(no subject)

[best-bang-yet.livejournal.com]

Okay my froody proteges , let's see your stuff. Present last week's assignment here. Remember, the only limits to these costumes are the holy boundaries of NWS...a cruel mistress indeed.

Also, to answer a student's question, the showing of nipples on males is perfectly fine, provided nothing is clamped to them. There's nothing illegal there, it just freaks me out. That's not where clamps belong.

Egyptian Archaeology

[the-ascended.livejournal.com]

[ooc: *sets the correct class this time*]

Daniel leans against his desk. "Okay, today we're talking about dress and fashion.

Ancient Egyptians were extremely interested in fashion and its changes. This seems evident from trends seen in tomb scenes where the costumes and styles of the upper classes were soon copied by the lower classes. The most common fabric for clothing (both women's and men's) was linen. Because linen is very hard to dye, most clothes were off-white, so color was added with heavy beaded collars and other jewelry.

The standard apparel of women from the Old Kingdom into the New Kingdom was the sheath dress, which could be worn strapless or with two broad shoulder straps. Most examples of these dresses reach the ankles. Most sources depict women wearing impossibly tight and impractical dresses, suggesting that the representations are idealized to emphasize the sensuality of the female body.

The most ancient garment worn by men was a kilt that was made of a rectangular piece of linen cloth wrapped rather loosely around the hips, leaving the knees uncovered. As a rule, it was wrapped around the body from right to left so that the edge of the skirt would be in the front. The upper edge was tucked behind the tie, or girdle, that held the kilt together. This garment was the standard male attire for all classes from peasants to royalty, though the quality of the linen and the exact style varied according to one's purchasing power. Some of the fancier, more expensive kilts had bias-cut edges, pleated decorative panels, or fringed edges, and were made of finer, softer linen. By late Dynasty 4 and early Dynasty 5, it became fashionable to wear the kilt longer and wider or to wear it with an inverted box pleat that appeared as an erect triangular front piece. Though styles changed over time, the simple kilt remained the standard garb for scribes, servants, and peasants.

In the winter, the middle and upper classes wore a heavy cloak extending from neck to ankle, which could be wrapped around and folded or clasped in front. Depictions of such cloaks extend from Archaic to Ptolemaic times. Although sandals of rush and reeds are known, regardless of the occasion or social class, Egyptians apparently often went barefoot.

During the New Kingdom, when Egypt extended its political influence east into Asia, Egyptian fashion changed radically. With the influx of trade and ideas from the east, fashions became more varied, changed more quickly, and often took on an eastern flavor. Men and women of the upper classes, for example, wore layers of fine, nearly transparent kilts and long- or short sleeved shirts that tied at the neck, or draped themselves in billowing robes of fine linen that extended from neck to ankle and were drawn in at the waist by a sash. The better examples of these garments were heavily pleated, and some were ornamented with colored ball fringe.

For most of the Pharaonic Period, women wore their hair (or wigs) long and straight; after Dynasty 18 hairstyles became more elaborate. During all periods men wore their hair short, but they also wore wigs, the style befitting the occasion. These wigs were made of human hair or plant fiber. Both genders wore copious amounts of perfumes and cosmetics made of ground minerals and earth pigments. Fashion statements were made with accessories such as jewelry and ribbons. Men also carried staffs that marked status and social class."

He looks around the class. "For homework, I'd like to see pictures please. Preferably ones you've not drawn yourself five minutes before class. See you on Friday."

Shop Class #6

[manofthemullet.livejournal.com]

( Mac is still having problems with the Danger Shop... )

Criminal Justice, Class 16

[bugofjustice.livejournal.com]

[OOC: Despite everything else going on, still get plans to me by Saturday. I will not be doing class replies from work at all today because SadTick has made me cry already and I'm not subjecting myself to that at work. And anyone who has seen The Tick cartoon will find our special guest much more amusing than anyone who hasn't. Anyone who hasn't will just think that I have way too much of certain illegal substances. Class Info Post.]

