Word count # 215
Prior to election
Before Barrack Obama was elected for President of the United States of America, there was conflict and controversy through out the US. The thought of an African American as a president was never thought of in this Republican country. Southerners, or “Rednecks,” were shocked to hear that a black Democrat dominated the polls. Democrat Hillary Clinton, wife of former president Bill Clinton, also ran for president. In the span of many years, no one would consider an African American for president, let alone a woman. If anything, a black man would probably become president before a woman. African Americans have been “liberated” for decades, as opposed to women who have just recently got the same rights as men. As a woman, my boyfriend argues, she would have gotten assassinated early in her term, just like rumors that were spread about Obama. Either way, a black man and Muslim at that, or a woman president, would have been a conflict for the United States of America. Change is important to the US but ignorant individuals aren’t open for it. As Hillary Clinton realized, this nation needed change. Later on in the election, she went from running against Barrack Obama, to dropping out of the election to support Obama and his promises on change.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Fish Out of Water
Vanessa Diaz
Mass Com T/TR 12:00
Journal 5
Vanessad86@yahoo.com
Word count: 330
On October 16th I attended the John Carlos and Tommie Smith event in front Clark Hall where their statues stand tall. When I arrived there was a speaker already on the podium talking about how Carlos and Smith still have a big impact and their importance in the African-American community.
John Carlos and Tommie Smith raced at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City where one won the gold medal and the other the bronze. A statue of them resides at San Jose State University because that’s where they attended school.
Looking at the statue it’s noticeable that they are doing certain things that portray meaning. John Carlos wore beads that stood for lynching where Tommie Smith held an olive branch which stood for peace. By not wearing their shoes they symbolized poverty in black America. Also, Carlos has his left fist up which stands for unity and Smith has his right fist up which stands for power and their bowed heads symbolize fallen warriors.
While walking around listening to the speaker the majority who arrived were African-Americans. Going to this event I didn’t feel like an outsider at all since I’ve grown up with many different races. It’s been awhile since I attended an event where there were actually many people. I don’t know why there weren’t more races there. The event wasn’t only intended for African-Americans, but maybe this historical event has more meaning to them than another racial group. Attending this event was meant for different racial groups to come together and talk about how anything is possible. Tommie Smith and John Carlos are an inspiration to everyone. They stood up for what they believed. They made sure that at least two black people were appointed to the U.S Olympic committee. Ironically they were the two people who took two of the spots on the podium. People doubted them but they fought to prove them wrong.
Mass Com T/TR 12:00
Journal 5
Vanessad86@yahoo.com
Word count: 330
On October 16th I attended the John Carlos and Tommie Smith event in front Clark Hall where their statues stand tall. When I arrived there was a speaker already on the podium talking about how Carlos and Smith still have a big impact and their importance in the African-American community.
John Carlos and Tommie Smith raced at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City where one won the gold medal and the other the bronze. A statue of them resides at San Jose State University because that’s where they attended school.
Looking at the statue it’s noticeable that they are doing certain things that portray meaning. John Carlos wore beads that stood for lynching where Tommie Smith held an olive branch which stood for peace. By not wearing their shoes they symbolized poverty in black America. Also, Carlos has his left fist up which stands for unity and Smith has his right fist up which stands for power and their bowed heads symbolize fallen warriors.
While walking around listening to the speaker the majority who arrived were African-Americans. Going to this event I didn’t feel like an outsider at all since I’ve grown up with many different races. It’s been awhile since I attended an event where there were actually many people. I don’t know why there weren’t more races there. The event wasn’t only intended for African-Americans, but maybe this historical event has more meaning to them than another racial group. Attending this event was meant for different racial groups to come together and talk about how anything is possible. Tommie Smith and John Carlos are an inspiration to everyone. They stood up for what they believed. They made sure that at least two black people were appointed to the U.S Olympic committee. Ironically they were the two people who took two of the spots on the podium. People doubted them but they fought to prove them wrong.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Word of the Week #8
Vanessa Diaz
Mass Com 100W- T/TR 12:00
Word #8
Word count: 80
My Word: Debauchery
Source: Spartan Daily “The easiest money I’ve ever been about to make; I just need to hit reply” by Angelo Lanham
How it was used: “No, no I’ll be using all of my easy money for some good, old-fashioned short-sighted pleasure and debauchery, possibly buying some rare and expensive stuff.”
Definition: noun
1. excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; intemperance.
