Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Love For South of the Border

Starring down an empty green bottle after gulping down the best fresh fish taco you could ever find in Mexico, I belch with great satisfaction. Sitting on a concrete bench at a table at JJ’S Cantina in Cholla Bay, Mexico, I stare at the sun with a cool buzz flowing through my bloodstream. I reminisce on many previous vacations that landed me at this exact location. It is a beautiful place indeed. It hasn’t changed. Same old bar when you walk in, with TV’s behind the bar and JJ’S merchandise for sale. Having a JJ’S tank or hat was always the thing to have. They have always had the most appealing Merchandise out of any other Mexican commodity most likely because Americans owned it. However, I love buying fun things in Mexico, especially to help their economy.

I spend another two dollars on a returnable long neck Dos Equis from the bartender to enjoy the few hours of sun remaining in the day. Slowly drinking the tasty lager, I relax in a state of mind where I have no cares in the world, not even one. This is when time freezes for me. I am in complete happiness, enjoying my one of many cerveza’s that I had earlier this afternoon. Just another day in Mexico, I could honestly live here. It is so inviting, especially considering how close it is from College. If I could I would drive down to Puerto Penasco every weekend if I had the chance to, despite all the negative media attention regarding the drug wars. But we are always safe, driving straight from point A to point B, no stops other for gas, tequila, and beer.

During the fall and spring seasons, Rocky Point has absolutely perfect weather. It is the closest escape we Americans have to paradise. Even better, having all the fun toys down in Rocky Point is where it is at because it brings the place to life. Being able to freely roam on dirt bikes, Rhinos, and Samurais are perfect for the unpaved roads. The only scary incidents are when you run into extremely desperate Mexicans asking for money or the “Policia” (especially the Federalies). It is a hit or miss, I have been pulled over many times when I or someone else was driving but have never ended up in jail. However, I know many people that have. Jail in Mexico is something that is not looked as something to brag about, even though most of my friends and family friends usually do.

It is quite sad seeing how desperate and helpless they are when the people of Mexico are constantly in your face trying to sell you things for your money. Nevertheless, that is how it has always been and that is probably how it’s going to be for the rest of my time on this earth. But I love the Mexican people, they draw a smile to my face-they are great people and I am so glad I was able to grow up in Mexico on my vacation time when the weather is right. My life wouldn’t be the same if I didn’t ever get to experience South of the Boarder.

My Unwanted Dentist Appointment This Thursday

A root canal-a deep and nerve racking pain. This is what is expected of my time as a human being on this earth. Maintaining my body and my health. Going through excruciating pain with the help of prescriptions and numbing injections to numb the pain. An uncomfortable scene awaits me on this upcoming Thursday. Unfortunately, I am going to have to use my first absence in my English 306 Advanced Composition class because my appointment is at 5 O’clock P.M. This is my biggest concern. I loathe having to deal with my body when it demands medical attention because it takes away from my focus in school-especially when pain meds are involved.

If I could wish anything, it would be that I never had any pain in my teeth ever again-but this is not the case. I must admit, the family dentist that I have gone to single time I have ever been to the dentist, have improved tremendously with each new location. Each office gives me a different vibe depending on which one I have to go to that appointment. The new one on Alma School in Gilbert is by far my favorite out of all three locations. Nevertheless, the dentists office is never fun. Especially that my dentist and all his assistants are Mormon (no offense). They are all ridiculous, but they do their job well. I can’t complain. They are the one’s that are helping me, not vice versa. In addition they do. If there were one thing I could change it would be the decline position that they make you lay down in while they work on your teeth. I hate this position it is very uncomfortable and it makes my blood rush to my head- always light headed when I leave. I wish I didn’t have to do this.

