Morning Announcements (Monday, Oct. 24)

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"Good morning, students. Here are your announcements for Monday, October 24th:

1. Vote in the Special Write-In Election for Academic Affairs

2. Locker 327 is playing the Best of Barry Manilow today.

3. We appear to have some frogs on campus. We are handling the problem.

4. Parents' Weekend is in a few short days. Don't forget to notify the Student Council of your attending parent/guardian. If we don't have advance notice, your parent/guardian will not be allowed on campus.

Thank you, and have a safe, abstinent day."

Speech Comm

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

( 301--Friendship )

Library Open - 10/24

[prof-methos.livejournal.com]

Please note and follow (both IC and OOC) Library Rules.

As of today, Special Collections is now open. Please be certain to have a note from your teacher clearly specifying what you wish to study in Special Collections, or you will not be allowed entry.

(no subject)

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The Swedish Chef and Das Schnitzel walk into the cafeteria. They both look extremely pleased with themselves.

Ve-a hefe-a sumetheeng fery speceeel fur yuoo tudey! Nu zee fuud vun't meke-a yuoo seeng boot yuoo veell seeng unyveys!


Furst theengs furst, zee menoo fur tudey!
( Zee Menoo )

Tudey iff yuoo sing me-a und Des Schneetzel a sung yuoo hefe-a zee chunce-a tu veen a deeeliciuus ceke-a und be-a crooned Keeng oor Qooeen ooff zee ceffetereea! Theenk ooff it es Emereecun Idul boot yuoo veen a ceke-a insteed ooff a short leefed mooseecel cereer.

Yuoo cun seeng in peurs, yuoo cun gu sulu boot yuoo moost geefe-a it ell yuoo gut! Oonly oone-a ect veell be-a peecked. Thees is yuoor chunce-a fur iternel glury! Bork Bork Bork!

Es a vey tu stert yuoo ooffff, Des Schneetzel und I veell seeng a sung. It is frum zee vunderffool doou, Sunny und Cher!

Das Schnitzel is now wearing a long, black wig. There are two microphones and a elevated stage in the cafeteria. Her and the Chef take their places.

( Zee Sung )

I veell unnuoonce-a zee veenner tumurroo. Guud loock leettle-a oones! Mey zee best mun oor vumun veen! Bork Bork Bork!

((I started two threads, one for people competing and another for people who just want the cafeteria food...yeah, like that'll happen.))

Geology

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*She is remarkably cheerful for someone who had spent the better part of last week testifying over a rather grisly set of murders, complete with suspected cannibalism.*

I trust you all remembered the papers I assigned. Please stack them next to the roll sheet as you sign in. There are coffee and doughnuts if anyone wants them.

Today, we will be discussing the Earth's magnetic field and how it relates to geology.

The geomagnetic field is generated by electric currents located in many different parts of the Earth. In the outer core the main part of the geomagnetic field is sustained by a naturally occurring dynamo. In the mantle currents can be induced by time-dependent variations in the ambient magnetic field. In the crust the field has both induced and permanent components.

And, in the ionosphere and magnetosphere electric currents are sustained through a complicated interaction with the Sun, the heliomagnetic field, and the solar wind of charged particles. The many different, and sometimes remote, sources of the Earth's magnetic field each contribute to the total field at any one particular location, with the very different physical processes in each domain giving rise to a wide variety of time-dependent geomagnetic variations.

Journalism Class - Monday October 24

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Spider is stalking back and forth behind his desk, cigarette clamped firmly between his teeth and looking exceedingly irate. He continues to do this, despite nearly tripping over the cat twice, and determinedly ignoring the increasingly frantic chorus of 'ribbits' from beneath the corner of his desk as the cat creeps ever closer. Once most of the class seems to be present, he turns on them.

"Today is the day when the campaign drawn from your homework assignment last week is due to swing into gear. You have all week to get reactions from the student body and, yes, even from various parents this weekend. Today's class is cancelled so that you can begin with your publicity campaign."

Turning, he resumed pacing. "Tomorrow we'll be doing a class project with the assistance of Professor Dream. I expect full cooperation with the Professor and a concrete effort on your part to make this experiment a success. If things go well, I'll be inviting other professors to help demonstrate various points on interview procedure, observation and research."

As the cat pounced and frogs poured from beneath his desk, Spider strode grimly on. "Everyone is reminded to keep up with their attendance and their homework. My homework policy is extremely lenient, considering that almost all classwork is extra-credit and can be used in place of your actual assignment as long as you remember to note in the assignment itself that this is what you are doing. This policy has been discussed often and both classes and homework are all easily accessible from my information page. I ask very little of you and failing to keep to my somewhat minimalist standards means that not only will you fail, you will be barred from ever re-enrolling in one of my classes. I am extremely serious about this, particularly because it is more work for me and my Assistants to assign, grade and keep track of all this than it is for you to show up twice a week and turn in homework approximately once a week or do the occasional class assignment."

