Four Advertisement (Nike)

In this Project, I decided to go with the brand Nike to connect with all types of people and celeberities. In each ad, the slogans are right below the logo to keep things together and make it easy for the reader to see. Two picture have two Nike brand atheles while the other two are two hip hop artist who have fashion in the industry today.

Nike Ads (Proto)

Musical/Artist Advertisement

In this muscial tour Ad, I used hip-hop artist Wiz Khalifa as a main focus as he would be going on tour for his group Taylor Gang. As the color theme, I used the four colors, black, sky blue, yellow, and white to help the words show along with a blue lettering with a black outline. However, for the black part of the page, I used red word and green outline to give the reader a more dark scary theme to the page as well.

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Social Media Templates

In these many designs, I used an local hip hop brand Troop ‘96. As the background, I used the University of Memphis football team as they beat UCLA this past season. is gave the text a bit more of a pop of the screen and an active background rather than a plan simple colored background. As the facebook cover, I used a triple worded theme making the words seem like they were coming o the screen. For the snapchat lter. i used just a simple double oval and white words with green overlay to help the words show.

’96 Weekly Magazine

In my magazine design, I decided to go with the brand Troop ‘96 again but changed things up as I used a differently title using “Troop Weekly” with a some what patriotic theme giving the read- er as good visible text to see as well as a black and white background with the “World Famous Gus Chicken,” as the focus of the cover.

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TroopWeekly  (cover and spread)

Say Yes to Marijuana

Over the course of the years, Marijuana in Memphis has seen many changes from the decriminalization of the leaf to the House of Representatives approved a bill that would block the decriminalization laws that were approved in Nashville and Memphis.

This was due to the inconsistency with penalties in the state statues having to deal with drug control. Yet, the law was not even made for over a year till the legislation made an adjustment to block it.

With the legislation making that move many Memphian felt like the move was planned in since the beginning of the law beginning decriminalized. I sat down to talk to London Page, who’s a Cannabis activist ,to talk about the recent changes of the law and how she and many others felt when they heard the news

When you heard that the Memphis council decriminalized Marijuana, how was your feelings towards the council and what did you make of it?

London Page: I didn’t understand it at first but I knew they were trying to make a change in the community and the city. I felt like it was the start of something that the city would take advantage of in a good way. I thought the council was thinking about the decision before they had announced because they knew it would be a huge up-roar about it.

Did you expect for the law to be blocked by House of Representatives especially within a year of the law being enforced?

It was too good to be true, like I said earlier I didn’t understand it but it seemed to good to be true. A Memphis law with a small fine for any weed or marijuana less than an ounce sounds a little bit too right so the House had to make sure they fix that adjustment to the law. The timing was a bit weird because you could’ve gave the state some more time to adjust to the new law but I think they didn’t want to change that law in the first place.

With the House approving this bill, do you think they will ever go back to the ordinance that was passed a year ago?

I think they will change the bill in due time, but it will not be anytime soon because they don’t want to be placed in a bad position with the law. The house doesn’t like drugs led alone marijuana. The image of marijuana makes them feel some type of way. It will be back maybe in three or four years but it will not be this year or next year.

How do you feel about other states legalizing marijuana?

It’s amazing and very great for our country because marijuana isn’t something that would hurt the community. The House of Representatives in Tennessee thinks that the community would be affected in a negative way, but what these other states do is that they realize that this is a plant that harm absolutely no one at all. The states that legalized marijuana have made great changes to their city as a whole and that something I guess Tennessee doesn’t want to do.

Do you think TN will ever legalize marijuana?

No but maybe when I’m long gone because Tennessee doesn’t even want to decriminalize weed at all so legalizing it would be a miracle because they don’t want deal with the so-called backfire from that action if it happened. If it did become legal the state would be moving in the right direction to make this an great state and it would give us more residents from outside the state as well.

Do you think the House made a bad decision?

Of course, This was a move made based off just the image of marijuana being close to legal and they didn’t like that or want that. It’s crazy that they would think that but like I said before I was too good to be true and that something the House need to change as soon as possible and they did. They never liked marijuana from the first place, that’s why many people feel like it was just a setup to block that law.

Draper Remembers 1960s

During the 1960s, the civil rights movement started to develop national attention due to their non-violent protesting influenced by Martin Luther King Jr. and many more activist along the way. King, however, was the face of the civil rights movement during that time as he fought for African American’s right, which caused tension between them and whites.

            During the 1968, King visited Memphis as Sanitation Workers began to strike against the Memphis Department of Public Works demanding recognition from their companies, better wage, and better safety. King led a citywide march for the work stoppage and the demonstration of their American right.

  However, that march was ruined by cops using water hose, and dogs that would attack those who were March alongside Martin Luther King Jr. Due to that, Southern Christian Leader Conference leaders committed to their unity and nonviolent protest, King returned for another March, which would be schedule for April 5. Unfortunately, April 4^th, King would be assassinated as he stepped out of his Lorraine Motel to join his peers for dinner.

