Hey!
So every week I am a radio show on campus at Iona Colege with my partner, Emily Lee. We talk about a lot of different things mostly music, movies, books, twitter, media, etc. We love sharing new music and sharing our opinions on the air. We started this show this year as a requirement- but I have really grown to love it. I hope that I will becoem further involved next year, and we are thinking about continuing are program. Eventhough we only have a few days left of classes and then finals, we will be having our last show this Thursday (tomorrow) at 3 pm. Due to finals we are not having one :( But, hopefully next year everyone tunes in every week. So listen to our last show! It will be really entetaining and super fun! Ti listen just go to Iona.edu and type in WICR radio and a page will come up and direct you how to listen. Tweet at us! @E2WICR
Love, Elizabeth
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
MAAC Rowing Championships
This weekend the Iona College Rowing team went to MAAC-
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference Championships. We have both a women’s and
men’s team that did very, very well. As a whole out of the thirteen events we
entered we melded in eight of them. We have our first Gold medal since 2004 for
the team by the Women’s Pair, and it also was the first Gold medal fro the
Women since 1999. The Men’s Varsity 8 was the fastest ever in Iona Rowing
history. Our team is very young, mostly comprised of sophomores and freshmen,
so the outlook for next season is extremely good. The team is excited to be
taking boats to Dad Vail Regatta in Philadelphia on May 11 & 12. We are
taking three women’s boats: Varsity Women’s Pair, Novice Women’s 4, and
Lightweight Women’s 4. The men are taking: Men’s Novice 4, Men’s Lightweight 4,
Men’s Varsity Pair, Men’s Varsity 4. The team is excited to race, compete and
do well at this upcoming Regatta and prove Iona Rowing program is a force to be
reckoned with.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Confession...
So, growing up my mom has always been really into politics. We always talk about our opinions on the current events happening in the world. Ever since coming to college I have slacked off. I do not really keep myself informed. I also feel dumber-if that is even possible- for not keeping up on the news, politics and what is happening in our world.
Unfortunately, most college students are like me. We do not care about the world. We only care about our own world within the colege community and what affects us directly. For this I feel shame. Shameful of myself and shameful for my generation. We need to start caring about all of the events that are happening around us.
Texas was hit with multiple tornados, Syria is having riots and destruction, and there are primary elections coming up. So many things that we should be interested in. We should want to get involved and know about these issues. We are the future no matter how much we disagree or do not want to be apart of it, we already are and need to accept that and decide how we are going to react to it.
I have been reacting by not caring and not being informed. But, no more! I make a pledge to make an effort to know what is happening locally, nationally, worldly, politcially and socially. I want to know what is happening other than what new music and films are out. I am going to expand my horizons and start to becoem cultured in the news.
Until next time....
Unfortunately, most college students are like me. We do not care about the world. We only care about our own world within the colege community and what affects us directly. For this I feel shame. Shameful of myself and shameful for my generation. We need to start caring about all of the events that are happening around us.
Texas was hit with multiple tornados, Syria is having riots and destruction, and there are primary elections coming up. So many things that we should be interested in. We should want to get involved and know about these issues. We are the future no matter how much we disagree or do not want to be apart of it, we already are and need to accept that and decide how we are going to react to it.
I have been reacting by not caring and not being informed. But, no more! I make a pledge to make an effort to know what is happening locally, nationally, worldly, politcially and socially. I want to know what is happening other than what new music and films are out. I am going to expand my horizons and start to becoem cultured in the news.
Until next time....
Friday, March 9, 2012
KONY 2012
Soooo,
Again we have a popularity contest again. Now it is tiem to help Africa again. Kony, has been around for years, why now do people take interest? Becasue it is a trending topic. I have known about Kony through the INVISIBLE CHILDREN organization. I am not surprised that once again since someone famous somewhere took a small interest, that now this has blown up. It will not stay trending for long though. People move on fast. Just like how the devastation from Hurricane Katrina has now miraculously gone away. No. there are still thousands whoa re homeless, have no belongings and everyone just left. What about the floods in Mississippi? No one even knew about them for awhile. They got no news coverage, and no famous person ever lifted a finger to show interest so no one cared about the thousands of people who were suffering.
