Pre-Bomber Game Blog

Well, we have the big Blue Bomber Game journalism assignment tonight.  We get a free ticket to the game, which is nice, but I am sure most of us won't be able to enjoy it.  We will spend our time worrying about the story that we have to get before the end of the game.  It is basically a streeter in the stadium.  But instead of running around the empty exchange district at 9:15am searching desperately for anyone to talk to, we will be sifting through the massive crowds searching for "the one” - the person that will make a story.  And then we will spend the rest of the weekend trying to decipher the hundreds of notes that we scratched on our notepad. For example:

While in line-up for the men’s washroom did Richard Jones say: ‘Alouettes games are tough,’ or ‘I always try to get the same trough’?   What the heck, I’ll go with the ‘lucky trough’ angle.  Possible Headline: Super-piss-ious Fans.  Pure journalistic gold! Steve V, eat your heart out.

Good luck to the Bombers and the CreCommers.  It is hard to say who is in for a tougher night.

Soupy out.

Out of My Bloggin' Mind

Well I have officially joined the masses in the world of mobile technology and social networking.  A few weeks ago I was happy with my cell phone, a hotmail account, Google and the odd YoutTube video.  I lead a simple,happy life.   But now, just three weeks into CreComm and I am O.D.’ing on the internet and its communication tools.  I have a new BlackBerry, a blog and a Twitter account.  How did I come so far so fast?

They are all mandatory parts of the CreComm curriculum.  Social networking media and smart phone technology are powerful tools that must be mastered to succeed in today’s communications industry.  Or so I am told.  But honestly conquering apps and staying current in the internet social scene takes a lot out of a guy.  My BlackBerry is vibrating off my hip with all these emails, tweets and blog alerts. My fingers are cramping from typing on the tiny keypad.  Who do I have to blog to get a special dialing wand?

And as if I did not have my hands full trying to master the BlackBerry, blog and Twitter I also decided that my first week of school would be a good time to get a Facebook account.  I am told it is how “the kids” communicate these days.  I have been stubbornly avoiding it for years.  It’s the same stubbornness that would not let me watch Avatar.  It was just TOO popular.  So I stood my ground and said, “No thank you Mr. Cameron.”  I find that making such petty, counter pop-culture stands is a lot less work than standing up against real issues, like social injustice.  And it is almost as satisfying. 

By the way I am sorry to my Facebook friends that I have not replied to yet.  Your comments about how I have finally jumped into the year 2006 are appreciated.  And I apologize for not uploading any photos to my album yet.  But honestly who has time to update their status when they are busy tweeting and blogging like a rock star? 

Well that is all from me for now.  I think I am going to go update my status, tweet that I have a new blog, and if  there is time I may finally breakdown and rent Avatar.  

Soupy Out

Hello Bloggers

Welcome to my blog: Soupy for the Soul. Soupy was a nick name that my grade eight basketball coach gave me. But actually it never really stuck. Most people just call me Campbell. But hey, I am back at school for the first time in four years as a mature student (in age only) and I figure I got a chance to start with a clean slate. So why not throw “Soupy” out there on campus and into the blogosphere and see if it sticks. I originally wanted to try something a little cooler like “T-Bone,” but I thought it might backfire on me.
Anywhoo, as a general theme for this blog I will be commenting on my experiences as a Red River College student and I plan on taking advantage of the rich cultural offerings around the Princess Street campus. I hope taking breaks from school to enjoy what downtown Winnipeg has to offer will give me time to relax during what is sure to be a busy school year. And maybe my comments will encourage others to venture out and check out movies, bands, or exhibits in their own backyard. I encourage people tune in if they want to get my take on things, and post their own comments including info about upcoming events that are under my radar.


Soupy out.