TOP 10 WRITERS

1. Jason Mraz

Jason Mraz has to be one of my favorite artists. Not only is he an amazing performer but the way he puts words together to tell a story is incredible. There isn't a song of his that I don't connect with on an emotional level. It's good stuff.

2. James Cameron

James Cameron was the writer and director of the blockbuster his "AVATAR".  That is probably my favorite movie. Being the writer and director would be a great job because than you are in control of making your visions actual come to life. Avatar is an incredible story that has a little something for everyone.

3. Christopher Nolan

Nolan wrote the story for The Dark Knight, Batman Begins, and Inception. Inception is an incredible story with many layers and twists many people, not including myself, found extremely confusing. I thought it was an amazing story that draws in the viewer and actually makes them question their dreams/reality.

4. KiD CuDi

KiD CuDi is an American alternative hip hop recording artist, singer-songwriter, guitarist and actor. He first gained major attention after the release of his debut mixtape: A Kid Named Cudi. In 2009, his single "Day'n'Nite" reached the top five of the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.

5. Macklemore 

Macklemore is somewhat of a hometown hero in Seattle. His lyrics are powerful and truly move the listener. His song "Wings" gives me chills every time I hear it.

6. Lemony Snicket

Lemony Snicket is the pen name of American novelist Daniel Handler. Snicket is the author of several children's books, serving as the narrator of A Series of Unfortunate Events and appearing as a character within the series. Because of this, the name Lemony Snicket may refer to both a fictional character and a real person. This article deals primarily with the character. The series of unfortunate events was a large part of my childhood. I read all the books when I was younger.

7. J.K. Rowling 

J.K. Rowling is a British novelist, best known as the author of the Harry Potter fantasy series. The Potter books have gained worldwide attention, won multiple awards, sold more than 400 million copies to become the best-selling book series in history. Rowling has led a "rags to riches" life story, in which she progressed from living on social security to multi-millionaire status within 5 years...

8. Suzanne Collins

Suzanne Collins is the writer for many children's shows but her biggest achievement is the Hunger Games Trilogy. As a result of the significant popularity of The Hunger Games books, Collins was named one of Time Magazine's most influential people of 2010. In March 2010, Amazon announced that Collins had become the best-selling Kindle author of all time.

9. Jim Gaffigan

Jim Gaffigan is a stand up comedian who writes all of his own material. Gaffigan's comedy routines often include humorous, high-pitched "asides" representing commentary on his performance from a hypothetical naive and easily offended audience member. These were inspired by his sister.

10. Nick Swardson

Nick Swardson is actually from Minnesota, and steadily gained popularity through stand up till he made it on to television shows and movies. Super funny guy!!!

Final Project

Here's the blog post with Teags, Woody's, and my final project. The blogs got our video and our shot list along with our press release. Hope you like it!

 http://moreswagthanyou.blogspot.com/

SWAGG

FOR RELEASE IN APRIL-MAY, 2012

Connor Stevens, along with help from Teagan Anderson and Woody Balut, introduces new music video starring, Graham Scott McCullough

DULUTH, MN, 10 APRIL 2012—Swag, and everything that has to do with it, has been sweeping the nation by storm. CSS's very own Connor Stevens captures this movement through a microphone and the lens of the camera. His upcoming music video captures the essence of swag and hip hop music through profound, yet aw-inspiring video and sound. The video will soon be available to the public for viewing on YouTube as well as Facebook.

The filming and editing of the video will be done by Connor Stevens, an up and coming Advertisement and Public Relations major with a minor in art at the College of Saint Scholastica. He intends to bring forth the idea of swag to scholastica through this music video, highlighting not only its importance, but ways of bettering your life as a whole.

Contact Information: Connor Stevens, CSS Box 2770, 1200 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth MN 55811

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Teleprompter Script

The Surge

Zombie Preparation Guide

Connor Stevens

(ANCHOR ONE)

There are floods in the Deep South, homegrown terrorists like Al-Qaida and an economy on the brink. There is so much for Americans to worry about, but now a top US health official has added a new fear to the list: "Zombie Apocalypse". This is of course, in response to the St. Scholastica Mayfest game:

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 “Humans vs. Zombies”.

(ANCHOR TWO)

We’ve all seen at least one movie about flesh-eating zombies taking, but where do zombies come from and why do they love eating brains so much? The word zombie comes from Haitian and New Orleans voodoo origins. Although its meaning has changed slightly over the years, it refers to a human corpse mysteriously reanimated to serve the undead. Through ancient voodoo and folk-lore traditions, shows like the Walking Dead were born.

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(ANCHOR one)

The rise of zombies in pop culture has given credence to the idea that a zombie apocalypse could happen. In such a scenario zombies would take over entire countries, roaming city streets eating anything living that got in their way. The proliferation of this idea has led many people here at Scholastica to wonder, “How do I prepare for a zombie apocalypse?” This article offers no advice on how best to fight off the Zombie hordes – chainsaw or shotgun? Instead recommends preparing an emergency kit and survival strategy to get you through the first couple of days before you can safely locate a zombie-free refugee camp.

(ANCHOR two)

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Emergency kits are a must have when it comes to surviving the upcoming zombie apocalypse; so, what do you need before the “Humans vs. Zombies” actually happens? First of all, you should have an emergency kit in your dorm/apartment. This includes things like water, food, and other supplies to get you through the first couple of days before you can locate a zombie-free refugee camp.  Below are a few items you should include in your kit recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

(ANCHOR one)

yOU’LL NEED Water: PREFERABLY 1 gallon per person per day.

(ANCHOR two)

Food IS THE KEY TO SURVIVAL, SO YOU’LL WANT TO stock up on non-perishable items that you eat regularly.

