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Noir106 Highlight Reel
Maggie Stough’s Highlight Reel from Noir106
There were many, many amazing things about this semester’s noir-themed version of ds106. And I want to try and capture some of them before they slip into oblivion over the next couple of weeks. I’ll start with one of the more radical moves …
Read More#ds106: A Universe in which I have Hair and a Gun
One of this semester’s #ds106 stand-outs (and there were more than a few) was Spenser Scott. He was #4life. And as he was finishing up the semester he wisely chose to do the highest form of ds106 assignment: Jim Groom Art. In fact, he not only did the assignment, …
Read More#ds106: A Universe in which I have Hair and a Gun
One of this semester’s #ds106 stand-outs (and there were more than a few) was Spenser Scott. He was #4life. And as he was finishing up the semester he wisely chose to do the highest form of ds106 assignment: Jim Groom Art. In fact, he not only did the assignment, …
Read MoreMake Your Song YOUR Song.
So is there anybody else out there who, when they hear a certain song, can just relate to it on any and every emotional level?
Because that happens to me pretty much all the time… Really, guys; I almost have 41 hours worth of songs on my “Starred” Spotify playlist …
Read MoreMaking GIFs with IMGUR
I’m not really good enough at making GIFs to be a snob, but for the last four years I’ve pushed the process of making GIFs with a combination of a lightweight video editing tool like MPEG Streamclip to edit and export the video clip as stills and an image editing …
Read MoreThe Gist Through a GIF: Digitally Capturing the Essence of DS106.
Also Known as “An Open-Letter to Current and Future DS106 Students”:
As the semester commences, or rather, as you’ve accidentally blinked and suddenly find yourself wondering where the heck it went, you will undoubtedly begin to realize that DS106 is NOT just any ordinary three-credit class. I’m sure you, like …
Read MoreNoir106: No Stain No Problem
It’s been a very strange year at UMW for many, many reasons, but none more than the fact that one of our students was allegedly murdered by another student last week. I can’t imagine anything that could hit a community harder; it’s deeply distressing. Unfortunately, I have no profound …
Read MoreDeLovely Ames Re-Commandeers Cat’s Cove.
Final Progress Report: Vixen’s Ventures Come to a Close
Well, a lot happened this week, and if you got behind, you’ve certainly got a lot of catching up to do.
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Vixen Heads to California Part 1: The Necessities
Vixen Heads to California Part 2: The Playlist
Vixen Heads to California Part 3: The Arrival
Read MoreVixen Retires and Cat Learns the Truth.
It turns out my entire life has been a lie.
The GPS chip I obtained following Beau’s demise led me to my old home of New York City, a place I never ever thought I’d return to following my father’s death.
But after it lead me back to my old …
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