*Tick sat at his desk. Quite frankly, he looked terrible. He probably hadn't slept in a couple days. And while his students had probably questioned his mental state before now, it would be extremely easy to tell that he wasn't in the sanest of places at the moment. The fact that there was what could only be described as a very crudely made little wooden boy sitting in a chair at the front of the class likely confirmed this.*

Well, this is a Criminal Justice class. Could we really talk about anything besides what was announced last night? Please, discuss whatever you feel you must. Memories of Kitty, thoughts on life, opinions on the new rules like curfew that have come as a result. Whatever you want. If you don't have anything to say, that's fine. Just continue working on your project.

If you'd rather discuss your thoughts privately with a trained professional, I advise you to speak to Little Wooden Boy. *Tick motioned to the chair in front of him.* He is a trained psychologist and will be glad to listen to anything you have to say. *Little Wooden Boy said nothing, as he is inanimate.*

Also, the projects remain on the given schedule. We need to try to keep things as normal as possible. Have the plans to me by Saturday and we'll run the simulations on Sunday.

*Tick moved LWB's chair to a secluded corner of the class so anybody choosing to speak to him could have some privacy. Tick returns to his seat and waits for any discussion to begin.*

Open Forum on Grief Management

[spyprincipal.livejournal.com]

[OOC: This is in lieu of Office Hours. Also, I don't have anything clever to say in the announcements]

In the Student Council meeting room, Dean Bristow sits behind his desk, fingers interlaced, looking vaguely apprehensive. Any and all students and faculty are welcome to come and share their feelings with each other. The likelihood that Dean Bristow will be reciprocating is a matter for the gambling experts.

"Thank you for coming. For those of you who knew Katherine Pryde, and those of you who did not... a time like this may be difficult for you. If you wish to speak openly on the topic, you may do so here."

Speech Comm

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

[Today CJ teaches class in a pair of jeans and a man's tshirt that is five sizes too big for her. She looks well rested, but tense.]

( 201--Speech )

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

( 301--Register )

Cookery class is open again

[isnotimportant.livejournal.com]

The professor is clearly distracted, with something on his mind.

Oh, look, um ...

He throws a book onto the table. It's a French cookbook.

Well, ...

There are croaks from under the table. Angry croaks.

Yes, okay. Cookery class is open. And ... um ... French cooking is forbidden.

Lifestyle course: Essay for next week

[isnotimportant.livejournal.com]

I'm sure some of you -- most of you -- will have heard the news. Dean Bristow has asked classes to set aside some time to talk about it, but since we don't meet until Monday, perhaps you should write about your feelings instead.

So the essay topic this week is all about issues arising from these recent events. Some of you will know Ms Pryde well, some will have a passing acquaintance with her, some of you -- myself included -- will hardly have met her. Nonetheless, each of us will have some thoughts to share about how matters such as these have their effect on our lifestyle.

One hundred words, please, by the end of the weekend.

The Library Is Open (11/3/05)

[janet_fraiser]

Janet dragged herself from Criminal Justice to the library, unlocked it, and tried to decide if she felt like working today sat down behind the Collections Desk. She started checking in books very, very slowly.

Biology

[equalsmcsquared.livejournal.com]

By now, you all have heard the sad news about Kitty Pryde.

In lieu of a lecture and lab today, I'm here for anyone who needs to talk to someone. You are free to leave if you wish.

Journalism Class - Thursday November 3

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

There's a small sign on Spider's desk, reading "Gone to Professor Dream's class. Please spend today's class hour discussing print media vs televised or internet media and which you prefer."

Language Classes, 11/03

[game-of-you.livejournal.com]

Dream is calmer today than he has been, but it would be a mistake to assume that meant he was in a good mood.

Cat class: Professor Jerusalem and his cat are being kind enough to pay us a visit today. After you transform, feel free to converse with the cat. You may find her interesting.

Languages of Europe: Pair up and review your Spanish vocabulary. You will have a discussion midterm with me on Tuesday.

If any of you wish to talk with me about the death of Miss Pryde, I am here. I am sorry that such things could happen at this school.

Criminology : November 3

[drgrissom.livejournal.com]

As you know, today was the scheduled date for your midterm examination. Due to the events on and off campus this past week, in lieu of a proper exam I am going to assign you a take-home essay to be completed for Monday. The grade you receive on your essay will be your official midterm grade.

If you will need an extension or any other assistance with the assignment, please speak to me before you leave.


