As I sit here in the library, frantically studying for a spanish and philosophy exam in the morning, and to finish our portfolio by tomorrow, I took a quick break to check the NYTimes website for info on the latest political developments about the NC democratic primary.
I check their politics front page, and the first link is a graphic slideshow about my hometown Asheville North Carolina, and how its demographic differs from the rest of Western North Carolina. At first glance, I was enthralled that Asheville was mentioned as an important part of selecting our next president. Then I realized that amidst all the towns, restaurants and aesthetics mentioned, that the format to this piece fits concisely and effectively portrays what Asheville is like.
Then it hit me: This effectiveness of this slideshow is everything that we've been talking about in this class. W
These 7 graphic slides presented in a multi-media fashion effectively portray the Ashevillian vibe, and effectively contrast it with the surrounding backwoods remote communities. It got me thinking that this presentation is the best way possible to convey the Asheville vibe. I couldn't imagine describing it in a concise written piece, so its the role of alternative media to do the job, and it does it well. I hope you guys enjoy this piece, and see if it captures what Asheville is like if you've ever been there.
http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2008/04/30/us/politics/20080430_ASHEVIL...
Oh, and make sure you all vote by Friday.
Obama 08!
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I agree. Coming from western NC myself, Asheville is definitely out on its own when it comes to fitting in with the surrounding communities. That's what makes it so unique tho! The drawings really do tie in with the concepts of this class, and they can definitely be considered a work of literature. They tell a story and make a statement, both very important aspects of something that is literary.
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Wow! I loved those clips--it was sort of like watching a tongue-in-cheek animation of a news broadcast (The Daily Show, anyone?). They really did capture Asheville in all its glory--and how it is ragingly different from the outlying towns.