My Life and Music

By Michael Melvin I chose to write this piece, having just recently graduated from Syracuse University. Having had many experiences creating music and DJing in college, I wanted to look back on the moments that brought me closer to my passion. I compiled a timeline of experiences that have led me to performing live eventsContinue reading “My Life and Music”

Syracuse Campus Golf Outing 10/14/21 6:30

10 October 2021 Some of my most profound childhood memories took place on the golf course. I recall the immense anticipation I felt every week as Sunday—the day my dad took me golfing—approached. It was a quiet game, but I loved the silence; the course was a place to think profoundly and evaluate every aspectContinue reading “Syracuse Campus Golf Outing 10/14/21 6:30”

Dark and Light: Contrast and Perception

–Michael Melvin The nature of this presentation and paper revolves around the idea of dualism and how it plays a critical role in understanding contrast: Dark and Light, Knowledge and Ignorance, and Life and Death. Through assigning contrast to art we can understand the multiple perceptions within the simulation in question. It is from thisContinue reading “Dark and Light: Contrast and Perception”

NFT Horse Racing; How I Bred a Horse in Zed Run?

July 30, 2021 “Here is an NFT that can be replicated. With the strong framework surrounding Zed Run, one can easily dominate a market run by virtual horse fanatics.” Zed Run; The Horse Racing NFT Candidate for Breeding NFTs Because ‘Zmu’ is a Mare she is able to breed in cycles. Looking To Breed IContinue reading “NFT Horse Racing; How I Bred a Horse in Zed Run?”

Exxon Continues To Save Its Own Ass

Michael Melvin Rhetoric and How Exxon Continues To Save Its Own Ass Exxon is a global energy conglomerate that is one of the largest publicly traded energy companies in the world. With such a large presence in the world, Exxon needs to protect the United States by abiding by ethical concerns brought to our attentionContinue reading “Exxon Continues To Save Its Own Ass”

To Those Who Chew With Their Mouth Open

13 May 2021- Greenwich, CT Dear People Who Chew With Your Mouth Open, Your actions perpetuate a rhetoric that doesn’t have a place in fine dining. People have spent money to eat at this restaurant. By making a scene at the dinner table, you are killing the vibe of the restaurant and ruin the overallContinue reading “To Those Who Chew With Their Mouth Open”

One Deeper: Deliberate Abuse Of People On The Spectrum Op Ed

26 April 2021 In writing an Op Ed I chose to shine a light on the deliberate abuse of my friend during a dinner conversation. I used logos and pathos in order to provide factors which shaped the structure of my Op Ed. By appealing to emotion through pathos I was able to bring outContinue reading “One Deeper: Deliberate Abuse Of People On The Spectrum Op Ed”

Minimalism In Photography

Calm down. Collect your thoughts and focus. As I begin to take pictures on my camera, I have been slowly drawn to the idea of minimalism. Through doing this I have noticed that my pictures are starting to look more and more like Microsoft Desktop Backgrounds. However, I feel that this could be a uniqueContinue reading “Minimalism In Photography”

Graffiti And Its Role In The Pandemic Culture: Scalzi Skate Park

Michael Melvin – 18 April 2021 During the Pandemic, it may be difficult for people to understand how people are truly feeling in the United States. By reading Grafitti, we are able to uncover hidden meaning to the deeper and darker realms of life. For today’s blog post, I will be going into the hiddenContinue reading “Graffiti And Its Role In The Pandemic Culture: Scalzi Skate Park”

That’s Just My Baby Dog: Internet Puppy Meme

One of my favorite new Tik Tok Trends is the ‘That’s Just My Baby Dog’ Trend. This trend involves showing off your puppy in the cutest light and has been done by many celebrities; man and puppy alike. The most well done Baby Dog Trend was probably done by Gronkowski and his little pooch Ralphie.Continue reading “That’s Just My Baby Dog: Internet Puppy Meme”