Two things from Olivia

1. Something to consider in our themes:


2. Also, someone signed in to the blog using the old info and accidentally changed the title--AND did not sign their last posting with a name.

Please be thorough when you post.

about the new president...

It is a differnet experience to actualy be part of the election by voting myslef for the first time. It wonderful that we have a good president who will make the best effort possible to pick up where Bush left off and restore the country's economy. Obama has inspired many young adults to come out and vote. A majority of them actually voted for him. It is time for a change but we have to keep in mind that change will gradually come.

Monday, Monday . . .

The class will meet on the third floor of the library to do work and address individual questions. Bring all your supplies.

Read my notes this weekend, and work on little things in order to organize yourself.

-Olivia

This is Troy Davis's link again

http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/siteapps/advocacy/index.
aspx?c=jhKPIXPCIoE&b=2590179&template=x.ascx&action=11330&tr=y&auid=4071006

Razi

http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/siteapps/advocacy/index.aspx?c=jhKPIXPCIoE&b=2590179&template=x.ascx&action=11330&tr=y&auid=4071006

Ok This is a link to amnesty internationals page. A man named Troy Davis was prisoned for supposedly killing a cop. All witnesses and juries revealed he was innocent but for some reason he is still in jail and i think he might be getting some kind of death sentence for reasons that do not make sense.

Well if this is how the Justice system works then can we individually take injustice like this in our own hands and create some kind of parallel justice system ?

I am actually really content with the candidate elected as President. Because he appears to be more like a researching, analyzing and earth friendly kind of a person. When he is in a speech or debate, his communication contains mainly of points and ideas that some how resolve a situation or improve and mainly they are motivating. And the fact that he is from a different race will give America a leverage or balance in a global perspective, which we really needed. I hope this man does a good job and pulls the U.S out of this bad economy.

Razi

Here are two youtube links about the baby doll that apparently says "Islam is the light"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LQTxRIRXN0&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LQTxRIRXN0&feature=related

a little unrelated, a lot cool

my friend joe just completed his 50 day bike trip from illinois to california...it is so exciting to know he will be back in chicago soon. he has done an american culture study, created a few short films, and done photography during the course of his trip. if you are interested, check it out!


ALL RISE GALLERY
The Illuminated Thread (American Culture Study)
Reception & Homecoming Friday November 21. 7-10PM

Joe Miller and Brett Tracy are returning from their 50-day bike tour to present artwork created in a project called The Illuminated Thread. Video, photography, and mixed media will be presented. The night will also double as a welcoming home party for the two MFA graduates from the University of Chicago. See their website for more information 

Exhibition Hours Saturday Nov 22nd 1 - 7pm & Sunday Nov 23rd 11-6pm

Obama's Speech on Race

This is the speech we looked at quickly in class.

For Wednesday:

Revision of your Intro + first three pages of your Paper = 4-5 pages . . .

Bring two copies, please!