It is Tuesday and the pain is inevitable, I really don’t like taking prescribed opiates because it makes me extremely tired and makes me be unproductive. Even my Dr. Rush told me, “Yes Aaron I believe your grades will slip throughout this procedure” after we discussed my time at the University of Arizona. Knowing that I have a dentist appointment this week and most likely every other week after that until Christmas it looks like. Damn this sucks. But I just got to keep reminding myself that I have to do this or I will have fake teeth. Gotta get it done. I need to focus my attention to something else. I am stoked that they have a LCD monitor directly above my face, I am thinking of bringing in a movie that I enjoy. Some sort of exciting movie or intriguing film to take me away from knowing that I am in a shitty dentist chair. As other hopeless patient lay on their chairs, we all try to make the best out of the situation. I cannot wait for the day when my dentist record is clean and I have nothing that I need to schedule except a check up/cleaning every six months. I need a “WOOOO_SAHH” moment and to take a deep breath as the next appointment is coming up this Thursday. Everything is going to be alright Aaron.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Brainstorming on a Tradition Paper- A School Tradition From Another University

Thinking about other college universities that implement unique and interesting school traditions is in store for my upcoming paper in my History of the University of Arizona class that I have on Mondays and Wednesdays at eight in the morning. I have to write and discuss a tradition at another university and then discuss why this tradition at another university interests you. I need to include the name of the tradition at the, where the tradition has been established else where, why I think it would be an important tradition at the UA, how it is different from other traditions that exist or have existed, and how I would establish, promote and implement it at the UA. This paper is going to be a little different from the styles of writing I have been practicing but it will be fun. This tradition paper is supposed to be including sources and be in APA format (which I have not done forever).

I have a few ideas of what other school traditions would be fun to write about for this assignment. Here are three I am debating between currently: Mardi Gras: For decades UCLA’s largest student-run activity, Mardi Gras had its roots in a 1943 “Carnival” held in the women’s gym that featured jigs and reels with Elizabethan costumes. Some accounts describe Mardi Gras beginning as a masquerade ball in 1941, or earlier as an annual event presented by a Masonic affiliate club. However, as little record exists recounting the ball, the details of the true origins of the extravaganza remain unclear. What is known is that an event called “Mardi Gras” was held on campus in 1945, furthering the festival spirit of the 1943 social. The evening included dancing and 40 decorated concessions operated by university organizations and ended with the coronation of the king, which is a favorite among the students. ) UC San Diego (Muir College): Each year student at the Muir College at UC San Diego drop a 200-300 pound pumpkin stuffed with candy from the 11th floor of the Tioga Residence Hall before their annual Halloween carnival. Miami University: On the Thursday preceding spring break every March, local bars open at 5:30am to serve green beers, cocktails, and shots, as well as green eggs and ham or green bagels, for “Green Beer Day”. Students wear all green and then stick out their tongues once green to take photographs.

These three traditions are very fascinating and they sounds like all of those traditions would be a lot of fun and implementing it at the UA would be a fun and electric if our campus added some new traditions to get all UA students together before a exciting event. For example, homecoming and parents weekend are filled with fun events throughout the entire week. But I think having other traditions throughout the semester would really re-connect UA students and teachers. I am about to start writing this three to five page essay, but still need to decide between these three schools. I might just have to close my eyes and point to one because I am being very indecisive right now.

Saturday, October 24, 2009

A Day of Sorrow

Today is a day of sorrow. I have a dentist appointment at 3:15 today and I am not looking forward to it. My tooth hurts so bad, throbbing with pain as if a wrench was twisting my tooth around in a pinching conduct. Annoyed with acne due to stress, I cannot find relief or peace of mind whatsoever. I have my entire wardrobe for the weekend packed along with my books, laptop, and other miscellaneous items. I cannot believe the agony I put myself through before a dentist appointment. I don’t know why I dread it so much; after all, it is an effort to make my teeth healthier and to help enhance the appearance of my smile. I feel like my teeth will never be perfect though. After repeatedly seeing the dentist. It is always the same old process: I Walk in and sign in at the front desk, with the two same receptionists behind their computers waiting upon my arrival. Then I wait patiently for about an hour or so in the lobby, nervously waiting for the receptionist to call my name. Next, I am guided to the chair that I will lay down on for the remainder of the time, getting my teeth torn apart from the inexperienced assistant before the main dentist, Dr. Rush comes to orally examine my teeth. The first step always sucks-this is the x-ray process. The dentist’s assistant takes around seven to ten pictures of my teeth; in which, she sticks a contraption in my mouth asking me to “bite down” as the metal digs deep into the bottom of my mouth. It seems that even something as simple as taking pictures of my teeth gives me pain along with all the other painful steps to help fix my teeth. After the x-rays a cleaning is required, I hate this because of the sharp metal scrapers that they use to strip all the plaque from my teeth. I cannot stand this because by the time she is finished, my gums are bleeding and in pain. The worst part about it is that I cannot swallow during this cleaning and if I do on accident, it makes it even shoddier and unpleasant due to all the fluoride and random chemicals that are in my mouth. The spray of the cold tool that she uses to rinse my teeth touches my sensitive toothache that sends a nerve shocking through my entire body that makes me want to scream at the top of my lungs. I feel Closter Phobic when I have fingers and tools inside my mouth that is completely sore from keeping it wide open for hour upon hour. Usually the T.V. screen works so I can focus my attention on something more entertaining than loud drilling sounds. The dentist comes over and examines my teeth, having his assistant type all of the several of things that need to be done to my teeth on a computer database. This is the worst part of the experience even though it is not painful, it is even more painful knowing all of the surgeries that I need next time I visit this upcoming week. I hate this. Shit, I have to get a root canal on top of other cavities and other teeth that need serious attention. I am scared and the worst news of all was that my dentist said that my grades are going to be negatively affected. This sucks because I have worked so hard in my classes, and now something like this is going to ruin what I have going for me.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