My sentence: After a few nights of debauchery all he does is beg for me to hang out.
Mass Com 100W- T/TR 12:00
Word #8
Word count: 80
My Word: Debauchery
Source: Spartan Daily “The easiest money I’ve ever been about to make; I just need to hit reply” by Angelo Lanham
How it was used: “No, no I’ll be using all of my easy money for some good, old-fashioned short-sighted pleasure and debauchery, possibly buying some rare and expensive stuff.”
Definition: noun
1. excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; intemperance.
My sentence: After a few nights of debauchery all he does is beg for me to hang out.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Voter Rally
Vanessa Diaz
Mass Com T/TR 12:00
Voter Rally
Vanessad86@yahoo.com
Word count: 223
On October 16th I went to the voter rally which was going on at the same time as the Tommie Smith and John Carlos rally. At first I thought the people speaking were for the voter rally but that was a mistake.
The Democratic and Republican tables were set up across from Clark Hall. I approached the Republican table first just to see what information they would tell me (I’m far from being a Republican). They gave me was a McCain/Palin sticker and asked if I was registered to vote. At another table I picked up a few papers about what McCain wants to do about climate change, fighting crime, Iraq, education, etc.
After, I went to the Democratic table where I asked if I could have an Obama sticker. They told me I could only get one if I took a test and I quickly backed down. They told me it was easy so Nichole and I decided that we would team up. They asked me who’s going to be the next president and I answered enthusiastically that it’s for sure going to be Obama. Then they asked Nichole if I was right and she answered yes. So we both passed the Democratic test and got out stickers.
Mass Com T/TR 12:00
Voter Rally
Vanessad86@yahoo.com
Word count: 223
On October 16th I went to the voter rally which was going on at the same time as the Tommie Smith and John Carlos rally. At first I thought the people speaking were for the voter rally but that was a mistake.
The Democratic and Republican tables were set up across from Clark Hall. I approached the Republican table first just to see what information they would tell me (I’m far from being a Republican). They gave me was a McCain/Palin sticker and asked if I was registered to vote. At another table I picked up a few papers about what McCain wants to do about climate change, fighting crime, Iraq, education, etc.
After, I went to the Democratic table where I asked if I could have an Obama sticker. They told me I could only get one if I took a test and I quickly backed down. They told me it was easy so Nichole and I decided that we would team up. They asked me who’s going to be the next president and I answered enthusiastically that it’s for sure going to be Obama. Then they asked Nichole if I was right and she answered yes. So we both passed the Democratic test and got out stickers.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Word of the Week #7
Vanessa Diaz
Mass Com 100W- T/TR 12:00
Word #7
Word count: 73
My word: Proselytizing
Source: www.ajc.com
“MLK love letters caught in legal fight”
How it was used: “Cothren said he has advised Reynolds not to go forward with the project. Mrs. King was concerned that Reynolds, now a minister and lecturer at Howard University, had portrayed her as proselytizing, Cothren said.”
Defintion: verb
1. to convert or attempt to convert as a proselyte; recruit.
My sentence: My friend was proselytizing me to switch to religion.
Mass Com 100W- T/TR 12:00
Word #7
Word count: 73
My word: Proselytizing
Source: www.ajc.com
“MLK love letters caught in legal fight”
How it was used: “Cothren said he has advised Reynolds not to go forward with the project. Mrs. King was concerned that Reynolds, now a minister and lecturer at Howard University, had portrayed her as proselytizing, Cothren said.”
Defintion: verb
1. to convert or attempt to convert as a proselyte; recruit.
My sentence: My friend was proselytizing me to switch to religion.
Word of the Week #6
Vanessa Diaz
Mass Com 100W- T/TR 12:00
Word #6
Word count: 58
My Word: Fledgling
Source: www.tmz.com
How it was used: “This film has not even been released and already, its fledgling studio - Summit Entertainment – is planning a sequel.”
Definition: noun
1. young, new, or inexperienced
2. a young, inexperienced person
3. a young bird just able to fly
My sentence: The fledging actor is finally getting his big break.
Mass Com 100W- T/TR 12:00
Word #6
Word count: 58
My Word: Fledgling
Source: www.tmz.com
How it was used: “This film has not even been released and already, its fledgling studio - Summit Entertainment – is planning a sequel.”
Definition: noun
1. young, new, or inexperienced
2. a young, inexperienced person
3. a young bird just able to fly
My sentence: The fledging actor is finally getting his big break.
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