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Contrast – the design principle
Contrast is the juxtaposition of opposing forces in the same space. In design, contrast could be color, shape, tone, setting, patterns, background, text, font, etc. The biggest and easiest example is the classic black text on a white background. The contrast is stark, simple, and pleasant to the eye. However, a black background with white…
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Digital Literacy Narrative
My parents were movies. My friends were video games. The coaches of my youth were the amalgamation of Samuel L. Jackson, Denzel Washington, Kurt Russell, and Howard Eknes of Coach Carter, Remember the Titans, Miracle, and my actual youth basketball team, respectively. My mentors were the heroes in films like Robin Hood, WaterWorld, and Last…
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Why Theatre is Good
Why theatre is good for the individual, the community, and society. Theatre should be a more prominent institution in our society and be taught in all aspects in education.
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An Ode to Erik
To Erik on his Wedding Day, 2018 An ode to Erik. A joy to Erik Cheers to Erik Barbaric flaric And a man of carat Diamond in his hands Gold in His heart And an apple in his eye Erik, you’re one hell of a guy. Growing up we had a lot Comparatively : what…
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Ten Points: A Response To Alex Reid’s Essay
Alex Reid, from Why Blog? Searching for Writing on the Web, writes up an enthralling script on what makes a good blog. He pulls wisdom from his own experience as a blog writer and from the peers he follows and has learned from over the years. First point he makes is that blogging is a…