An unwanted day, toothache go away...

I need some time so I can chill in my zone. Today was a rough day. Besides, there is nothing worse than teeth cringing toothaches and head throbbing migraines throughout the entire day. I had to get a lot done today but nothing seemed to go my way because I had so much pain all day so not much was accomplished. Frustrations with financial aid and registration holds due to complicated loan processes that send you through a million steps just to go around another million circles after that until priority registration. By that time my registration will be here and my account will have a hold on it unless this ridiculous lady at the financial aid office steps her game up, but she hasn’t shown much improvement from the three and a half years I have known her. Everything has to be so complicated. My brain is tired, and I can not find relaxation because my friends are going out right now to try to get down with some bitches and drinks out at the bars. But me however, I have a toothache that I need to attend to. My ache has been throbbing deep into my tooth, causing an infection in my gums. This is not a pleasant feeling, I don’t even know what is wrong with it but I know it is not good. Earlier today I called my mother to have her call the dentist and to tell them I need to get in to see Dr. Rush (my family dentist that I have seen every time since I was born; seeing no other dentists, ever). I couldn’t believe it; they had an opening for 3:50 P.M. tomorrow. The worst place in the world is going to be my destination tomorrow, cool. Better yet, I have to drive my aching ass down Interstate Ten to Chandler to get sharp metal, painful, and unpleasant tools scraped and poke directly in my “tender spot”. My teeth are so sensitive it is ridiculous. I can’t bare it. Every time I try to push my appointments back because I dread it more than anything. I’d do something else, but this is what life is demanding me to set apart everything else that needs to be taken care of my life-my mission is to get my teeth worked on. This is going to be one hell of an operation. To kick you some facts, I always complain so much that I freak everyone out because my personality changes a little because I get so uneasy about the whole dentist situation. My worst fear is being trapped under the bright light with nothing but sharp tools and needles in my mouth and a stupid ass plastic straw to suck my nasty spit from my mouth. Damn I hate seeing the dentist, I hate the feeling of not being able to swallow when I want to, and it’s like a phobia almost. I never really think about phobias, and im not even sure if this is truly a phobia of mine, but if I were to have on this fear would be it.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

ESCORITA BLOG EN ESPANOL: Las Maravillas de Diego Armando Maradona

Diego Armando Maradona es un jugador muy famoso de futbol. Futbolista, llevado juega la posición de “attacking midfielder” compista y “second striker” en el campo. Diego es muy rápido y bueno con el balón en el campo. Su altura es un unto sesenta y cinco metros. El actualmente tiene la de edad de cuarenta y ocho años.

Maradona juega por los equipos de intercambio mucho de los años. El juega por el equipo de cebollitas Argentinos Jrs., Boca Jrs., Barcelona, Nápoli, Sevilla, Newell’s Old Boys y Equipo Nacional. Diego fue un capitán del mundial que recibió muchos premios. El gana muchos goles para los equipos. Diego tiene mucho éxitos. Equipos manejados por lo Maradona consiste en Mandiyú de corrientes y competir con al club y Argentina.

Su adicción a las drogas es importante en su prueba de droga. Durante el año 2003 y 2004 Maradona reside en Cuba, donde ha recibido tratamiento para desintoxicarse de adicción. El fue el mejor jugador de futbol de Argentina. Comenzó una nueva carrera como un programa de televisión. Muchos de los invitados en su programa eran del mundo del espectáculo y del futbol, pero también tenia entrevistas con personalidades como Mike Tyson y Fidel Castro.

