Category Archives: RCL

Skills from RCL (LAST RCL)

Going forward into my career as a student at Penn State, the skills I have taken away from this class will help me immensely. First and foremost, the speech skills that I have developed will help me in most to … Continue reading

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Oh LJS, the agony!

In my leadership jumpstart course, we do a lot of work. That is actually an understatement. The week before break and this week, I have met with my project group for two or three hours every single day to work … Continue reading

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Controversial Challenges

So far, I would say that Corinne and I have worked the best together so far, although our group has not really met other than to decide on our topic of Affirmative Action. The biggest obstacle thus far has been … Continue reading

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TED talk jitters

I am supposed to be giving my TED talk tomorrow, and I have only practiced my presentation twice so far. My talk is not funny. It is essentially a recreation of my current essay, just a bit more streamlined to … Continue reading

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TED and RCL

TED talks are the perfect project for the Rhetoric and Civic life course. TED talks are not merely a speech, but a presentation, in which all principles of rhetoric must be applied. In my talk, I will need to use … Continue reading

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TED talk vs. Paradigm Shift Essay

I am personally incredibly excited to give this TED talk. I would assume that the majority of the students in my class have chosen a topic that they are passionate about, or at least somewhat interested in. Thus, it will/should … Continue reading

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Kairos and LGBT rights

I actually find this blog, especially as it relates my to my topic, to be rather intriguing. Kairos, as the Greeks thought of it, is sort of this opportune time or moment in which to cause change. This can apply … Continue reading

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Societal shift study reasons

It is obviously important to look at societal shifts over time. Not merely for fun and just to see where we have come from, but to really delve into the reasons behind those shifts and why they have occurred. By … Continue reading

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Need some new hair?

As I sit now, watching the replay of the Arsenal champions league game, I just the perfect advertisement for this blog. I don’t know if anybody has ever heard of the Rogaine for men hair transplantation service or seen their … Continue reading

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Emotion in Invisible Children and its failure

Most recently, following Nutter and Kyle’s speeches in class, I encountered emotional appeal in the form of the Invisible Children group, the organization behind Kony 2012. The organization fights for children in Africa who have been or could be the … Continue reading

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