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Commentary: Unleashing American Energy, Unleashing Chaos

By favoring the fossil fuel industry at the expense of the environment, public health and long-term economic growth, this order represents everything wrong with our current approach to energy policy. 

Track by Track Analysis: Killers: Hot Fuss

Hot Fuss is pure manic, dance-worthy tracks.

You’ve Seen the Billboards – But What Is Shen Yun?

Shen Yun is a dance and acrobatics performance, which purports to showcase traditional Chinese dance and culture.

The Art You Love

"How do others relate to our art?"

Life in Smoke

In mid-September, 2020, Portland experienced hazardous levels of smoke from nearby wildfires.

Alright: An EP

I took a lot of inspiration from Elliott Smith's guitar playing style and his songwriting.

Reaction: Joni Mitchell- Blue

The History and Popular Music of the ’70s class learned about Joni Mitchell's emotionally raw record from 1971. Here are some of their reactions.

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The Art You Love

"How do others relate to our art?"

Void Of Course

“Void of Course” draws its name from an astrological term that describes a period when the Moon is not making any major aspects before it transitions into the next sign.

Summer Smoke Trailer

"The project of Summer Smoke was put into motion by my filmmaking class."

Citizen Kane: A Recreation

"Where Citizen Kane is abundant in conversation, I felt a modern version could very easily have less speaking, and more visual storytelling."

The Art You Love

"How do others relate to our art?"

Void Of Course

“Void of Course” draws its name from an astrological term that describes a period when the Moon is not making any major aspects before it transitions into the next sign.

Summer Smoke Trailer

"The project of Summer Smoke was put into motion by my filmmaking class."

Citizen Kane: A Recreation

"Where Citizen Kane is abundant in conversation, I felt a modern version could very easily have less speaking, and more visual storytelling."

Recreating Strangers on a Train

For my Masters of Cinema project I decided to take four key moments and shots that I love from Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers on a...

Cyanotypes and Words

Students in Kelli Pennington’s black and white photography classes experimented with cyanotypes and words in photographs.

Track By Track: Slint: Spiderland

Slint’s Spiderland is a moody, entrancing post-punk work of art.

The Moral Dilemma

The bad acting is intentional.

Cyanotypes and More

Students share their artistic work.

Photography

Life, Interrupted: Adam Fortmann

Together we feel like the overarching feeling of restlessness and cabin fever

Life, Interrupted: Aaron Drummond

"I can accept the situation when I’m living in my own world, barely leaving my bedroom, but walking around and seeing the businesses that I love shuttered has been harder."

Life in Smoke

In mid-September, 2020, Portland experienced hazardous levels of smoke from nearby wildfires.

Visual Art

A Murder of Crows: Delving into the Unique Capabilities and Cultural Connotations of the Corvid

Did you know that there are crows that crack nuts by leaving them on the road for cars to run over?

Nalini By the Window

I like to push myself in digital painting, making more complete pieces to test the limits of my skill, often trying to incorporate new techniques so I can learn something from the process.

Life, Interrupted: Rosalind Fell

Music has been a savior in these times.

Seven Deadly Sins Collage

For the recent E/H 4 final project, students were tasked with creating an artistic response that explored the main themes presented in the class thus far, including family, home and patriarchs.

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Reaction: The Supremes – Where Did Our Love Go

The History and Popular Music of the ’60s class learned about The Supremes' breakthrough album, Where Did Our Love Go (1964). Here are their reactions.

Reaction: Patti Smith – Horses

The History and Popular Music of the ’70s class learned about Patti Smith's monumental art-punk record from 1975. Here are some of their reactions.

Reaction: The Beatles – Revolver

The History and Popular Music of the ’60s class learned about The Beatles' much-loved album, Revolver (1966). Here are their reactions.

Reaction: Nick Drake – Pink Moon

The History and Popular Music of the ’70s class learned about Nick Drake's melancholy final record from 1972. Here are some of their reactions.

Reaction: The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds

The History and Popular Music of the ’60s class learned about The Beach Boy's much-loved album, Pet Sounds (1966). Here are their reactions.

Remembrance

Most of my tracks begin with simple piano/keyboard licks or chord progressions.

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