El número de jugadores - De acuerdo con las reglas del fútbol oficial, un equipo puede traer en 10 jugadores de campo y un portero en el campo y pueden tener varios sustitutos en el banco. El número de submarinos banca, así como el número real de las sustituciones que se permiten en un solo partido varían con el tipo de juego que se juega. Por ejemplo, en partidos oficiales, sólo el 3 sustituciones están permitidas, con 5, 7 o 9 jugadores en el banquillo.

En los amistosos sin embargo, un entrenador puede caber en tantos jugadores como él quiere en el banco y por lo general también puede hacer sustituciones como muchos como él necesita. En el pasado, las reglas del fútbol oficial sobre las sustituciones fueron mucho más estrictas que esto.

Diego Maradona has captivated both fans and critics during the long span of his career. He debuted in professional football during 1975 and played his farewell match in November of 2001. Throughout quarter of a century, Diego Armando Maradona has influenced a multitude of people including some of the top footballers today. In addition to his brilliant skill, the Argentine soccer player has stirred global controversy of unparalled magnitude. Regardless of his addiction to cocaine, failed doping tests and his wild on-pitch antics, Diego Maradona is still regarded as one of the greatest of his time. Maradona is a complete master of the ball who uses his talent and flair at incredible speed. He can beat defenders, he can score, Maradona can distribute the ball... His multitalented skills make him unpredictable and very dangerous. Few defenders could stop Diego in his path without committing fouls, a fact which has caused him dearly over the years. In addition, his scrawny stature has made him a target for aggressive defenders who simply have no other means of dealing with the Argentine.

Monday, October 19, 2009

Mandatory Blog Entry # 1

“Mandatory Blog Entry #1”

‘Scott Russell Sanders’ “Under the Influence”

The common theme in Sander’s personal reflective essay, “Under the Influence”, is based upon his father’s alcoholism disease. I have never read an essay that illustrates the cruel reality of alcoholism more than this piece does. Sander’s composition is so descriptive that my stomach was turning so much that I thought I was right there with him witnessing the disappointment and embarrassment of a father that chooses beer, liquor, and wine over his wife and children. In this piece, there is nothing wrong with appealing to the readers’ emotions. After all, alcoholism is a major issue worth arguing about because of the emotional as well as a logical dimension that is strongly portrayed in this essay. As we all know, emotional appeals are frequently misused; this emotional appeal, however, is a correct representation that allows the authors’ audience to have sympathy for the pain that he went through in his life because of his father’s disease. Sander’s begins his reflection by explicating the setting and conditions of where and why this story takes place. The vivid descriptions allow his audience to feel the shameful depression through his experiences, to demonstrate unwanted emotional appeals that linger in his body, mind, and soul forever. Alcoholism is an issue that is not widely talked about outside countless households in America. Because many families keep their secrets undisclosed to others in the community, writing has been an outlet for people like Sander’s to reveal such emotional appeals through voice. The following passage illustrates a vivid emotional appeal regarding Sander’s “family secret” (Father’s drinking problem).

“The secret bores under the skin, gets in the blood, into the bone, and stays there. Long after you have supposedly been cured of malaria, the fever can flare up, the tremors can shake you. So it is with the fevers of shame. You swallow the bitter quinine of knowledge, and you learn to feel pity and compassion toward the drinker. Yet the same lingers in your marrow, and, because of the same, anger” (Sanders pp. 735-736).

This passage gave me deep chills the first time I read it, which allowed me to connect with his pain although I do not have a father that has ever beat me or died of alcoholism. Nevertheless, I got a lot out of this reading, because if I had not read this I would not have as much compassion for someone who has been effected by the brutality of alcoholism. Reading Sander’s “Under the Influence” gives me a better understanding of how to connect better with people I meet it my life whose parents’ are alcoholics. Although every circumstance is different for every family, the general idea of suffering is made clear. In addition, this reading has changed my take on how dangerous the drug, alcohol, really is for the human race (especially those who overly abuse). In conclusion, Sander’s had to accept that this was a decision that his father chose—something that neither him, nor his family could alter.

