Sociology/ Anthropology

    These are two very interesting topics all rolled up into one department. I've taken a beginner course in both sociology and anthropology. I went into those classes expecting nothing, but extreme boredom as result of both. I took sociology first, and went into the class without really the vaguest idea of what it really was about.  Once the class really started though, it dealt with a lot of topics that are very relevant out in the real word. We talked about social classes, economic structures, women's right in the Middle East, and crime rates. I felt at the end of the course I was a more knowledgeable person especially about social subjects, particularly in other countries. Anthropology was the same deal, I got in the class with very little fundamental understanding of what it was about. But like its department mate Sociology, it teaches a lot of subject that people really should be familiar with. It really teaches about tribal societies that otherwise people probably would never know even existed, but it also covers things that should be common knowledge like our oldest ancestors.

Department Chair Dr.Marx

       During this project I got interviews with three Professors including the department chair Dr. Jonathan Marx. They were really nice, descriptive, and more than willing to spare their time which is hard to find. I think the Sociology/ Anthropology department has the most colorful cast of professors. All three different views i noticed very different personalities. They were each quirky but in their own funny nice kind of way.

Dr.Solomon

       Before, this project I would have a really hard time differentiating the difference between sociology and anthropology. Talking with the professor I feel like a came out of the project with a much better ability to differentiate the two. Anthropology is more of a broad subject and consists of 4 main parts. An Anthropologist could do everything from digging up fossils to search for the missing link, helping dying cultures preserve languages, or contacting primitive people many of whom have never seen outsiders. Now, a sociologist would most like be doing something that relates to stats maybe making surveys for example.
   The main challenges I faced was the length and applying my voice to the project. I had a lot of interview footage, B-roll, and stills so it was really hard getting that all into just three minutes which i failed at. I preferred that it was longer instead of shorts, that way I could make sure all the important material was thoroughly covered. The narration aspect was also a little difficult for. Not actually figuring out where and what to narrarate, but to actually keep the sound in Adobe premiere. For some reason the ZOOM files would not play after I disconnected the device. If i would've left the narration out, the section would have looked really odd, and would appear to just be random pictures floating across the screen.
       This project taught me a lot. Hopefully it will teach the class if they did not already know that this is one of the more important departments. Sociologists and Anthropologists covers topic that are
going to be close to home.



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Vox Pop

     In my opinion the ultimate sign that you made it is your very own Autobiography. Only a handful of people will ever be able to say that they have written a book about their life. You would think naming a book about your life would be pretty easy, however the looks on the interviewees' faces said otherwise. I thought most would be able to rattle off a quick answer. The question however, left people perplexed upon the initial asking. After some time to think a surprising number of people used their name. This would not have been a surprise if they right when asked the question, but most hesitated. I think what was most interesting is how much though people really gave the question. I figured most people would blow it by just answering with a name. While a lot of people included their name it was after a long thinking period.

While doing my project on The Rutledge Building I learned a couple interesting things. First thing was the money for the building came from a very famous person. Secondly I also learned that Rutledge was not the initial name and it was not always an art building. During this project was the longest time I had even been in the building, and was shocked by just how good the stellar artwork was. It honestly is one of the more interesting buildings on campus, because of its history, and how far it has come since its original state.

Clemson Football 2013

PAW POWER 2013

     The Clemson Tigers ended the college football season 11-2 by knocking off the #8 LSU Tigers in the Chick-Fil-a bowl. After, finishing #11 in the BCS poll how will the Tigers respond in 2013? 

The first big win for the Tigers in 2013 is the return of Senior Quarterback Tahj Boyd. Boyd will have to work without his primary target Deandre Hopkins who elected to go pro.

Their 2013 out of conference schedule looks tough. They will open the season with the Georgia Bulldogs, followed by South Carolina State, South Carolina, and The Citadel.

Tyshon Dye

On the recruiting end of things look bright for the Orange and Purple.  Currently 15 players have committed to Clemson. Two standouts are Inside Linebacker Ben Boulware and Running Back Tyshon Dye.

Ben Boulware

To get opinions I had to look no further than my own family. My mother a die-hard Clemson fan said “With Boyd and Watkins this might just be Clemson’s year.” While my father a Gamecock fan seemed to echo these sentiments saying “ They will win the ACC this year and that offense is tough.” Now, we can only wait and see what 2013 hold for the tigers of Clemson.

Leads and Nutgraphs

1. Early Morning wreck leaves one dead, one fire truck heavily damaged, and two more injured. As firefighters responded to a false alarm at 7:10 am traveling 25 MPH, their fire engine was struck by a van traveling 40 MPH. Charles Lyndon the driver of the van was killed immediately, the two firemen were taken to the hospital but as of know their condition is unknown.

2. Washington DC report shows advantages of driving bigger cars. According to the Highway Loss Data Institute many smaller and midsize cars have worse injury frequencies and repair records.

3. According to the American Medical Association a bite size piece of hot dog is perfect for blocking a Child's airways. Every five days someone chokes to death on a hotdog.

4. Grief Stricken family received more bad news. The family of 51 year old Kristin Belcuore spent $7,000 only to find they buried the wrong person. The county medical examiner had to inform the family they had received and buried the wrong woman.