Memoirs of a Student

"Fences" by August Wilson

2011-11-30T21:37:00.000-08:00

QUESTION: Fences is about the American dream--the idea that with hard work and dedication, people can achieve a comfortable, even prosperous and successful, lifestyle. What elements of the American dream do you see in Act One, and what do you think the play says about the American dream?The strongest statement that the play says about the American dream is that although things have changed,

"Endgame" by Samuel Beckett

2011-11-16T10:41:00.000-08:00

QUESTION: Choose a theme that you would like to explore, and use quotes from the play to illustrate the theme.ANSWERBy Lisa BaumanThere are several themes in the play, but the most obvious one is aging and death; and in this, there is a theme of the futility and repetitiveness of life. Death could come or delay, but neither would have meaning. Both death and life are exhausting and miserable."

A Play Review of "No Man's Land" by Harold Pinter

2011-11-15T21:20:00.000-08:00

By Lisa BaumanOn Nov. 4th, 2011 a production of No Man's Land by Harold Pinter was preformed staring Allen Nause and Oscar-winner William Hurt at the Artists Repertory Theatre. There are four characters in the play. Hirst (played by Nause) and Spooner (played by Hurt) are both poets. Hirst is a successful, but raging alcoholic. Spooner is a failure. Foster and Briggs serve Hirst in his

"Oedipus Rex" by Sophocles

2011-11-15T21:07:00.000-08:00

QUESTION:What is Oedipus' tragic flaw, and should we hold him entirely responsible for the destruction he brings to himself and those around him? If it was his fate to kill his father and sleep with his mother, then can we hold him responsible? ANSWERBy Lisa BaumanOedipus was without self-control and guided by emotion, especially fear. This rash attitude caused to his lifelong internal conflict

Luigi Pirandello's Ideals in Theatre in the play "Six Characters in Search for an Author"

2011-11-15T21:02:00.000-08:00

QUESTION: In "Six Characters in Search for an Author" by Luigi Pirandello what kind of commentary does Pirandello seem to be making about the nature of theater and those that produce it?Pirandello best describes the difficulty in creating a piece of work that conveys exactly the meaning that has been intended when the father says: "But don't you see that the whole trouble lies here. In words,

"Othello" By William Shakespeare

2011-11-15T20:53:00.000-08:00

QUESTION: Why do you think Iago is the way he is? Is he acting this way simply because he didn't get the promotion? Some have argued that there is something deeper going on here, like an obsession with Othello, maybe even verging on homosexual love. Do you see evidence supporting this theory? If not, what is your explanation of Iago's behavior? Make sure to use examples (in the form of quoted

"Six Characters in Search for an Author" by Luigi Pirandello

2011-11-15T20:44:00.001-08:00

QUESTION:What does Pirandello's play say about the nature of reality? What is reality? Is art more real than life? How much does one's own perception determine what reality is? ANSWERBy Lisa BaumanPirandello believes that gritty, honest life is far nobler than drama. It is the closest thing that can be achieved as reality. This is why the Father (whom takes the opinion of Pirandello) cannot

Chaos Theory

2011-01-31T16:53:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKUBPa3wKXY Chaos TheoryBy Lisa BaumanEvery day we are stepping forwardA wobbling fawnWe are venturing onto new turfThe wheels slideOur IRAs and insurance plans cannot calculate the risksOur feet slideWe waiver our confidenceAnd the chips fallMuch like the season's leavesThere is no way to tell if the leaf will be red or brownIt just fallsAnd the wind blowsAnd the

RALLY to save Employment Related Daycare (ERDC)!

2010-12-20T10:21:00.000-08:00

PLACE: State Capitol Building: 955 Center Street Northeast, Salem, OR 97301 DATE: Wed, Feb. 9, 2011TIME: 12pm noonPlease join the many advocates for an Employment Related Day Care Rally on Wed, Feb. 9, in the Oregon State Capitol. We will be doing a peaceful demonstration. This date was chosen to repeat last years rally at the US capitol. ...Funding for ERDC is due to run out Feb 2010. Continuing

Arson at Corvallis Mosque Fuels Strong Emotions

2010-11-30T19:55:00.000-08:00

Arson at Corvallis Mosque Fuels Strong EmotionsArticle for The CommuterBy Lisa A M BaumanThis season’s festivities have been hot – too hot actually. Portland has suffered bomb threats and in retaliation an arsonist targeted a Corvallis mosque.The annual tree-lighting ceremony that occurs the day after Thanksgiving is a proud tradition for Portland. On Nov. 27, people were densely packed together

Veterans Day Parade: Albany Shows Its True Colors

2010-11-19T14:04:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyl2R-tdzzAVeterans Day Parade: Albany Shows Its True ColorsNovember 19, 2010Article and Video for The CommuterBy Lisa A M BaumanThere was a chill in the air last Thursday, but that didn’t stop the estimated 40,000 adoring spectators who came to honor our beloved Veterans in Albany’s Veteran’s Parade. One couple even brought their own thermoses of hot chocolate to

Running club aims to run like a … penguin?