The Essay: In our second class, you each ranked types of crime from the worst type of crime to the least. Would you still rank them in the same way? Why or why not? Please use your fellow students' thoughts, and outside opinions in your work.

You may leave as soon as you sign in.

I have also been instructed to refer you to the various counseling services made available to you on campus and off campus. Please seek out and utilize these resources if you require them.

(no subject)

[http://users.livejournal.com/swedish_chef_/]

Hellu buys und gurls! Tudey fur loonch ve-a hefe-a:

-Cheeckee in zee besket (He shoots a chicken into the new basket that Kawalsky gave him) Buu-ya!

-Cheese-a Peezza

-Ice-a Creem (chuculete-a oor funeella) Nu strevberry. I'm ellergeec.


I vunt yuoo ell tu hefe-a a seffe-a dey! Dun't du unytheeng I vuooldn't du. Bork Bork Bork!

Study Hall -- Thursday, November 3rd

[principalconnor.livejournal.com]

Having no idea how to help other people deal with grief (her usual method of dealing with it is either to scream about how everybody else is going to die from nuclear holocaust or to shoot something), Sarah has left every possibly comfortingly cliche thing she can think of on her desk -- teddy bears, tissues, chocolate, etc. Also, in addition to the puppies, now there's a basketful of kittens for cuddling.

Meanwhile, Sarah has fallen asleep in her chair. Let it never be said that Sarah can't find a way to avoid having teenagers that aren't hers cry on her shoulders.

Home Ec 101 : Nov 3rd

[mrsvandekamp.livejournal.com]

Hello, class. I know you are all aware of the terrible tragedy regarding Ms. Pryde.

I've made quiche. Lots of quiche. Please, take some home and share it with your friends.

I am going to leave the department open all day. If you'd like to stay and speak to me, play with the kittens, or use the materials in the lab, please feel free. I find knitting particularly soothing. And if you'd like to come back with a friend so you have a quiet space to talk, that's certainly okay with me.

If you'd rather leave, I completely understand. Please sign in before you go.

Take care of yourselves, and stay safe.

Introduction to Western Literature: Syllabus Update

[geoff-chaucer.livejournal.com]

Due to the fact that I had not taken into consideration that these are one-semester classes, I have revised the syllabus for this class. Next semester's will pick up where this one leaves off.

Also due to the fact that there really isn't enough time for student projects, I'll be dropping that requirement and replacing it with a written assignment instead.

Your end-of-term written assignment is to read one work not listed in the required reading, written before 1600. This can be any type of work -- prose, play, poetry, etc. Choose some aspect of the work and present a 200-word essay on the topic, which you will be required to present aloud in class. (Topics can be anything: symbolism, characterization, plot, writing style, what have you. Talk to me if you need more clarification.)

One stipulation: you are not allowed to use any material from The Canterbury Tales for this assignment, as I'm given to understand I haven't written it yet.

Revised Reading List
Beowulf
Aristophanes' The Clouds
Homer's The Odyssey
Plato's Symposium
Bede's Prose Life of Cuthbert
Dante's Inferno


[OOC note to you lit geeks: OMG no you don't actually have to write a 200-word essay! Unless you want to. A+ on the project to anyone who actually does. :)]

Posted in the dorms and around school

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

In a simple black-on-white format, the following flyers can be seen around school:

Memorial Bonfire for Kitty Pryde


WHEN: Sunday, November 6
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

WHERE: The beach

If you wish to speak at the memorial, please contact Rory Gilmore or sign your name below.

We ask that all speeches be respectful, and likewise, all memorial guests. Please do not attend if you do not feel that you can be appropriate.


[ooc: If you want your character to give an actual speech, let me know ahead of time. Otherwise, there will be pens and paper provided, and if your character is too shy to say anything, they may write Kitty a letter and toss it in the fire.

We're really, really hoping that this will be able to provide some closure for those of you with grieving characters, or those who didn't know Kitty very well but are sad because the entire school is upset. With any luck, as of Monday, things should be fairly back to normal, emotionally.]

Quantum Physics 305: Thursday 3 November

[ten-and-chips.livejournal.com]

[At some point in the morning, Professor Chaucer can be seen putting a sign on the door to the Doctor's classroom. It reads as follows:
Class cancelled due to gremlin bite.
(Janitorial staff are advised to be careful while cleaning.)
His brow furrows a bit as he rereads the sign, but then he sighs and heads down the hallway.]