AR Chapter 7

AR chapter 7, “Pathetic Proof: Passionate Appeals” analyzes the stimulation or terminology of emotions for Rhetors. This chapter goes in great detail in discussing the history of emotion that has been exhibited by ancient rhetoricians. Main sections within the chapter examine ‘ancient teachers on the emotions’, ‘emotions as rhetorical proofs’, ‘the characters of audiences’, and ‘composing passionate proofs’. Many themes inside this chapter connect strongly to Scott Sander’s, “Under the Influence” in regards to emotional appeals within our culture today. According to Crowley and Hawhee, “Of all the kinds of rhetorical proofs the appeal to the emotions seems strangest to contemporary rhetors, and perhaps a little bit shoddy as well” (p. 247). Because patterns have changed drastically since ancient rhetors laid the foundation for modern-day rhetors, the “sharp distinction between reason and emotion” has become a habit in our culture. This passage was very helpful when trying to understand the association of emotional appeal in contemporary vs. ancient deliberation.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Buen Viaje!

1:30 P.M. Crossing the American/Mexican border leaves me stuck with nothing but a smile glued to my face, continuous thoughts in my head, and sloppy handwriting on my college ruled notebook paper. A sly desert snake crosses the two-way highway road just in time to miss the wrath of the 37” mud grapplers that was out for the serpent’s death. Yet, the snake was slyer than the rubber; it would not be taken advantage on this warm day in the Sonora desert—as its belly slithered back into its desert domain.

2:00 P.M. Finally approaching the thin border line from America to Mexico, a U.S. Police officer stood at the first checkpoint with a U.S. Border Patrol agent. As Shayne, Alysha, and I pulled up to them, the police officer kindly asked, “are you guys headed to Puerto Penasco for the weekend?” We replied, “Yes sir”. He then asked us, “Do you guys have any weapons, carrying over ten thousand dollars in cash or anything else that we should know about?” We responded, “No, we wish we had ten thousand dollars in cash” as we laughed hysterically.

2:30 P.M. We then proceeded through the small Mexican border town of Ajo. A large sign overhead while we entered Mexico displayed: “Buen Viaje”. It was now time to be fully embraced by the Mexican people, culture, language, geography, and living conditions. Immediately, the three of us stopped at Vazquez liquor market to buy some tequila and beer. Unfortunately we didn’t have limejuice—an important piece of the infamous “beer-gar-ita” was missing. But there was nothing but good vibes on this day in Mexico, all we had to do was stop off at another market and everything else would be smooth sailing from here on out.

3:05 P.M. WE got the lime juice and we are now back on the road with more close calls in the passing lane-playing chicken with an opposing vehicle coming at us faster than a hundred mile per hour fastball to the face. Wheew, that was a close call—but a very necessary pass because there is nothing more annoying then getting stuck behind a slowpoke. The cold and crisp taste from the refreshing Dos Equis Lager beer left my senses pleased. The green bottle just does something to me that had allowed me enjoy this great moment in time. No worries whatsoever, not carrying about my sloppy handwriting, nor the beer spilling on my pants because of the bumpy Mexican asphalt. Life is good, only an hour or so left and we will be chilling with a beer-gar-ita on the patio with a breathtaking oceanfront view in Cholla Bay, Mexico. This place is the best place in the world. Nothing is better than kicking back in a different country that is closer than anything else near Tucson. The ocean is what attracts me, but it is the Mexican culture that makes this place what it is. The people are so friendly, despite all of the negative media attention considering the drug wars and such. But with the right people, being smart in Mexico has never been so easy and fun.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

