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PAS#9 – Justin Timberlake

Each week it’s exciting to find out who the host of Saturday Night Live will be. Watching the show is usually more enjoyable if you know whom the host is because his or her monologue makes more sense. There are … Continue reading

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PAS#8 – Election Day: The Undecided Voter

   It’s almost here… Election Day. In less than a week the civilians age 18 and older will cast their ballot for the President for the next term. By now most people have made up their minds. However, there are … Continue reading

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RCL#9 – TED Talk: Reducing murders and death row inmates

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

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PAS #7 – Bill Hader the Breaker

Who has chunky rings, the inside scoop of NYC nightlife, and a Kate Gosselin inspired hairstyle? It’s Stefon! He’s the fabulous city correspondent who frequents the segment Weekend Update with Seth Meyers. The first time I saw Stefon, I laughed … Continue reading

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WIP #6 – Paradigm Shift Sources

#1 Hartman, Susan M.. The Home Front and Beyond: American Women in the 1940s.                         Boston: Twayne Publishers, 1982. Print. Public discourse put 3 limits on social change: Women replaced … Continue reading

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RCL #8 – Civil Rights Protest Sign Analysis

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

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PAS #6 – Parody Chrysler Commercial

In the celebratory spirit of my Rhetorical Analysis essay, I decided to give Clint Eastwood and the famous commercial one last hurrah. Six days after the Super Bowl commercial aired, SNL filmed a parody Chrysler commercial. They took it to … Continue reading

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WIP#5 – Topic for Paradigm Shift Essay

Although America is the land of freedom and equality, certain groups have been discriminated against in our history. One group in particular is women. Women have come a long way in obtaining equal rights and more freedom in their choices. … Continue reading

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WIP #4 – Writing Reflection

This rhetorical essay was actually kind of…I can’t believe I’m about to say this…fun. I don’t exactly find writing an enjoyable activity, but because of the topic I didn’t find it as unpleasurable as normal. I was really happy with … Continue reading

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RCL#7 – Kairos Online

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

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