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The life and times of COMM 205

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#freshmanhunt

Being the freshman events coordinator, it is my job to create the events for the freshman class. In the upcoming fall 0f 2015, Nazareth College Campus Life will be hosting a scavenger hunt for the freshman class.

I created the following posters to promote the events in the fall.

                                                        main poster

                                                   teaser poster

                                                    teaser riddle 

                                            t-shirt competition poster

                                                     example riddle

To kind out more information about the scavenger hunt, please read here. Happy freshmen hunting!

Words: Sarah Roll

Pictures: Sarah Roll

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Mathilde in the USA

I chose to create my own website to share my feelings about my year abroad and in particular all the travels I was lucky enough to do while I was in the U.S. 

I wanted to share my tips and advice about the cities I visited. Traveling is part of my life since I was a child and I could have not imagine my exchange year abroad without traveling. I will keep posting when I am back in France since I will spend a couple days before leaving the U.S. https://mathildeintheusa.wordpress.com/

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Shitty places

What do you do in the restroom? Just getting bored while nature does its work? You can do much more than that, as you’ll see on the following website: Write, share and discover, open your eyes. If you are an artist or have something to say, you’ll always find a captive audience in the toilets. 

So join those people who use it, join the audience and have fun!

http://www.shittyplaces.net/

Picture by Enzo Le Doze

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Have you ever wondered what goes on in the heads of athletes leading up to big tournaments? I had the opportunity to sit down with South Africa's men's ice hockey team and discuss some key elements about themselves.

Even though ice hockey is a developing sport in South Africa, these athletes show the drive and determination that is needed to take the next step onto the international stage.  

--Uthman Samaai

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Blonde hair, boxed braids outrage

You guys are probably not aware, but my birthday is coming up in about a week and I have been going crazy trying to look for a nice fitting dress. I found the perfect shoes, but I’m not sure what type of dress it would go with (who starts from the shoes and work their way up? I’m always so backwards). Anyway, I was also reading hair blogs and watching YouTube videos about different hairstyles that will hopefully inspire me to pick one. People often don’t even recognize me because I tend to change my hairstyle frequently, but that’s honestly because I like to be versatile and I dislike having the same hairstyle for a very long; I get bored easily.

I, then, come across an article that blew me out of the water. The title may not have been very eye catching but “until I actually read why,” I was in disbelief. The article titled “12-year-old Girl’s Hair Causes Outrage, Wait Until You Hear Why” created such uproar on social media, specifically twitter, because people found that this cycling picture of a 12-year-old girl in long blonde boxed braids to be very offensive.

Now, to some, this image may not depict anything wrong with or come off as offensive. But for others this was a matter of “cultural appropriation” as braids are a  “cultural element of black people only.” This girl has received negative backlash, insults, and criticisms for taking a selfie of her long blonde boxed braided hair.  I understand the cultural barriers and characteristics of different cultures that people embrace and hold so dear to them. However, what I don’t understand is why attack this girl for being inspired by another women to change her hairstyle and get boxed braids. Whether extension were added or if the braids were singled, why does it matter that she has them? Hair is universal and people have the freedom to do as they please with their hair. I bet if a celebrity was to do the same, everyone would consider it fashion and trendy.

This article, brought to light the power hair brings to ones perception of themselves and how others view them. What are your thoughts about this?

Photo by Timothy Brown 

Words by Yomayra Guerrero

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What I love about Naz

For my communications minor I was required to take a course called Writing for Digital Media. 

It was a perfect course for me because I would love to work for a company and do their social media content. For my final project I am going to interview kids here at Nazareth College who are from all over the world and ask them why they decided to come to Nazareth and what they love most about the school. 

Everyone is different and everyone all came here for different reasons, but we all have one thing in common…we love Nazareth.  

So, for the next month I will post several blogs a week of my findings from my fellow Nazareth peers on this website.

