Study Jam at the Benton-Center ~ Photo Story

Students Study hard for finals at the LBCC Benton-Center June 10, 2017.

LBCC Spring Term Study Jam at the Benton Center in Corvallis

 June 10, 2017. Snacks and lunch were provided for the benefit

 of students and staff participating in this event.

Morgot Mang of Therapeutic Massage,
massages Deven Costa's back
for distressing at the LBCC
Benton-Center Study Jam on
June 10, 2017.

Ken Wiensz helping students with math
 at the LBCC Benton-Center Study Jam
on June 10, 2017.

Study Strategies table at LBCC Benton-Center
to help students study effectively
for the Study Jam on June 10, 2017.

JN 217 week 10 forum

Goals:

1. To write more than the required amount of stories.
2. To learn how to write an anecdotal lead.
3. To improve my news writing style.

• So far I haven't written more stories than required, but I did do more than last term, so I'm satisfied. I've posted the "Superdog Fenway!," "Fun and Games," "Your Money and Your Rights," and "On Being Left-Handed."

•  My first really good anecdotal lead was for "Fun and Games". Here it is:

"The baseball made contact with Gabriel Guzman’s bat. Gabriel ran to first, second, then third base, but would he make home? The ball sped towards Gabriel, but he slid across the LBCC gym floor into home. Safe!"

I still love this lead because it really changed how I write stories. A major turning point for me that I still use.

• Since last term, my writing style has improved by leaps and bounds. My first story was "All About Wowzerwall", and it was horrible. I only had one live source, and it wasn't interesting. In short it sucked. Like I said before, "Fun and Games" was so much better than anything I had written before. I have definitely improved my story writing skills, and I intend to continue improving them.

 

My Hometown

                             Madelaine Cossman of Midway Farms, 
                    at the Corvallis Farmer's Market on May 20, 2017.

               Corvallis Farmer's Market on May 20, 2017.

The OSU Valley Library in Corvallis Oregon on May 20, 2017.

Photo Profile: Tom Bohmker

Tom Bohmker at the Santiam Christian School track meet at LBCC on May 26, 2017. Tom Bohmaker is the Athletic Equipment coordinator at LBCC, and worked for two weeks organizing the track meet.

Tom Bohmker, the LBCC
Athletics Eqipment Coordinator
on May 26, 2017.

JN 134 Blog Forum week 10

Topic 1:

Nagisa Kirby, a member of the Monmouth Taiko group performs

on May 10, 2017 at the LBCC Albany Campus Quad.

1) This was my favourite, because it was the first time everything I learned clicked in. Though the drum sticks aren't clear, Kirby's face is and that is the most important.

2) This photo captures the scene the best out of all my other photos, and it is pretty good quality.

3) I think it combines all the techniques I've learned. Low angle, up close, and in the shadow. It was hard to get this photo, while keeping out of people's way.

4) I've learned the camera settings more, so that it can adjust to the environment I'm in. I have learned to crop better, so I don't cut off or leave in anything I shouldn't. My angles are better, and I became less shy throughout the term. I'm still not great at all these things, but I definitely improved.

Topic 2:

Goals: "I want to be able to use my camera well, to the point that I can see what I want for a picture and be able to know how I could make it happen. I know I won't be an expert by the end of class, but I want to be able to use a camera with confidence. I want to shoot a really good in action sports photo, so I will be working up to it throughout the term. My last main goal for this class is to begin to feel comfortable with taking photos of people."

I did achieve my goals to some degree, but not to the level I hoped. I did get way better with the cameras I worked with. My extreme shyness did lessen, but I still struggle with taking people's photos. My sports photos turned out pretty well, so I'm satisfied with them. Over all I improved, but I think I could and should have worked harder to achieve my goals.

Margaret Bourke-White report

Courtesy: American National Biography Online

 Margaret Bourke-White was born in New York city on June 14, 1904. Her father, Joseph Edward White, was an engineer. Her mother, Minnie Bourke, was a teacher. Bourke-White used her knowledge of architecture from her father, in the photos she took.She tried to get the best angles this way, showing the best story.

 She went to many colleges, including the University of Michigan and Cornell University. She eventually graduated with a degree in biology, and used photography to pay for tuition.

