Lakeland Mirror

Issue date: 12/7/06 Section: News

The poster was created by David Lynch's core I class and presented with the other core I classes in an exploration of happiness presentation on Dec. 5 in the David and Valerie Black room as part of their final exam. This semester, each core I class explored the ideas of the meaning of happiness.

On December 5, 2006, the core I classes presented one of their final assignments in the David Valerie Black room of the Laun center: an exploration of happiness.

Each class had a different presentation, exploring the class's ideas of the meanings of happiness. "We saw happiness as a connection between people," said Davion Lewis, freshman.

Each table had a unique setup, ranging from posters to digital media. The classes were split into numbered sections.

At section 13, they had a video of images that make people happy, and the consequences of those images. For example, one picture had a pile of sweets and bad food, but there was a caution about obesity.

"You think something makes you happy but you don't think of all the consequences it could have," said Michela Hobmbeier, freshman in the core I class.

At section 8, they defined happiness as a puzzle, all the pieces fitting together in their poster board.

"I think it's kind of fun," said Meg Albrinck, who heads the core department. She says she likes to see how people have taken the topic in different directions. "It's good to see; happiness is not simple," she added.

Some of the key ideas of happiness covered by the core classes have been health, money, time, possessions, and relationships. Some groups used creative media, such as fortune cookies and candy, to present their ideas.

"I'm really impressed by all the creativity," said Professor Lucretia Crawford. "All the sections had something in common - connections and things."

The topic for the core I classes this semester was the exploration of happiness. They've examined this topic in many ways, such as viewing "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" as a group.

"I've certainly enjoyed it," Albrinck said.

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