Written by Brenna Raes                  Logo via Nazareth College

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Do you find yourself clicking ‘next episode’ until it’s 3 a.m. and you are filled with regret? 

Has your life been consumed with the latest of your many obsessive binges? If so, this video is for you! 

Happy binge watching. Keep on running those media marathons, girl! 

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Life and times of an adult learner

Here is a link to my final class project for COMM 205.

Above: Alicia Collins in cartoon form - original art by Meredith Kahl.

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It’s summer time... but wait, my hair!

What’s the one thing you hate about swimming, aside from not knowing how to swim for those who have yet to learn? Chlorine. As we all should know, chlorine is used as a disinfected for pools to kill the harmful bacteria in the water. After a good swim, not only does your bathing suit fade and your skin begins to irritate, but the chlorine also drys up your hair causing the brittle feel. Chlorine does not discriminate hair types.  

Photo by  Sharon Wesilds

The reason is because, chlorine strips the hair of its natural oils that protect it from damage. The same rule applies when you’re at the beach, except of course its the salt water.  Follow the next steps to help treat and protect your hair before and after a swim.

Before Swimming

Rinse your hair with clean tap water so that less chlorine or salt water is absorbed.

Apply coconut oil or any silicone serum to your wet hair. Your hair will soak up the product to strengthen the hair shaft, thus providing more protection.

Optional (However, must choose at least one in conjunction with the above)

You can wear a swim cap, but it is not obligated. If the swimming cap is tight and pulling your hair out, either wear a looser one or do not wear one at all.

Coating your hair in condition to seal the moisture. But some people prefer not to use this method because others might end up tasting the product lol.

Let you hair loose as long as it is very well saturated in a silicone serum or coconut oil (unrefined preferable) or braid the hair to avoid matting and tangling.

After Swimming

Rinse your hair again with clean tap water. If you’re exiting the pool temporarily, wear a hat to protect from direct sunlight.

If you’re done swimming for the day, shampoo your hair as you would regularly. Use a paraben free and sulfate free shampoo and/or a regular shampoo that contains EDTA or Phylic Acid to provide a through cleansing.

Condition your hair as you would regularly (deep condition if necessary.

It is important that you take good care of your natural hair, regardless of type or texture, to avoid damage, tangling, hair loss, and dry/brittle hair during a swim. For more information click the links below. Enjoy your summer!

Key Tips To Protect Your Hair

7 Ways to Protect Your Natural Hair When Swimming

Words by Yomayra Guerrero

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CGI U Documentary

This semester, I was one of the eight students accepted to attend the annual Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) meeting at the University of Miami.

It was my second year attending CGI U so for this documentary I focused on two Nazareth College students who attended CGI U for the first time; Hayley Johnson and Paul Lippert.

My clients are the Center for Civic Engagement and Marketing and Comm department at Nazareth College. This short documentary will be on the naz.edu website in order to promote and educate prospective students, families and current students and faculty about CGI U and the community service opportunities at Nazareth College.

I am demonstrating the communication theories, interviewing, writing and presentation skills I have acquired through the Communication and Media program.

I also used the multimedia and video production skills I've learned through the digital media praxis strand, internships and through the Writing for Digital Media course.

The purpose behind doing a short documentary was to demonstrate the video production skills I've attained as well as create an impact by means of visual storytelling.

--Danielle Mensing

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Why you should go to Puerto Rico as soon as possible

Besides its beauty...

(El Morro in San Juan, Puerto Rico)

and its cool animals...

(an iguana)

and the fact that its home to the Bacardi factory...

(a free Rum Punch just for visiting the factory)

what are some other reasons for visiting the beautiful island of Puerto Rico?

1) Puerto Rico is a common wealth of the United States. This means that you don’t need a passport to get there. This makes the island one of the most exotic destinations one can travel without a passport.

2) Puerto Rico has many tourist attractions. If you stay in the tourist area, like San Juan or another big city, you won’t have to worry about being able to speak Spanish because everyone there will speak English. Also, since tourism creates such a large profit for the island, everyone will be super friendly and want to make your visit as great as possible. 