(ANCHOR one)

Medications CAN KEEP YOU A LIVE. this includes prescription and non-prescription meds.

(ANCHOR two)

Tools and Supplies CAN MAKE LIFE A LOT EASIER. utility kniVeS, duct tape, AND battery powered radioS ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES.

(ANCHOR one)

yOU’LL ALSO WANT Sanitation and Hygiene PRODUCTS SUCH A household bleach, soap, towels, etc.

 (ANCHOR two)

Clothing and Bedding ARE A MUST. YOU’LL WANT A change of clothes for each ROOMMATE and blankets.

(ANCHOR one)

Important documents TO HAVE ARE copies of your driver’s license, passports, birth certificates, AND STUDENT i.D.’S.

(ANCHOR two)

First Aid supplies ARE VERY IMPORTANT. although you’re a goner if a zombie bites you, you can use these supplies to treat basic cuts and lacerations that you might get during a tornado or hurricane.

 (ANCHOR one)

Once you’ve made your emergency kit, it is time to come up with an emergency plan. To start off, you should sit down with your roommate(s) and come up with an emergency plan. This plan should include where you will go and who you will call when zombies start appearing outside your dorm room. The next step is to plan your evacuation route. When zombies are hungry they will not stop until they get food (i.e. brains), which means you need to get to safety fast! Plan where you will go with multiple routes you can take ahead of time so that the brain eaters don't have a chance!

(ANCHOR two)

Mayfest is time to celebrate the end of a long year full of late night studying, boring lectures and endless hours of homework. There are many fun games and activities that occur during this much awaited week. With Mayfest, and the zombie-type activities associated with it, fast approaching, it is important to stay informed and well prepared so that you do not end up

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 just another flesh eating zombie...

St. Scholastica Administrators Prepare for 'Zombie Apocalypse'

Connor Stevens in Duluth

The Surge, Thursday, March 29, 2012

 

US officials posted advice on a government website about what to do in the event of a zombie apocalypse.

Photograph: Connor Stevens/Surge News

There are floods in the Deep South, homegrown terrorists like Al-Qaida and an economy on the brink. There is so much for Americans to worry about, but now a top US health official has added a new fear to the list: "Zombie Apocalypse". This is of course, in response to the St. Scholastica Mayfest game: “Humans vs. Zombies”.

We’ve all seen at least one movie about flesh-eating zombies taking, but where do zombies come from and why do they love eating brains so much? The word zombie comes from Haitian and New Orleans voodoo origins. Although its meaning has changed slightly over the years, it refers to a human corpse mysteriously reanimated to serve the undead. Through ancient voodoo and folk-lore traditions, shows like the Walking Dead were born.

In movies, shows, and literature, zombies are often depicted as being created by an infectious virus, which is passed on via bites and contact with bodily fluids. Harvard psychiatrist Steven Schlozman wrote a (fictional) medical paper on the zombies presented in Night of the Living Dead and refers to the condition as Ataxic Neurodegenerative Satiety Deficiency Syndrome caused by an infectious agent. The Zombie Survival Guide, written by American author Max Brooks and published in 2003, identifies the cause of zombies as a virus called Solanum. Other zombie origins shown in films include radiation from a destroyed NASA Venus probe as well as mutations of existing conditions such as prions, mad-cow disease, measles and rabies.

The rise of zombies in pop culture has given credence to the idea that a zombie apocalypse could happen. In such a scenario zombies would take over entire countries, roaming city streets eating anything living that got in their way. The proliferation of this idea has led many people here at Scholastica to wonder, “How do I prepare for a zombie apocalypse?” This article offers no advice on how best to fight off the Zombie hordes – chainsaw or shotgun? Instead recommends preparing an emergency kit and survival strategy to get you through the first couple of days before you can safely locate a zombie-free refugee camp.

Emergency kits are a must have when it comes to surviving the upcoming zombie apocalypse; so, what do you need before the “Humans vs. Zombies” actually happens? First of all, you should have an emergency kit in your dorm/apartment. This includes things like water, food, and other supplies to get you through the first couple of days before you can locate a zombie-free refugee camp.  Below are a few items you should include in your kit recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: 

- Water (1 gallon per person per day)


-  Sanitation and Hygiene (household bleach, soap, towels, etc.)

·        -  Food (stock up on non-perishable items that you eat regularly)

·        -   Medications (this includes prescription and non-prescription meds)

·        -   Tools and Supplies (utility knife, duct tape, battery powered radio, etc.) 

·        -  Clothing and Bedding (a change of clothes for each family member and blankets)

·        -  Important documents (copies of your driver’s license, passports, birth certificates, etc.)

·        -  First Aid supplies (although you’re a goner if a zombie bites you, you can use these supplies to treat basic cuts and lacerations that you might get during a tornado or hurricane)                         

Once you’ve made your emergency kit, it is time to come up with an emergency plan.

To start off, you should sit down with your roommate(s) and come up with an emergency plan. This plan should include where you will go and who you will call when zombies start appearing outside your dorm room. The next step is to plan your evacuation route. When zombies are hungry they will not stop until they get food (i.e. brains), which means you need to get to safety fast! Plan where you will go with multiple routes you can take ahead of time so that the brain eaters don't have a chance!

Mayfest is time to celebrate the end of a long year full of late night studying, boring lectures and endless hours of homework. There are many fun games and activities that occur during this much awaited week. With Mayfest, and the zombie-type activities associated with it, fast approaching, it is important to stay informed and well prepared so that you do not end up just another flesh eating zombie.

Radio Ad (Other Group's Script)

Here's our interpretation of what we believed Drew's group wanted. Hopefully it does their idea justice!