Criminal Justice Class 9

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[Class info post. Use it to study previous classes for the test!]

*Tick stands at the lecturn, looking slightly frazzled. He's wearing an expression that suggests "Egads! Writing tests is hard!*

Hello, class! Remember, there will be a test on Thursday! I've been pretty lenient with absences and such, but everyone enrolled in the class has to take this test or they will be dropped from the class. [OOC: You don't have to actually take the test, but you will have to comment to the exam post by next Tuesday. Hey, there have to be some rules.] Notes from previous classes are always available, and most of the answers will come from your hearts if you truly dig Justice like the construction workers on the new Courthouse of the Future that I know you are!

In preparation for the test, I'm opening the floor to you! What questions do you have about Justice? Whatever questions you have, I'll answer them!

Oh, and this week's Extra Credit will be on the test.

*Waits patiently for questions.*

Your New Student Council

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The votes have been tallied and we have Student Council representatives for you.

( Results Under Cut )

Congratulations to all of the winners. I will need to see you all in my office in groups no larger than two, spread out over the rest of the week. Please indicate the best day for you in the comments.

Ash's Art Appreciation Studio Work #4

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::Ash sits at his desk, eating an apple fritter. He also appears to be reading a large copy of "The Pilgrim's Progress"... upside down. If anyone gets close, he will instantly shut the book so no one will see his porn::

::The classroom has been laid out with easels, paints, and brushes. There is also a soup can on the pedestal in the center of the room. As usual, the instructions are written on the board::

"Today, You will paint the soup can. Make it art, you whimpering wet-willied wusses!"

The Library

[janet_fraiser]

Janet unlocked the library and walked in, setting her laptop down warily behind the desk and trying not to think about Hathor the last time she was in here. She took a drink from her extra-large mug of coffee and started working.

ETA: She popped out a moment later and stuck a note up on the door: "New teachers need to check out the Rules of Conduct and fill out a library card application in blue or black ink, damn it. Please come inside for a form. Thank you."

Speech Comm

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[CJ feels like her old self...from before. Beware of wicked sarcasm.]

( 201--Speech )

**************************

( 301--Interpersonal Comm )

Chip...you're in deep shi--trouble. I need to talk to you out in the hall.

Biology

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Coffee and snacks are near the back. Sign the roster and if you have not turned in a permission slip, signed by either a guardian or yourself, please do so. Those who do not go on the field trip will be required to write a 5 page research report on the different rates of decomposition in the human body. Emphasis will be placed on noting which variables affect those rates.

As for today, all we are doing is going over the necessary equipment and rules of conduct for the trip.

-Wear old clothes and sturdy shoes.
-Do not touch anything.
-Walk only in designated areas.
-Practical jokes will be punished by detention.

I will dispense bottles of decomp formula after class.

BUREAUCRACY 101 & AMBASSADORS LEGION 2A/2B HONORS SYLLABI AND SIGN UP!

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BUREAUCRACY 101 & AMBASSADORS LEGION 2A/2B HONORS SYLLABI AND SIGN UP!

Shop Class still accepting Students.

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MacGyver pushes a large pallet of crates through the hallway to the Shop classroom.

The crates are marked with a return address of:

S.Summers
Charles Xavier School for Gifted Youngsters
1407 Graymalkin Lane
Salem Center, NY 12865

On top of the crates is a receipt from PayPal from a recent E-bay purchase. The receipt notes something about "Shi'ar Technology".

Mac checks to make sure the Sign-up Sheet is still posted and goes to work unpacking the crates and starting to install the equipment.

Anybody walking by might hear Mac cursing over the fact that the Owner's manual does not have an English translation.

Home Ec 101

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Hello, everyone, and welcome to class. I made blueberry muffins, please have one. (Shh...the secret ingredient is nutmeg!)

First off, business. Please pass in your embroidery projects from last class. I am so excited to see what quotes you have chosen for your work!

Lecture on Beginner's Sewing

In class, we will work on our sewing technique. Also, a quick note, please do not try to feed Sarah Cat today. She is apparently on a hunger strike and might try to scratch you if you do so. She is not happy about being punished for trying to make homemade explosives out of the chemicals in her litter box.

For next class, you have two assignments:
1. Write a quick proposal for your semester long project. I know you have picked the area that you will study, now I would like to see what you have become interested in with your preliminary research.
2. Bring any supplies you might need for wigmaking that we do not have in these offices. If you'd like to use yarn, doll hair, or some other material here you are more than welcome, but some of you might have better ideas. That's right, we will be learning to make wigs on Thursday because these last few weeks have been gearing up for your first in-class project of making your own Halloween costume!

Journalism Class - Tuesday October 11

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The newsfeeds in the classroom are muted today, although they all have captions running. Spider and his cat are apparently determined to chain-smoke their way through an entire carton of cigarettes this morning and they both look as though they were up just a little too late last night – or too early this morning.

Waiting until most of the class is present, Spider waves a hand for attention. “All right. Last week we discussed four words which occur in everyday reading that tend to provoke a common reaction or idea. This week we’re going to take things just a short step further and examine the concept of ‘slant’ or ‘spin’.”

