Journalism Class - Monday September 12

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

Spider's cat is draped over one shoulder, smoking as usual, when he stalks into the classroom. He's carrying a box under one arm labeled, 'Gavin' and limping slightly.

"Nice to see so many of you here already," although his tone isn't exactly encouraging as he puts the box on the desk and dislodges the two-faced cat. "Take dictation. Anyone who doesn't have their homework in by Wednesday," and he turned, watching his words appear on the screen behind his desk, "will be forcibly ejected from my class."

Turning again, he scowled at the room at large. "For the new arrivals, I'm Spider Jerusalem, your Journalism professor. I don't want to be here and I hate you. Accept those two facts as being both incontrovertable and impersonal and we'll get on just fine. Thus far, I've been relatively lenient with my students but 90% of your grade is going to be on class participation and we haven't seen much of that so far."

Spider folded his arms and leaned back against his desk. "Every student who walks through those doors this morning is going to stop and address the class as to why they are taking Journalism this semester and what they expect to get from it. Assistant?" He looked over the top of his glasses at Phoebe and her bruises. "Have you been to the clinic for those yet?"

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[sensethevisions]

Phoebe looked back at him from where she was talking to Jayne.

"Nope. I have been too busy plotting a messy revenge for the person/thing who left the bruises on me."

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"No bodies and, if you're involving him," gesturing at Jayne, "no subtlety either." He eyed her again. "If you're not going to go to the clinic, there's a bottle of the purple stuff in the desk. That ought to hold you over for a bit."

[maias-notebook.livejournal.com]

Hi everyone, I am Maia Rutledge. I am from Seattle Washington and I joined this class because... well because I think I would be a good journalist because I know what is going to happen before it happens. I think that is an advantage to any journalist.

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

Spider looked at her thoughtfully. "... just when I think I've seen it all..."

[e-verdigris.livejournal.com]

The best way to be invisible is to be in the middle of a rabid crowd any normal person would avoid at all costs. Thus, journalism.

And no, I'm not sensitive about my skin color. Yes, I'm green all over. No, I wasn't exposed to some noxious chemical as a child. Yes, I'm sure you've seen seven weirder things before breakfast. No, I don't want to have your love child. Any more questions?

(OOC - this will make a lot more sense when I get around to making an icon that actually shows a green person...)

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"I've seen weirder things before breakfast, but rarely were they so articulate." Spider waved toward a seat. "I think you'll do very well here."

[soldtoarmenians]

I'm Xander Harris, and I'm here because if I don't take three classes, they'll send me back to my last school. And there was this whole thing with a giant snake that was gonna happen at graduation, so... I'd rather skip that.

So, uh, I guess I hope to get out of being eaten by a giant snake?

[caroline-todd.livejournal.com]

*Caroline mouths to the new guy, 'I like your answer' and smiles at him*

[caroline-todd.livejournal.com]

Hi, I'm Caro... ah *she shifts on her feet*

I'm taking Journalism because I can't do much, *she looks down* but I think I can do this, and maybe do it well because I think I could have a passion for it... maybe... I don't expect to get anything from it, I hope to get a better understanding of what Journalism is, and a better idea of how to be a good Journalist... *Caro tails off*

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"Be angry a lot," Spider advised her. "Drinking heavily helps too."

[positive-angel.livejournal.com]

With his new book bag, Chihaya slips into class and takes a seat in the back. He clears his throat to address the professor and the class. "I am taking journalism because I thought it would be interesting to write about real world events that will be read about the people I'm writing about."

Giving the class a bright grin, he sits down and pulls out a notebook to start writing.

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

There was a mildly baffled pause as Spider attempted to sort this cheery optimism into his normal world-view and to those for whom such things are audible, there is a distinctive 'snap' coming from the direction of his imagination. "Very... good."

[the4thsister.livejournal.com]

*Paige comes in* I'm Paige, I'm doing journalism, well until something better comes up, I had to take 3 classes and at the time this one of the better ones, so erm I might be here next week, I might not.

Sorry sir

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"Whatever floats your boat, kid." Spider shrugged and waved dismissively. "Just be sure to let me know officially so I can take you off the roster."