 She married Everette Chapman in 1924, but divorced in '26. She later married Erskine Caldwell in 1939, but it also ended, after three years.

 Bourke-White has taken several famous photos, many of which are in history books. They include the photo of the African-American breadline in front of the 'American Way' billboard. She also took several photos of the liberation of Buchenwald.

 She was the first woman allowed to photograph in war zones, breaking more ground for female photojournalists. She was featured in the World Fair Women's hall of fame in 1965 along with 10 other women.

 She took pictures all over the world, including New York, Russia, Germany, India, Korea, and many other places. Always on the scene, she was one of the most dedicated photojournalists. She used all her skill and technique for her pictures, never letting one be insignificant.

 She took pictures of Gandhi, the Korean war, the Dust Bowl, and so many other events. She was essential to the recording of history, and making it relevant. Her photos are a great reminder of what we shouldn't do, and what we must keep doing. She is a great example to photojournalists of all types, and her determination lead her to recording history.

 In 1952, Bourke-White contracted Parkinson's disease, but she kept working. She completely retired in 1969 after a long struggle with her health, and died a few years later in 1971.

Book report: "It's What I Do" by Lynsey Addario

"It's What I Do" book report.

 Lynsey Addario's book, "It's What I Do" is a powerful example of what dedication is. She's been kidnapped twice, sexually abused and been through a car accident. Addario has such an intense sense of duty to share with the world what is happening in war zones. I think she's the bravest person I have ever known about, and she inspires me to push more, to try harder. So no, I don't think she's crazy, she just loves what she does.

 I think Addario shows the most dedication from her career in the Korengal Valley, because she was literally risking her life every moment. Even after she left, she couldn't quite let go of it. She experienced PTSD symptoms, because of all she went through. The worst part about it was that most of the pictures were never used. 

  

 Addario seems to focus on breaking stereotypes by showing emotion. She changes the feared and unknown, into people with their own fears. It evokes my sympathy.  

Courtesy: lynseyaddario.com

 This photo of Kabul citizens is one of the many that make me realize that these people aren't monsters, that they are more than what they have been labeled. These are people, just like me, who have emotions and memories. They have families they worry about.

 Addario's drive impacted and taught me the most out of her work. After her assignment in Korengal Valley, she said "Coming so close to the edge of death and pushing myself to my own physical and mental limits helped me appreciate the beauty of daily life. In my late teens I had made a promise to myself that every day I would push myself to do something I didn't want to do. I was convinced it would ultimately make me become a better person" (p.238). I now want to do the same, to drive myself harder everyday, to learn new skills. This way I'll go somewhare one step at a time.

Courtesy: lynseyaddario.com 

This photo of Khalid on page 243, is amazing. It shows exactly what he feels. The eyes are almost haunting, etched into my memory. This photo compels me to ask questions about the war, was it really worth it?

It's amazing to me that Addario would choose to keep working after being kidnapped twice. Even without that, everything else she had to go through is almost unbelievable. She had to ware hijabs and sometimes burkas, while trying to operate a camera. She worked in an extremely sexist society, but she never let it stop her.

 One of my favourite sections is where a group of soldiers are staring at her and talking. She assumed something bad would happen. It turned out that they just wanted her to be able to drink the tea, but she couldn't with her head piece on.

Addario's book is one the best books I've ever read.
Even though I don't agree with everything,
I would suggest this book to anyone who wanted to go into photojournalism. It's so alive, and it adds another level of understanding to recent world events.

 To all the war photographers that risk their lives, thank you so very much for your valuable service. Thank you for bringing the world to us, as you risk your lives for that one photo that will change the world. 

On Being Left-Handed

What being a "Southpaw" is really like.

nito100 via Getty Images

 Though we are only 10 percent of the population, we pack a mean left hook.

 Being left-handed. It's one of those daily difficulties I face any time I unlock a door, or, parish the thought, use scissors. Why, I ask, must everything be made for right-handers?

 Scissors, as I mentioned earlier, are made to provide torture to our small community. Even "left-handed" scissors are made for right-handers, because someone usually forgets that not only the handle, but also the blades must be reversed.

