Visiting the Herald-Dispatch offices was far more interesting than I thought it would be. The pizza, cookies, and morning meeting were nice little bits, but when we actually split up with our groups, everything got interesting. Jozy, Cameron, Jack and I went with the one of the photographers for the H-D. At first we just practiced with the cameras in an alley nearby the offices, but then we all packed into a car, one that Jozy compared to that of a clown's.
The library/elementary school/place/etc. that we arrived at was musty, dry, and incredibly hot. Although the conditions were anything but ideal, the photography part was incredibly fun. I didn't know how rewarding it would be at first, but seeing how happy the kids were and how much they loved being photographed made me feel giddy. Plus, my photo might be the one that they used on the H-D website, which is always a plus.
Overall, what a great experience.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Day 2 - Highlights
Photography, photography, photography! Ah, how I love grabbing the professional cameras and going out into the field. It makes me happy whenever I get the chance to take high-quality pictures, and the cameras that Professor Johnson had were incredible. I just wish that we had had more time to take the pictures and edit them.
Professor Hollis's class (is that what we're calling it?) on Law in Journalism was one of the most interesting portions of this entire camp. It was surprisingly fun to learn about all of the court cases and how they apply to our lives. The fact that Professor Hollis is loud and passionate also helped me stay awake for once.
This workshop is wearing me out.
Professor Hollis's class (is that what we're calling it?) on Law in Journalism was one of the most interesting portions of this entire camp. It was surprisingly fun to learn about all of the court cases and how they apply to our lives. The fact that Professor Hollis is loud and passionate also helped me stay awake for once.
This workshop is wearing me out.
Day 2 - The Meals
All I can say is that this will not be the proudest week in my life when it comes to food. I may be better off than some of the others, though, because I have seen very little green in the spread of curly fries and ice cream cones.
I can happily proclaim that the salads here are quite delicious.
...Especially with some curly fries and ice cream.
This might be my official opinion on all meals this week, sadly. Let's hope I don't get too sick.
I can happily proclaim that the salads here are quite delicious.
...Especially with some curly fries and ice cream.
This might be my official opinion on all meals this week, sadly. Let's hope I don't get too sick.
Who Ya Gonna Call?
Josh Lycans has his eye on the prize when it comes to his future career.
When asked what his future aspirations were, Lycans, 17, described a dream of getting degrees in "journalism and either art or psychology." This would enable him to get a job at either the New York Times or the Washington Post. Depending on how much he makes as a journalist, he will save it up, move to Canada, and travel the world like he's wanted to. Ultimately, Josh just wants to be a freelancer.
That doesn't mean that Josh, a Cabell Midland High School graduate, would lose his personality. Describing himself as both sarcastic and loving, Lycans definitely comes through as different. He has a passion for writing and drawing, which makes sense as he defines himself as the creative and outgoing type. However, he participates in an activity which many might find odd.
"I like watching movies and building props as well." He explained, citing Ghostbusters as one of his favorites. In class, he told the fellow workshop participants about all of the props he's built, including the Evil Dead chainsaw and a miniature proton pack from Ghostbusters.
When asked when the last time he cried and who the first person he ever loved was, Josh answered rather succintly, "Sunday." and "About 2 years ago, Paul. He saw it as more of a friendship," respectively.
For his first job, Josh worked as a bus boy at Chick-fil-A. From the tone of his voice, he didn't sound as though he liked it all too much.
Josh definitely knows the importance of a good friend. He said that one of his favorite hobbies is hanging out with all of his friends, and he responded with "My friends. They've helped me and I've helped them out. It all balances out. We learn from each other" when asked about what has given him the most pleasure in the last year.
He also said that he would choose his "best friend Dax Arthur," because he "has helped me through a lot of tough times." Lycans made it clear that he always relies on and trusts his friends when he needs them. He needs them for support, especially in these upcoming months as he starts as a freshman at Marshall University. Hopefully, Lycans's life plan will come to fruition at the school.
When asked what his future aspirations were, Lycans, 17, described a dream of getting degrees in "journalism and either art or psychology." This would enable him to get a job at either the New York Times or the Washington Post. Depending on how much he makes as a journalist, he will save it up, move to Canada, and travel the world like he's wanted to. Ultimately, Josh just wants to be a freelancer.
That doesn't mean that Josh, a Cabell Midland High School graduate, would lose his personality. Describing himself as both sarcastic and loving, Lycans definitely comes through as different. He has a passion for writing and drawing, which makes sense as he defines himself as the creative and outgoing type. However, he participates in an activity which many might find odd.
"I like watching movies and building props as well." He explained, citing Ghostbusters as one of his favorites. In class, he told the fellow workshop participants about all of the props he's built, including the Evil Dead chainsaw and a miniature proton pack from Ghostbusters.
When asked when the last time he cried and who the first person he ever loved was, Josh answered rather succintly, "Sunday." and "About 2 years ago, Paul. He saw it as more of a friendship," respectively.
For his first job, Josh worked as a bus boy at Chick-fil-A. From the tone of his voice, he didn't sound as though he liked it all too much.
Josh definitely knows the importance of a good friend. He said that one of his favorite hobbies is hanging out with all of his friends, and he responded with "My friends. They've helped me and I've helped them out. It all balances out. We learn from each other" when asked about what has given him the most pleasure in the last year.
He also said that he would choose his "best friend Dax Arthur," because he "has helped me through a lot of tough times." Lycans made it clear that he always relies on and trusts his friends when he needs them. He needs them for support, especially in these upcoming months as he starts as a freshman at Marshall University. Hopefully, Lycans's life plan will come to fruition at the school.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Day 1 - Sandy York
Trust me when I say that any person who gives me M&Ms to help introduce the workshoppers to one another is a friend of mine. And she helped us start this blog! I owe a lot to Ms. York.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Day 1 - Dr. Turner
I love the way that Dr. Turner and Dr. Arnold contrast and compare. They made it clear that they were best friends that spent so much time together. However, their personalities are so unique and interesting that it makes me more intrigued to listen to them.
Dr. Turner's class was more focused than Dr. Arnold's, centered specifically on the ethics of journalism. We learned the multiple ethics codes and created our own with separate groups. Unfortunately, my own got distracted by the most off topic conversations. It was fun, of course, but we didn't complete the task. However, the lesson was nonetheless learned. I consider that a mission accomplished, despite all of the interferences.
I wish I had contributed the least of them, instead of the most.
Dr. Turner's class was more focused than Dr. Arnold's, centered specifically on the ethics of journalism. We learned the multiple ethics codes and created our own with separate groups. Unfortunately, my own got distracted by the most off topic conversations. It was fun, of course, but we didn't complete the task. However, the lesson was nonetheless learned. I consider that a mission accomplished, despite all of the interferences.
I wish I had contributed the least of them, instead of the most.
Day 1 - Dr. Arnold
This is the type of person I like to be around. As someone who is a spelling fanatic, meeting a grammar fanatic is like meeting a kindred spirit. His love for the topic was extremely clear, especially in the workbooks that he gave out to us. I don't know about everyone else, but I find grammar and spelling mistakes on real life, professional products to be hilarious. I'm glad Dr. Arnold did too.
Of course, it's not as if we focused entirely on silly little frivolities like that. The class was an introduction, and he talked to us about everything that we would be covering this week. I didn't learn much as in actual techniques or lessons, but I'm definitely more prepared than before about what we're going to be taught soon.
Of course, it's not as if we focused entirely on silly little frivolities like that. The class was an introduction, and he talked to us about everything that we would be covering this week. I didn't learn much as in actual techniques or lessons, but I'm definitely more prepared than before about what we're going to be taught soon.
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