As students across the country have gotten back into the swing of things, some still await their first day. One of the things kids always look forward to is meeting their new teachers, especially the art teachers. They are usually always overly excited, sometimes a bit quirky. This was always fun and comical for me. As they'd attempt to get the class settled down, they would start class like:

“Welcome back to school everybody, I hope everyone had a great summer. Hurry up and have a seat so we can get started on today's featured artist, Roger Jardine. Not to be confused with the business mogul, whom happens to share the same name. We're going to talk about Roger Jardine the artist and photographer.”

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With the invention of technology, a creator’s intent does not determine how their creation will always be used. Websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are places of instant gratification, ideal images, and trolls. However, on occasion, social media reminds you of one of its main purposes — connection.

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For the past few years, California has dominated the rap game better than the east coast. Many Cali artists have been bringing their "A" games and there's no stopping their hustle. Among these rappers, is a new rising talent that has showed why Cali is still on top. Rapper, producer and songwriter, Kid Ink, is the fresh new flair that Generation Y has been waiting for.

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The Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum are some of the world’s most prestigious locations to display art, this is something most artists often dream about. However, Brooklyn born photographer Gregory Crewdson’s work has been exhibited in all three museums and many more.

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Shoes are a major part of an outfit. A pair of shoes can determine if an outfit makes the cut for an event. If there are a particular pair shoes that just have to be worn, but don’t mesh well with the attire, change the outfit not the shoes. Shoes are supreme. Successful shoe designer Stuart Weitzman designs attention-grabbing shoes.

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This past week, the NFL inducted its newest members into its Hall of Fame. The festivities began with the ceremonial game, which was played between the Baltimore Ravens and my Chicago Bears. The exhibition game doesn't have much allure surrounding it, and since neither team played their starters it wasn't one for casual fans to get excited about. The weekend is really all about the guys who are being inducted, though. This year's class featured some of the most iconic players of the last twenty years; Terrell Owens, Randy Moss, Brian Dawkins, Brian Urlacher, and Ray Lewis.

during Super Bowl XLV at Cowboys Stadium on February 6, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.

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