 We were disliked in most history, often accused for being evil, in fact, we get our word sinister from the Latin for left-handed.

 The struggle is real, so let me enlighten you.

 A typical day's fight begins like this: I jump in the car, put my coffee cup in the holder, and get ready for take off. But wait a second! The ignition is on the right side. Oh well, I'll just use the right-hand brain converter to fix it (hopefully it's working today).

 Okay, made it to school, now off to class. Now I'm in class, time for notes. Writing with my favourite blue pen. Ah! The dreaded giant smudge mark is all over my hand. It will go away soon, won't it? Writing, teacher talking, more notes. Bump! "Sorry, I didn't see your elbow there. Yes I'm left-handed. No I'm not more creative, please just let me take notes."

 I need water. Oh! I brought my water bottle today. Now is it lefty loosey righty tighty, but whose left is it? I'm turning it left, it's not budging. Must be the other direction. Finally, it's open! I wonder if right-handers have troubles with that one? Wait! Why are you writting like that! It looks so unnatural. Never mind, that's your dominant hand.

 Wow, I just found another lefty in my class! Why didn't I sit next to them the first day of class, then I wouldn't be bumping into this guy. Oh no! I have to use scissors now! Right-handed, right. Well, here it goes. This isn't so bad, at least I'm on the lines. Why is everyone else done already, oh that's why. It would be so much easier if I was right-handed. What I'm saying, I love being left-handed, don't I? Well, maybe not all the time but most the time.

 This is what runs through my head almost every day.

  It does have it's pros. For instance, according to Dr.Christian Jarrett of Psychology Today, there does seem to be a greater advantage in sports, mainly because it disorients right-handed opponents. There is also an instant connection between lefties that I have experienced nowhere else. When you discover another lefty, you know that they have been through the same struggles as you have.
 I now possess this strange habit of scanning my general area for fellow left-handers. If there is one, I feel pride. Sometimes I even go over to talk with them about the great struggle and advantage of being left-handed.

 I apologize to the right-handers of the world, because it probably seems like us left-handers do nothing but complain, or try to make excuses for why we're better. We're not better, but sometimes to get through the difficult things we need to take our spoon of sugar.

 We are not alone though. There are many celebrities who are lefties, including Angelina Jolie, Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence, just to name a few. Not to mention the eight U.S. presidents that bore this badge of honour.

 For those lefies reading this now, we're all in this together. I mean it; we'll get through. Resist the urge to try right-handedness. Be who you are, for you are amazing the way you write.

It's tough being a southpaw, but I wouldn't change it for the world.


At a Glance:
MTV: 23 Left-handed Celebs Who Know How To Live In a Right-Handed World.

Psychology Today: Three Myths and Three Facts About Left-Handers

Thoughtco: Left Handed U.S. Presidents

Santiam Christian Track Meet at LBCC

Santiam Christian Track meet grades 1-8 from
10 a.m.- 4 p.m. on May 26, 2017, at the LBCC track.

Child athletes run a relay race at the Santiam Christian
Track meet on  May 26, 2017, at the LBCC track.

Girl from Santiam Christian School winding
up for the high jump on May 26, 2017,
in the LBCC track field.

Monmouth Taiko at LBCC Diversity Day-JN134 week 6 Photos

Nagisa Kirby, a member of the Monmouth Taiko group performs

on May 10, 2017 at the LBCC Albany Campus Quad.

Monmouth Taiko group performs for LBCC Diversity Day, a day for learning about other cultures, 

at the Albany Campus, May 10, 2017. 

The ensemble lasted between 11 a.m. to noon. 

  Nagisa Kirby(front), and Mika Yamanaka of the Monmouth Taiko group giving free rhythms
for the LBCC Diversity Day at the Albany Campus on May 10, 2017.

Health & Safety Fair Photos JN134

Lincoln with the Heartland Humane Society booth on 

May 3, 2017.
At the LBCC Albany campus Health and Safety Fair.

Booths preparing for the Health and Safety Fair
 on May 3, 2017 at the Albany LBCC campus.

Jay Bennett (right) representing Team Oregon, talks to a LBCC student 

about the "Motorcycle Safety Program" at the Health and Safety Fair. 

