Autobiography – Richere Barbeau

Chris BeecherAbout the Authors, Previous Editions

My name is Richere Barbeau, and I am a freshman here at CSUN. My passion is art, and I am majoring in art as of now. I have a twin, and we were born on Valentine’s Day. Overall I have four siblings, my twin, and my three brothers. My favorite hobbies are singing with my sister, drawing for hours on end, watching anime, …

Composing Writing: Where Academia and Blogging Meet

Chris BeecherCreative Writing, Film and Media, Literary Analysis, Previous Editions, Wings

Composed of the work of an entire English 114B class, this website has tons of content to explore.  The site is divided mainly into three sections, each containing student work from one of the Projects: The Body, Beauty, & Gender; Monsters and Mythology; and Online Business Portfolio.  Spend time reading through the various student texts and remember to view the …

The World of Horror

Chris BeecherFilm and Media, Previous Editions, Wings

This blog delves into the genre of horror in its various incarnations.  Shelley Avraham provides reviews of various horror texts, exploring what horror really means.  Click the above screenshot to be taken to her blog.  

My Reflective Prezi Piece

Chris BeecherPrevious Editions, Wings

In this Prezi presentation from her class blog, Kathryn Whitworth explores the challenges and triumphs she experienced in her English 114 B course.  Click the screenshot above to be linked to her page, and be sure to check out her other content as well.

Give Social Media a Second Chance

Chris BeecherArgument, New Voices, Previous Editions

“Since its launch at Harvard University in 2004, Facebook has grown in membership to more than 250 million people in 170 countries and territories on every continent including Antarctica” states David DiSalvo in the article “Are Social Networks Messing with Your Head.” The social network has expanded and become a vital part of the internet.  DiSalvo believes social networks like …

Escaping Into Fantasy

Escaping Into Fantasy

Chris BeecherFeatured, Film and Media, Previous Editions, Wings

In this blog post, Tariq Soliman analyzes Owl City’s “Fireflies” and the music video for the song.  In an effective and interesting discussion of the song and video’s thematic element, Tariq sheds new light on this popular piece of music.

Learning Something New Every Day

Learn Something New Every Day

Chris BeecherPrevious Editions, Wings

This beautifully-designed blog reveals a positive outlook on life as this student author completes their first year of composition.  Complete with posts covering various text and even some poetry, this blog is a pleasure to read.  

Rustam’s Los Angeles

Chris BeecherEthnography, New Voices, Previous Editions

People view Los Angeles in different ways. Some people see it as a playground, a music stage, or a movie set. My Los Angeles is a giant exhibition of art by various artists. This huge exhibition is made out of architecture, museums, sculptures, and street art. It is also made up of different cultures and nationalities. This unique city unites …

Autobiography – Rustam Sharipov

Chris BeecherAbout the Authors, Previous Editions

My name is Rustam Sharipov. I was born and raised in Russia. I went to school in Russia until seventh grade. At that moment my family moved over to the United States. When I first got to United States everything looked unusual and different to me. I did not know the language to speak with people. My parents decided that it …