Hairspray

In both these responses I have drawn myself—an attempt to replicate Stanley Spencer’s style. Prior to drawing these responses, I had my photo taken. The source of light was shone on the right side of my face, and was limited to imitate the shadows in Spencer’s self-portrait. These responses link to the artist which I am studying as they both feature the use of self-portraiture, something that was typical and common of Stanley Spencer. I aimed to capture the same mysteriousness associated with…

For example, people would roll the bottom of their jeans to make them tighter around the leg. Girls also teased their hair to give it more volume and a more “bigger” look. After they teased their hair, they would put a great amount of hairspray in their hair to make it stay tight and big. Krista lived with her mom, Dorothy Platz, dad, Tony Platz, and her sister, Sarah. Her mom was Lutheran, and her dad was Catholic. They both really believed that their kids needed to know both religions…

cheerleading is the biggest impact on my identity - now and forever. My teammates are lifelong friends, that I can always go to for anything. We create entertainingly odd handshakes; that become superstitious to us. We put on pounds of makeup and hairspray while…

My father, Robert Byers, was born and raised around Coquille, Oregon. In 1982 he attended Roseburg High School, the public school every student in and around Roseburg went to. At the time he attended the school, from ‘82 to ‘86, around 2,000 students attended with him. Roseburg High School has an open campus much like a college. Students were free to do whatever they like on and off campus during the school day. Roseburg has walking trails around the city, and many connected to the schools so…

Skin Allergies in Dogs Are On the Rise If you were to ask your favorite vet, he is likely to tell you that skin allergies in dogs are on the rise. According to a number of recent surveys, as many as one out of seven dogs in the US suffer from some form of skin allergy. To make matters worse, these numbers are expected to continue rising for the foreseeable future. In order for your dog to develop an allergy, he must be exposed to an allergen at least twice. The first time he is exposed to the…

Walking aimlessly through a parking lot is not something an eight year old should do. Much less dressed in a bright, royal blue tutu while trying to ignore the strange stares that were being thrown her way. The blue outfit was not the reason why people were staring, I should know because that eight year old was me and that night is one I love to remember. “Wake up, Cindy! If you don’t start getting ready now we’re going to be late for dress rehearsal.” my mother’s strong voice called from my…

sense of relief hits and the city air flows throw once more. The theaters; Godey lights and overdone Mid-Century modern décor are the theme of theses theaters in New York City. The sound of musicals, plays, and operas fill the stage. The smell of hairspray and perfume and powdered make-up linger with every breath taken. The taste of the popcorn is the buttery stale texture with a slight pinch of…

Adapted or original film scores, are a vital part of any film. The successful use of music in film is used to construct mood, illustrate characters, and match the dialogue and actions on the screen. It is these reasons that make music such a significant part of film storytelling and the reason film scores are so diverse. Most films find it necessary to include a score however, musical films rely even more heavily on the use of music. Directed by Randal Kleiser, the musical film Grease (1978),…

first roller coaster. I wait in the check in line that looks as long as a train. I finally check in and find my team. Everyone fixes their close to perfect buns that are held up with a whole pack of extra strong bobby pins, layered with so much hairspray it provided more protection than a helmet. We start to warm up and stretch. All the other teams around us are so amazing. We were like a little bunnies, while they are Eagles just waiting to swoop in and catch us. Our coaches try to calm us down…

It was a Friday night in the middle of August, and the cotillion court had just finished the photoshoot. We were all by the door, preparing ourselves for the courts’ grand entrance. There was so much commotion going on, with the guys fixing each other's’ bows, the girls making sure their heels were on right and that their hair looked fine, and the last minute guests were checked in. The waltz was to be immediately followed after the entrance, so we were all getting ready to dance. This was the…