He rounded on the class, looking suddenly tired. "I am extremely disappointed in some of you, and I would ask that if you are not interested in doing the work or in showing up for class that you drop now. There is no point in further wasting my time or yours. For attendance credit, please sign the roster on my desk and if you wish to drop my class simply make a note there. I will fill out the appropriate paperwork and hand it in to the Dean along with your current grade." He took a deep breath and pinched at the bridge of his nose. "I expect to see everyone's campaign at least begun by tonight... and in the meantime, enjoy yourselves as best possible."

Language Classes, Monday, Oct. 24

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

Good morning.

I hope you all received my email this weekend. If you have any concerns about the discontinuation of Friday sessions, please let me know and I will attempt to address them.

Classics: We will continue our study of the basics of Greek. Please pair up and practice the pronounciations. Audiotapes demonstrating the proper sounds are in the cupboard at the back of the room; each pair of students should take a tape and headphones and go to a listening booth to work.

Languages of Asia: There is a quiz on Cantonese today, with the same format as the quiz on Hebrew last week. After you complete the vocabulary and translation passage, please approach me at my desk for a brief conversation in Cantonese.

[OOC: I got a comment that the Dream font makes it very hard to read the links, and -- as the FH community is white-on-black anyhow -- I'm removing it from his class postings. I'll still use it in his conversations, emails, etc. I offer my apologies to Neil Gaiman and anyone else offended.]

Study Hall -- Monday, October 24th

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Sarah sits at the front desk, a large pile of romance novel notes school-related documents sitting in front of her. She occasionally glances at the stack thoughtfully as if she's trying to come up with an idea and failing miserably.

Instead, however, she's been drawing mushroom clouds on the blackboard. She appears to have had a lot of practice at it.

OOC: Give me a couple of days to finish the romance novel chapter, 'kay? Sarah and I are both having a bit of writer's block on the subject, but we should be fine. ;)

SOC 201 and 310 Class Meetings (October 24)

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Still looking a little green, Grissom sits down at his desk for a long evening of classes.

Criminology

Grissom remains seated for a Lecture on the Legal Definition of Obscenity.

Discussion: If you were to rewrite the law on obscenity, what would it cover?

Homework: Find a piece of media or writing that has been classified at one point or another as obscene, and be prepared to share your thoughts - if its classification as such was justified or not.

Death and Dying

I hope you read the poem from last class. It helps set the tone for our next section, this time on suicide.

After an intriguing (and short) lecture, Grissom looks for reactions.

Discussion: Did the lecture change your perspective at all on the historical figure in question, and if you are unfamiliar with him, how do you feel about a figure of his importance in a culture expressing those type of thoughts?

Homework: Please find one piece of art/writing/etc. on suicide you can share with the class.

[OOC: Criminology, Grissom is very open-minded, but please link to everything this week to keep the posts fairly work-safe. Remember it is an academic setting, albeit an adventurous one. Death and Dying, I'm keeping the suicide section short as to not upset anyone and it will be all art and lit based for the sake of the muns. If you are uncomfortable - drop a IC note to Grissom and he'll excuse you for the week; he's a nice guy like that.]

Ash's Art Appreciations, Lecture #4

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*Ash stands in front of the classroom, scribbling notes on his clipboard until all the students settle in*

Alright, last week's lecture was a bit of traumatic experience for everyone, so today, I've prepared a special slide show.

*Dims the lights, and puts on a "Best of Cake" CD, and starts up the Slide Projector. The slide show is a series of photographs of puppies, small children, women in bikinis, rainbows, women in bikinis with guns, kittens, and flowers*

*After the presentation, he turns the lights back up, and shuts off the music*

Alright, the discussion topic: "Is Photography Art?"

Go ahead and duke it out, kids.

Outside the journalism classroom...

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And inside, on the desks put together to form the Hightimes headquarters, there's a pile of newspapers lying ready for anyone who might want to read them.

Neither Chloe nor Jake are in sight, as Krycek has taken it upon him to rescue the both of them from being recorded crashing in the journalism room. Krycek's veryvery nice.

Lifestyle Seminar, here today: Sport

[isnotimportant.livejournal.com]

The professor emerges from his classroom briefly. He has a pained look on his face. He posts a note on his door -- Lifestyle Seminar -- and retires inside once more. He goes to the kitchen table, bends down and lifts the roof of the (now quite ornate) pavillion. A small handful of white cotton garments shoots out of the pavillion, at considerable speed, and hits him in the face. One of the frogs inside croaks at him, at some length.

Look, you're cricketers. You're *supposed* to wear whites.

He is greeted by a chorus of furious croaking.

Because it's traditional. Cricketers wear whites. Who do you think I am, Kerry Packer? There is more croaking. Right, we'll let it ride for now, but you'll see.

