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One unusually warm autumn day, Charles Wetherell, Harvard alumni and AP US History teacher, paused, mid-lecture, and looked down at himself. “Man, I am sweating like an asshole.” Without missing a beat, he then casually continued to dissect the Missouri Compromise and its effects on the fledgling United States, while the class erupted with laughter. This was not a first; the class settled back into jotting down notes while Wetherell gestured animatedly, occasionally hopping up and down to…

4. Cinematography A. The Godfather The films usually use the common tracking style in order to keep tabs of the characters. Often, the camera would close-up to the character being emphasized by the current narrative. The camera mostly drones from character to character, focusing mostly on Vito, Michael, Sonny and Tom. Events are also pointed out with focus; some pivotal and important scenes are often given emphasis even after the action is long done. The camera would also transition smoothly…

areas like the French Quarter, there are passionate, talented musicians playing spontaneous jazz music in the middle of the road. The streets are covered with colorful houses with gorgeous, old-fashioned balconies and bars that sell alcohol in exotic, neon drinking cups. I see restaurants that remind me of Tiana’s Place from the Princess and the Frog. Passing by those restaurants strengthens my cravings for the typical New Orleans dishes —warm seafood gumbo and sweet beignets. I honestly can…

Combine neon dancing lights, creatively-named beverages, odd proposals, complimentary Oreos and only slightly awkward dancing, and what do you get? A Semi Formal! Upon walking into the “Winter Wonderland” created by the Senior Class, you would see a large dance floor bordered by tables to the left, refreshments by the far wall and a DJ on the right. Each table was littered with packets of Oreos, just like any five year-old’s (or Senior’s) greatest sugar-crazed dream. However, these tables got…

Dim Lady Shakespeare can be boring and drab in comparison to the world today. Our lives and experiences seem extremely different in comparison to shakespeare 's, and the antiquated language doesn’t make connections to his work any easier. Books today such as “No Fear Shakespeare” make millions, translating his work to something a modern day student can experience in its glory without the boredom of classical language. ALthough entire works have been “translated” into modern language none of…

Mascara ads Ethos, pathos, and logos. These three things are very important to companies to have in their ads. Ethos means to prove to the audience that the ad is credible. Pathos means to appeal to the audience’s emotions. And finally logos means to appeal to the audience by using logic. Most makeup ads use pathos to appeal to their audience, using sex appeal to persuade women into buying their makeup. The L’oreal and Rimmel Mascara ads both emphasize their use of pathos, but also do a great…

prominence in the 1970s due to the vibrancy of the soft sculpture movement and popularity of both installation and public art. Chihuly’s indefatigable imaginations of art are conspicuously reflected decorations in the Golden Gate Park. It has hundreds of neon-filled and yellow glass that brightens the central core. In addition, Chihuly has manufactured many glassworks that are capable of illuminating…

So we did everything we can to make the night the finest. My friends and I were gleefully dancing at the center of the hall with twirling neon green lasers, blinking circular white lights and rainbow-colored Aztec-printed lasers; arms reaching high, fingers spread, head held up high and we moved symmetrically with the coolest and most played mixes. We were bare-footed, jumping with our arms…

arrived, Jeff suggested we enjoy some milkshakes in the city. I questioned his notion silently. “Milkshakes in December?” I mused. After a short drive down the mountain, we arrived in town. Almost immediately, we spotted a quaint, 50s style diner with neon lights galore. We knew instantly they would have malts and milkshakes even in the cold grip of the winter winds. A waft…

"A film is... A progression of moods and feelings. The feel of the experience is the important thing, not the ability to verbalized or analyze it." The quote by Stanley Kubrick illustrates the ideal director of a movie. According to Stanley Kubrick, a director should use the techniques given to make a good movie that expresses their style. In particular, Tim Burton uses numerous cinematic techniques such as sound, lighting, and shots to demonstrate his unique style in movies like Charlie and the…