Haiti? Well, we were all so concerend about them for a month or two, but now nothing. Japan Earthquakes? Yep. That's right nothing. Crickets. You could have heard a pin drop. I am not hear to say that we should all just care about every horrible thing that happens in the world and give to every single country or state or twon that soemthing horrible happens to. bad things are going to happen, thats life. What i am trying to say is that people act self- righteous when they act like they care. In reality they do not car otherwise they would have cared before someone else did.
Why does our society not stand up when something is wrong? Why do we all step back into the shadows until someone else starts to care and then we realize that, oh ya, I do care about that isse, and no since someone else brought it up I can talk about it now?
Also, why does the US find the need to stick our nose where we do not belong? We get invovled in other countries issue way too often and then we get in way too deep and have no idea how to get ourselves out of the situation. I support the US entirely. I am even considering joining the armed forces after finishing college. I believe that I am called to serve my country and do my part to help defend the land that I love, support and will always be a citizen of. However, we get involved too quickly sometimes. We need to keep a level head and asses the situation and then do what is best for our own country and not continue increasing our debt.
How this got to politics I have no idea. Overall, I support helping those children who have yet to be captured and I support the fact that we are trying to have the country's government become back in control (Even though it is horrible to say, those children who are now in the armies are lost forever. They have been brainwashed and most cannot be helped. We must save the lives of those who will make a good impact on their country. They must be taken down in order for the country to move forward.) I want Kony, his troops, follwers and all to be taken down. I want peace for their country.
But, we should aslo think about everything else that is happening in our world. We must take care of our own country in roder to help others. IF WE CANNOT HELP OURSELFS THEN HOW CAN WE HELP OTHERS? If we cannot get our own debt under control and lower the unemployment, how do we preach to others that democracy is the way to go? We look like hipocrites. Eventhough jobs and debt have nothing to do with democracy, it does indirectly. Are entire exsistence as a democratic country includes EVERYTHING we do. We must be a good place and help our own states and people to help others effectively in other countries. We must lower the number of homeless, hungry, unemployed, as well as a medely of other problems we have (illegals, drug trafficking, sex trafficking, etc.)
Those who have their heads stuck in the sand I feel sorry for. YOU NEED TO WAKE UP TO THE PROBLEMS OUR COUNTRY FACES!
That's all folks.
Sorry for the mini-rant.... Just some food for thought.
Peace,
Elizabeth
Again we have a popularity contest again. Now it is tiem to help Africa again. Kony, has been around for years, why now do people take interest? Becasue it is a trending topic. I have known about Kony through the INVISIBLE CHILDREN organization. I am not surprised that once again since someone famous somewhere took a small interest, that now this has blown up. It will not stay trending for long though. People move on fast. Just like how the devastation from Hurricane Katrina has now miraculously gone away. No. there are still thousands whoa re homeless, have no belongings and everyone just left. What about the floods in Mississippi? No one even knew about them for awhile. They got no news coverage, and no famous person ever lifted a finger to show interest so no one cared about the thousands of people who were suffering.
Haiti? Well, we were all so concerend about them for a month or two, but now nothing. Japan Earthquakes? Yep. That's right nothing. Crickets. You could have heard a pin drop. I am not hear to say that we should all just care about every horrible thing that happens in the world and give to every single country or state or twon that soemthing horrible happens to. bad things are going to happen, thats life. What i am trying to say is that people act self- righteous when they act like they care. In reality they do not car otherwise they would have cared before someone else did.
Why does our society not stand up when something is wrong? Why do we all step back into the shadows until someone else starts to care and then we realize that, oh ya, I do care about that isse, and no since someone else brought it up I can talk about it now?
Also, why does the US find the need to stick our nose where we do not belong? We get invovled in other countries issue way too often and then we get in way too deep and have no idea how to get ourselves out of the situation. I support the US entirely. I am even considering joining the armed forces after finishing college. I believe that I am called to serve my country and do my part to help defend the land that I love, support and will always be a citizen of. However, we get involved too quickly sometimes. We need to keep a level head and asses the situation and then do what is best for our own country and not continue increasing our debt.
