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This month, Madison Heth covers four national days of March.
March National Days
March National Days
By Madison Heth
By Madison Heth
It is March, and second semester seems to be flying by. Just as every month, March has many national days. The focus this month is regarding culture and awareness. Happy March Scrollians!
Global recycling day: mar. 18
Global recycling day: mar. 18
The expressions of global warming and climate change are often thrown about on social media and perhaps even heard in day-to-day conversations. No matter what one believes, it is a scientifically plausible fact that Earth is becoming polluted, and the dangers that this pollution is laying on the environment is something every human should acknowledge. “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” is another phrase often thrown about, but the truth of the matter is that this saying is something every person should obey. Mar. 18 holds the globally recognized Recycling Day, and it is used to bring awareness to the use of Earth’s resources and the ways in which every individual can help protect the environment for future generations to come.
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Earth contains natural resources that are used for the benefit of humans. However, though these resources, such as fossil fuels, are great while they last, the amount of time left to be able to sustain the type of life humans live in today's world is quickly diminishing for these resources. Not only are these resources that power electricity and vehicles, which are much needed in society gradually fading out of existence, but the use of them is also a supreme cause for the deterioration of Earth’s environment and climate change. Though the existence of climate change and human involvement has been often debated, in a recent NASA study, this has been proven correct. In 2021, NASA used satellite observations to determine the causes of climate change and found that “consistent with what climate models have shown for decades, greenhouse gases and suspended pollution particles in the atmosphere, called aerosols, from the burning of fossil fuels are responsible for the lion's share of modern warming.”
Looking to the future, it is important to be aware of the actions taken today, and how they may affect future generations. Resources are needed but also are quickly depleted. This is why recycling is a big deal. The website for Global Recycling Day expresses how Earth yields tons of natural resources every year but, as predicted, they will run out. They add: “That’s why we must think again about what we throw away – seeing not waste, but opportunity.” Recycling is one of the best options in terms of protecting Earth for the generations to come. Recycling takes waste that would normally sit in landfills and pollute the earth, and instead converts it into new products that can be used again. Minimizing waste not only benefits humans but also the environment with all of its inhabitants. The Environmental Protection Agency lists the benefits of recycling as follows: it conserves natural resources, saving from overusing timber, water and minerals. It helps lessen the effects of climate change by saving hundreds of millions of carbon dioxide emissions from municipal solid waste entering the environment. It also conserves energy, along with reducing the harm caused by hazardous pollution and emissions.
Recycling is a simple step that every human can take. Even though it may seem small, the outcome that could be achieved if every person did their part to recycle responsibly would be tremendous. This Global Recycling Day, take time to recognize how recycling can benefit Earth and take action so that, together, humans can ensure a safe and healthy home for future generations.
world puppetry day: mar. 21
world puppetry day: mar. 21
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The most well-known puppets are those of ventriloquism, such as Elmo or the Muppets. For thousands of years, puppets have been used for entertainment, and World Puppetry Day on Mar. 1 celebrates that.
Puppets have been around for a long time, and some of the oldest surviving puppets are from Ancient Greece and Rome. These older puppets are often made of clay to create small figures and are considered to have been used by children as toys, and even as symbols in public ceremonies that date as far back as 445 BC. Picture to Puppet explains how puppets were used in the Middle Ages to tell religious stories and offer amusement around Europe. By the 18th century, puppetry began to take center stage as an exciting way of entertainment, and many puppet shows began tours sharing stories through the use of puppets.
In America, puppets are quite popular. In the early 1900s, television and radio and many means of modern-day entertainment did not exist. Puppetry was a great entertainment for people all over the country. According to the Puppeteers website, it was in 1910 that puppetry was reborn all around the world, and even in America. Puppets began being used in productions on Broadway. For example, in the present day, The Lion King, which first toured on Broadway in 1997, utilizes heavy and complex puppetry to bring the story to life. The biggest puppet used in the show is the representation of Pumba. District Fray Magazine interviewed one of the puppet technicians working on the Broadway show, writing that “Pumba is among the most complicated puppets to operate. He is a full-body puppet standing eight feet tall and weighing 50 pounds.” Puppets quickly became a common sight in films and live performances. Closer to modern times, the Muppets became a staple in American culture, with fun characters and impressive puppetry. The Muppets first aired in 1979 and continued on all the way to 2014.
Puppets and the art of puppetry are something to be cherished. This Mar. 21, explore some of the different uses of puppets and appreciate the joy the handmade characters can bring to a story or show.
national 3-d day: third day, third week of mar.
national 3-d day: third day, third week of mar.
Annually, on the third day of the third week of March, National 3-D Day is acknowledged. The day was created to honor the art, science and history of stereoscopic 3-D, which is used for movies, photographs and art.
3-D design was an impressive invention that took the world by storm. Going to the movie theater, placing on 3-D glasses and watching the images transform out of the screen is an incredible experience, but what is even more incredible is the science and process that went behind creating it. Britannica explains that 3-D works via the use of “two-dimensional drawings or photographs that when viewed by both eyes appear to exist in three dimensions in space.” 3-D works because of binocular vision, which is what humans have. In order for something to look 3-D, both eyes need to be able to perceive an object or scene from different angles. When a person looks at an object, the 3-D representation needs to take into account how the angles of binocular vision correspond to the slightly varying angles used by photographed pairs of the said object or scene.
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Today, 3-D is utilized digitally to create immersive games and awe-inspiring CGI (computer generated imagery) used in many movies. However, back before the heavy use of digital creation, 3-D films often took the form of claymation. In 1972, one of the best-known claymation film companies, Aardman, worked to create films with clay, some of which were Wallace and Gromit and Shaun the Sheep.
3-D is an incredible invention, and one to be appreciated. This National 3-D Day, explore some of the different forms of 3-D creation through history and appreciate the incredible work that has been done with it.
World theatre day: mar. 27
World theatre day: mar. 27
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Theatre offers creativity, dedication, passion, and entertainment, and it has, for many centuries, been a cherished part of society. In 1961, the International Theatre Institute (ITI) created “World Theatre Day” and every year on Mar. 27 various theatre events both national and international are celebrated. One of the key components of the celebration is a speech given by a special person chosen by the ITI. The World Theatre Day website explains that “The invited person shares their insights on a theme related to theatre and international peace.” Millions of theatre fans across the world celebrate Mar. 27 and are eager to hear the message from whoever the ITI chooses. World Theatre Day aims to promote theatre around the world, enjoy the art of theatre, and to raise awareness of the value theatre has on society.
Americans are most familiar with Broadway and the incredible musicals put on there, but theatre happens all around. Many communities, colleges, universities, and high schools offer theatre programs. Grants Pass High School has their very own theatre department, home to the Thespian Troupe 2354. GPHS Theatre brings to the stage two full-scale productions, one play and one musical, every year, along with other smaller productions, such as One Act Festival and Play in a Day.
Theatre is a great way to foster community and it is also a beautiful passion that impacts audiences in many positive ways. This Mar. 27, look into some theatre productions, or perhaps even buy tickets to watch one live. Theatre is a positive addition to society, and one every person should experience and cherish.
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