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Recently I watched the documentaries “Beware of Mr. Baker” and “Murder Mountain.” Overall I enjoyed watching both of them although there was also many differences between the two films. One of the main differences in the two different films is the way the narrative of the story is laid out, and told. “Murder Mountain” wasContinue reading “Documentary Comparison Final”

For the podcast assignment I chose to listen to the Slow Burn podcast season about the deaths of Tupac and Biggie, and the Missing Richard Simmons podcast. In my opinion both of the podcasts were really interesting to listen to. I listened to each of them in one sitting, and often found myself glancing overContinue reading “Podcast Assignment”

The Krista Tippett podcast I chose to listen to was on the search for extraterrestrial intelligence when she talked with Jill Tarter. Tippett begins the interview by briefly discussing Tarter’s childhood to describe what got her interested in space before becoming an astronomer. Unlike some scientists who seach for any sign of biologic life onContinue reading ““On Being” Podcast Response”

***contains spoilers about new Star Wars Land at Disneyland in California So you went to the new Star Wars land at Disneyland? How was it? It was awesome! I went last week it was really packed. I got into the parking lot like a hour before it opened and I was one of the firstContinue reading “I interviewed a Star Wars fan about Star Wars land”

Personally I really enjoyed listening to this podcast about Tracy Morgan’s background. I think Terry Gross did a great job during the interview at staying focused onto the topic she wanted to speak about. She asked questions she wanted to ask while still allowing room for Tracy to speak. There is a brief moment whenContinue reading “Terry Gross’Tracy Morgan Interview Response”

ESPN is reporting Darren Collison will not come out of retirement to play in the NBA this season. Collison, 32, was seen court side at Staples Center last week with Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, which added to months long speculation that the point guard was considering a return to the NBA this season. A moveContinue reading “L.A. Wait-ers?”

The XFL started this weekend, and to my own surprise I watched all four games. There were many entertaining elements which made watching the games on television fun. Although most of the games were not very close the in game interviews, gameplay innovations, and mic’ed up replay official conversations with the referees made it standContinue reading “Positive Week 1 For XFL”

Hi my name is Alex, I am currently a student at Cal State Long Beach. My major is sociology, but I am considering minoring in journalism. I have a cat named “Wookie” who I adopted as a kitten(best 5$ I’ve ever spent). Some of my main hobbies that I like to do in my freeContinue reading “Introduction”

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Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.