Journalism Class - Tuesday October 18

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

Spider is sitting at his desk, head in his hands as the cat chases small amphibians happily through the class room. On the screen behind him is the following announcement.

Today's class is to be devoted to working on our project for Parents Weekend. As Beka Valentine was the only one to come up with a suggestion* we'll go with her idea. If we can get a rough idea of what needs to be done and assign responsibilities during this class period, we'll be doing well.

If there's anyone left without partners for the homework or in a group of less than three, please consult with the professor. Please wait until after he finishes his third drink, however.


Edit: Are we doing a project for Parent's Weekend? Because it looks to me like y'all are working on your homework which isn't the same thing. Could I get a class consensus, please?


* That the player saw, anyway. I don't want to take time from your homework, so let's try to square it away this class period if possible. The player has a medical appointment and won't be back till the afternoon. I will check the thread as soon as I get back.

Comments

CRICHTON/BEKA/PHOEBE/CHLOE

[whitedeathpod.livejournal.com]

So, is everyone still up for doing Just Say Yes to Celine Dion as sort of a parody/joke thing?

I've already made up two posters for the cause. If they're good enough, we've knocked out one portion of the project.

Re: CRICHTON/BEKA/PHOEBE/CHLOE

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

"I'm still up for it. I'll start working on the radio ad spots today. We should coordinate the text. What'd you put on the posters?" Beka asked, as she sat down with coffee in hand.

Re: CRICHTON/BEKA/PHOEBE/CHLOE

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

"All right. No one seems to be working on the other thing anyway, so... where are we with this?"

[medusae-x.livejournal.com]

Duce waits until Spider's inebriated enough to handle dealing with students. "Professor, our group currently consists of myself and Delirium. If there's anyone else who needs a group, we're happy to take them on, but .. " She shrugs a shoulder, "We'd like to get working on this ASAP."

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

Spider blinked at her. "I'll see what I can do for the two of you... Two isn't enough for a project like this."

GEORGE/JAYNE/ANGELA/RORY

[deadlikegeorge.livejournal.com]

So... Just Say Yes to Tobacco? Any more ideas?

Re: GEORGE/JAYNE/ANGELA/RORY

[chasingangela]

"I think it's a really good idea. Were you going to do the graphics? Because I can write some of the copy."

Re: GEORGE/JAYNE/ANGELA/RORY

[deadlikegeorge.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, I think that was the plan." George says with a shrug. "My old roommate was an artist, so the computer he left behind has a copy of Photoshop CS."

((I'm at lunch right now, so replies will be sporadic until probably after 3:00 Eastern.))

Re: GEORGE/JAYNE/ANGELA/RORY

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"Guys? I don't think this is what he wants us to be doing right now. But I could be confused."

Re: GEORGE/JAYNE/ANGELA/RORY

[deadlikegeorge.livejournal.com]

George frowns. "Uh, I think I am, too."

Re: GEORGE/JAYNE/ANGELA/RORY

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"I think we're supposed to be working on something to show the parents when they come, like a brochure or something. Like Beka suggested," Rory says, biting on the end of her pen.

Re: GEORGE/JAYNE/ANGELA/RORY

[chasingangela]

Angela rereads the message on the screen. "Huh. You're right. I guess I'm just really smoking-positive today."

Re: GEORGE/JAYNE/ANGELA/RORY

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"So...what do you guys think? Some insanely happy-looking people on a poster or something? I mean, I for one am going to be hiding everything weird about Fandom High from my grandma, so this is a great idea," Rory says, laughing a little.

Re: GEORGE/JAYNE/ANGELA/RORY

[chasingangela]

Angela rolls her eyes. "I can't imagine what my mom is going to think of this place."

She drums her fingers on her table. "Chihaya usually looks pretty happy."

Re: GEORGE/JAYNE/ANGELA/RORY

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"True," Rory replies, looking at the ceiling as though the answer were up there. "I mean, we could take pictures of a bunch of people looking happy - regardless of whether they're normally like that or not - and then make a presentation to show our parents. I mean," she adds, glancing at Angela, "we could show 'normal student life,' like club meetings and Homecoming and people hanging out together. You and Marty always look happy," she adds, smiling.

Re: GEORGE/JAYNE/ANGELA/RORY

[deadlikegeorge.livejournal.com]

"I don't do happy." George says grouchily. "Smiling hurts."

Re: GEORGE/JAYNE/ANGELA/RORY

[auroryborealis.livejournal.com]

"And, my dear, is why you don't have to be on the poster if you don't want," Rory says cheerily. "We'll get only the irritatingly cheerful people."

Re: GEORGE/JAYNE/ANGELA/RORY

[deadlikegeorge.livejournal.com]

"Good. I'll take the pictures."

Re: GEORGE/JAYNE/ANGELA/RORY

[chasingangela]

"Sounds good," Angela says. "I can help write it, or lay it out, or whatever."

*attempts to head the rising 'Just Say Yes' discussion off at the pass*

[soldtoarmenians]

You're actually talking about the whole-class project, yeah?

