The Greatest Hamiltonian

After reading the Hamilton Spectator's “The Greatest Hamiltonian,” and debating over who I thought deserved that title, I decided Eugene Levy had my vote, partly because I’ve always enjoyed his movies and partly because he was one of the few names I recognized. And when I researched him and discovered he is a McMaster graduate, I knew I had made the right choice. While at Mac, Levy studied film and was vice-president of the McMaster Film Board before graduating in 1969. His distinctive features and memorable voice have earned him roles in well-received movies such as Splash (1984), Father of the Bride (1991), the American Pie series, and, more recently, his voice roles in Curious George and Over the Hedge (both 2006). In this Communication Studies course, we have learned that everyone has a large repertoire of faces, which is like a cast of characters, and we choose the best for different situations. Eugene Levy seems to have more faces than the rest of us, and has succeeded in both funny and dramatic roles. If you cast a vote for The Greatest Hamiltonian, consider Eugene Levy!

To watch a clip of Eugene Levy in Splash, click here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WLWdh0n0pk

Or, to see him in Best in Show, click here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3io93ee0GTY

The HPV Vaccine

It's easy to say that the HPV vaccine is being given to girls at far too young an age, but is it? Kids seem to be growing up at an alarming rate, skipping the stage of stretchy pants and frumpy animals shirts and moving right into makeup and mini-skirts. In a time where the tween demographic so desperately wants to reach "teenage-hood," our society needs to be prepared for the implications that come with this desire to grow up quickly. Shouldn't this include not only informing them of the risks and consequences associated with sex, but equipping them with whatever protection is available for when they make their decision? We need to embrace medical breakthroughs such as the HPV Vaccine, not shy away from them.

To watch a video on pre-teens growing up too quickly, click here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Oip5wPHiDM

Hello World!

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