On May 3, 20917, LBCC Albany Campus.

JN217 forum week 3

Topic 1:

I contacted Lisa Hoogesteger by email about the "Superdog Fenway" story. She liked it overall, and only had a few suggestions for it, including changing the way Fenway's breed is spelled. If I were to make this story better, I would probably include some insights on and from  "Welcome Waggers". I would also like to find someone who has actually gone to a therapy session, and quote them on their expirience.

Topic 2:

I'm going to review the "Born In China" movie. I'm going to be my main source, as I'll be seeing it. I'll then look at this review by Justin Lowe, and I'll quote the points he makes. I'll also look  an interview of the director Lu Chuan, and see why he decided to make this film. I will also go into some of the hows, and the why it's important.

At a Glance:

• "Born in China" review
• Director Lu Chuan. 
• Narrated by: John Krasinski
• Charactures: Dawa the snow leopard, Tao Tao the golden snub nosed monkey, and Ya Ya the giant panda.
• This movie is about endangered species in China. To see if you want to see it, read my upcoming review.

Your Money and Your Rights

LBCC President discusses finances and safety.

Courtesy LBCC

With all the composure of a judge, LBCC President Greg Hamann started the two-hour forum speech.


LBCC President Greg Hamann addressed faculty, staff, and students on April 19 in Forum 104 during his semi-annual “state of the college” forum. Among the topics were the school’s budget, safety and free speech on campus.


First on the list was an overview of progress on Guided Pathways, a program that is being implemented in all types of colleges, LBCC among them. It highlights a more focused path to graduation for students, by specific program layouts for degrees.


LBCC is one of 30 schools nationwide implementing the Guided Pathways through a grant from the Gates Foundation. LBCC’s goal is to have the program in place for Fall Term 2018.


The next topic on the agenda was the school budget for next year. Statewide, community colleges are expected to receive about $556 million, which would be $6 million more than last year.


Part of next year’s LBCC budget will go to hiring three new faculty — in biology, communication, and writing.


One of President Hamann’s concerns is that our college would have to cut programs, due to lacking funds.


“If we keep doing what we’re doing, we’ll end up in the hole,” said Hamann.


Though there are concerns about the budget’s future, Hamann said, “If we base the budget on what we need versus what we can afford, I think we’ll do more for our students.”


Hamann also talked about recent recommendations from the college’s just completeed accreditation renewal process. These recommendations included: Putting the current mission statement in action, reducing the number of objectives, and combining strategic planning with budget planning.


To these requests, Hamann said, “We are already in the process of addressing these recommendations.”


The next topic was LBCC’s safety policies.


We have about 150 security cameras on campus and other facilities,” said Hamann. “We try to use technology to make campus a better place.”


Though we don’t have law enforcement officers assigned to campus, Hamann assured that all law enforcement branches can reach LBCC within three minutes.


The safety conversation quickly turned to information on the topic of “sanctuary” for students.


“Student information protection is your right,” said Hamann.


According to procedure, faculty and staff do not need to give student information to law enforcement, even when they are pressured.


The question then came up about the security of freedom of speech on campus.


“We get excited to protect free speech we like, not so for free speech we don’t like,” said Hamann. “Free speech is a principle of learning … your education depends on hearing ideas you’ve never heard of.”


Hamann believes that LBCC needs to promote free speech, and that it shouldn’t be stopped, even though people might be offended.


“We have to feel okay being disagreed with … I have to go into a conversation able to change my mind,” said Hamann.”We need to be in a place where all free speech is valued.”


Haman focused on faculty and the need for trancparency among them, so students will be encouraged to do the same.

LBCC Earth Day Photos JN 134

Kim Kagelaris (right orange) tells a LBCC Earth Day
attendant about the Willamette River, and what they
can do to keep it clean.

LBCC Earth Day Fair on April 19, 2017.
Clubs and Local businesses set up booths
 to raise awareness for Earth Day.

LBCC Space Exploration Club makes nitrogen ice cream 
for $2 a cup at LBCC Earth Day Fair.