((Geoff godmodded with permission.))

Abnormal Psychology (11-3-05)

[crazyvampchick]

A note is posted on the psychology classroom door:

Class is delayed until Friday. Aren't you all lucky little boys and girls?

Governments

[padmeofnaboo.livejournal.com]

Padme stood at the front of the classroom and waited until everyone was seated.

“Today is going to be a little bit easier on you. No homework and an extra bit of time for your papers. All this is on the condition that our speaker today gets your full and undivided attention.’

“I’d like you to meet Chancellor Palpatine (chancellor_bob) of the Galactic Republic. He has agreed to take time out of his busy schedule to talk to you about the role of head of state and answer any questions you may have. Chancellor?”

Chancellor Palpatine offered a warm smile to her and to the class that didn’t quite reach his eyes. “It is indeed a pleasure to be here.” He gazed over the classroom, his eyes resting on Skywalker a few moments longer then on the rest. “And such attendance even in light of the troubling times you are now experiencing. Let me assure you all: this will pass and you will find yourselves a stronger and more united community than before… I have foreseen it. Myself and your esteemed professor are in the middle of our own spot of dark times in the form of a civil war. To have so many divided and locked in such senseless violence… it breaks my heart. But I digress. I am here to talk about my coverjob.’

“Now, this is actually my first time talking to students, believe it or not. So perhaps the best way to start is opening the floor to questions.”

Greco-Roman Archaeology

[the-ascended.livejournal.com]

Daniel is sitting at the front of the class, looking sober.

"I'm going to continue with a discussion about the architecture in Rome in a minute. But, I presume you all heard Dean Bristow's announcement yesterday. I don't know how many of you knew Ms Pryde, but I'm going to be in my office all day if you feel like you want to talk to me. I know you're asking yourselves why talk to the archaeology professor... well, I'm an orphaned widower, so I do have experience in this sort of thing."

He pauses, taking time to make eye contact with each student.

"Okay. Back to Rome.

The Colosseum or Flavian Amphitheater was begun by Vespasian, inaugurated by Titus in 80 A.D. and completed by Domitian. Located on marshy land between the Esquiline and Caelian Hills, it was the first permanent amphitheater to be built in Rome. Its monumental size and grandeur as well as its practical and efficient organization for producing spectacles and controlling the large crowds make it one of the great architectural monuments achieved by the ancient Romans.

The amphitheater is a vast ellipse with tiers of seating for 50,000 spectators around a central elliptical arena. Below the wooden arena floor, there was a complex set of rooms and passageways for wild beasts and other provisions for staging the spectacles. Eighty walls radiate from the arena and support vaults for passageways, stairways and the tiers of seats. At the outer edge circumferential arcades link each level and the stairways between levels.

The three tiers of arcades are faced by three-quarter columns and entablatures, Doric in the first story, Ionic in the second, and Corinthian in the third. Above them is an attic story with Corinthian pilasters and small square window openings in alternate bays. At the top brackets and sockets carry the masts from which the velarium, a canopy for shade, was suspended.

The construction utilized a careful combination of types: concrete for the foundations, travertine for the piers and arcades, tufa infill between piers for the walls of the lower two levels, and brick-faced concrete used for the upper levels and for most of the vaults.

The Colosseum was designed to hold 50,000 spectators, and it had approximately eighty entrances so crowds could arrive and leave easily and quickly.

The plan is a vast ellipse, measuring externally 188 m x 156 m (615 ft x 510 ft), with the base of the building covering about 6 acres. Vaults span between eighty radial walls to support tiers of seating and for passageways and stairs.

The facade of three tiers of arches and an attic story is about 48.5 m (158 ft) tall — roughly equivalent to a 12-15 story building.


I'm not going to set any homework tonight.  But what I do want you to do... if you do feel that you need to talk to someone, do. If not to me, then to another member of staff, or you can go to the clinic or see someone in town.

I'll see you next week."

