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The academic system of current society attempts to prepare students for working in the real world. The majority of students are encouraged to pursue studies in areas such as business and technology because it will ensure a high paying job and promote economic growth. Lately, students have begun to question whether studying the humanities are worth the tuition costs, and if a technical or science based major is a better option. Martha Nussbaum, in her essay “ Education for Profit, Education for…

On Friday, October 16th, I attended the opening night performance of the musical “The Addams Family” at the Alfresco Arts Center in Granite City, Illinois. The doors opened at 6:30pm and the play began promptly at 7:30pm after a brief welcoming and introduction through the sound system. With my previous experiences in watching theatrical performances, I knew before arriving at the production that no two plays or venues are the exact same. This expectation was definitely true upon my arrival…

1. What mood do the opening stage direction and setting description create? What effect is created with the music of the “blue piano”? The opening stage direction and setting description create a calm and soothing mood of the town. I felt a mood of soothing when the text stated, “You can almost feel the warm breath of the brown river beyond the river warehouses with their faint redolences of banana and coffee. This illustrates how the atmosphere of Elysian fields is pleasant and peaceful due to…

adrenaline of being on stage overwhelmed her, and there was a huge smile across her face. Every step had been perfect, every movement was fluid, and every person in the audience watched in amazement. As the orchestra played their final note and the music began to fade, a sickening crunch of a breaking bone was heard throughout the auditorium. Scrambling was heard behind the curtain and faint cries echoed across the stage. Finally, the curtain closed and the house lights turned on signalling the…

The brass line brings the sound and the flare to any modern marching band and drum corp. The section, if played correctly can blend perfectly together. Each instrument has its own unique history and has evolved from their ancestors into almost a completely different instrument. From being used for religious purposes to signaling or provoking fear into enemies eyes, the instruments have evolved into the beautiful yet powerful sounding instruments today. Brass instruments have vastly different…

Just a few simple words can have so much power. In documentaries, despite the importance of visual cues, the audio track is something that ties the film together and brings it to a whole new level of depth. Without audio, the New York Times op-doc “Climbing the Shark’s Fin” would not evoke the sense of emotion that it does. Filmmaker and wife of one of the subjects, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi creates a sense of adventure for the audience. Using narration and dialogue, Vasarhelyi draws emotion out…

Anderson-Lopez. Ever since the movie premiered, people everywhere have been singing these songs. The first song is “Frozen Heart.” It’s simple and foreshadows dangers of ice. A lot of people tend to forget about this song, but I really enjoy it. The backgrounds and animation are beautiful to watch. Next is “Do You Want to Build A Snowman.” It’s kind of a solo, since Anna is the only one who sings, but Elsa and the king both speak during the song, so can it be considered a true solo? This song…

Each person on the medical team brings a different background and form of knowledge. These different forms of knowledge come together and create a well prepared and experienced health care team. One member of a health care team cannot fill the job of a different member, the knowledge to each position is…

to different aspects of my life. This enables me to see life’s adversity as a challenge to my creativity and not as an insurmountable obstacle. I also feel that music can have the ability to comfort, heal and help individuals find their true selves again. I have an adventurous nature, as I am not afraid to try new things. Along with music I also enjoy food, family, travel, multiple sports, I love to experience all the beauty the earth holds. As a child, I firmly held the belief…

a pursuit is impossible without combining art and science, and his work reflects that. Along with his work in the HML, Vertegaal teaches the Computing and the Creative Arts (COCA) program, which integrates computer science with elements of drama, music, multimedia and visual art. Arts and science are critical influences upon each other, but the system in place at Queen’s allows students to avoid uncomfortable or unfamiliar material, he said. In doing so, he said the university is creating what…