3) The food... oh my god the food. Just look.

(top left: pan tostada con mantequilla | bottom left: bistec y cebollas | to the right: arroz con habichuelas)

(top left: tostones | bottom left: maduras | top right: bistec | bottom right: salchicas)

(top left: alcapuria | on the plate: arroz con gandules y habichelas y papas)

I’m sure you understand by now.

4) You can find beautiful, cheap places to stay. We stay at a place in Arecibo called Canary Castle. It’s less than $1,000 a week and is beyond gorgeous. The back patio has a bar and grill with an infinity pool and hammocks. There is then a walkway down onto our own private section of beach. Puerto Rico is cheap! You just have to know where to look.

5) El Yunque, the national rainforest of Puerto Rico and the only rainforest in the United States- Puerto Rico has beaches for days but whenever you get tired of the salty water and waves, visit El Yunque. You will not be disappointed.

6) The drinking age is 18. I went to Puerto Rico one summer when I was 16 and I didn’t get ID-ed anywhere I went. Not only is the drinking age 18 but also, their “carefree-ness” with alcohol is amazing. The drinks are always strong everywhere you go as well. You will definitely be getting more than what you pay for.

I only gave you six reasons, but ask me about this and I could go on for days. If you haven’t already, make your way to Puerto Rico. It’s an affordable vacation that is sure to leave you wanting to come back at least once a year. There’s great food, exotic animals, friendly people, and no passport required! What else could you possibly want in a vacation?

Words by Katelyn Lugo

Photos by Katelyn Lugo

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Speak Your Mind: A blog for the reader

I designed a blog on WordPress in which every post is based on a topic proposed by readers.  

The Wordle below was developed from the initial blog post explaining the blogs goals and ideas.  The central idea is for people to send in requests of interesting posts they would like to read about and I write up an article about it. So far, it is has gone really well people are responding and people are reading, and I hope to continue these trends.  

If you don’t have a WordPress or don’t want to make one, no worries because I tweet out each post and post each one on Facebook.  My Twitter handle is @PackyJones and my Facebook is Packy Jones, and here is the website link. 

Words by Packy Jones 

Photo derived from Wordle

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The Vineyard Voice.

The Vineyard Voice is a marketing/advertising/promotional company that runs social media outlets for wineries. Wineries especially in the Finger Lakes, where I am from, are up and coming businesses that are taking over the market. It would seem from personal experiences that most wineries that are smaller and locally owned, do not have social media that is up to date with out world today. 

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Can I have extra cheese on that?

For my next advancement in my pizza journey, I decided to go down the health route (I’m trying here). I decided to turn to Pinterest to try and find a healthy pizza recipe, and I was delighted to see that I had more than one option. I chose to go with a almost fully paleo pizza recipe. This means no grains, no dairy, and no processed meats. I had originally chosen a pizza crust recipe that had tapioca flour, since it was almost impossible to find it, I turned to garbanzo bean flour, since I like garbanzo beans. 

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Pizza on the road.

Instead of making my third pizza myself, I decided to do a road episode. The boyfriend and I love pizza, like we really love pizza. During the summer we probably eat pizza twice a week, I know it’s an addiction. So we are always on the look out for the next big thing in the pizza scene. Now living in Rochester has given me some new pizza joints to try out. But, it was not until just recently that we tried Brick - Wood Fired Pizzeria on Monroe Ave, in Pittsford. 

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#WhenIFlyNaz Tunnel Wall Project

For my final project I reamed up with two other studrents to complete a tunnel wall project for Nazareth College.

I created t-shirts to be handed out to those who write on the wall.

I created flyers that were handed out at the Commencement Fair at the bookstore where students were picking up graduation merch.

Lastly I made two different posters, one that stood alone around the school and one that provided navigation to students in the tunnels (which can be hard to navigate!)

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Senior sentiments: Looking back at these past four years