Drug Essay

I would say that the drugs of choice for freshmen would be pot and alcohol. I have to say that I have never smoked, and it's funny because my closest friends haven't either. They have never wanted to, and to this day have no desire too. However, we have other friends that do and wanted us too, but for some reason we never have. As far as advice for incoming freshmen I would say just be careful. Don't just do a drug or drink just because your friends want you too. Make sure it is something that you want to do. I am not saying do not do it, but just make sure it is on your terms.

Music list # 4 ( revision)

My top 5 Alternative Songs:

1. Devour by Shinedown: I like this song because it is one of those songs that gets you ready to take on something. Also, it as inspiring words. Makes you believe in yourself and you feel like you can do anything.

2. The war by Angles and Airwaves: I like this song becasue it starts off different then any alternative song that I have heard. Plus I like the lead singer, he was in an other band called blink 182.
3. Hella Good by No Doubt : I like this song because agian it has a different beat. Makes it stand out in my mind. Also, I like the lryics.
4. How Bizarre by OMC: I like this song becasue of the different lyrics. Plus the whole sound of the song is orginal. Overall, I like how different it is.

5. Something new by Rains: I like this song because of the lyrics. I feel like it is talking about my life right now.

Interview a Senior

I interviewed Mike; he is going to be graduating after this semester, so December of 09. After graduating from High School he started to attend Ohlone College in Fremont. However he wasn’t happy there, so he bounced around many Junior colleges for the first couple of years. He ended up quitting college after that. About two years after that he re enrolled at SJSU. He started out in business, and then switched to Kinesiology. He switched because it was more suited to him. He is very into sports and is a junior varsity coach at a high school in Fremont. Also, he is a personal trainer. If he could he would take College more serious, and gave it more of a chance. The advice that he would give freshmen is to get the most out of your time in college. Try and meet people, either inside your major or outside, but just meet new people. Also, if you want to get involved in something at school, you should do it and just sit around and let time go by. In addition to that advice he said to hang in there for the general education stuff, it will get better. The most important advice was to have fun, but have balance. Have some fun so that you won’t get washed up. But make sure that, that’s not all that you do is party.

Scholary Journal Article

The article that I found is titled “The Beatles lead a rock revolution” by Ed Christman. This article talks about how the Beatles created a new type of rock sound during the 50’s and 60’s. Most artists just did the songs that were given to them. The author says that the 50’s and 60’s were the times when artists began to take control of their music, and it was great for every band during that era. Bands like the Beatles, the Beach Boys, and the Rolling Stones, Ray Charles, and the Rascals. That each band pushed the limits of rock ‘n’ roll then and in return became legends in their own right. He goes on and talks about other well known performers were given their songs, and instruments, and they still became famous. Bands, like the Supremes, Elvis Presley, Bobby Vinton, and Chubby Checker, Connie Francis, and the Monkees. Also, he mentions that all of these bands have number one hits, if not more than one. The most demanded type of pop music in the 50’s and 60’s were one that had electric guitars and vocal harmony.

Non-Muse Event

I went to the men’s soccer game on wed Sept 16. San Jose was playing Norte Dame de Namur. I went with a group of my friends, and we stayed for the whole game. We ended up winning the game 5 to 0. I felt bad for the other team, because they didn’t even get close to scoring a goal, and we were scoring left and right. I have to say that the other team wasn't giving up though. They kept trying to score, but our defense just stopped them. So either our team is really good, or the other team really sucks. It was fun to watch us win by so much.

Music Memories #2 ( Revision)

For this interview I interviewed my grandparents. I found that, like my grandma, we didn’t really listen to music when we were kids. However, I think that I was introduced to music at a younger age then her. Both of them didn’t have TV, but had radio. But there weren’t many channels, and they had to listen to whatever was on. I have always had a TV and radio with many channels. They weren’t exposed too much music, as I was. Later in her teenage years she listened to artists like Pat Boone, The Maguire Sisters, and Brenda Lee. Her type of music was mostly harmony, and vocal.

My Grandpa liked the love songs, but not limited to it. He listened to Elvis Presley, the temptations, and Big Bopper. I would say that my grandpa and I have similar tastes of music. However, I think that I am more opened minded with music. I listen to a variety of music; I don’t just listen to one type. Both of them didn’t go to concerts. My grandma didn’t really like concerts. It sounded like she thought it was kind of wrong to go to one. At the time there were'nt that many and all of the tickets were sold out before they could get them.
Now there are so many concerts, and they have a lot of tickets to sell because the concerts are being held in big arenas. Also, going to a concert now isn’t bad a thing. There are so many teenagers going to concerts, and there are many adults going too. My grandpa’s music preference hasn’t changed that much. He doesn’t like any of the music that is out now, and he feels that the music today is bad, violent and pointless. Also, that many of the singers cannot sing, and use technology to change the singer’s voice, with this he thinks that if they were to sing without the music they would'nt sound every good. But my grandma now listens to Elvis. She grew up with him, but never liked him, until now.
I think it had to do with the fact that, back then you were a bad kid to listen to him and like him. But now it doesn’t matter. They now go to shows in Reno, like dinner shows. So they go to more concerts now than they did back then. However it isn’t shows like a band, or a singer that I would go see. I guess in a way the shows that they go to are more for people that are older than me. I think that when I get to their age that is what I will be doing the same thing. I never realized how much music has changed over time. Also, I never knew that they weren’t really exposed to music, like I was.

Muse Event #1

The muse event that I went to was test anxiety. We talked about how it occurs and what the symptoms are. Test anxiety occurs before or after a test, and occurs when stress is excessive to the point where it affects our grades. I didn’t know that test anxiety could be this bad. There are so many affects of this. Sweaty palms, rapid shallow breaths, over eat, and stop eating. I learned that cramming the night before can actually hurt you. You end you only remembering the information for a little while, not long term. So you know the material the night before, but when you take the test the next day you don’t know it. We did an exercise that was to help us relax before a test. It was a deep breathing exercise, and I think that it would help. Also, they gave us tips on how to do well on tests. For a multiple choice question always go with your first answer and don’t second guess yourself, because most of the time that is right. Make sure that you eat healthy before a test, and get enough sleep. Don’t study right before the test, it makes you unsure of yourself and stress’s you out more.

Study Tip #3

For this study tip I am going to have to say don’t study right before a test. I don’t mean the night before, but like an hour or two before the test. It makes you think that you aren’t ready for the test, and that you won’t do well on the test.

Music list #3

1. Another brick in the wall by Pink Floyd. I don’t know why but every time I hear any song by Pink Floyd I get a headache. I think it is just the different type’s of beats and their voice.
2. Come to my window by Melissa Etheridge. I don’t like this song because I think that the lyrics are stupid.
3. Crank that by Soulja Boy. This song is so stupid. There is on point to this song. Along with this one, the worst part is that there are so many different songs with crank that. They made so many songs with “crank that” in it, with lyrics that aren’t any better.
4. Lip Gloss by Lil Mama. This title is really stupid to talk about. She talks about lip stick like it’s a cell phone, and that it is so important to have.
5. Fly on the wall by Miley Cyrus. She talks about being a fly on the wall. I understand the message. But the way she talks about it, she sounds kind of stockerish.