He sets the roof back on top of the pavillion, and settles down to greet the students.

Okay, lifestyle seminar. Let's share some thoughts on how an interest in sport can make a difference to your lifestyle.

While he is speaking, the frogs -- fifteen of them -- emerge from the pavilion and take their positions around the table. Two of them are wielding popsicle sticks and wearing pads cunningly fashioned from cardboard, while others are throwing peas to each other.

Fencing Club

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Welcome to this week's Fencing Club. You know how the set-up is -- protective gear to the left, equipment to the right. I'm told that Edward will be absent for a bit in the coming weeks, so anything to do with the club will have to be directed to me. There's a write up of our club in the Fandom High Times today, if you manage to acquire a copy.

Also, I brought back a package of giftshop candy from my visit to the Plotting Zoo this weekend. I am assured that they are poison-free, but I do not know if they have any other unwelcome side effects. You are welcome to have some, if you so wish.


[OOC: Mun will be offline for a while doing actual schoolwork, but should be back later tonight. Go on without me.]

Introduction to Anthropology

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*Daniel is sitting at his desk, looking pretty relaxed, skimming over some long and complicated paper as the students file in*

"I'm having to apologize again for my absence," he grins sheepishly. Damn power cable "However, I hope that any more trips I have to make in the future will at least let me give you some warning, and hopefully line up a substitute."

"Right. Today I'd like to follow up on some of the harsh consequences on extreme gender ideology. Now, I understand that these are not pleasant topics, and if you feel that you can't deal with them, then by all means, you are excused from class today.

The first thing is Female Genital Mutliation.

I also touched upon China's One Child Policy, so we'll look at that in more detail.

But, the Western World, also discriminates against girls still... admittedly, not to the extent of the two examples I've just given you. In careers, there is a great divide in tech-related ones between male and female workers. However, there are programs in place to try and reduce that divide, such as the Connecticut Girls and Technology Network

Now, for homework, I'd like you to look for and write about an example of gender discrimination and/or the consequences of extreme gender ideology. For those of you not from this time, I'm perfectly happy to accept studies from your own home.

Quantum Physics 123: Monday 24 October

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[The Doctor has warm non-alcoholic drinks for everyone today. He smiles and seems ridiculously pleased with himself.]

Hello, everyone. I hope your projects from last week went well.

Today I want to throw an impromptu presentation at you, based on your project. My apologies to those of you who were in detention this week, but that's life for you--unfair. You'll have 20 minutes to plan it, and then each group will present their findings. I want these to be as interesting as possible--you can present however you wish--but please take your classmates' possible hangups triggers into consideration.

All right, have at it. You will be graded not only on your presentation but how well you prepare, so please for the love of GOD try to stay on topic.

Padme's Monday Office Hours

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Padme sits at her desk, half-heatedly going through tests. She ponders appointing an assistant, at least to relieve some of the pyschological trauma of some of the answers from the Advanced Negotiations essay questions.

Her door is open a crack and the coffee-maker is brewing away.

Cyborg Theory

[replicarter.livejournal.com]

Dear class. I apologize for my absence. The brethren have called me into the field and I am tactically doing away with a little annoyance of ours. His name is Thor, btw. HAHAHHAHAHAH. Please take a copy of the reading Johnny Mnemonic by William Gibson. This short story – made into a deliciously terrible film staring the illustrious Keanu Reeves – is actually quite good and is a morality tale about the dangers of mixing the human brain with cyborg components. It also has a skeeeerrryass dolphin. And the best female character ever written. OMG PROTO-TRINITY HOW I WORSHIP YOU.

Also, I must note if you enjoy the story, the conclusion is in Gibson’s novel Neuromancer.

Anyway. I must be off.

xoxo

RepliCarter

Student Council Meeting [October 24, 2005]

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe enters the room and starts setting up her notes.

"Hey guys, we have a lot to cover and not a lot of time."

Egyptian Archaeology

[the-ascended.livejournal.com]

*Daniel's possibly had too much coffee already today. He's not quite bouncing around the classroom, but it's a near thing*

"Right. Sorry about the interruption in classes, uh, class. I really hope it won't happen again, or if I do have to make any more trips, I'll be able to give you more warning and perhaps arrange for a substitute.

Now. We looked at four theories of the unification of Egypt last week. I sincerely hope you all remember what they were - anyone?

Right. So, contuing on with theories, we have trade with outside centers. It's possible that increased trade may have given one area an advantage over the others, in terms of prestige, power and support. There was trading up and down the Nile Valley, which explains the spread of copper and stone. The Egyptians at the time also traded with Palestine and northern Syria, as well as coming in contact with the culture of Mesopotamia.

