Rhetorical Analysis Ideas
For my rhetorical analysis paper, I have been thinking two advertisements, one a single ad and the other a campaign, that draw upon rhetoric to express their point and message, hoping to spark interest...
View ArticleThe Perks of Nittanyville
I have always been a Penn State football fan, and my dream for the longest time has been to cheer on our team from the student section, considered by many the best in the country. From watching games...
View ArticleRhetorical Analysis Draft
When companies are given the opportunity to market themselves to consumers through advertisements, they turn to television commercials for broad appeal and recognition among the public. These...
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Bump, Set, Spike (and Spandex)
Penn State has a rich tradition of athletic excellence and dominance, consistently finishing at the top of the Big Ten conference in multiple sports. While the school’s and public’s attention deeply...
View ArticleAdichie Lecture Review
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s lecture on Monday evening provided insight into her childhood life, as well as her writing process and “inspiration”, to discuss the cultural differences and observations of...
View ArticleAdichie TED Talk
In Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s TED talk, “The danger of a single story”, discusses how focused, yet ignorant, beliefs and prejudices negatively affect the world we live in, as we are unable to...
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The Statue We All Know
It seems that as Penn State students, we are obligated to fulfill many requirements in order to have the full Penn State experience. While it may seem that we have four years to complete every task...
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Public Embarrassment FTK
In case you’ve been living under a rock (or you’ve been swamped by work), Penn State has played an integral part in the fight towards eradicating pediatric cancer. THON dominates culture and...
View ArticleMyriam Sidibe TED Talk
In Myriam Sidibe’s TED talk, “The simple power of hand-washing”, Sidibe presents a common practice in our society as lackluster and ineffective in countries where hygiene is seldom practiced. She...
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TED Talk Outline
Intro: Throughout the sporting world, particularly in football, a large emphasis has been placed recently on the detection and treatment of concussions, as further research has revealed the detrimental...
View ArticleStasis Theory
Stasis theory is a useful tool when creating an argument, as the questions developed during the initial stages of the topic help guide you towards the greater aspects of, in our case, a controversy....
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White on White on White
To me, one of Penn State’s greatest qualities is the cohesiveness of the students, who come together from all different backgrounds to create a lively and supportive college experience. Probably the...
View ArticleAtwood Reflection
I had the pleasure of attending Margaret Atwood’s IAH medal ceremony on Wednesday evening. I was unfamiliar with Atwood’s work entering the ceremony, but after a brief description of her literary work,...
View ArticleTED Talk Reflection
After stressing about my TED talk for a couple weeks and frantically searching for information, I believe I delivered a great presentation. I thought that last Tuesday was a crucial day for my...
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C Is For Cookie, That’s Good Enough For Me
Here at Penn State, I’ve realized that we all like our desserts. When we’re not getting some of the best ice cream flavors at the Creamery, we’re getting dessert at the dining halls. One of the most...
View ArticleBlog &“This I Believe” Ideas
Well, it’s time for a second semester of RCL, and with that means changes to the blogs and assignments. While I have many ideas for each thing we are doing in the class for the first couple weeks, I...
View ArticleThis I Believe Draft
Every summer, my relatives from Florida visit my family for a week, an event I always look forward to. It is during this time that I get to see my cousin, who has grown to be one of my best friends...
View ArticlePassion & Civic Issues Blog Topics
After considering my options, I have decided upon my topics for my Passion and Civic Issues blogs. Passion- I decided to leave behind my bucket list blog to go for a movie review blog. I knew that by...
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Gone Girl Review: Amazing (Crazy) Amy
For my first film review, I decided to discuss a movie I watched a couple weeks that still makes me think and entertained me. Gone Girl, based on the best-selling novel by Gillian Flynn, is dark, full...
View ArticleWhiplash Review: Jazz Conductor From Hell
Before you read this review, I want you all to think about the harshest and cruelest person you know. Whether it be a tough coach, mean teacher, or that popular kid that insults you for no reason, we...
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