Not the homework assignment, but the thing we're all supposed to be doing together as a class to impress the parents of the people who actually have parents coming which is highly motivating me, lemme tell ya?

So Beka's suggestion would be here

Re: *attempts to head the rising 'Just Say Yes' discussion off at the pass*

[fh_jackass]

"Make a flyer for the parents?" Logan shrugs. "Do we have pictures already? Ooh! We must include photos from Zombie Weekend! And, uh, did anyone snap a shot of the art teacher yesterday? Because I bet parents would just love to see that."

Re: *attempts to head the rising 'Just Say Yes' discussion off at the pass*

[fh_jackass]

[ooc: Have suddenly gotten idea of having two flyers - one "official" one, with smiling faces, and one "unofficial" with zombies, Naked!Ash, etc. And then setting them up on a page with mouseover switching you from official to unofficial.

Not that I have time to do this. I'm just throwing out the idea.]

Re: *attempts to head the rising 'Just Say Yes' discussion off at the pass*

[lady-jessica-bg.livejournal.com]

(ooc: Oh, yes, that'd be awesome, but I don't have the time either.)

Re: *attempts to head the rising 'Just Say Yes' discussion off at the pass*

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

Re: *attempts to head the rising 'Just Say Yes' discussion off at the pass*

[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

Jake's face was a picture of horrified pain at the mention of naked!Ash, but he didn't say anything.

Re: *attempts to head the rising 'Just Say Yes' discussion off at the pass*

[soldtoarmenians]

Did anyone have time to take photos on Zombie Weekend, between the going Ack! and the poisoned cafeteria food?

Re: *attempts to head the rising 'Just Say Yes' discussion off at the pass*

[lady-jessica-bg.livejournal.com]

...You know, that's a good, good question.

Re: *attempts to head the rising 'Just Say Yes' discussion off at the pass*

[dbiers.livejournal.com]

Tapping her fingers on her coffee mug, D'anna tosses her two cubits in. "Maybe we should have some sort of "Meet the faculty and staff" glossy? You know, with names, pictures, class taught, and a few blurbs?"

Re: *attempts to head the rising 'Just Say Yes' discussion off at the pass*

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

"Uh. I'm confused. What are we supposed to be talking about? And what are we talking about? I got no sleep. My roomate is going emo-insane. Maybe both of them. A teacher just unloaded a tragic drama on me. And I can't get laid! Oh, wrong story. Sorry. Bad me. And I'm a little...lost." Beka looks a little dazed.

Re: *attempts to head the rising 'Just Say Yes' discussion off at the pass*

[soldtoarmenians]

"You sound like Spider's coffee might be worth the risk for you." Xander scratches his head. "I think we're supposed to be talking about this thing Spider wanted us all to do as a class to impress the parental units, that nobody came up with anything for except you ooc, but at this point who's counting. But everybody's talking about the big Just Say Yes homework projects instead."

Re: *attempts to head the rising 'Just Say Yes' discussion off at the pass*

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

"It'd be worth the risk - always is - if I hadn't already had two double-extra-shot extra-large black coffees at the Perk. At this point... No. I need more." She nods. "Uh. Sorry. I actually made the same suggestion IC the next day. Next time I'll skip the suggesting. I'm good with talking about whatever...or nothing. Really. For example...how're your roommates?"

Re: *attempts to head the rising 'Just Say Yes' discussion off at the pass*

[soldtoarmenians]

Xander's eyebrows quirk. "All one of him? Still evil, still undead. Last I saw him."

Re: *attempts to head the rising 'Just Say Yes' discussion off at the pass*

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

"Mmm-hmmm," Beka says sleepily, and maybe a little distracted. "I thought you lived with Oz, too... oh, no. Duce lives with Oz. Which is strange. So, anyhow, what're you saying yes to?"


[ooc: don't mind the mun. *grin*]

Re: *attempts to head the rising 'Just Say Yes' discussion off at the pass*

[soldtoarmenians]

Xander's face twists into an expression halfway between a wince and a grin. "It's top secret. We're not telling anybody 'til the propaganda advertising goes up."

Re: *attempts to head the rising 'Just Say Yes' discussion off at the pass*

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

Beka shook her head. "O-K. We're doing say 'yes' to Celine Dion. Decided silly was...the order of the day. Entirely too much emo around here." Her eyes slide closed for a minute, then she nods decisively. "Entirely."

Re: *attempts to head the rising 'Just Say Yes' discussion off at the pass*

[mycanonhatesme]

Chloe snickers. "I think we might need to do some...creative editing concerning recent school events."

Re: *attempts to head the rising 'Just Say Yes' discussion off at the pass*

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

"What? No pictures of kissing, punching, nudity...and let's not forget talking chickens and zombies." Beka smirks.

Re: *attempts to head the rising 'Just Say Yes' discussion off at the pass*

[dbiers.livejournal.com]

[ooc: Bwahaha! *hearts Xanders avoiding homework topic*]

Chihaya/Jake/Oz/Connor

[positive-angel.livejournal.com]

Chihaya goes in and puts his bag down, pulling out notes and gathering three desks around him so they can talk privately (http://www.livejournal.com/users/positive_angel/2554.html).