"WE NEED JOURNALISM!!! Now that we have it, we're gon' show main what we got. They don't care none 'bout us all'th way up here in B.F.E. Kirksville, Missou-rah
Deadlines MUST be met on time, we WILL be published in the Kirksville Daily, and we BETTER DAMN WELL get into the Greyhound Express, or by gawd, I'ma be madder 'an a hen passing a goose egg."
Now, I'm not going to say who this sounds like, but all my Journalism people know who it is, I'm sure of it.
This class, Journalism 101 at Moberly Area Community College- Kirksville Higher Education Center, is a pet project for a few instructor/educator/faculty member/staff member/administrators (don't want to give it away), and they will have absolutely nobody stand in their way to have it.
These folks, I've got two in mind, are excited to have this class, but "excited" is not even close to the right word. These folks will do anything to get you a story because they like it. They are looking for students who are just as "excited" about the news as they are.
Most students, however, want a class that maximizes interest, while minimizing workload. Now, I'm sure there are a few who are outside the realm of this "Lazy Scale," but most people will not share the same fiery passion as the ones who got it going. The ones who started the program. The one whose "baby" the class is, and always will be.
These things always happen. The best way to deal with this issue is to just wait it out. By this, of course, I mean that after these folks are gone, the class will level out. Sure, it will still be some work... but once the "mother hen" is out of the coop, things will calm down. Personally, I can't wait until these two folks leave, because I can't hardly stand either one of 'em!
Just kidding Jean Sherer and Artie Fowler, we all love you and appreciate your enthusiasm.
So, if you have a legitimate, interesting, or in any way valid response, please leave it in my comments section.
~~Thought for the Day~~
"How long does our essay have to be?"
"A good essay is like a young gal's skirt...
long enough to cover the subject, but short enough to keep things interesting."
Until next time, stay awesome.
~B
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LOL Whoa, baby! You have a fine memory of the first two days of class! I said exactly that!
ReplyDeleteDayum, you mean to tell me excitement isn't contagious?
I guess I have to take as good as I can give, eh?
By the way, Artie isn't nearly as wild and excited as I am. Cut her some slack!
Oh, and, I used your thought for the day in my psych class. They loved it!
Now, gotdammit, get me that Herron story on DEADLINE!
Oh Prof. Sherer, what joy you gave us.
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