Spread the news...

Like most students, I spend lots of time (perhaps too much time) on Facebook, a social media site. It's crazy to see how many things are shared and re-posted through "friends". One article caught my attention, for multiple reasons. For one reason, the information is something all students could really use this time of year, since it is the week before finals week at Park. It also caught my attention because it was "shared" through multiple friends of mine, meaning one friend posted it on their Facebook and someone liked it and decided to re-post it themselves. This happened three or four times before I saw it, and I know at least one person shared it after me! The idea that information can be spread so quickly and easily is one of the “cool” elements of being a communications major in this generation.

The article below is about the “7 Dumbest Things” students do when studying for tests. I am guilty of all of these, and hope this article is helpful to my fellow students! Happy finals week!

7 Dumbest Things Students Do While Cramming!

Lightroom and Photoshop Assignment

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Discovery

At the beginning of the semester I was assigned a project over a photographer of my choice (from a list of choices) and present his or her life, career, and photographs. On Tuesday, my professor presented an example, and he chose Ansel Adams. Over the past few weeks, conducting research, and following my professor’s lead, I realized something. The true driving force behind any talented professional is passion. While conducting research on Walter Iooss, and his truly remarkable sports photography, I was humbled by his views. Iooss can still see the heroic qualities in the athletes he photographs, and can still appreciate the true beauty of the women he photographs, regardless of the flash and glamour that has now emerged in this generation.
I think we all have a personality flaw when it comes to looking in on others’ professions, wondering “how hard it could really be to do that”. However, without the passion and drive, we “outsiders” lack the spark that makes these greats, great. I encourage you to dive into a little of Iooss’ biography, and hopefully share the awe that I had after reading about him.

Walter Iooss