Introductions

1. What has been your favorite course of study in or out of school? Why?

My favorite course I have taken in college is Greek Mythology. I love hearing all the stories and how they all create an intricate religion that was once practiced. I would study for hours for this class with pleasure.

2. How many pages was the longest paper you have written? Did it include endnotes and bibliography?

I have written a 20 page paper once before, it included a bibliography but not endnotes.

3. Which was your favorite paper? Please tell us about the topic in a couple of sentences.

My favorite paper I have written was about the correlation between the moral lessons in fables and how they effected the people of the time. Usually writing can be hard for me but because I was so interested in this paper it came easily.

4. Is there a particular kind of writing you love to do?

I love writing about personal experiences because I feel as if I can get more into it. Creative writing is fun as well!

5. Which books have you read lately: art, fiction, non-fiction, sci-fi, poetry, environmental, film? Any comments are welcome.

I’ve read two books recently, Survivor by Chuck Palahniuk and The Hunger Games. Both books have been fictional and very entertaining to read. Survivor is quite a grotesque book and The Hunger Games (though for children) was very fun to read.

6. Which artist or writer really impresses you? Why?

I really enjoy Bruce Nauman’s work because it is very diverse and full of what he believes to be true. His work really draws you in and makes you open your mind to his view of the world.

7. What is your main interest besides writing, art, music, (i.e., the humanities)?

As briefly said before, I am kind of interested in the classics. The history behind it all is fascinating and really captures my mind.

8. Please describe briefly an article in a newspaper or a magazine that got you thinking lately.

I read an article on the 9/11 10^th anniversary coming up. The article naturally made me sad for all the loved ones lost in the tragic happning. It also made me very thankful for having my loved ones.

9. Which recent cultural event has really impressed you? This can be a museum, a concert, or anything like that, but also a sports game (if you consider this a cultural event, for which there are good reasons).

Over the summer I finally was able to attend a concert at Red Rocks, here in Colorado. He venue was spectacular and everyone at the John Butler Trio Concert looked really happy. To see that many people happy, dancing, and enjoying themselves was moving in a way that made me truly happy.

10. Is there another, non-cultural event that has affected you deeply.

My father died in an airplane crash when I was in 8^th grade. He was a pilot for the United States Marine Corps and loved by all. There is not a single day that goes by where I do not think of him. He and the sad event have affected my life greatly.

11. Please share with us a thought or an idea that really widened your intellectual horizon. If possible, give a source for this idea so that those who are interested know where to go.

Recently I watched an informative show about the female orgasm on the Science Channel. There was so much I did not know about sex hormones and organs so it was very informative. I recommend watching it.

Carrie Nicholson