2010-11-17T10:08:00.000-08:00

Running club aims to run like a … penguin? November 17, 2010Article and Video for The Commuter By Lisa A M BaumanThe sound of the earth compressing against your feet and the feel of breeze against your skin - these are the things that make a bond between runners. Frank Warren, the running club representative, has found a way to bring like-minded athletes together by forming a campus running club.

LBCC Costume Contest!!!

2010-11-04T09:05:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72QvfS-89FcLBCC Costume Contest!!!An Article and video for The CommuterCreated by Lisa BaumanOn Oct. 29 LBCC hosted the 12th annual October Celebration. The crowd in the Commons was a strong contrast to the serene atmosphere of the picture window that revealed fall’s brightly colored leaves.The room was filled with unusual sights, laughter, and tasty treats provided

Kid's Trip to [NAME CENSORED] Cave

2010-09-09T19:26:00.000-07:00

VIDEO LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HPVO8YpPhM*** A video created for your entertainment.

Under the lake Cave, Lost and Found Cave

2010-09-09T13:00:00.000-07:00

LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ2_j6Y20CM*** A video created for your entertainment.

Camping and Caving, August 2010

2010-08-26T02:11:00.000-07:00

Camping and Caving, August 2010Trout Lake, Washington *** A video created for your entertainment.

JaR Cave, August 21, 2010

2010-08-23T15:40:00.001-07:00

VIDEO LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HtLTdFGfRY&feature=mfu_in_order&list=ULJaR Cave, August 21, 2010This cave has so many formations. It was a truly amazing experience! *** A video created for your entertainment.

Rainbow Cake

2010-07-20T21:26:00.001-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii-y_67j8uQYou make this cake using regular cake mix and seven colors of dye.*** A video created for your entertainment.

Kids Day At Trout Lake

2010-07-20T21:25:00.000-07:00

VIDEO LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nklGQQtksM&feature=mfu_in_order&list=ULGrotto families enjoyed caving at New Cave and exploring the Natural Bridges that Trout Lake Washington is decorated with.*** A video created for your entertainment.

Days With Frog and Toad: The Kite

2010-07-20T21:24:00.001-07:00

VIDEO LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EheyFm6dgBs&feature=mfu_in_order&list=ULThis is a story By Arnold Lobel. I decided to try a new form of filming and editing. Please rate up and tell me what you think.*** A video created for your entertainment.

Dynomited Cave Conservation Event

2010-07-20T21:20:00.000-07:00

VIDEO LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL3Uz0mFvAk&feature=mfu_in_order&list=ULSeveral grottos worked together with the direction of Hester to remove waste from Washington's Dynomited Cave. The wood was located after three drops wich required repelling and long lava paths with large rock fall. The temporature was around 50 degrees. The wood had to be cut, baged, and hauled up in packages

Eugene Pro Rodeo 4th of July Show

2010-07-06T00:42:00.000-07:00

What a show! Here is a video I created using footage I captured from The Eugene Pro Rodeo on the 4th of July using Microsoft Movie Editor.*** A video created for your entertainment.

Motorcycle Jumping at The Eugene Pro Rodeo

2010-07-06T00:25:00.001-07:00

This awesome proformance occured at the Eugene Pro Rodeo Firecracker Bullride 2010 4the of July Celebration. I created the video using footage I captured and Windows Movie Editor.*** A video created for your entertainment.

Alcohol: Risky Business For The Brain

2010-06-04T12:31:00.000-07:00

Alcohol: Risky BusinessFor The BrainBy Lisa A M BaumanImagine sitting by the sea sipping a margarita without a care in the world. Now imagine each sip traveling through your body making signals to your brain that cause a chain reaction. Our bodies are working everyday in ways far beyond our imagination. Alcohol can harm many parts of the body, but its effects on the brain are frightening. Because

LBCC Houses The Gladiators of Writing Support

2010-06-03T00:18:00.000-07:00

LBCC Houses The Gladiators of Writing SupportWritten by Lisa AM BaumanContributing Writer & Assistant Sales Director for The CommuterEver get that kind of help in your studies that makes you feel like Spiderman just swung in from a building, rescued you, and set you down onto solid ground? OK, that may sound a bit dramatic, but if you have ever been really struggling and someone knew just what to