How this got to politics I have no idea. Overall, I support helping those children who have yet to be captured and I support the fact that we are trying to have the country's government become back in control (Even though it is horrible to say, those children who are now in the armies are lost forever. They have been brainwashed and most cannot be helped. We must save the lives of those who will make a good impact on their country. They must be taken down in order for the country to move forward.) I want Kony, his troops, follwers and all to be taken down. I want peace for their country.
But, we should aslo think about everything else that is happening in our world. We must take care of our own country in roder to help others. IF WE CANNOT HELP OURSELFS THEN HOW CAN WE HELP OTHERS? If we cannot get our own debt under control and lower the unemployment, how do we preach to others that democracy is the way to go? We look like hipocrites. Eventhough jobs and debt have nothing to do with democracy, it does indirectly. Are entire exsistence as a democratic country includes EVERYTHING we do. We must be a good place and help our own states and people to help others effectively in other countries. We must lower the number of homeless, hungry, unemployed, as well as a medely of other problems we have (illegals, drug trafficking, sex trafficking, etc.)
Those who have their heads stuck in the sand I feel sorry for. YOU NEED TO WAKE UP TO THE PROBLEMS OUR COUNTRY FACES!
That's all folks.
Sorry for the mini-rant.... Just some food for thought.
Peace,
Elizabeth
Friday, March 2, 2012
Farewell to a Great Entertainer...
It is such a shame to know the Davey Jones of The Monkees has passed. He was one of the first pioneers of an American Idol.
On another note,
I have bcome obssesed with the show Survivor. I watched the season before the current one now that is playing, One World. I could see myself really playing the game and maybe make it pretty far. All it is is a mental game and making sure that you are in shape and nimble. It seems like alot of fun and I hope that I can play it one day.
Today's blog is just random things since I really don't have a theme or topic today...
The other thing I am obsessed about lately is a YouTube channel called MyDamnChannel and Daily Grace the host being on both Grace Helbig. She is so funny and she has so many signature littl moves that make her memeorable. This is what makes a signature movie, producer, director, actor or actress.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
The Academy Awards... or Better Known as The OSCARS!
The 84th Academy Awards
The Oscars 2012
BEST PICTURE- THE ARTIST; THOMAS LANGMANN, PRODUCER
ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE- JEAN DUJARDIN; THE ARTIST
ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE- MERYL STREEP; THE IRON LADY
ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE- CHRISTOPHER PLUMMER; BEGINNERS
ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE- OCTAVIA SPENCER; THE HELP
ANIMATED FEATURE FILM- RANGO; GORE VERBINSKI
CINEMATOGRAPHY- HUGO; ROBERT RICHARDSON
ART DIRECTION- HUGO; DANTE FERRETTI, PRODUCTION DESIGN; FRANCESCA LO SCHIAVO, SET DECORATION
COSTUME DESIGN- THE ARTIST; MARK BRIDGES
DIRECTING- THE ARTIST; MICHEL HAZANAVICIUS
DOCUMNETARY FEATURE- UNDEFEATED; TJ MARTIN, DAN LINDSAT, AND ROCH MIDDLEMAS
DOCUMNETARY SHORT- SAVING FACE; DANIEL JUNGE AND SHARMEEN OBAID-CHINOY
FILM EDITING- THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO; KIRK BAXTER AND ANGUS WALL
FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM- IRAN, “A SEPERATION”; ASGHAR FARHADI, DIRECTOR
MAKEUP- THE IRON LADY; MARK COULIER AND J.ROY HELLAND
MUSIC (ORIGINAL SCORE)- THE ARTIST; LUDOVIC BOURCE
MUSIC (ORIGINAL SONG)- “MAN OR MUPPETT” FORM THE MUPPETS; MUSIC AND LYIRC BY BRET MCKENZIE
SHORT FILM (ANIMATED)- THE FANTASTIC FLYING BOOKS OF MR. MORRIS LESSMORE; WILLIAM JOYCE AND BRANDON OLDENBURG
SHORT FILM (LIVE ACTION)- THE SHORE; TERRY GEORGE AND ORLAGH GEORGE
SOUND EDITING- HUGO; PHILIP STOCKTON AND EUGENE GEARTY
SOUND MIXING- HUGO; TOM FLEISCHMAN AND JOHN MIDGLEY
VISUAL EFFECTS- HUGO; ROB LEGATO, JOSS WILLIAMS, BEN GORSSMANN AND ALEX HENNING
WRITING (ADAPTED SCREENPLAY)- THE DESCENDANTS; ALEXANDER PAYNE AND NAT FAXON & JIM RASH
WRITING (ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY)- MIDNIGHT IN PARIS; WOODY ALLEN
I love watching all of the awards shows. I also loved seeing all of the beautiful gowns. Here are some of my favorites...