Feature Writing JN217 week 2 Forum

Topic 1:

  My favourite part in Steven King's "On Writing", so far is the part were he gets his ear fixed. I've never had my ear lanced, but I do know what it's like to trust a doctor's words of "it won't hurt", only to have the next moment filled with pain. It is somehow worse when you trust a doctor, and get betrayed, than just knowing the pain is coming anyway. Thank goodness they stop the lies when you reach middle school. King describes this section expertly, more than the rest of the book so far, because it doesn't have needless words injected into it. My favourite quote from this section is after he has had his ear lanced for the third time "I screamed so long and so loud that I can still hear it. In fact, I that in some deep valley of my head that last scream is still echoing" (25). This quote sums up the entire section about his ear with pinpoint accuracy.

Topic 2:

  I want to review either the new Disney Nature movie "Born In China", or a new mac'n'cheese delivery restaurant called "Mac2U". The movie looks interesting, because it's about Chinese animals, and I don't know as much about them. The new mac'n'cheese place just looks good, and they only deliver, so I wouldn't have to drive anywhere.

  I read a review for "African Cats", another Disney Nature film. This review was done by The Hollywood Reporter. They described the movie, the highlights, and the downsides. They overall liked the movie, because it would interest kids, while also raising awareness. I liked that it didn't hark on the negative, but tried to point out the best parts, while also stating how they felt about the movie. I think I'll use this format when doing my review. First describing, then analyzing, and lastly putting in the "why it matters".

 

Photojournalism JN9134 Week 2 Forum

Topic 1:

 

  The photographer of the week I'm researching is Margaret Bourke-White. She was born in Bronx, New York to Minnie and Joseph White. She did the first cover photo for life magazine in 1936, which showed the Fort Peck Dam.

Courtesy: US Army Corps of Engineers

Courtesy: Atget Photography.com

  She also did this very famous photo of the Great Depression.

  I like how her photos seem very personal, like we can understand the subject's emotions by merely looking at her photos. She always seemed to be at the right place at the right time, so she was able to get amazing photos of events nobody else could.

Information from Britannica

Topic 2:

  "It's What I Do" by Lynsey Addario is an engaging book. What I've read has been interesting, but it isn't a comfortable read. In the first part, she describes what it was like to be a photojournalist in war. Her experience with violence around her, and her need of adrenaline to feel like she is doing worth while work is incredible. She describes what a war photographer's mind is like, "We feel more comfortable in the darkest places than we do back home, where life seems too simple and too easy" (22).
   Addario's childhood was less than perfect, as she was around drugs and alcohol, with no real rules. Her father abandoned her and her family for another man. Her three sisters names all begin with an "L", which I thought was interesting.
   One of the most impacting pictures to me was the picture of Addario's shoe without the shoelaces, about a month after she and her was kidnapped. It was very strange that no one had picked up the shoe, or that the sand hadn't covered it. The laces used to tie her hands were obviously missing, but the shoe was still untouched.
  Despite these dangers, she still loves her job, almost as if she depends on it for her existence. In other words, her work is her life essence. She sees it as the reason she is on the earth. She needs to show the world what's happening in war-torn countries; what it is like to live there. Addario is one of the bravest people I know of, because she does her job, even though she isn't forced. 

Play Day Photos

LBCC Play Day in the Albany Campus gym on April 8.

Ball and bat in LBCC gym,
 for kids play day at the Albany campus.

Gabriel Guzman tries pitching at the Albany LBCC play day

Fun and Games

LB athletics department puts on play day for kids at the gym.

Gabriel Guzman tries pitching at the
 LBCC Play Day on April 8, 2017.

The baseball made contact with Gabriel Guzman’s bat. Gabriel ran to first, second, then third base, but would he make home? The ball sped towards Gabriel, but he slid across the LBCC gym floor into home. Safe!

Gabriel, the ash blonde 3-foot wonder, was one of many children attending the LB play day this past Saturday.

Linn-Benton’s Athletics Department hosted their third annual LB Play Day on April 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Albany campus, in the LB Athletics Building.

The event was well attended with a circus of children and volunteers running around.

Michael Winder coordinator of the event, said the point of this event was to "be active, be healthy, and beyond being healthy, just having fun."

Winder's desire for the Play Day was working, with a variety of kids from different age groups playing baseball, basketball, bike racing, mini golf, soccer, volleyball, pound rockout, a combination of drumming and exercise, and even quidditch.

