We Are The Brothers Que Pt. III -A Final Farewell

This will be the final installment for the 3pt. series of graduation at The University of Alabama . For the graduation I not only took pictures, but recorded a footage of the graduating brothers of Omega Psi Phi hopping.

This all was done for a specific reason. I'd recently noticed my identity as a photographer could be seen on the website and my photography page , but none so for my YouTube Channel. This led me to the idea of incorporating slideshows as another piece of my work. I first thought about doing so with some of my older pieces, but opted to use my recent work as a starting ground for my idea.

Check out the new video encompassing not only photography from the graduation, but incorporating the video as well to give a more dynamic feel.

Graduation isn't too far away for me. This may only be the halfway point of my third year in college, but with the extent of my studies (especially the fact I've yet to take a semester off-fall, spring, or summer) I could graduate earlier.

This doesn't mean I'm interested in the option. I'm on scholarship plus I enjoy the the act of learning. I avoid this conception of education as merely a step towards employment. This is not wrong, but I find myself more enthused about learning as a process that is continuous & evolving.

I'm not mad at people who want to get in & out. It's just not my philosophy (though I will graduate on time regardless). Also, be sure to check out the archives. You can find an interesting post HERE
The Graduate School Quest - A quick run-down of the three best Film schools in the nation.

Happy Holidays!

Class Is In Session

Recently, school has started back up for the kids at The University of Alabama. For some that indicates the rumblings of new beginnings.

Kids begin their ascension towards their career goals or their downward spiral into mediocrity where the social habits of laziness leave them prey to the horrors of a shitty GPA. Either way, people will come and go. For now, everyone starts off with looks of appreciated optimism.

One of the more interesting events at the university is Black Power hour (from the time of 12pm to 2:00) where Black students congregate within the Ferguson Center (the central hub for UA students). On the first day of school the freshmen walk in with their ideals of "best dressed." The older denizens of the campus either steer clear of this charade or indulge in their seniority.

This is especially true for the Frats & Sororities. My frat felt the populace of UA (black, white, & polka dot -It's all inclusive) should have a glimpse into what is in store.

The day had a slew of interesting pix as well.

This should be an interesting year.

---Xay B.