Advanced Film Criticism, Monday, Period 1

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"If you think I'm going to even pretend to do any work on a day where we celebrate those brave men and women who gave their lives for my right to not do any work today, you're a crazy person," James said, kicking off class in just the right way. "All I'm doing is honoring them, the only way I know how."

And then he started today's board-game based war movie.

Dance- Monday- 2nd period

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"First off, sorry you still have to be in class today," Kitty said, "but at least it's a fun one?" She hoped. "Today we're going to be learning jazz dancing, which is more of what you see them do on Broadway. They take some things from ballet, add in things from other forms of dance, and mush it all together into its own style. There's a lot of drama to it, and a lot of the moves can be pretty showy, but that's part of what makes it fun, right? Okay, you guys know the drill by now. Finish up on the stretches and then we'll start learning the steps."

Practical Philosophy, Monday

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"I've been given to understand that some of you had your emotions manipulated by the island last week," Ender said. He was sitting cross-legged on the grass of the dorm lawn, as per usual, a glass of water in his hand. "So I propose we talk about that on a primary note this week. Did you experience that? Did you know anyone who experienced it? Did it teach you anything about yourself, or was it a pain in the ass? There are a range of issues coming into play when these things occur - questions of consent as well as what this did to you. I'm opening the floor today to any and all of them."

He sat back.

"Otherwise, it's Memorial Day today," he said. "I've personally served in my home's armed forces. It was an unusual program, but not all of us came back alive. Many of us didn't come home whole. I've heard and seen of many brave people who died, serving humanity to their utmost best. They deserve some thought today. I don't care if you want to do it in discussion in this class or later, but please keep it in mind."