Rise Against

Rise Against is, without a doubt, my all time favorite band. They have been for years, and even with all the fame and publicity, I'm not going to sell out. Their lyrics are always on point and his voice is sexy! When I listen to them it brings out a feeling I can't get out of any other band; I get lost in the music. I think their perfect in every aspect. Their songs are all so good, so it's hard to pick a favorite, but one of them would be off their newest album called Savior. I think their newest album is good, but not their best like many will say. I find their older stuff to be more of why I love them - more screaming, guitar solos and riffs. This is one of a few punk rock bands I listen to. I gernally enjoy acoustic or Indie bands more, but I fell inlove with Rise Against.

I saw them a couple times and their even better live. Everyone just lets go and has fun. Granted most of them are drunk, but I don't need to have a sip of alcohol to enjoy their show. I'm a pretty small and mellow girl, but when I go shows, especially Rise Against, I just party and live in the moment. Here is a picture I snapped of the lead singer, Tim McIlrath, about a year ago.

They have a similar sound to the Dead Kennedys and Bad Religion, which are also really good. The band is a huge supporter of PETA. They also were involved with the last two elections, getting people to vote. Good for them for being being apart of something their passionate about. If you haven't really listened to them and you like that type of music I would strongly suggest getting an album or two, you wouldn't be disappointed.

I hope Rise Against keeps making music for many years to come, because bands like this are hard to come by.

Professor on a high horse

I now understand why high school teachers tried to warning us that professors at universities show little concern for their students. It took me a year and a half but I finally came across a real winner. I recently had an exam in a mass lecture class. It was 25 questions - multiple choice. I ended up getting an 84% on it, which isn't too shabby. My friend also got an 84%.

The next class he tells us that question 19 half the class answered wrong and half answer correctly. I am apart of the half that got it correct, and my friend got it wrong. He then told us that he would curve the exam according to that question. Figuring he was going to give everyone an extra 4 points, I emailed him when I saw my grade stayed the same and my friend got an extra 4 points (essentially for answering wrong). I wasn't rude or harsh in my email, I simply explained my confusing on why people who answered wrong are getting rewarded with 4 points. He answered my email in all CAPS with "I'M THE BOSS. GRADE GRUBBING IS NOT BECOMING." I replied trying to better explain my reasoning and assure him that I'm not trying to be rude. This time his email was even nicer. Notice how he puts words in my mouth and says I worked harder than other people.

Actually, Michelle, you've changed your story now. In your first objection, you simply wanted 4 more points for EVERYONE, as a curve. Your concluding sentence: "I think everyone should receive an extra 4 points to their grade. A curve, like you said in class."
Now, in your revised story, you don't think EVERYONE should get 4 points because you believe not everyone worked as hard as you did. Flip-flop. Not that it matters one bit; I am the boss and I have made my decision --correctly. I have correctly decided that both answers a and e could reasonably be interpreted as correct. I did NOT give students who answered b, c, or d any credit on number 19. I do not ever GIVE points; students EARN points.
Now, let me kindly suggest that you NOT reply further, unless it is to say, concisely and precisely, "I'm sorry professor, I now see that you are correct."

Well I replied, not exactly how he requested, though. I said I'm sorry you misunderstood me. I just don't see how he can decide to reward people will a wrong answer. He says I do not ever GIVE give points; students EARN points", then how does he explain GIVING 4 points out of sympathy?

The points are not so much of an issue now, instead I'm bothered with how he replied to me. Not only was it extremely rude, but unprofessional. Am I wrong to have asked "the boss" about his actions on adjusting our grades? Maybe I was out of line.