Another theory is population pressure leading to expansion. THe general increase in size and number of settlements at this time led to more burials being observed and these burials gradually contain more and more varied goods. This is perhaps due to calmer Nile floods, increased land reclamation and development of basin irrigation to produce more agricultural products. More people led to mass-movements to new places with resultant pressure on areas already settled.

There's the possibility of a dynastic union occuring, which resulted in political and administrative structures. This can be seen in the development of documentary (written) evidence after ‘unification’ circa 3,100 BC. It may have come about by bilateral agreements, marriages, ritual and cultic exchanges.

The last theory we're looking at is political ambition and individual charisma. Basically, one person got up and unified the country. In Egyptian myth this was King Menes who joined Upper and Lower Egypt and founded a new capital at Memphis. From the archaeological record contenders are: King Scorpion and especially King Narmer.

Now, for homework, I want you to write me an essay, based on readings and your own thoughts, on which of these you think were most likely, or had the most impact on unification.

Thank you, guys. I'll see you on Wednesday."

Introduction to World History to 1600 - #18

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Introduction to World History to 1600 (Terran)
Monday 1:00-3:00 pm

“My apologies for canceling classes last week. I hope everyone made use of the time wisely. And we’re ready to continue with our lessons,” Seimei said as he glided into class. His fan waved toward the front of the classroom and the discussion question on the scroll.

Discuss contributing factors for the early Indus civilization collapse.

East Asian History - #18

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

“Two topics for discussion,” Seimei said, waving his fan toward the wall and the discussion question hanging there.

The period of the Warring States (Zhanguo or Chan-Kuo) in China refers to the era of about 475 BCE to 221 BCE. It commenced at a time of when the numerous petty city-state kingdoms had been consolidated into seven major contenders and a few minor enclaves. Who were those seven and name one of advances that came out of that period.

“The second is in regards to the size of the class. As there are so few, I propose to you, to free your time for more efficient use and to still maximize our lessons together, to hold class once a week. I can provide the discussion questions ahead of time and when we meet later in the week, discuss them then.”

Seimei tapped his ran against his lips. “I propose, then, to post the discussion questions on Monday and we meet on Thursday evening, at this same time for further discussion and homework submission.” Another wave of his fan. “What is your input?”

Celtic Studies class for Monday

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There is actually no chocolate in sight today, but a very suspicious smell is emanating from the top drawer. Camulus is studiously ignoring it.

"Good evening, class," he rumbles, standing. "It appears that Friday's class was eaten by Locker 327. I hope that your projects are coming along well. Remember, they are due on Friday."

He paces to the board and begins scribbling a very complicated diagram. "The focus of today's lesson will be Spain." He grins wryly. "I believe that Spain gave Mr. Solo a bit of mental anguish last time it was mentioned. We move once again into the realm of unreality to have a look at Spain as imagined by the monks and scholars who finally transcribed and translated the Lebor and other books. It should be noted that Spain, when talking about the Celts, is not really Spain. It was considered the logical physical location that was referred to when the Celts spoke about the otherworld.

"The otherworld of the Celts is a very odd place. It is in no way similar to the Underworld of the Greeks. It was also known as the Land of the Dead, the Land of the Living, and Tir na Nog (the Land of Youth) - all contradicting monikers, to be sure. The location of this otherworld was never stationary, either. Sometimes it is west, across the sea. Sometimes it is in the south of Ireland, in the hostel of the gods. It is probably the combination of these two which led to the rather more mundane locale of Spain. More often the Land of the Living is underneath Ireland itself, the entrances found in the fairymounds, the duine, the sid of the feyfolk, the sidhe - those who were once known as the Tuatha de Danaan.

"Another of the many contradictions of the Land of the Living is its very being. It is supposed to be brighter, more full, more everything than the real world, yet is only a shadow of that real world." He pauses. "Enough of insubstantials. Work on your projects. Wednesday will be a work period. You will also be able to talk to be about anything you've encountered in the readings so far."

[[I have no clue where Friday's post went. It disappeared and I didn't realise until Sunday night. So hi. And . . . bye?]]

Philosophy classroom: Ethics class #2, Monday, 2-4pm

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Tara looks more nervous than excited as students take their seats, but tries hard to school her face into a confident mask.

"Okay, first off - you've probably heard about the assignment. From the radio, if nothing else. I promise you, it's not anywhere near as bad as you're imagining. I won't keep people in suspense - we'll do the debate last, because I suspect no-one will be able to focus until this is out of the way.

Before I explain that, however, I need to make two announcements.

( Announcements )

( The Assignment )

Ethics office hours

[brambless.livejournal.com]

Tara's in her office bright and early for office hours although once Spider Jerusalem gets back to her with an appointment time she's closing up shop.

(no subject)

[mrdmacleod.livejournal.com]

Duncan starts the class with stretching and warm ups, moving everyone out to the track for endurance runs. He seems somewhat preoccupied today.