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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Rhetorical Analysis
For the Rhetorical Analysis Essay, I am going to analyze President Richard Nixon’s Resignation Speech. In class last Wednesday, we discussed Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech. I really enjoyed this exercise because we could incorporate American … Continue reading
Free Rice
As honors students, we have become masters at the art of multi-tasking. Our time management skills are put to the test as we try to juggle our academics with other clubs, sports, friends, leisure, jobs, volunteer, and don’t forget sleep! … Continue reading
THON
THON, Penn State’s Dance Marathon, is the largest student run philanthropy in the world! So, THON is not only a novelty at Penn State, but it is also a novelty of the world. Thousands of students raise money all throughout … Continue reading
Bleed Blue and White
When you and I think of Penn State, we automatically associate the school with images of blue and white. I for one imagine the vast array of blue and white in the stands of Beaver Stadium at a fall football … Continue reading
Observations of Civic Life Speech
I am presenting the first assignment on Monday, September 24, so I have been able to relax and watch the presentations this week. To be honest, I was really impressed with my classmates. Each person had an interesting artifact or … Continue reading
Lawsuits Unleashed
Lawsuits have become a sport in America. If you learn the ropes, legal terms, strategies, and loopholes, you can rake in very substantial sums of money. In fact, some have mastered the system so well that they are able to … Continue reading
Assignment 1: Civic Life Speech
I am delivering my speech about Civic Engagement on Monday, September 24. I plan to conduct an interview with Mrs. Cheryl Knobloch within the next week in order to prepare the specific outline of the assignment. Mrs. Knobloch is a … Continue reading
Do The Right Thing
Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing succeeds in portraying social unrest and racism in Brooklyn. The purpose of the film is quite clear as Spike Lee sets on a mission to expose violence and acts of hatred toward different social … Continue reading
The Berkey Creamery
Upon arrival to Penn State, I knew I was attending a great university – a university of prestige, honor, and unity. A major reason I chose Penn State was because of the overwhelming amount of love and pride embodying the … Continue reading