Ash's Art Appreciation, Studio Session #15

[names-ash.livejournal.com]

*Ash sits at his desk, with the stuffed puppy now laying comfortable on his head, as if it were a hat*

*He waits for everyone to arrive, and dims the lights*

Today, we will be watching a happy movie, that is totally art, cause it's not in English. This is so I can distract you kids from the sadness of certain events. Happiness rules, knuckleheads. Be happy. Don't fall into emocomas. Stay awake and read the little words at the bottom, that's what the people are saying.

*starts the video projector. He is showing the film "Elling"*

Starting a Small Business

[msgilmoredanes.livejournal.com]

Okay gang - sorry about cancelling at the last minute last week. I had a family emergency come up.

First of all, I'd like to introduce you to Piper Halliwell cookinggeek, my new TA. In the future if I have to cancel class, Piper will have copies of my lesson plans and be able to collect homework, give assignments, etc.

Second - Final Roster for Starting a Small Business

cookinggeek & the4thsister
allie_cameron & lisacuddy
12parseckessel & kawalsky
iwasawesome & not_an_ex_demon
veronicamars1

taylorjustin & kinneybrian have been kicked out of class for non-attendance.

aka_vala has dropped the class, leaving Veronica without a partner. See me after class and we'll figure out how to handle this.

Also - iwasawesome and the4thsister will get detention if they don't show up for class this week.

Third - We're going to start our section on advertising tonight.

( Lecture Notes )

[ooc: pretty comments - yay!]

Philosophy classroom: Philosophy class #3, Thursday, 2-4pm

[brambless.livejournal.com]

Philosophy in Fandom is a little different than in other places. We have access to knowledge of things that most people thing are impossible. Amongst various other things, we have at this school psychics who can predict the future in a variety of ways, people *from* the future - some thousands of years ahead, some just a few - and there are even rumours of a genuine Heavenly angel around the place.

This week we're going to follow on from Descartes' attempt to prove the existence of God, to look at the debate of determinism vs. free will. Over the next couple of weeks we'll be exploring different philosopher's standpoints on the issue, and this topic will become your first assignment. For now, however, I want you to think of it from a Fandom point of view.

If a psychic can predict your future, is that future predetermined? To put it another way, do you have a choice in your actions, a genuine free will, or are you merely playing out a script, written by a more powerful being? Are your choices genuine choices, or are they dictated by your personality, your life experiences, and the circumstance you find yourself in?

Arthurian Traditions class for Thursday

[godinakilt.livejournal.com]

The tam has disappeared from the moose and is now perched on Camulus' head. The reason is not immediately apparent.

"Feasgar math, class," Camulus says gravely, folding his hands. "Today's class, continuing to Tuesday's, will be examining the role of women in Arthurian legend, especially the character of Guinevere and the social structure of the City of Legions.

"So in our first tale, 'Culhwch and Olwen', there is only one woman, Olwen, who is not so much a character as an object to be achieved. However, the most florid piece of prose in the story, in fact the only piece of ddescription, is of her beauty. Similarily, in Geoffrey's 'A History of the Kings of Britain', Arthur's marriage to Guinevere is only of passing interest to the narrative. There is a list of various tasks he accomplished, and the mention of his marriage is tacked on to the end of that list, almost as a throwaway line.

"It is in 'La Morte d'Arthur' that we find the first real mentions of women as a driving motive for the actions of the knights. We are told that the City of Legions was divided into two courts, one of Arthur and his knights and one of Guinevere and her women. More specifically, the married women. They have seperate celebrations and feasts. However, it is for the favour of the women that the knights do their heroic deeds, for the women maintain a code of 'kick three asses or no nookie' stringent trials that the knight must go through to gain favour. Thus is nobility upheld and the women kept chaste. In theory, of course. Next class we'll be talking about what happens when this system breaks down."

He taps a pile of books on his desk.

"Your homework for tonight is to find the scriptural evidence for what I've brought up, and look into further examples of the influence of women on Arthurian legend. Not that this will have anything to do with your final paper. Hint hint."

[[NaNo. Need I say more?]]

(no subject)

[mrdmacleod.livejournal.com]

Duncan looks around at the gathered students. "It's been a terrible week, I know. I thought about giving you guys a break, but sometimes activity helps as much as anything." He smiles slightly. "So in the interest of doing something, we're going to go over urban safety today. I realize that you have experience and that I might go too much over basics. We'll start with those and move on with questions. Self defense drills after that." He makes eye contact with whomever he can. "One thing I want clear right now. The student in question was not entirely a lost lamb either. It's clear that the town is not entirely harmless. So if you run into something, you run for help. You don't stay and fight alone, no matter how capable you are, because you possibly dead without warning others doesn't do a damn bit of good. Be smart."

