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This was different then the previous one that I attended, which was the Huntington Beach event. On my way, to this event I was nervous because my signing skills are still at a novice level. I was prepping myself in case I needed help remembering signs. Thankfully I was going with a group from class and we would be able to help each other if needed. Even though this was the case I was still nervous because there would be less people at this event then the at the Huntington Beach event. Although,…

There are many factors that contribute to an ensembles’ sound. Most of which we spend our musical lives practicing; things like tone, vowels, diction, ect. As we begin to make the transition from ensemble member to leader we are thrown yet another contributing factor to sound: conducting. The art of conducting is a continuously growing set of skills for an individual. Many of the greatest conductors have spent decades perfecting their craft and creating their style, while building their…

look of commercial neon signs, like those hanging in storefront windows or restaurants announcing when they are open or closed. In this way, it references low art that can be seen as flashy or cheap. It contains elements of the lower forms of art while also belonging to the realm of high art. One reason it can be classified as high art is because the meaning of the work is not immediately apparent, and it is more thought-provoking than an advertisement or a typical neon sign. Viewers may be…

science much more. Likewise, Hockey Scholar has changed my attitude toward engineering and math. Now, in the future, my change in attitude toward STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) will help my future in my career, which is American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, by giving me proper signing technique, overall knowledge of math,…

“I don’t believe we were put here with all our differences to conform to a uniform state of mind” (Teclai). Standing up for one’s beliefs is a conflict in Jerome Lawrence and Robert Lee’s Inherit the Wind. In Inherit the Wind Bertram Cates must go against the Bible-loving citizens of Hillsboro, and dares to teach the Theory of Evolution. Cates is put on trial for his actions and the famous Henry Drummond must defend Cates and the right to thought. Henry Drummond’s fairness, empathy, and wisdom…

#HearingPrivilege There is a hashtag going around social media raising awareness for deaf people. People don’t think about deaf people when they go to a movie or a concert, they don’t think about how they can’t enjoy the simple things in life. There are many privileges that hearing people don’t realize they have because the public isn’t educated about deaf or hard of hearing people. Hearing privilege is when a deaf person has to wait months for a movie to have screencaps when everyone else…

Our world is full of different people with different thoughts and different emotions. Individualism is the main thing in life that each person needs, being equal does not determine a person's identity. If people were equal then a person would have to be another person not himself. As we read the book “Anthem the author Ayn Rand has a purpose for us through the book. An Tang tells us that individuality has been eliminated in the book taking away “I” and replacing it by “We”. Love, freedom, and…

Although I have lived in both states i still think their are a few advantages to living in california. Yes they may have a lot of similar things in common but i still think one is better than the other. yes there can be some down sides, but i mean come on have you been to california. it's the most fast pace, beautiful place i have ever lived. There's so many amazing things to do in california whether it's with family or with a group of friends. You get to experience so many amazing places and…

Language today has three form of transmission which are: sign, vocal and symbolic. Sign Language that's in use now is a mixture of the local signs that Deaf Americans used in various places around the country. Signs aren't universal, but generally if you know one sign language then you can learn another one more easily. Some sign languages are more closely linked to the spoken language around them, but most are quite distinct. Today American Sign is also…

Doyle portrayed Dr.Watson’s character as an apprentice to the detective, Sherlock Holmes. Without a doubt, the doctor is devoted to Holmes and expresses eagerness to please him. Watson is a detriment to solving the case it’s Holmes capabilities that primarily help disentangle the whole mystery. Watson admires Holmes and desires for the detective’s approval. He is more willing to do what Sherlock asks of him whether considering the facts about Dr. Mortimer’s cane or traveling ahead to…