Spider pointed at the screen at the far end of the classroom, which abruptly split in half to show two different people against a similar background. “In any two news broadcasts, you will note a difference in word-choice and emphasis. In syndicated news, of any variety, you will discover a distinct flavor to the news stories. You can take any two reports of the same event and find differences, some of them extreme… and many of them distinctly slanted to emphasize the agenda of the agency that is producing the story.”

He grinned nastily. “There’s a reason why I’m using the word ‘story’ and not ‘news’ or ‘report’. Some of these slants can be political in nature, some can be deliberately placating or alarmist. The trick to being a successful reporter in most places is to be able to put whatever spin or slant onto a story that your editor wants or will approve. This is particularly important if you’re working free-lance and need to sell a story to get food on the table… if not particularly ethical in some cases.”

There was a brief pause as he lit another cigarette for the cat. “The trouble is that sometimes you’re not allowed to say what really happened… and there the trick is to produce a spin or a slant that causes people to ask the correct questions as to what you’re not saying and prompt them to dig for their own answers. This,” Spider grimaced, “is far more difficult than it sounds. Therefore, today’s class exercise is to take a single event, from your world or someone else’s, and tell me about it. I want you to tell me something purely factual… and then spin or slant the events to show your opinion on the matter without actually deviating from those facts. Word choice is very important here, as well as the need to keep from saying anything either blatantly false or legally actionable.”

Spider crossed his arms and leaned back against the desk. “Manipulate me, students. Today, that’s what I’m here for.”


((OOC: P.S. Interns and Assistant, please check Spider's regular journal. Thank you.))

Celtic Studies Classes for Tuesday

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The Celtic Studies classroom is, for once, not closed. The now slightly battered notice had been taken down, and the whole room looks almost too bright and cheery. A large stuffed moose head (not Moosehead - sadly) is hanging inexplicably on the back wall. Camulus himself is looking disgustingly bright-eyed and bushy-tailed as he strolls into the classroom.

"Ah. I see you thought that you were off the hook. Well I'm back now, so let's get down to business."

( CELT 100: Celtic Language Lesson Three )

( CELT 120: Arthurian Tradition Lesson Three )

It appears I missed something important while I was gone - Homecoming? What exactly is Homecoming, anyways? No matter. I'll be in my office all evening if you have any questions. If anyone still wants to join the class they are welcome to. I am also looking for an assistant in case I am called away again.

[[OOC: I'm baaaack. A full description of my RL adventures can be found in Cammie's journal; suffice it to say I am feeling much, much better, saddened to have missed the fun of Homecoming, and ready to have some fun.]]

Language Classes, Tuesday, Oct. 11

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Dream stands before the blackboard, hands in the pockets of his jeans. He briskly disperses assignments as students file in.

Languages of Europe students: Visit this web page and do the exercise outlined. If your Spanish is insufficient to the task, you may do a similar task using movie ads in German, French or another European language of your choice, other than your own first language.

Cat students:Transform and explore the halls of this building. Report back at the end of class by writing a paragraph about one thing you observed which you have never noticed as a human.

[OOC: Classes in comment threads. I would love it if you actually did these assignments.]

History of the Ancient World - #10

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History of the Ancient World
Tuesday 12:30-3:30 pm

Seimei rolled his scroll out for discussion, while Mitsumushi pinned up a picture to go along with the question.

Stonehenge. Religious artifact or scientific tool? Discuss.

East Asian History - #15

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East Asian History
Tuesday 6:00-8:00 pm

Seimei gestured to the discussion question scrolled out on the board and tapped at it with his hand. “This one is a particularly difficult one today. The answer may be found cached in your search.”

Discuss the Chosun dynasty government’s vacant island policy for Ullungdo and Tokdo.

ooc: Yes. This question is rather obscure.

Study Hall -- Tuesday, October 11th

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Sarah leans back in her chair, a dartboard set on the far wall that she's lazily throwing darts at. Almost every one hits the target -- the ones that don't make her scowl and put her in an even worse mood.

There's a sign set up on the desk that says, "Congratulations to the new student council," but every time one of the winners walks into the room, she gives them a nasty glare. She doesn't trust politicians, no matter how young they might be.

Lifestyle course: Essay for next week

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The professor can't quite recall how he got home last night ... he has vague memories involving his class, something about coffee, his student-landlady helping him down the front steps of the school, and then ... nothing. No recollection at all.

Ow. Ouch. Oh dear.

He stands up and walks gingerly over to the window. The curtains shriek at him as they scrape along the frictionless rail, and the unbearably bright light of day sears into his eyes.

My word. Goodness me.

He hauls himself onto his construction platform and takes the short ride to school with his eyes firmly shut and his head in his hands. He arrives back at his classroom/kitchen and surveys the rows of empty bottles. He takes a piece of paper and, wincing at the noise the pen makes as it glides across the surface, he writes:

Next week's topic is hangovers illness, frailty, and disability. One hundred words, as usual, on the topic, in the tray here by Saturday evening.

He thinks for a moment, and writes some more.