According to door greeter Randy Scout, this year was different, as he said "We usually do [the Play Day] on Friday when public schools have in-service."

Players representing all LB sports teams were also there helping out with the event.

"I see athletes as positive role models," said Heidi Officer, a friend of the Guzman family and LB student. "Gab[riel] seems to be having a really fun time."

As it was rainy throughout the day, the activities were held inside.

"This is so nice of them to do; my grandson's [in the gym], and having a great time," said Karen Cardosa, who brought her grandchildren to the event.

The LB Athletic Department aimed to encourage kids in doing healthy activities that are also a whole lot of fun.

At a Glance:

• LBCC Play Day April 8, 2017.
• Kids played with LB Athletes in the gym.
• Find out upcoming events on the LBCC website.
• Events are also on the LB Facebook.
• LB Twitter

Superdog Fenway to the Rescue!

Fenway the dog helps sooth stressed students and hospital patients. 

Fenway attentively waiting commands from Lisa Hoogesteger

A perfect catch! All eyes were on Fenway, as she caught the treat in her mouth.

The part Lab and Wire-haired Griffon loves people.

It's part of her job. She is a therapy dog at LB and at the hospital.

As the new Winter Term addition to the LB Advising Center, she helps students take a break from their lives through advising appointments and hanging around campus events. .

To let the students know about Fenway, Lisa Hoogesteger, one of Fenway's trainers, visited a Destination Graduation class in IA 224 at half past noon.

Hoogesteger explained how Fenway helps relieve stress for "Students who miss their dog from home, and who may be struggling [in college]."

Fenway also helps hospital patients who find it hard to connect with people by giving them a physical connection.

Crystal Garcia, a student attending the Destination Graduation class said "I would definitely go for therapy [with Fenway]"

When asked if she would consider training a therapy dog herself, Garcia said "I love dogs, so it's something to think about".

Rob Camp, the Destination Graduation teacher said "I work with Fenway often, because I work across the hall from Lisa [Hoogesteger]," and believes that "Fenway is an amazing addition to the advising staff"

Aside from helping, Fenway likes to do activities any dog enjoys, including learning tricks such as shake, roll over, and crawl.

"[Fenway] loves the dog day at the pool, and she's and incredible jumper" Hoogesteger said "She could be a dock diving dog"

Fenway is currently part of the Welcome Waggers who help people train their dogs to become therapy dogs. They are part of the national organization  Alliance of Therapy Dogs, ATD. These therapy dogs will go anywhere they're needed, including hospitals, campuses, and nursing homes.

Fenway makes a difference on campus. What a great dog!

JN134 first photos Blood Drive

Red Cross blood storing box at LBCC.

LB Advisor Lisa Hoogesteger holds here arm up after donating blood.

Blood Drive room in the Calapooia Center, Fireside Room CC-211.

The Hot Shot Racket

Constance Jones

Members started trickling in to the meeting.

After the beginning minutes of the Student Leadership Council meeting on March 15,  there was a discussion about the LB policy that states there must be no alcohol on school trips, even if you are 21 years or older.

The next item on the agenda was a discussion about the Hot Shot Cafe.

Ian Priestman, a business and supervision teacher at LB, started discussing the possibility about changing the administration to the business department, instead of the SLC.

"Most business classes are theoretical," said Priestman "the business classes will get to use the Hot Shot as a practical way to do business."

Though there will be changes to the Hot Shot if this idea is voted in, Priestman assures that the management won't.

"We want a seamless transition for the Hot Shot. The workers will stay the same and the supplies," said Priestman.

Priestman also pointed out that the workers will be able to put on their resumes that they have real world experience.

Some of the changes will possibly include installing very needed 120° security cameras, as the Hot Shot's tips have been stolen and other thefts have taken place.

It will cost around $1,500 to install the cameras, but as Kevin Peña said "It [the security camera cost] may seem expensive, but I think it's worth it."

The other change will be to paint the Hot Shot a neutral color, so that it can be used as an art galore. This will cost around $500.

The SLC plans on paying for the security cameras, and will have the Hot Shot pay for the painting.