"If you're going to be out at night, travel in a group. Be aware of your surroundings, and pay particular attention to possible ambush places such as stairways, alleyways, and bushes. If you're on public transport, don't read or doze. Stay alert. If someone begins to follow you, go to a public place. Now obviously those are the extreme basics. So basic that we forget to do them. I want you to remember."

"Second point, easy to forget. Precautions are like checking your door to be sure it's locked. It doesn't mean you need to spend all your time scared. Precautions make you stronger, less of a target."

"Some of you have more experience than others in knowing if you're being followed. Any of you are welcome to speak up. I think that's a good place to start."

...
After the discussion is ended, he'll set self defense drills, checking to see which students need work where.



(OOC, since this is posted late, the thread stays open till Saturday.)

Music 101 - Thursday 12pm

[wyld-stallyn.livejournal.com]

"Welcome to class, little dudes!"

Ted seems a little on edge, not sure how the students will react to the news of someone being dead. Ted was pretty upset the time he died when Evil Robot Ted pushed him off a cliff. He could only imagine how upset and/or pissed his Dad would have been if he'd found out before he came back to life and kicked Evil Robot Ted's ass.

There are several large pizzas with varying toppings on the Round Table, as well as the standard junk food and soda. There is a man in a futuristic jacket and totally excellent sunglasses sitting in the corner at the drum kit. He sits silently watching Ted give the lesson.

( Roster )

"Last week we heard the assignments from John Crichton and Callisto, and Xander and Barbossa. The rest of you didn't turn in your assignments. This is your mid-term for this class, dudes, so you gotta hand it in or I'm gonna have to fail you. And dudes? From experience, failing is totally bogus. The following people still need to give me their assignments:

Paige & Sawyer
Lane & Jonathan
Lily & Sonia
Eddie & Rose

If you don't submit this week, you fail. Sorry dudes.

I'm gonna give you another week for the scavenger hunt because of that dudey parenty weekendy thing. I was busy too, with meeting some of your most scary excellent parental units and dealing with my own Dad, who didn't realize that 'Parents Weekend' was for the students, NOT the teachers. So scavenger hunt results - next week."

***

"This week we're gonna talk about rhythm. You can't have music without rhythm. Even if you don't mean to have rhythm, there it is! Sometimes you get rhythm in songs from drums and other percussion-type instruments. Sometimes you get it with the bass, either a double bass or a bass guitar. Sometimes there's no actual rhythm instrument in the arrangement, but you get a feel for it by the way the music is performed.

Changing the rhythm of a song can change the feel of the song altogether. Like, with the band The Wonders, the song 'That Thing You Do' was originally meant to be a slow dance number. But then, the new drummer dudes with the most excellent sunglasses? He totally changed the rhythm by making the beat faster. That meant the rest of the band had to change the way they played the song.. and it became a #1 hit! Rhythm, especially beat, is totally important to any kind of music." He turned to the man sitting at the drum kit. "This, my excellent little dudes, is my most triumphant friend Rufus. He's going to give a demo on the drums while I play guitar to show you how the beat can change a song."

Rufus starts up a very slow beat and Ted starts playing 'God Gave Rock 'N Roll To You' at a very very slow pace. It sounds almost tedious. Rufus speeds up a little. Ted follows suit and soon they're playing at regular speed. Then Rufus speeds up again to a manic speed. Ted speeds up his playing, his fingers flowing wildly over the neck of the guitar.

By the time they finish, both are out of breath. Ted nods. "So," he says, breathing heavily. "As you can see, beat changes everything. Remember that, dudes. Class dismissed."

Band Practice - Thursday afternoon

[wyld-stallyn.livejournal.com]

Welcome to practice, dudes!

( Roster )

I hope you've done your homework and decided what you're gonna play, dudes and dudettes. Let me know and then go practice. Either myself, my most excellent friend Bill or my most excellent friend Rufus will be in to hang out and help you.

If your group hasn't decided, either me, Bill or Rufus will give you a song to play.