Monday, March 23, 2009

Amnesty?



This simply astounded me. There are no words for such a socially belligerent effort of art.

No need for me to analize it, I posted it because sometimes words aren't enough...In this case I'll leave the judging to you...

Inviting our denizens to this sort of cross-cultural debates is mediocre and a pure light of ignorance.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Observations from the Library's Courtyard

I observed the library’s courtyard, which is located immediately outside the reference desk and relatively in front of the artificial pond. I chose this particular spot because it is one of those places where you just get to watch people walk in and out the building like cars at an intersection. I sat in one of the chairs that linger near the tall, dead-orange walls perpendicular to the entrance and I did this in order to avoid any kind of hindering contact with the students; the corner where I was provided me with a perfect camping point.

After wandering, with eyes and ears, for a few minutes I decided to sit with a group of students that was apparently studying for a psychology class. I asked them some questions about the school and then about the library. Overall they thought that the environment invites students to feel calm and at ease. The peaceful vibe and the different clusters of trees along with the symmetrical infrastructure and perhaps simple architecture make them feel comfortable.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Gem in a Haystack

College Known for Welcoming Immigrants

The title of this article that I found in the "america.gov" website tells the story of Queen's College, where the majority of students are foreigners. Now, the details escape me swiftly, nevertheless, it is a fact that it is major propaganda to situate such article without any really subjective remark. The details of the article will be posted soon, but as of now, I am enjoying the dust that's drowning my skin -- a lot of cracking but there aren't a lot of nuts out there.