English Project #2 First Draft

Who is a role model you look up to in this field?

A role model I look up to in this field is Paula Scher, one of the most influential graphic designers in the world. I watched a documentary on Netflix about designers, and I saw some of Scher’s most known projects. She always found a way to grab her audience’s attention with her work by combining pop culture with typography and contemporary art. This was back when designer’s didn’t use those elements that much in their work. Another thing that I admired about Scher is the fact that she … Read More...

Malevolence

Malevolence (noun)

the state of wanting and causing nothing but harm to others

Source: dictionary.com

In the article “No Place for Self-Pity, No Room for Fear” by Toni Morrison, the word malevolence is used in this sentence: “This is the first step of a despot whose instinctive acts of malevolence are not simply mindless or evil; they are also perceptive.”

Morrison is talking about dictators and tyrants hurting many people as a strategy of repression.

Synonyms: malice, hostility, hatred, grudge… Read More...

Becoming A College Student

 

Transitioning from high school to college was much more smooth than I thought it would be because I am more in control. I’m used to being independent and doing my own thing, so this is almost like a piece of cake. Key word: almost. The breaks that I have between my classes give me time to work on any assignments or just hanging out with friends. It’s all up to me, just the way I like it. My favorite class so far is Art History, probably because I’m an art junkie. The class is engaging, and I’ve already … Read More...