Higher Calling

With the Memphis Tigers playing their best football in the programs history, Coach Mike Norvell has become one of the hottest names on the potential market in college football.

Norvell’s Tigers started the season with three straight wins including an upset vs. #23 ranked UCLA at the time. After an embarrassing 13-40 loss to UCF, the Tigers stormed back to win six straight games, which included wins over conference powerhouses Navy and Houston, which was enough to give Memphis a spot in the Top 25.

“Anytime you have success people nationally, are going to talk about what you’re doing,” Norvell said in a news conference last Monday.

The Tigers are currently ranked number 17^th in the country with their last regular season game against East Carolina Saturday. Last week, The Tigers won the American West division by defeating SMU 66-45 clinching their first conference championship berth in programs history.

However, With Coach Norvell having such a great season, it is very common for rumors of a new coaching jobs for other coaches who are succeeding at up and coming programs especially when the powerhouse programs like Baylor, Arkansas, Florida, and Tennessee are having losing season and firing their Head Coaches.

 

“People are talk about Top 25 and things like that and those are positive things, I sure don’t want to see the other side of things,” said Norvell.

Norvell came to Memphis as a first time head coach in the beginning of 2016 winning eight games setting the record for number of wins by a first year coach in the program. Currently, Norvell is 16-6 with only two losses to out of conference teams. Players appreciate Norvell’s efforts.

“He’s a great coach,” said Redshirt Freshman Cornerback Jacobi Francis. ‘He came with a plan and we’re making it happen every week.” ‘He’s turning the program around and making sure we remain focus on the task at hand and that’s winning the game.”

If Norvell leaves, he would not be the first time Memphis has seen their coach move on to another program. Virginia Tech Head Coach Justin Fuente left Memphis after three seasons. Which in the 2015 season, the Tigers started 8-0 with an upsetting victory over ranked Ole Miss and finished the season at 9-3.

Daily Helmsman Sports Reporter Abigail Warren said the fallout from Fuente’s departure never happened.

“When Fuente left everyone thought things would be awful but Memphis is projected to have their best season this year so teams want him just as much,” Warren said.

Warren said money is one reason Norvell may leave.

“If he stay, he’d build a dynasty, but Memphis doesn’t have the money that big SEC school have to offer him so there a big potential chance he could leave.”

Jacobi Francis runs down the field during kickoff during the Tulsa game.

Mike Norvell and Jacobi Francis celebrate victory over UCLA. (Photo by Aossicated Press)

Human Of Memphis

“My views on the police are that everyone deserves to be treated equally no one can be treated differently than the rest based off skin color or wealth it’s not fair. For the most part, there are police officers out there that do there job but there are some taking advantage of their power and position. Every police officer should know the difference between right and wrong, whose bad and whose not. It’s simply, but some make it very hard and complex.”- Jacob Grissom

“My stands on the police are very common because I’ve been in situations where my skin tone has played a very big factor in my encounters with the police. The police are here to protect and make sure everyone is treated equal rather than just letting some be able to do things that other simply cannot do. We have to make our police system stronger as a whole simply because we need to be protected, all races not just one race. That’s not right…At all.” -Sheldon Brown

“My perception of the police is very crazy because I’ve had good situation with the police and I’ve had very bad situations with the police. I don’t understand why some police officers think it’s okay to treat one like they’re just a negative to this earth when they’ve just went over the speeding limit by two MPH. Some men and women in blue do the right thing and treat every indivual with respect but there are that other side of police that are ready and willing to be evil.”- Brooke Robble

“My experiences with the police have been very weird honestly because sometimes my skin color has almost gotten me in bad places and that’s simply wrong. I respect the police and what they do but there is no way treating people of the opposite skin tone differently when they haven’t even broken the law and to murder them it’s crazy and out of control. When I seen my peers be treated the way they were it was crazy to be around and see with my own eyes but that how the system is and it’s not right.”

“The police have always been odd to me because of the things I’ve seen my friends go through with them everyday. How they respond to certain calls, when they beat another person when that person is clearly on the ground surrendering. It’s insane to see and their needs to be a change immediately. Once that change happens the world will become better people would be alive rather than dying or ending up severely injured.” -Clentis Jennings

“The police make it hard for us to have peace sometimes because with their actions it divides us into two and it shouldn’t be that way. With the US being as crazy as it is now, you would think the police would try to make sure everyone would be treated the same regardless of political views or class but it’s kind of the complete opposite. When that flips and becomes the other way around the world will definitely be a better place.” – Arthur Maulet

A Festival Filled with Love

 

For Brandy Richardson a day full of headache, exhaustion, and hard work paid off as she and many others set up hundreds of booths during the 29^th annual Cooper Young Festival.