A quick analysis on an rhetorical piece by Judy Z. Segal

The exemplary rhetorical work “Internet Health and the 21st-Century Patient”, by Judy Z. Segal, analyzes the different issues involved with the health of people who use the Internet—touching on other rhetorical work from other rhetors as well. Segal begins her introduction by setting the problem and rhetorical situation. According to Segal, “Internet health is a complex rhetorical situation, and its effect is likewise complex” (Segal 352). The complexity of this rhetorical situation allows for a deeper understanding on how Segal constructs an ethos. The argument from the character of Segal shows tremendous effort to make the point that fear and emotion make up the key element in the variety and direction of Internet health sites. More importantly, Segal informs her audience by explaining all three of Aristotle’s division of appeals (logos, pathos, and ethos). The way she strategizes ethos into her piece is woven throughout her piece; in which, she explains the meaning of ethos near the end to inform her readers of the relevant meaning to ensure that her audience can connect to her writing the way she had intended them to. Within Segal’s rhetorical situation, three major dimensions are demonstrated within her piece: interpersonal, attitudinal, and situational. The interpersonal dimension has three characteristics: liking, power, and distance. Liking has to do with how well her audience is engaging in this particular rhetorical situation and if they like or dislike her point of view. Power is focused towards the competence to apply interpersonal persuasion in relation to the Internet and personal health. Lastly, depending on social status or situations, distance examines how far apart participants are from one another in a rhetorical situation. For example, someone living in the Midwest as a farmer would have a much harder time relating to this rhetorical situation opposed to someone living on the West coast or East coast near a city—where Internet use is a part of daily life. The use of these major dimensions in her argument, Segal sets the rhetorical situation for her audience that enables them to learn the situated ethos at work. This particular use of ethos is effective for Segal’s audience because of the credibility she gains from them. But how does Segal gain this credibility from her audience? This is where the use of Aristotle’s situated and invented ethos comes to play in her text. Ethical proof can become complicated because it is hard to know the people to whom she would speak or write to in regards to personal heath and the Internet. Considering that Segal attracts one of the largest audiences because of the expansive topics, personal health and the Internet—she relies strongly upon invented ethos. This was a lengthy article that I found on EBSCOhost.com (search resource within the University of Arizona Library Website for students and teachers only), but I was able to gain some knowledge some additional information and examples other than the required readings for class. Finding articles online can be frustrating and time consuming if you don’t know exactly what you are looking for, but it is nice to read up on additional reading to get a variety of different perspectives.

Works Cited

Segal, Judy Z. "Internet Health and the 21st-Century Patient: A Rhetorical View." Written

Communication 26.4 (2009): 351-369. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 15 Oct. 2009.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

A Thrilling Theatrical Performance

This blog post discusses the play Candide that I attended at the Tornabene Theatre at the University of Arizona. The director of the original play of Candide is Francois-Marie Arouet Voltaire. In this thrilling play, Voltaire responds toward eighteenth century trends and historical events.

The Tornabene Theatre’s theatre space engaged me automatically of all of its characteristics. The stage layout itself represented a thrust stage. A characteristic such as visual design in the production is what I first perceived before Act I started. The staging for this production was highly-environmental, which means that the action of the play takes place in and around the theatre space. Therefore, seating in this production can depict different receptions, observations, interpretations, and different perspectives. For example, an audience member on the far left corner in the back of the seating area, opposed to an audience member in the very front right corner of the seating area, could easily gain a totally different outlook on the production. The stairway that consisted of ten stairs each, connected together at the top forming a second-level platform. The elevated platforms were the highest part of the architecture design, which then degrade five stairs on each side, combining into a middle platform. At the bottom floor of the staircases, an artistic pentagon shape combined with a rectangular degrading platform formed the base floor of the stage. The circular designed floor contained artistic swirls and designs. The declining ramp included a large print of the cover of the book Candide. The next compelling visual was a motorized lift that got the actors up to the balcony which worked like a ski-lift. Surrounding the theatre space are a few raised platforms with ladders connecting to the top. Guard rails are placed on the elevated platform to secure the characters while acting. Important historical artistic symbols such a peace sign, cross, bird, weapon, moon, and star were painted directly on the bottom width of the platforms.

Lighting before the performance began was very dim and soft to the eyes. A delightful melody of piano music played in the background, while everyone eventually found their seats. On this particular Sunday I viewed the play, the audience I was apart of, and was surrounded by were primarily elderly people. These lovable and kind old people remind me of my special Grandma Di-who has taken me to see plays and musicals since I could remember. We would go see the Nutcracker ballet play every year around Christmas time and see other productions such as, Grease, Lion King and Cats. It is very nice seeing plays on occasions rather than just watching a television screen 24/7. The excitement of seeing real people perform on a theatre creates such an energizing environment opposed to a movie theatre. However, when I see plays I have to be in the mood to see one; otherwise I will be very annoyed with the dramatic “jolliness” of the skits. Nevertheless, I definitely suggest everyone to check out a live play whether it be on Broadway in New York or at the University of Arizona in Tucson.