Sierra Olsen

         For my creative interpretation of Larry Woiwode’s “Ode to an Orange”, I decided to translate the prose into a commercialized instruction label for oranges. My reasons are as follows: Woiwode’s description on how to eat an orange was very specific, much like something you would find on the back of a packaged meal. His use of imagery and particular directions on how to peel, cut, or obtain an orange called this image of an instruction label to my mind, so I decided to format it as such. Although my creation/interpretation of “Ode to an Orange” isn’t intrinsically media centric (instructions aren’t typically seen as popular media), I believe it gives commentary on art and commercialization. This may be a bit of a stretch, but as I created the label, I thought of how art can be commercialized and things that are commercialized can become art. For example, my friend showed me a video last night of a person talking in a commercial without any music, and s...

Policy According to the Alpine School District Policy, "interfering devices" are not permitted within classrooms. Interfering devices are defined by cell phones, cameras, iPods, laser pointers, or any other electronic devices. Guidelines Students are not allowed to take pictures or any other recordings of other students or teachers without their previous knowledge or consent. This is especially pertinent in locker rooms, restrooms, or any other area where a person may be changing clothes. Teachers, principals, or counselors hold the ability to confiscate any electronic devices if it is a distraction. The cell phone may be returned as the administrator sees fit or arrangements with guardians may be made for pick up of the device. Your cell phone or electronic device should not be on during class. Students may not use their personal devices to embarrass, humiliate, intimidate, harassed, or threaten any other person while in school. Using your phone in this manner ma...

As an artist and content creator, I spend too much time on social media. My consumption greatly outweighs my products, and I believe this is due to a paranoia that I have of other accounts stealing my content. Much of my time spent on social media is searching tags, accounts, and feeds assuring that my personal posts have not been taken and, if they have, checking if they had credited me. I understand how unhealthy this is because it has turned to an obsession and finding accounts that reposted my work only fuels this. I am slowly teaching myself that content stealing is inevitable and I should not be so addicted to hunting those posts down. When I find myself on a media consuming streak, I remember one of the ways I can make the consumption into something beneficial. Commenting or responding to other people’s posts has brought me new friends and rekindled old ones. I have a rule on social media that I always respond to any feedback anyone gives me- whether it be a comment or direct...

Agency: the gift of choosing your actions. Although it's your decision to leave dirty dishes, you can't avoid the consequences- mold and angry roommates. (Note: this isn't a call out post on my roommates- the picture is staged)

Top 10 Media 1. À Ta Merci (Music Album by Fishbach) 2. Monty Python and the Holy Grail (Movie) 3. Le Petit Prince (Book by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) 4. Off (Video game by Mortis Ghost) 5. My Hero Academia (Anime and Manga by Kōhei Horikoshi) 6. Spirited Away (Movie by Hayao Miyazaki) 7. God's Hand (Music Album by Hot Sugar) 8. Heikala (Art account on Instagram) 9. About Pam (Youtube video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3B6ock7gHs&index=39&list=WL  ) 10. This picture of my sister putting 13 garlic knots in her mouth which is easily my most favorite picture that I have of her (she gave me permission to share). I consider it art so I hope this counts in my top 10 media list. 1 Technology/Platform I like: I loved having Spotify premium this past year. I think it is a great platform for people who don't believe they have talent in creating because creating playlists is something so easy but can be very personable. I create playlists fo...