The Hot Shot will have some changes to come, but it will still offer the same service to LB.



At a Glance:

Ian Priestman Intructor's Website
LBCC SLC Website

Gold Rush's Dave Turin LBCC Speech

Contributed by: Discovery Channel

With microphone in hand, Dave Turin advocated the need for associate degrees to replenish the workforce.

Dave Turin, from Discovery Channel's "Gold Rush" series, spoke at LBCC on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., in the Forum room 104.

Turin was dubbed "Dozer Dave" in "Gold Rush," and about 80 to 100 people attended his speech.

Turin, talking with his hands like his true Italian self, said, "Our duty is to... give back to our communities and community colleges."

"We have a shortage in skilled people who will do the work [for trade jobs]," said Turin.

Turin is concerned that there is too much emphases on four-year college, and that too many end up in debt without jobs.

Turin graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor in Civil Engineering, and was a college football star.

Turin describes his education as the "School of Hard Knocks" and that he believed going to a two-year trade course might have done him more good than a four-year degree.

Turin got into the mining business because his father owned the business Mt. Hood Rock Jim Turin and Sons Inc. Turin and his three brothers, Dan, Dennis and Doug bought the business from their father because they didn't want their father to be their boss. Turin soon realized that the new company wasn't what he ultimately wanted. Turin met Todd Hoffman, the head of the "Gold Rush" team, before Hoffman went up to Alaska to find gold and start filming.
 

In June 2010, the year after meeting, Hoffman needed Turin to fix some of his mining equipment. Turin went to Alaska and joined the team.    

Turin explains that while on the job the men would pray.

"We're men of faith, we believe there's a God," said Turin. "The minute you say you're a Christian, you're marked for good or bad."

With this in mind, Turin was amazed that so many people had watched the series.

"We always put things back," Turin said, especially in the jungle of Guyana.

In Guyana, the crew was able to show the local miners how to mine without using mercury, so that the people wouldn't get poisoned.

After the 30-minute speech, Turin took questions from the audience. The audience asked Turin general questions about the TV show, and why he advocated for trade school.

In one of the questions about diminishing work ethic, Turin answered "I have faith in young people, then he shared his belief in the need to teach kids work ethic from day one.

Student Casey Hoff, one of the audience members, stated that they were at the speech, "Because we watched the series since it came out" and that he had "Found out about [the speech] on the LB website."

David Becker, the dean of Business Applied Technology and Industry, explained that the speech was a part of the Career Technical Education (CTE) signing day. The signing day allows students to sign up for the CTE program. During this two-year program, students will learn a trade, and most likely have a job as soon as they graduate.

"There is such a void in trained work force," said Becker.

This program aims to help to fill it, and the event was well-known.

"People flew here from all across the country," said Becker.

Turin is advocating programs like this all over the United States because he wants to solve the problem of the blue collar work force shortage.
 

As the former "Gold Rush" star advised: "You don't need a four-year education to make a lot of money."

At a Glance:

Topic: Dave Turin LBCC speech.
Who: Dave Turin and LBCC's CTE program administrators.
When: Feb. 16, 2017
Where: Forum room 104

500 Word Blog for Media and Society

Topic #3 -- YouTube/Vimeo Constance Jones

Describe:

1) I was at home after my classes around 3:00p.m, on 2-09-2017 watching Rhett and Link's channel Good Mythical Morning.

2) I guess you would consider GMM a talk show, but it feels more personal.

3) There full names are, Rhett McLaughlin and Charles Lincoln "Link" Neal.

4) Rhett and Link are originally from North Carolina, and have known each other since early school. They have created several videos, including their morning series "Good Mythical Morning". The USA Today did a "Talking Tech" article stating "The twist is that unlike many of their counterparts, they actively work with companies to have the videos mention or even lampoon a product" (Jefferson Graham). In the "Webby Awards" article "5 More Things You Should Know About Rhett and Link" by the Webbys, they stated "In a feat of video editing mastery, “2 Guys 600 Pillows” was awarded not one, but 2 Webby Awards in 2011."

5) Rhett and Link have been sponsored by McDonald's, Geico, Carpenter co., and Sleep Better. These are just some of their sponsors.

