Introduction: Jared, Adriana, Ryan, and Sara

There is an ever-growing discontent with the current paradigm that is continuously pushing the limits of societal conventions. This discontent is largely concentrated in today’s college students. College students are known for their desire for change, their constant and persistent movements towards making the world, and their school, what they want it to be. At the University of Denver, it is no different, and students are fighting battles around campus for the changes they want to see, and against the ones they don’t. The ever-lasting battle has recently been intensifying on the DU campus, as opinions of students and those of the administration collide. This project examines different “hotspots” where movements and initiatives are beginning to take form. It is our hope that through this project, readers begin to understand the revolutionary mindset of today’s college students that leads to their overwhelming acceptance to paradigmatic change.

Student Opinions:
1. Adrianna: Medical Marijuana
Smoking Policy
2. Sara: School Spirit
Opinion Text
3. Jared: Grass
Food (sustainability)

4.Ryan: Religious Decline
Library

Timeline:
Wednesday: Opening Text

Monday: Have all interviews done and begin text for the tabs during class

Wednesday: Have both individual parts completed ad begin putting the priject together in class

Group Write Up: Kelly Terry, Eli Rosen, Mike Ness, Chris Martin

Colorado is commonly regarded as one of the more athletic, active, and healthy states in our country. Because of this fact, our group will identify and map out different locations around Denver and surrounding areas that are frequently used by Denver residents. We will interview people at each location as well as acquire pictures and some footage of the scene. We will observe what activites people are partaking in, the demographics of the people at the location, and other observable factors. Locations such as Observatory Park, Washington Park, the Ritchie Center, and the Skate Park are frequently used by Denver residents to exercise and stay healthy.

Schedule

May 11th- Group meeting
May 12th-15th-Visit different public parks, recreation centers, or
athletic facilities for information- Observatory park, Washington Park,
Denver Skate Park, and the Richie Center
May 16th-19th –Edit, organize, and start writing off of collected
materials and prepare to build map. Meet as group if needed.
May 19th-22nd-Finalize text and map and submit for deadline.

Group Draft, Section 11 - Natalie, Jennessa, Bao

Social Life at DU - Natalie, Jennessa, Bao

For our final project, our group decided to explore the social activity on our college campus. Small colleges campuses don't usually have a lot of social opportunities. We wanted to discover different ways that current students are getting involved at the University of Denver. To do this, we decided to split up and study Greek life, social events/club activities, and places on campus that people gather after class. First, we each went to the different events we wanted to observe. We interviewed some students taking part in the activities about their opinions on these situations and asked them how they felt about these social activities and their importance to them. This will allow us to see the movement of the students throughout the university and how students cope with being on a small campus.

Schedule

Monday, 16th - Outline of the pins - gather information needed and write out what will correspond with each event

Wednesday, 18th - have the pins done so the group can see what was written
(Maps at google.com, share with group)

Friday, 20th - have pictures ready to send to Bao for touch-up

Sat/Sun, 21-22 - finish editing anything needed and have the map completed

Elliott, Hickey, Wonderberger, Richard Group work

Many people who have never been to Denver Colorado may think of it as a cow town out west. However, what they don’t realize is that Denver is a thriving metropolitan area with attractions for all types of people to enjoy. Whether it’s outdoor adventures at one of Denver’s fantastic parks, or a trip to the Natural History Museum and Zoo, Denver has a place for everyone to enjoy. The Denver Art Museum is another must see tourist destination, with its strange architecture and amazing modern art displays. However, if you want to get out of the city and enjoy the great outdoors there are a multitude of parks in the Denver area, and if your not opposed to drive a little ways, the mountains and Garden of the Gods boast nature so serene and beautiful many people never want to leave. If you get hungry in Denver and want to be entertained while you eat then go no further than Casa Bonita. With cliff divers and an enjoyable atmosphere it won't be a meal you will be forgetting anytime soon. So if you’re interested in going on a vacation come to Denver, It will be a memorable experience and that’s a guarantee.

Schedule: Friday: go to zoo and Museums

Sat: Go to parks and Garden of Gods

Sun: Casa bonita

Mon: put together writing and pictures

wed: Set up google map with pins

thur-sun: Finish project and post

Daily Notes, Monday May 9

Monday May 9, 2011

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1.         Schedule: These dates below are required. 1/3 of a letter grade will be deducted from your group grade for each day missed.

a.     Wednesday May 11: group work day. Meet on your own. By 4 p.m. that day, please post 1) a draft of your opening text for your Google Map, and 2) the schedule for the rest of your project. Please label your group post as "group draft xx," substituting your class section for "xx".

b.     Monday May 16: bring in drafts of any work that you have gathered so far (raw video/audio footage, images, text) for short workshops.

c.      Wednesday May 18: Google Maps drafting.

d.     Sunday May 22: embed drafts of Google maps to blog by 10 a.m. email me process notes (individually and following the filename requirements) by our final class on Wednesday.

2.         Today’s in-class writing: examine the first drafts at the Project First Drafts link (in “Mapping Resources” on blog). Choose the 3 that look most interesting to you and write up roughly 100 words about each source. Describe how each source might be useful for your own revising process. What did you learn about writing from each source? How could you apply what each source says about revision to your own projects? Please post to blog using "in-class" label and your section label.

3.         Meet in groups.