Please be quiet. Please.

He pins the note on the outside of the door, and then goes to find something in one of the cupboards. He runs a glass of water, and sits down at the table.

*plink* *plink* *fizz*

The noise is terrible.

Ow, ouch, never again...

Maths

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Charlie wanders around, collecting in sign up sheets and putting up new ones with the following on:

MATH CLASSES WILL START WEDNESDAY!

Still five spaces left for Beginners: Fun with Numbers!

Sign up here:

1. Maia Rutledge
2. 6
3.
4.
5.

(no subject)

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The Chef, wearing pants today, walked into the cafeteria looking befuddled. He started rifling through cabinets and drawers, muttering to himself. Das Schniztel walks into the cafeteria and watches the Chef for a few minutes before asking him what he was looking for.

"Sumetheeng is nut reeght Schneetzel my luve-a. I du nut feel leeke-a myselff. Su I theenk thet meybe-a I'fe-a lust sumetheeng und I'm tryeeng tu feend it. I joost veesh I knoo vhet I lost."

Das Schnitzel agreed with Chef. Something was off about him. She looked him over. Pants, check. Apron, check. Bow tie, Check. Hat...hat? With a loud squawk Das Schntizel pointed at the Chef's head.

"Oh Mamma! My het! My vunderffool het! A Cheff cunnut cuuk veethuoot hees het! He-a is a mere-a handler ooff fuud veet nu het! I cunnut gu oon! Bork Bo-...I cunnut Bork!"

The Chef falls to his knees and begins to sob. Das Schnitzel puts a wing around his shoulder and tries to soothe him. She only leaves him once to post a sign that says:

NO FOOD WILL BE SERVED TODAY AS THE CHEF HAS LOST HIS CHEF'S HAT. ANY INFOMATION REGARDING THIS WILL BE APPREICIATED. AND IF I FIND OUT THAT ANY OF YOU PUNKS STOLE THE CHEF'S HAT YOU WILL HAVE DAS M. SCHNITZEL TO DEAL WITH! I AM LIKE PRINCIPAL CONNOR WITH FEATHERS!



((About the icon...um, he's the third cousin of Ronald McDonald?))

Tuesday classes

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Note posted on Padme Amidala's office and classrooms:

Today's classes are canceled.
Please review last week's notes and complete the assigned readings.

Into the Black Flight Club meeting (Tuesday evening)

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Anakin and Padmé sat on the ramp of Padmé's ship. The smell of the pizza ordered for the Flight Club's first meeting wafted out and caused Anakin's stomach to rumble.

He practically vibrated with energy. Could be the possibility of flying again. Could be the excuse to spend more time with the Senator. Either way, he's in a fantastic mood.

Open Lab (October 11)

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Grissom opens the Sociology labs, and is messing around with a jar that may or may not have something dead floating in it.

He has a display up of various forensic tools for clarifying audio recordings, used by investigators to analyze the materials. These devices can filter out extraneous noise and pick up on background sounds and voices that may be otherwise obscured to the naked ear. Students may borrow the equipment for experimentation purposes with his permission, and he can further explain their uses if they have questions.

He is also eating donuts from one of his students, and boy, are they delicious. He may be willing to share.

Special Collections

[janet_fraiser]

Janet comes out and places the following sign up on the library doors:
( sign )

( text of sign )

Intro to Business

[msgilmoredanes.livejournal.com]

Good evening class.

Tonight we will continue our discussion of business plans.

( tonight's lecture )

Next week we're going to have a quiz on everything we've learned so far. Don't forget to sign the attendance sheet.

Comparative Religions

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*strides in wearing a rather dingy robe, looking a little scorched around the edges*

The feast is small but nourishing tonight class.
We are discussing Creation - myths and mysteries.

Please, tell me what you all think, and we will go from there

*sits behind his desk, looking worn and tired, his hat drooping down*

Upcoming Field Trip

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*A note is posted.*

TO ALL STUDENTS:

The weekend of October 21-23, Professors bugofjustice and prof_cregg will be chaperoning a field trip to the Fandom Plotting Zoo. Come see all sorts of exotic plot animals, like plot dolphins, plot camels, and the mighty plotypus! You'll surely leave the zoo with stories to tell!

Sign up below (first come-first serve, limit of 10. It will probably take a good bit of the day, whichever day it is):

1. oatmanspatient
2. kawalsky
3. notcalledlizzie
4. time_agent
5. sydney_bristow_
6. lisacuddy
7. aroseintime
8. swerval_zero
9. 12parseckessel
10. ihatedenmark

*Amazed by the quick turnout (he didn't even get all the way down the hall after posting it!), Tick takes down the list.*

For Zoology,
-Professor The Tick

Second Ethics session

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A change has been made to the Ethics class signup notices. Neat round handwriting declares: "Due to a number of interested students facing scheduling conflicts, a second Ethics class will be run. Students may attend Monday 2-4pm, or Friday 8-10am. I will be in my office on Thursday should there be any further problems."

(no subject)

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As he comes in to start the exercises, Duncan can be heard humming "Men in Tights".