“It was simply amazing, from the food to the customers to the art and music I loved everything about it,” said Richardson, a local artist who makes numerous pieces of art for Helen B Designs.

“It took a lot of work getting here from the painting to simply setting up the booth. I was extremely exhausted and my head was throbbing but in the end it was all worth it. I had an amazing time.”

During this day, many Memphians and people across the country gather on the street of Cooper St. and Young Ave. for the Cooper Young Festival. For almost 30 years, the Festival has served as one of the most attended Festivals in Memphis bringing over thousands of people along with music, and art by variety of people from across the world.

“This year, we expect more than 130,000 people. It’s remarkable how the festival has grown,” said Tamara Cook, executive director of the Cooper-Young Business Association

The Festival started with 25 vendor but has now stretched to 435 vendors according to Cook.

One of those vendors was Brandy Richardson, who’s a creator for Helen B. Designs, which has a range of artwork from paintings to serving trays. After only two years of work, her paintings have opened up doors she never imagined.

Richardson finished the festival reaching not only a personal goal but also her sales goal, gaining customers left and right.

One customer, Joshua Lee, 21, was one of Richardson’s customers who, attends the event every year. He likes the atmosphere and great things on sale.

“I love this time of the year,” Lee said. There’s great food, great art, and great people all on one street.”

During the festival Lee shops at numerous vendors, however something about Richardson’s work struck his eye.

“The coloring on her artwork was so unique and different I had to buy something from her booth. It was too creative,” said Lee.

Braendon Prude, another customer at Richardson’s booth who has never been to the festival before but heard about the event in class at the University of Memphis.

“It was very weird,” Prude said

“I never seen so much stuff on one street like that before so when I started shopping I was a kid with a bowl of candy,” said Prude.

Malorie Wheeler sitting at her Bawdy Bar Booth at the Cooper-Young Festival

Brandy Richardson, 25, standing at her first booth at The Cooper Young Festival.

Slaying the Tiger Review

By Seametrus Battle

Every sport has a player that is the face of their league, but sooner or later that player will be replaced by another player once his or her performance falls short of expectations. For example, in the NBA it was Kobe Bryant to LeBron James, and in the NFL it was Peyton Manning to Tom Brady. In the PGA, that one person was Eldrick “Tiger” Woods, Woods dominated golf for entire decade and everyone else playing against him were just guys who couldn’t compare. However, Woods off the course issues forced him to depart from the game in 2010. Although Woods made a comeback, it was clear he wasn’t the same Tiger from years past, and his body wasn’t either leading to Woods having back surgery in 2014. As the PGA was exiting the “Woods Era” they began to see success out of more young golfers. With these young golfers rising in the shadows of a legend, Shane Ryan provides the ultimate look at the future PGA and what the future looks like. In this book review, I will be breaking down the writer’s purpose, summarizing, and evaluating Shane Ryan’s Slaying the Tiger: A Year inside the Ropes.

Ten years ago, when you heard about the PGA, the first thing that would come to mind would be Tiger Woods. During that time, Woods was the definition of dominant as he won a total of 12 major championships, winning the PGA player of the year every year but 2004, and 2008 and also holding the number one ranking in Golf from August 1999 to September 2004 then regaining it again June 2005 ending October 2010. Fast forward five years later, things are most certainly different and Shane Ryan gives us all the information about what’s next for the PGA. In this book, the author goal was to give the reader a dynamic look at a moment in the game as the PGA transitions from one era to the next. As a result, Ryan spent time with Jorden Spieth, Rickie Fowler, Jason Day, Bubba Watson, Patrick Reed, Dustin Johnson, Sergio Garcia, and Rory Mcllroy. The author took the audience on a basic tour of the PGAs youngest and some older stars that you wither have heard about or will hear about sooner or later.

Over the course of the book, the writer gave the basic info of the golf that he followed. From what their play style to their personality, the writer makes sure the reader knows the player as if they were about to do an essay on each golfer. The flow the author used was very smooth as he guided the reader into the next chapter not just jumping from pages to page with details that didn’t matter. Ryan painted a picture of the PGA during a time where there was basically no superstar that everyone was just dying to see, showing you how much variety and youth that is in the tour today. Although, these players have just stepped foot into the professional field of gold each person that Ryan followed was pushing to become the next face of the game.

Slaying of The Tiger is a different book, it’s not your typical sports book focusing on one player or no players at all. This book gives you many different perspective on several players cross the PGA making this book one of the best books I’ve read. Although, this book was very long, it was very interesting throughout the entire book as Ryan gave details that I never knew before reading this book.

The PGA is on the rise with it young stars like Rory Mcllroy, and Jordan Speith making an impact on the game that was unexpected. With Tiger Woods still aiming to make a comeback to the game of golf, it clear the PGA has turned the page on the Woods era and trying to start something new with more than one player as the fac