love for writing in fourth grade. I was dealing with friendship issues and I wanted to let out my feelings and thoughts about it. I decided to write a shorty story entitled So Called Friends. From this moment I discovered my love for writing. I enjoy writing so much because it helps me share personal feelings and opinions and it's also a means of relief. From the Grady Glee Journalism Academy I want to learn how to improve my writing skills as well as learn how to write a features article. I hope this week goes well! **)
I love listening to music, some of my favorite artists are; Lloyd and Beyonce, I mostly listen to R&B. I also like to travel and I love spending time with family and friends. I'm also on the track team at my school. Track is a very hard sport, but I'm not a quitter and I plan to get so much better. Next year I will be a sophomore, which means "wise fool" but I'm nobody's fool. Ha-ha. I developed my love for writing in fourth grade. I was dealing with friendship issues and I wanted to let out my feelings and thoughts about it. I decided to write a shorty story entitled So Called Friends. From this moment I discovered my love for writing. I enjoy writing so much because it helps me share personal feelings and opinions and it's also a means of relief. From the Grady Glee Journalism Academy I want to learn how to improve my writing skills as well as learn how to write a features article. I hope this week goes well! **)
Hi
Hi! My name is Mary Claire and I am at this camp because of my peaked interest journalism this past year. I entered a sports writing class this last semester of high school with not much interest in writing or sports. After learning the difference between a touchdown and a goal, I began to enjoy the class. We wrote previews, covered games, and wrote sports profiles. I decided to come to this camp to try to improve my writing skills further, and to explore journalism.
Hi :)
I am Jessy Maslanka. I am 17 years old, a senior at Monroe Area High School. After three years there, I have moved to duel enrollment at GA Perimeter in Newton. I was on the newspaper staff all three years. Moving from A&E Editor to Co- Editor, and finally to editor in chief my junior year. This last year was our paper's last year, sending me on to the yearbook staff. I am now co editor with my best friend Taylor on the Monroe Area Annual.
I am here to tone my writing skills and experience some of what Grady has to offer. As UGA as an option for post graduation, I figured this camp would give me a good taste of what I can experience as a student here.
I Play piano and drums. I play, coach, and ref soccer. I play Xbox on occasion. I'm a LGBT activist. As of May 18, 2012, I successfully established the first standing GSA in Walton County schools. I do volunteer work at the local FISH. I recently completed the Walton Youth Leadership group.
I listen to all types of music, but my love tends to lean toward pop-rock like Paramore, Artist Vs Poet, and Love comma robot.
I'm a social girl who loves to learn new things.
That's the simple version of it.
---Jessy Maslanka
*Loud and Proud and Here to Stay*
I am here to tone my writing skills and experience some of what Grady has to offer. As UGA as an option for post graduation, I figured this camp would give me a good taste of what I can experience as a student here.
I Play piano and drums. I play, coach, and ref soccer. I play Xbox on occasion. I'm a LGBT activist. As of May 18, 2012, I successfully established the first standing GSA in Walton County schools. I do volunteer work at the local FISH. I recently completed the Walton Youth Leadership group.
I listen to all types of music, but my love tends to lean toward pop-rock like Paramore, Artist Vs Poet, and Love comma robot.
I'm a social girl who loves to learn new things.
That's the simple version of it.
---Jessy Maslanka
*Loud and Proud and Here to Stay*
I'm Hannah!
For ones who cannot remember, I am Hannah. I am a rising junior at Mary Persons High School in Forsyth, Ga. This is my second year attending this camp. Last year was, literally, the best week of my life. I made friends that ended up being my best friends. Thats what summer camp is all about, am I right? Next year I will be editor of my schools yearbook and newspaper. This year I really want to get more knowledge about feature writing since I will have a huge job next year! I play softball year round. Whenever I can, I love to create. My imagination is pretty wild. I love to paint, collage, and take pictures. I really want to go to Savannah College of Art and Design when I graduate High School. Even if I can't, I hope I still can have a future with art or writing.
Hey, it's Daryl!
Hey, everyone! I'm Daryl Mitchell, and I love journalism! I'm from Douglasville, Georgia and attend Chapel Hill High School. I am a rising sophomore who is participating in this camp to learn more about feature writing, writing in general, and a possible choice for college. I love to swim, skate, bowl, read, write, cook, take pictures, play the flute, clarinet, and piano, draw, ride roller coasters, eat at restaurants, play volleyball, take care of my puppy Avery, and listen to Justin Bieber. I'm super excited to experience journalism and have fun at this wonderful camp. I'm really looking forward to learning more about the career field of journalism and further developing my passion for writing. CAN'T WAIT!!!
Me - James Lumpkin
Hello, my name is James Lumpkin, I live here in Athens, GA and I am here to expand my skills in feature writing. I am pretty laid back and easy to get along with, I like walking around Downtown Athens and seeing bands and other things.
Nathan Blansett -- Intro, I guess!
Hello, world! My name is Nathan Blansett. I am an upcoming sophomore at Monroe Area High School in Monroe, Georgia, a sleepy rural town about half an hour west of the unique city of Athens. I was an assistant editor for our newspaper; however, due to budget cuts, our newspaper has ceased publication. Therefore, I have taken the position of copy-editor for our yearbook.
I absolutely love journalism. I just love writing in general. I'm here because I want to truly hone my writing skills and develop journalistic character. I am very interested in developing a journalistic style that still retains my own personal flair. That's my favorite aspect of writing, whether it is fiction or non-fiction -- each writer has their own style. Hemingway and Didion write short, choppy sentences, while Joyce Carol Oates writes whole sonatas on characters that don't even matter. As you might suspect, I want to attend the University of Georgia and double-major in journalism (with a focus in magazine writing) and English with a focus in creative writing. I also want to receive my Master's in creative writing.
Coming from a rural town with a relatively small population, I have big city dreams and consider myself ambitious and somewhat competitive. I value humor, tolerance, and kindness. I enjoy a good book, an excellent steak dinner, and well-written television. I hope that I can make a lasting impression at the Georgia Journalism Academy that will be a benevolent force for my future career (and overall life). :)
I'm so excited to be here! It's such a great opportunity to develop yourself not only as a writer but as an individual. Plus, I've met several people who are pretty awesome.
Keep it real, guys.
--Nathan
I absolutely love journalism. I just love writing in general. I'm here because I want to truly hone my writing skills and develop journalistic character. I am very interested in developing a journalistic style that still retains my own personal flair. That's my favorite aspect of writing, whether it is fiction or non-fiction -- each writer has their own style. Hemingway and Didion write short, choppy sentences, while Joyce Carol Oates writes whole sonatas on characters that don't even matter. As you might suspect, I want to attend the University of Georgia and double-major in journalism (with a focus in magazine writing) and English with a focus in creative writing. I also want to receive my Master's in creative writing.
Coming from a rural town with a relatively small population, I have big city dreams and consider myself ambitious and somewhat competitive. I value humor, tolerance, and kindness. I enjoy a good book, an excellent steak dinner, and well-written television. I hope that I can make a lasting impression at the Georgia Journalism Academy that will be a benevolent force for my future career (and overall life). :)
I'm so excited to be here! It's such a great opportunity to develop yourself not only as a writer but as an individual. Plus, I've met several people who are pretty awesome.
Keep it real, guys.
--Nathan
HELLO! And welcome!
Hello, friends! Welcome to camp! For your very first post to the blog, I want you to tell us about yourselves. Where are you from? Why are you here? (Not in the cosmic sense, although feel free to answer that, too.) What do you want to learn at camp? And what do you like to do for fun? GO!
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-Summer :-D