'The TAZ Times' is an ARC of Monmouth/The Achievement Zone (TAZ), project created by the Photojournalism Class. We are a team of photojournalists dedicated to learning more about our craft and our abilities as photojournalists.
Am I A Drummer With Autism Or Am I A Person With Autism Who Plays Drums? By Andres Ortiz, 02/2021 Photo courtesy of Andres Ortiz, Photography Class Project My name is Andres Ortiz and I have high functioning autism. I’ve been playing drums for about 16 years. Playing drums makes me feel energetic, happy and special both inside and out. Learning to play the drums has helped me in lots of ways. Not only do I have a better appreciation of lots of kinds of music but my social skills have gotten a lot better because being in a band means that you have to understand other people. Music has been my link to the neurotypical community. When I’m behind the kit, no one knows that I am different. Music has helped my behavior, social and communication skills. It doesn't matter if I am playing or listening to music. Playing the drums makes me a better musician and a better person. When I first started jamming with people, I was worried about being accepted and being a good enough...
Book Review ~ Pokémon Sword Pokémon Shield Pokedex By Alex Antanov 2/2021 Photo courtesy of Amazon.com The Official Galar Region Pokémon sword Pokémon shield Pokedex This book tells Pokémon fans about hundreds of different Pokémon that are in the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games. It gives Pokémon trainers a lot of information about each Pokémon, like their type. There are 2 parts to this book: Pokedex Entries and Move Tables. The Entries show pictures of each Pokémon and how they evolve. They also give descriptions and tell the page for each Pokémon in the moves table. The Move Tables tell about their ability, hidden ability, their strengths, damage taken in battle, and more. Two of my favorite Pokémon are... 1. Gossifleur. This is a new Pokémon. Gossifleur absorbs sunlight and then blooms and whirls around singing a joyous song. It is fun to watch her dance. 2. Another favorite Pokémon is Sobble. This Pokémon becomes invisible when it ...
A Movie Review by Olivia Gallo ~ Spirit - Stallion of the Cimarron The title of the movie is Spirit Stallion of the Cimarron herd. The year that the movie came out was 2002. Why are you writing about this movie Because I got it for Christmas because my aunt lost the other one that my mom let her borrow it. What makes you happy about it I enjoy it because it’s the best movie. Spirit takes Rain to his homeland. Why do you want to share this movie I think everyone should enjoy this movie that came out in 2002. Why because everyone haven’t seen it because it’s the best movie about a horse. Who’s name is Spirit Spirit is a horse and he runs with the other horses in the wild. He is the leader of his herd and he makes sure that the other horses are safe and sound. Spirit sees a campfire in the woods now but it turns out it’s the guys with the other horses but Spirit found out that he was taken away from his homeland now and he is taken to the riding school. It’s the part of th...
Very impressive. Haiku is hard to do :)
ReplyDeleteWell done Jason. Love the photo too!
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