Mark Foster: Founder of Heroin Skateboards. Active since 1998 this small company took off appearing in skater magazines and promoted in various websites. For 25 years now it continues to carry a loyal fanbase. From his dad trying to talk him out of an art career, to losing both his house and girlfriend, to taking a chance with nothing to lose is leading his company to great success.
By: Tony Baeza
By Kahu Ekalani
Stacy Spikes was born and raised in Texas. After graduating high school, he was supposed to go to college but instead joined a band and moved to Los Angeles. In L.A he got a job at Motown Records working in the marketing department, then by the time he was 21 he was managing Boyz II Men, Queen Latifah, and Eddie Murphy. Later he managed Stevie Wonder as well.
He went on to work as the Vice President of Marketing at Sony, Miramax and Focus Features. In 1997 after noticing the lack of diversity represented in film and being told by Sundance film festival in response to his concern with the lack of diversity being showcased that “if it was good we would show it” Stacy founded The Urbanworld Film Festival, one of the largest internationally competitive festivals representing diversity in film. Urban World is held in New York City annually.
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By George Hendrickson
John Richards is a Radio DJ at KEXP in Seattle, Washington. He had no idea what he wanted to do with his life, but he did always want to do something with music. So one day at the University of Washington he went to the local radio station on campus and volunteered as much of his time as he could, then the KEXP door opened up for him from there.
By Jacob Bates
After about 12 years as an engineer, I transitioned into education and joined Austin Community College as an electronics professor.
By George Hendrickson
One sheet, two-sheet, three sheets or four…some use less and some use more. What am I?
What has arms and legs, but no head?
What can’t be burned in a fire nor drowned in water?
I have a big mouth and I’m quite a load. I’m not gossip, but I get involved in everyone’s dirty business. What am I?
Stepping out? Wear me first! I’ll protect your feet from the worst.
Tall and strong, I stay outside. The sun, the rain, they’re by my side. I give birds homes and help you breathe. I even give you fruit to eat.
Here I come and there I go. I move really fast, anywhere I go. That’s why you take me when you’re in a hurry. When I zoom by, I might look blurry.
Kick up your feet, if you will. I’ll keep you company through Netflix and chill. Though you might not notice, I’m always here, to hold your zines, your snacks, and beer.
You say we’re pals, that we’re best friends. But only until the morning ends. You say I give you fuel for the day. And when we’re done, you’re gone away.
Don’t frown at me, I made it clear. Won’t make a difference if you’re near. Just stand in front and I’ll show you exactly how the world will know you.
By Jacob Bates
Hello, I am Allisa Olsen, but most people can’t pronounce my name correctly so I’ve always gone by Alli.
I’m currently twenty years old, born and raised in Eugene. Living in Eugene for me is blissful, only because I live outside the busy parts of the city. I love where I live, it’s convenient for me to live outside the city because I am five minutes from Lane Community College. I am learning a lot about myself and the fields I want to further myself. I am currently enrolled at Lane with a major in Criminal Justice. With my degree, Then I would go on to Portland University to get a bachelor’s degree. Criminal justice is my passion, and I want to protect people and communities. I think I was put on this earth and my mission was to be selfless and give to those who are in need. I think getting a job with my Criminal Justice degree will be able to help fulfill my life mission.
I’m taking this course with an open mind having little information about the subject and hoping to further my knowledge in this field. With the new information I will get from this class I’m excited to apply it outside the classroom.
By: Allisa Olsen
This is PJ
Fluffy dog