Ethics [Thursday, September 27]

[sith_happened]

When the students came into the classroom, they found Anakin scrawling a quote on the board:

“In general, pride is at the bottom of all great mistakes.”--John Ruskin

He turned around with an eyebrow raised. "Is Master Ruskin correct? How about Master Lao Tzu? He said: 'Pride attaches undue importance to the superiority of one's status in the eyes of others; and shame is fear of humiliation at one's inferior status in the estimation of others. When one sets his heart on being highly esteemed, and achieves such rating, then he is automatically involved in fear of losing his status.'"

He began pacing around the room. "Does pride always go before a fall? Do we have to be humiliated before we can learn? How high do the stakes have to be before we'll admit we've made a mistake, or have been fooled?"

Anakin wasn't making eye contact with Jaina as he gazed around the room. This topic hit a little too close to home for him to be entirely comfortable looking at family.

"In order to deal ethically with other people, we need to acknowledge this very human flaw in ourselves and others. We want to believe that we are different, better than everyone around us." His gaze sharpened. "We're not. Everything is connected. You, me, the desks, the rocks outside, the deer in the preserve, the annoying person in the dorm who plays their music too loudly. Take pride in being yourself, certainly," he concluded. "But don't for a moment believe that who you are makes you more than the person sitting next to you. Because that kind of pride is where you make your first mistake."

Library [09/27]

[bridge-carson.livejournal.com]

Despite the party at Caritas the night before, Bridge is miraculously not hung over when he comes to open the library in the morning. Or... not so miraculously, since he knew he'd have to be up early today.

The library is open!

Lunch - Thursday 9/27

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

Guud murneeng stoodents! Here-a I em breenging yuoo unuzeer febooluoos meel!

Tudey's Menoo:

-Tecus

-Spuneesh Reece-a

-Tecu Seled

-Ice-a Creem

US History- Thursday, September 27

[certaintrouble.livejournal.com]

The bell rang.

Do you think that Mr. Noblet was in the classroom when it did?

If so, you haven’t been paying attention these past few weeks, have you?
( It's time for a revolution. )

[ooc: The lecture is up, but where is the ocd? Hush and be patient, muffins. and so is the OCD. Time for class!]

2nd Banana Club: Thursday Afternoon

[isourking.livejournal.com]

Ron usually isn't one for spending money unless he absolutely needs to do so. However since he started the club he made sure that ther was food and refreshments available. He was a bit put off by the fact that he couldn't find pumpkin juice any where but at least he could serve tea.

After everyone had arrived he stood up. "Hey. I'm Ron. Welcome to the second Banana club. Since this is our first meeting I thought we'd just introduce ourselves and talk a bit about where we're from. Rose Tyler is our Faculty Advisor so feel free to chat her up anytimeif she's here. Also if there's anything you'd like to do as an activity for the club feel free to speak up."

[ooc: OCD is coming up like the sun in splendor shining over the fields of the merry month of May!]

Fandom Invasions Class #4 (Thursday period three)

[demons-death.livejournal.com]

When the class filed in, they found the Danger Shop set up to look like the grounds outside the school in winter with a large amount of snow on the ground and more falling.

"Good morning," John greeted them. "It's not necessarily an invasion, but another thing that happens sometimes here is strange weather. Such as freak snowstorms. When that sort of thing happens, it's best to just take it in stride and go with it." He gestured around him. "So do whatever you would when faced with an unexpected snowfall." John smiled a little wolfishly at him. "Just remember to be ready for the unexpected."

[ooc: wait for ocd's are up]

Popular Culture [Thursday, September 27, 4th Period]

[rose-bad-wolf.livejournal.com]

"Let's talk about technology. Seein' as Fandom has a diverse student body given some of you are from the past, future and alternate realities. But we can't really go into the hows and wherefores for that you have to go to the brainy tech types like Anakin." She paused, "Or d'you all call him Professor Skywalker?"

Rose shook her head, "Anyway, we're all going to start with the primitive and work our way up to the technology we have today but first let's find out exactly how many of the handy things we have you're all familiar with."

"There's television, which I'm certain you lot have seen before. In fact I'd be shocked if you haven't by this point. In fact the reason why I brought the telly out first is because its easily the most recognizable technology you can get your hands on. So, you're assignment for next week is to watch as much telly as you can."

Rose looked at them, eyes sparkling, "Yes, that's right, I'm askin' each of you to take time and watch. By next class I want all of you to come back here and list down your favourite shows and why. But before all of you get fired up with excitement let's concentrate on today's class shall we?

"Technology, easy word we bandy about now and again but just like beauty, technology is relative. What seems modern to us may seem futuristic or primitive to others. But like it or not whatever technology we have on hand also makes up a good portion of our current culture, like say the telly." She patted the TV. "Can't deny that roughly more than half of today's culture is influenced by television, MTVs, popular shows and etc. I could go on about it but that's for the next class."

"Question: What's the most influential piece of tech you have at home? How do you think that influences the culture of your time?"

"For Show and Tell, we have Chad if he's here displayin' his marvelous coat, I'm sure he has a lot of stories regarding that jacket, feel free to poke, prod and question Chad about it."


(OOC: please wait for OCD up, also Slow Play is love!)
(OOC: Major, major, major apologies about missing last class. I can't believe how much I messed up the time zones! *face palm*)

Newspaper Staff Meeting, 4pm FHT, Journalism Room

[peter--parker.livejournal.com]

Peter was kind of nervous about his first meeting as editor, but, hey, there were pastries and coffee to calm his nerves. Unfortunately it was not decaf. That didn't help his nerves.

[OOC: New paper people! Hello! Be sure to check your invites so you can see the info/planning post in fhightimes.

Also, if there are people who didn't sign up in the club fair but are interested in the paper, please, feel free to stop by!]

Communication (Thursday, P5)

[silent-robert.livejournal.com]

When the students arrived in the classroom they'd find it set up like a dining room with one long table and a variety of food set out. Bouncing slightly on the balls of his feet behind the chair at the head of the table, Bob gestured for everyone to take a seat, then held a finger up to his lips in an exaggerated 'Shhh!' motion.

Welcome to the quietest dinner party ever.

Who knows the sign language for 'pass the gravy, please?'

[[Sorry for the late. Anthropology is kicking my academic butt these days.]]

Debating, Friday September 28

[certaintrouble.livejournal.com]

Chuck got into the classroom a few seconds after the bell rung. He didn’t seem happy with this time. Too soon, probably. That meant more time teaching.

( Time to use what you’ve learned… )

[OOC: Half a moment… ATTACK!]

Love Smart: Period 2, Week 4

[suit-of-awesome.livejournal.com]

( Mix Tapes: The Music of Relationships )

[ooc: Wait for it OCD DONE! Sometimes I wonder about how I spend my time. And then I post class and think, OH THERE IT WENT!]

Interdisciplinary Studies or Whatever, Class 4, Friday, Period 1

[whatever-sucks.livejournal.com]

Squall was waiting for the class in the Danger room, which was set up to look like the regular classroom. Except for the computer terminal floating in midair near the blackboard.

( Today, we're going to talk about the Carpenters. )

[wait for ocd Have at it!]

Student Council [Friday at lunch]

[professor-lyman.livejournal.com]

"Hello and welcome to the fall 2007 Student Council," Josh said, looking around the room with a warm smile. "We have a couple of things to discuss: Homecoming is in less than two weeks, after all, and Parents Weekend's at the end of October. So we'll talk about both, but first we need to elect one of the seniors as president of the Student Council."

He waved his hands at the pizza in the back of the classroom. "Grab some food, talk a bit among yourselves, then we'll get to work."