[mycanonhatesme]

Is it my turn? For those of you I haven't met already, I'm Chloe Sullivan, and I'm taking this class because I love the subject. I've wanted to be a reporter for about as long as I can remember, except for when I was four years old and wanted to be a ballerina. *laughs* So, this is my favorite subject, and it just seemed stupid to not enroll.

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"An optimistic answer, but fair. Have you met Chihaya?"

[marieann-d.livejournal.com]

Rogue rushes again, nearly late from English. Again. "Uh, I'm taking journalism because I find it interesting. I don't have a particular reason apart from that." She takes one of the empty seats.

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

Spider nodded. "Another good answer."

[chasingangela]

"I'm Angela. I'm taking journalism because I like to write and I might want to do it for a job someday, maybe."

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"Masochist," Spider accused her, grinning.

[youngest-sister.livejournal.com]

*chews thoughtfully on a fingernail*

Um. WHat wAs the qUEstiON again?

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

Spider shook his head. "Whatever you want it to be, I suspect."

[jayne-serenity.livejournal.com]

The only reason why Im in this ruttin class is that I like yer attitude...

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"Your opinion means more to me than the moon and the stars. Really."

[valentine-tart.livejournal.com]

Beka wanders in. Leans against a desk. "Valentine. Beka. Been called Rocket. Don't hate it." She runs a hand through her hair and teal streaks appear under her fingers. "Gotta take some class. Journalism is observation. Noticing things other people don't see..." Shrugs. "Keeps you alive."

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"Another good answer," Spider gestured expansively. "Sit down. Relax."

[krycek-rat.livejournal.com]

"Why I'm taking journalism? Because I've fulfilled all my math credits. And it seemed more interesting than 'Lifestyles'."

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"Not because I'm paying you? Will wonders never cease?"

[suzotchka.livejournal.com]

Hello. My name is Susan Ivanova. I am taking Journalism because after having taken over as the news anchor in the middle of a communications stonewall, I would like to have a little bit more preparation than an ad-hoc order. *humourless smile* Besides, where else can I expound upon topics of interest as forcefully as I'd like without the restraints of military regulations?

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"Hmm." Spider eyed her warily. "You can sit over there."

[fh_jackass]

"I am taking journalism because I want to learn about communication and free expression. Sir." Logan flops down in a chair.

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"Textbox answer, but one that works."

[joan-not-jane.livejournal.com]

"I'm Joan, and I'm here because I've got to learn something while I'm here. I guess. And better journalism than math; journalism could be useful once in awhile."

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"I'll reserve comment on your opinions as to mathematics, but you're welcome all the same."

[goodnightdodger.livejournal.com]

Jess slides into a seat, setting his copy of Howl on the desk.

"I'm taking journalism because there are a lot of idiots in the world and journalism is a professional way of making fun of those idiots."

He leans back, picks up the book and starts to read.

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"I think I suddenly like you better."

[nightsmoonchild.livejournal.com]

*Rubs neck*

I'm Oz. I'm, uh, taking Journalism 101 because I like to write.

And because I don't want to go back to where I was before.

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"Journalism is an excellent way of insuring you never get to go home again."

[teen-twin.livejournal.com]

Connor MacManus.

I'm taking Journalism 201 for the challenge of writing a specific word count on a specific topic.

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"I can see that you're going to be passing this class."

[courier-gavin.livejournal.com]

Trying to sneak in without catching the professor's eye, Jake suddenly stops dead and stares at the desk. There's a box on it with his name on it. Literally. The two-faced cat seemed to be getting quite cosy with it. And just like that, he was back fearing what the immidiate future would contain.

[jerusalem-s.livejournal.com]

"Hello, Gavin." Spider gave him a look that wasn't quite malicious. "I brought you an apology."

[lady-jessica-bg.livejournal.com]

Jessica Atreides. Here because representing and misrepresenting the truth are both very important things to know.

[forlornslayer.livejournal.com]

Buffy enters the class after having gotten the shocking news from Anya.

"Honestly? I'm in this class because I had heard you don't like people, hate authority and have some of the most whacked-out ideas a teacher has ever had. I figured that this was the one place that I couldn't get into more trouble than the teacher."

[sensethevisions]

Phoebe gives Spider a completely innocent look.

"Do you want me to tell you why I'm in your classes?"

There are several ways to interpret that look of hers...and most of them mean trouble.