C.E. Quiz #5.2

1. What is one suggestion to easing overcrowding and both Bowie and Akins High School that doesn't require building a new school, according to Superintendent Paul Cruz? Page A1 "Decision on South Austin HS..."
To build a brand new High School in South Austin.

2. What is the big deal about Hillary Clinton's email? Page A1 "Clinton says..."
That she should have used government email for important business matters.

3. Look at the political cartoon on Page A11 - what is the artists message, in your opinion?
To show that we can do so much with technology but Hillary Clinton did want to send those private emails and it was humorous to many.

4. What is a micro unit? "Page B9 "Micro Units..."
Smaller and more moderately priced apartments.

5.  Who are the top 5 Big 12 "locks" for the NCAA basketball tournament according to Kevin Lyttle? Page C1, "Stakes high in Big 12..."
Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa State, Baylor, and West Virginia.

Short Answer-
1. Do you think the school took appropriate action in this case? Why or Why not?
I think they did because the students should have kept their opinions to themselves and also should not have created explosions that were dangerous for other students.

2. Do you think the free speech principals outlined in the Constitution should extend to this type of behavior? Why or Why not?
I think they should because they were speaking about how they felt, most of the country is segregated any ways, even if it's not a law.

3. If you saw this type of action happening, would you step in and try to stop it? Why or Why not?
No, because I might be framed for it and then I would get tied in to the mess as well.

4. Would you record it the behaviors and attempt to provide that information to authorities? Why or Why not? No, because I wouldn't want to get involved at all. then they may be suspicious about me.

5. Should the actions of a couple of students caused the entire fraternal organization to be closed? Why or Why not? No, The actions and or opinions of other students shouldn't effect the entire group. It was their choices not the entire fraternal organization's.

Self Portrait warm up

Alter Your Perspective: 

Introduce a Prop:

Candids: Being Unobtrusive

 

I like this picture because it is an action shot, in the air, with a  pretty background. I also chose it because I like soccer and this was appealing to me.

I Like this picture because Alex Morgan Is my favorite soccer player and the background compliments the props.

I chose this picture because I liked seeing Cristiano Ronaldo out of his regular Soccer Uniform.  He is also one of my favorite players. 

1. What are the characteristics of an environmental portrait?

The Picture is taken in an interesting background that is appealing to the eye. 

2. What is the difference between an environmental portrait and a casual portrait?

Environmental is usually taken as a candid where as Casual is taken when the figure is posing.
3. What will you need to do to get a really good self-portrait?

Make sure that the lighting and shutter speed are in a good place while also making sure the aperture is at a good distance. 

4.  When you go take these pictures, and you will eventually turn in one of each, a portrait and a self-portrait, describe to me what you would like to do and who you would like to take a portrait of and where you might shoot these images.

I would like to take these outside because the correct amount of lighting is already available and it can give a very beautiful background. As well as express some emotion to the photo.

Lones Star Dispatch Practice