I was incredibly late to the first class RCL class ( and my first ever college class) due to my lack of spatial intelligence and not only overestimated my ability to locate the Sackett Building but also underestimated how long it would take to arrive at my classroom’s door. This was nerve-wracking, embarrassing, and quite … Continue reading RCL #10
Marijuana wasn’t always such a controversial topic; the recreational and medical usage of the plant has been used for thousands of years, with evidence of its use being recorded from as early as twelve-thousand years ago( psychedelics encyclopedia). Its early usage in Asia and the Indian subcontinent was primarily for rituals and to experience religious … Continue reading Marijuana’s controversial history of Legality
The New York Times, or NYT/ the Times, has been a trusted source in journalism since its establishment in 1851, over 168 years ago. Unlike many other publications, the NYT has endured over two-thirds of American history. As the publication spanned such a massive range of history, it has adapted to suit the needs of … Continue reading New York Times Evaluation RCL #7
For the upcoming unit, I will be analyzing the evolution of religion and belief systems in the United States. As a prospective history major, I have a deep interest in the waves of immigration in the United States; along with the culture and characteristics of these specific immigrant’s native countries. A little known fact regarding … Continue reading The Evolution of Belief Systems in America and their Impact RCL #6
In early 2017, a new wave of fervent political activism emerged in the United States, as an immediate reaction to President Trump’s election and policies. After the elected results had been released, the First Annual Women’s March had requested a permit for their demonstration against President Trump’s presidency, the hashtag #NotMyPresident trended on social … Continue reading Fearless Girl Introduction RCL #4
Exordium: What demographic throughout history, regardless of society, has been deemed significantly inferior since biblical times? Why, women, of course! Thesis: Rosie the Riveter helped instill confidence in the women of the World War II-era by introducing herself as a vital part of American society and its war effort. Furthermore, the spirit helped encourage generations of … Continue reading Rosie’s Rhetorical Outline RCL #3
As World War II had emerged in Europe in 1939, the United States and its citizens had taken a hard stance on avoiding any more wars. The global community had believed that The Great War, later renamed World War I, had been the “war to end all wars”. Sadly, this was not true, as there … Continue reading Rosie the Riveter, Queen of Kairos
In the Golden Days of advertising, advertisement executives and copy writers were fortunate enough to create adverts that did not have to adhere to a multitude of modern guidelines and regulated, set by the government. During the 1940s and 1950s, many physicians found that lung cancer was on the rise and thus, research was conducted … Continue reading RCL Post #1