Monthly Archives: October 2012

Ocean Sciences Paradigm Shift

The blue marble. The blue planet. We like to think of our home rock in the solar system as Earth but when about 70% of it is covered by oceans, a more accurate name might be Water. All the water … Continue reading

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A Red Carpet Welcome

This past weekend, the football team had a much-needed bye after a long first half of the season. It would be great to say the Blue Band had the same and that we all got a chance to sleep in, … Continue reading

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Paradigm Shift Outline – Ocean Sciences

Paradigm Shift Paper – OUTLINE Thesis: Since the 60’s – New focus on interest in Ocean Sciences and planning and educating for the future – educating for the future is even newer (since mid-late 90s)   Pre-1960-era View of Oceans: … Continue reading

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On the Road!

As I mentioned previously, this past weekend the Blue Band traveled to Illinois to support the team against the Fighting Illini. In case you haven’t looked at a US map recently, Illinois is rather far away. In fact, the university … Continue reading

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Rhetorical Analysis – OutlineDraft – Speech: Tom Brokaw Emory Commencement 2005

DISCLAIMER: This draft is in a chaotic phase of creation I like to call blocking the paragraphs. Essentially, I have my outline in italics and sprinkled throughout the outline in a semi-concrete progression of my argument are the beginnings of … Continue reading

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May No Act… – An Emotional Appeal

As we stood in huddle after Blue Band rehearsal Thursday evening, a usual set of travel reminders were given regarding our upcoming away trip to the Illinois game: remember to check your packing list, don’t forget to put your hat … Continue reading

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