Author Archives: Tara

¡Adios Amigos!

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Tara

Skimming through a few classmates blog postings, I see that there are a lot of people that can’t believe it’s already December! I can’t believe it’s only the fourth! I think this may have something to do with the fact … Continue reading →

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The Shadow of Summer

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Tara

I’d like to start by saying this project was so fun! I will admit I was nervous as to how it turn out because I had never done anything with video editing before. I felt like everyone else knew exactly what … Continue reading →

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Comics Are Cool

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Tara

Upon reading the blog assignment for this week, I was taken back to my purple beanbag chair, plopped down beside my bookshelf, with my nose buried in a Betty and Veronica  comic. It brought back memories from my childhood home, … Continue reading →

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The Spaceship Has Sailed

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Tara

Light Sabers, Jabba the Hutt, “I am your Father” and Darth Vader’s breathing are the few things I can think of when I hear the words Star Wars. As shocking as it is, I admit that I have never seen … Continue reading →

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That’s All Folks..

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Tara

How many times can the end of the world be predicted and still be believable? What about that time the world was supposed to end in the year 1999? 2000? What about the other 240 times stated and described on … Continue reading →

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Picture Perfect

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Tara

When thinking of manipulative techniques found in mediated communication, I first and foremost thought of ways I am most often exposed to the sneaky methods used behind a project. Advertisements are on display everywhere, whether you’re reading a magazine, watching … Continue reading →

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Just incase you wanted to know…

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Tara

Hi! I’m Tara Sparks, a Sophomore here at Trinity. I’m from McAllen, Texas, which is essentially as south as you can get. I was born in Austin, Texas, but only lived there for a few years before moving to McAllen. … Continue reading →

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