Category Archives: RCL

This is image really hit me when I saw it. It depicts a man, specifically a father, kneeling down at the name of his son who died in the World Trade Center on 9/11. The man paying homage is the … Continue reading →

David R. Dow, a death penalty lawyer, speaks about what he has learned from death row inmates and offers ways to reduce the number of convicts sentenced to death. The talk is called “Lessons from death row inmates.” David begins … Continue reading →

This sign is from civil rights protests. People were campaigning for equal rights for both African Americans and whites. They were not happy with the so-called “separate but equal” policy because it was obvious to anyone that things were not … Continue reading →

One of my favorite quotes is Nike’s slogan, “Just do it.” I believe that even in its simplicity, it is one of the most motivating and important quotes. Whenever I start procrastinating or complaining about doing something I think to … Continue reading →

In this Cheerios adoption commercial, the advertisers really pull on your heartstrings. By watching the mother, the viewer gets a sense of anxiousness in anticipation for the new child. Once she sees the children, she looks at them in awe … Continue reading →

Thoughts on Hazlitt For the most part, I agree with Hazlitt’s comments and thoughts on the differences between writing and speaking. Writers have more time to deliberate. The author almost makes it seem more stressful to be a writer because … Continue reading →

“Feminism is the radical notion that women are people too” Many people think that feminism is always radical and intense. This bumper sticker tries to prove otherwise by using deduction and sarcasm to make the reader think logically. There is ironically nothing … Continue reading →

Civic engagement in really important for society. It means that humans are interacting with other humans, usually in an attempt to better the society. At the beginning of the RCL course I was doubtful that rhetoric and civic life were … Continue reading →

Steve Carell’s Keynote Speech at Princeton University Class Day 2:50-4:50min In June 2012, Steve Carell was the keynote speaker at Princeton’s Class Day. His speech was well delivered. He maintained pretty good eye contact throughout the speech and knew when … Continue reading →

As soon as I heard the opening song “Fight the Power,” I had a hunch that it would play an important role in the film. Sure enough, throughout the movie the song played, mostly during scenes when characters felt they … Continue reading →