New College Phenomenon for Cancer Awareness (ADPR 2200)

The popular sensation for the past several years for young adults and teenagers especially has been "No Shave November." This activity is when girls and guys alike stop shaving any hair or get any haircuts for the entire month of November. Much to parents dismay - it has become especially popular for college students and high school students.

However, everyone has the opportunity to take a part in this "event," and now there is a great reason to get involved. A website called No-Shave November has established a group that promotes taking part in no shave November for the cause of cancer awareness. The idea, is that one stops shaving in order to get attention from the people around them, and inform them that it is for cancer awareness - in order to spread the idea.

In addition, the group has links set up on their website to donate money that goes to cancer research. This is a fantastic way to do something fun, get competitive with friends and be part of a great cause. Though it is too late to start for this year's November awareness month - plan ahead for next year and learn how to best get involved!

ADPR 2200 Assignment Blog

The art of playing the pipe organ has become a lot art in modern society. As electronic alternatives continue to be created and less tradition is found in religious services, society requires less organists, and less instruments. Pipe organs are incredibly expensive to build, restore and maintain, making electronic alternatives much more attractive to religious institutions dependent on dwindling donations. Electronic alternatives also have the ability to record, transpose and mimic other sounds - making them much more functional and incredibly cheaper.
However, the pipe organ is a sacred and truly remarkable instrument, capable of filling even the largest cathedrals and and concert halls and has inspired the most coveted musical composers in history. Having the ability to pump air through sophisticated mechanisms, pipes of all materials and the power to out sound a full orchestra, there is no comparison to the true strength, power and live performance of the pipe organ. No electronic speaker can mimic the effect of of pipes, and radiate harmonics off of cathedral walls like a true pipe organ can. With few students, lack of funding for instruments, and an overall decline in interest compared to electronic alternatives, sadly the pipe organ seems to be losing its place in modern society.