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Persuasive Essay: Abortion
I plan to write my persuasive essay on the topic of abortion. It is an extremely sensitive subject, which is why I was apprehensive at first about choosing it. I found it troubling that I seem to be in the … Continue reading
“Football Culture”
Very few can argue that football is not a favorite pastime of the United States. Some play the game, some avidly watch, and others do both. Some football fans watch just for fun (like me – I’m more interested in … Continue reading
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Books
“Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.” ― Neil Gaiman, Coraline It is difficult to argue that books are a “little thing in life,” … Continue reading
Moderator Training
Being a moderator, I feel, is going to be more difficult than it was described in class. Although the moderator does not say much, it is her responsibility to make sure the conversation remains fruitful. The questions posed by the … Continue reading
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Orange
It’s strange how a color can actually mean something. In high school English classes, we would often discuss the significance of the colors chosen for poetic descriptions. I was skeptical of the idea and thought that the significance of a … Continue reading
College Recruitment Process
All of us are aware that being a Division I athlete is an incredible honor, challenge, and time commitment. It is not a gift presented on a silver platter, but rather a goal that high school athletes strive for their … Continue reading
Packages
I think I speak for everyone when I say that there’s nothing better than an email from eLiving informing you that there’s a package waiting for you in the commons. It is a “little thing in life” that’s really not … Continue reading
The Power of Words
It wasn’t until class today that I really thought about the English language. I take the words I use for granted often times, and I don’t always have the vocabulary I need to articulate my thoughts. The words I use … Continue reading
Comedy
“Always laugh when you can, it is cheap medicine.” ― George Gordon Byron I’ve always been a fan of comedy, but it wasn’t until this weekend that I realized its positive effects. I had a very long weekend to say … Continue reading
Online Deliberation
“So much blood has been shed by the Church because of an omission from the Gospel: ‘Ye shall be indifferent as to what your neighbor’s religion is.’ Not merely tolerant of it, but indifferent to it. Divinity is claimed for … Continue reading
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