Friday, February 17, 2012
LIFE
I have an obession a couple childrens books. First is The Giving Tree, Where the Wild Ones Are, and all of the Eric Carl books. Growing up they were such a comfort to me. Reading and books in general. My mom taught us about life through books as well as music and movies.
I also have an obession with music and film. On my radio show with Emily on Thursday, we were talking about how we both have obsessions with our common passion in life and that is film. We discussed how film is art.
A film is not soley for entertainment but also to show a viewpoint, or an issue that is of high importance. I feel that people have shyed away from a deeper meaning and only want to watch t.v. or movies to unwind or relax- and this is sometimes good, but you also need to appreciate the art form of the film.
I think some of my favorite movies are centered around music, or a feeling, or a moment that I have had that was sparked by something in the movie. Fly Away Home, The Help, Inception, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Harry Potter Series, The King's Speech, among others are all amazing films that can be recognized for other things within them besides jsut a great film to watch.
I also have an obession with music and film. On my radio show with Emily on Thursday, we were talking about how we both have obsessions with our common passion in life and that is film. We discussed how film is art.
A film is not soley for entertainment but also to show a viewpoint, or an issue that is of high importance. I feel that people have shyed away from a deeper meaning and only want to watch t.v. or movies to unwind or relax- and this is sometimes good, but you also need to appreciate the art form of the film.
I think some of my favorite movies are centered around music, or a feeling, or a moment that I have had that was sparked by something in the movie. Fly Away Home, The Help, Inception, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Harry Potter Series, The King's Speech, among others are all amazing films that can be recognized for other things within them besides jsut a great film to watch.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Top 5 Super Bowl Ads... The Best of the Best
So, as of most of America, I watched the Super Bowl on Sunday. I was routing for the Patriots and was sad when they lost against the Giants. I am a native Californian, so either team didn't really effect me, but I prefer the Patriots over the Giants.
I did enjoy the game, as well as the commercials and was sadly disappointed by the half-time show. The special effects were great, but the song choices and dancing were not up to par. Regarding the commercials, here are my ratings for my top Super Bowl ads.
HONORABLE MENTION
Chevy Silverado "2012"
WATCH HERE
This was very creative, but was a little boring, yet was still memorable.
NUMBER FIVE
Doritos "Man's Best Friend"
WATCH HERE
This was halarious and the overall concept was well thought out and executed beautifully.
NUMBER FOUR
Budweiser "Prohibiton"
WATCH HERE
Great concept, and the overall theme and idea behind it realy connected Budweiser to Americans.
NUMBER THREE
Volkswagon "The Dog Strikes Back"
WATCH HERE
Really cute, fun and could be watched over and over again without hating it.
NUMBER TWO
Chevy Chevrolet "Happy Grad"
WATCH HERE
Hits home, since I am a student and gives a funny perspective of your first car...
NUMBER ONE
M&Ms "Ms. Brown"
WATCH HERE
LOVED this one. Great use of music, dialogue, concept and can be watched many times.
That's it.... Talk to you all later...
Peace Out!
Friday, February 3, 2012
I love how this picture reminds me about growing up in California. It shws how my sisters and I use to dress up and play fairies. We would dance around our backyard and make up all of these stories and act them out. I think that this was when my love of art and film came alive. It sparked in me my creative side to create your own world and wants and dreams and act them out for an audience or even just for yourself.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
My Life in Color
I love film, art and music. Recently I have re-watched the film, Bridesmaids. It was one of the funniest, and probably most inappropriate movies for anyone under 18 to watch. I liked how funny it was, but at the same time at times it was sad and made you not want your life to end up like the characters in the film...
I hope to one day be a producer and make movies trailers and direct movies. What are some of your dreams and aspirations? This is a question to all of my readers....all none of them...
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