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The Power of Words

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Brigh Desjardins

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 →

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Comedy

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Brigh Desjardins

“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 →

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John F. Kennedy: Democratic National Convention Nomination Acceptance Address

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Brigh Desjardins

I am considering writing my paper about John F. Kennedy’s Democratic National Convention Nomination Acceptance speech, often entitled “The New Frontier.” I know I want to analyze a speech because I can discuss both the written manuscript and the actual … Continue reading →

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“The Human Cost of the Second Amendment”

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Brigh Desjardins

“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” – United States Constitution, Second Amendment In her article “The Human Cost of … Continue reading →

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“Peter…what’s a boy?”

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Brigh Desjardins

For four years, I barely ever saw boys. Weird, right? At Notre Dame, my class consisted of exactly 100 girls. The school itself held about 500 girls. That’s a lot of girls in one place. The only males I ever … Continue reading →

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