Analyze:

1) For GMM, Rhett and Link dress casually, and have their cups of coffee ready. They have a small corner set, that has been made to look professional, but still cozy. In general, GMM isn't edited, only if there is unnecessary footage and they need to cut the time down. I would describe it as a cozy talk show.

2) Rhett and Link are unique as they seem to have access to more money than most youtubers, taking their videos a notch up. Joey Graceffa has a channel with similar videos to some of the newer narrative videos by Rhett and Link.

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3) I think that Rhett and Link have a wider variety of videos they have on their channel. Ranging from talk show, narrative, music videos, and advertisements. 

INTERPRET:

1) In one episode of GMM, it was generally assumed that jerky was more of a "man" thing. They didn't seem to realize how many kind of people like jerky, I think that they were just basing it off their own experiences. They are in general good about keeping stereotypes away.

2) There was mostly make up, jewelry, Focus Features shows, and McDonald's adds were playing before the shows. I guess these are applicable to many people, because all of these had something a "typical American family" might want. On the other hand, these adds seem random and forced.

3) Rhett and Link film in L.A., but they started in North Carolina. Their videos got better when they moved out to L.A., because they were able to get more sponsors. The adds in the videos themselves are usually just casually dropped in, so that not too much time is spent on it. Sometime the product placement is almost treated like a joke, so that it becomes part of the comedy.

Evaluate:

1) Rhett and Link generally just give entertaining videos, whether that be information, music video, or adds. They keep updates on all social media events and changes, which helps people know who they are, and what they're doing. The add they do never seem like adds, like the pillow commercial they did just seemed like a really cool video some companies helped to make to have fun.

2) I can talk to people about GMM to people, because it is entertaining to people. They tend to stay away from controversial subjects, so there isn't much to worry about when suggesting them it too a friend. One time Rhett and Link ate an octopus pie,  and it made them seem really passionate about their job, because they ate it.

 3) I couldn't find any "professional comments" on them really, but people generally like these videos it seems from the comments.

Engage:

1) I watch this channel often. My sisters watch it, and many of my friends do as well. One of my older sisters actually introduced me to them with their old morning show "Good Morning Chia Lincoln".

2) I've commented a couple of times on their channel, in fact their one of the few places I do comment. Sometimes I like to read the comments on this channel, but I usually don't have time.

3) Good Mythical Morning has a twitter. It has has about 692k followers, and they all seem to be active on it. They announce events, and previous videos, which many people tweet about.

Conclusion: 

1) Social media is very important for youtubers, and you need to know you're audience in order to make successful content.

2) One thing I learned from blogging this, is that they have more videos than I previously thought, and they have a wide range of genres and subjects.

Weekly LBCC Culture Tables

Courtesy ELCI Albany.com 

There were cookies and smiles at the first Culture Table meeting of the term.

Every Wednesday at noon to 12:50 p.m., a group of people meet to discuss cultures from around the world.

The group started a couple of years ago in the library.

Headed by LBCC staff Clare Sobotka and Kim Sullivan, the culture tables discuss a subject each week to understand what students experiences are.

"The whole point is for international and domestic students to broaden their global view," Sullivan said.

Wednesday, Feb. 2, the topic was on TV and movies, but the subject changed and developed into discussions about other subjects.

There were about 11 people at the event, actively engaged in the conversation.

Rob Lewis, a math teacher at LBCC, was attending. This year he is taking five students to China to teach English.  

  

The Culture Tables might merge into the Global Connections club, if attendance is still low Spring Term.

This Fall term the culture tables are alternating meeting places between the Diversity Achievement Center (DAC), and the English Language and Culture Institute (ELCI).

The DAC is next to the Commuter News Office in the second story of the Forum, and the ELCI is in a separate building behind the greenhouse. They would love to have people join and learn about cultures from around the world.

As of now, they are taking a break for the term, and will resume a few weeks after term starts.

If you want to eat food and learn about other cultures join the Culture Tables.

At a Glance:

What: Culture Tables at LBCC
When: Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m. 
Members: Kim Sullivan and Clare Sobotka
Kim Sullivan's Office: RCH 122
Clare Sobtoka's email: sobotkc@linnbenton.edu