Academic Research

My academic research is about music and violence. Researchers believe that the type of music that most people listen to says a lot about who they are. So I am going to research more about what type of music is more violent and what the causes/effects are. Also, how it can lead to violence, sex, drug abuse, etc. Listening to violent lyrics can lead to feelings of hostility and aggression.

This is just an example of Nas' opinion on music and violence:

Internet

There is about 180 different social networking websites. I've only heard of a few like Blogster, Facebook, Flickr, Friendster, Hi5, Myspace, Stickam, Tumblr, Twitter, and Xanga. I don't think there are other sites that I know of that aren't listed on the website. These sites that I have heard of are all pretty similar. You can add/follow friends, upload pictures, blog, and just communicate with other people. The only different one is Twitter. Twitter is a simple status update of what is happening, but you can also communicate with other people. I use social networking websites mainly to keep in contact with people. The only social networking websites that I have are Facebook, Myspace, Stickam and Twitter. Facebook has really helped me out in contacting many people. I have facebook friends that I've known since elementary school and I still keep in touch with them til this day.

Television

Off the Straight & Narrow: Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals & TV


Length: 6:48
Description: Homosexuals being accepted television. It allows gays, lesbians, bisexuals, etc to be understood in the world.
Chapter 9: Television- Reflecting and Affecting Society.
Quiz Question: Why is television the most controversial of all media?
Answer: Television programs reveals different kinds of stereotypes that many people may disapprove of, but showing it all over the world increases the understanding of sexual stereotypes.

Movies

My favorite movie from 2009 would have to be "The Hangover" because it's one of the funniest movies I've ever seen. I love watching comedy movies that can constantly keep me laughing throughout the whole movie.


My all time favorite move is "Mean Girls". It's been my favorite since the first time I've seen it because it's hysterically funny. My friends and I quote them all the time because their sense of humor matches ours perfectly. This movie is hilarious.

Magazine Proposal

Name of magazine: "Passion for Fashion"

This magazine is different than other magazines because it's not about what's new and in style. This magazine is basically about putting different styles of clothing together for creating your own trend without having to spend too much money on a new outfit.

Ages 15-25, depending on how you decide to dress yourself on a daily basis. Includes all ethinicities, if you have the passion for fasion. It is unisex magazine for both boys and girls, straights or gays, etc.

If you are interested in designing your own clothing, this is the perfect magazine for you. It gives advices and pointers of how to dress. Giving you a little taste of what you may like.

Passion for Fashion has some inspirations from other famous magazines such as VOGUE, Glamour, Nylon, Ph@sion, etc.
This magazine will first be issued in stores like target, walgreens, etc in the magazine isle then it will hopefully works its way up with the business to being dispayed in fitting rooms at stores in the mall.

The first cover of this magazine will have a picture of a model on a runway that is placed in a desert, but dressed in bright, colorful clothing with different styles made for going out.