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.