For my e-portfolio, I will use Wix. I chose Wix because I have previous experience with website development using this platform. Additionally, I find Wix to be the most professional-looking and navigable of the three options. I do not want… Continue Reading
The photo essay published by Katie Reilly for TIME exposes the realities of college life during the pandemic. I believe it is reflective of my college experience. Reilly’s photos capture multiple students in masks, and, quite symbolically, they are mostly… Continue Reading
Defenders of the ex-president (it feels so good to finally say that) would argue that because Trump did not explicitly tell his supporters to invade the Capitol building, his hands are clean of the violence that ensued on January 6th. However,… Continue Reading
Advocacy Project and Audience. For my advocacy project, I would like to address either the rise in sexual misconduct at Penn State or the threat of eating disorders to college students. For sexual misconduct, I’d create an infographic to address the increase in sexual assaults and the lack… Continue Reading
Issue Brief Rough Draft Questions: Does the research make sense and validate my claims regarding campaign finance laws? Does the brief satisfy the claims of my thesis? I am a bit wary about the language… do you think my brief… Continue Reading
Promoting Political Parity in Pennsylvania: CAMPAIGN FINANCING AND GENDER DIVERSITY On January 21st, 2021, the first female vice president of the United States, Kamala Harris, was sworn into office (Bleiweis and Phadke). Though monumental, the fight for equal representation for… Continue Reading
Addressing Exigence, Rhetorical Situation and Audience Exigence can be defined as the urgency, importance, timeliness, or usefulness of a subject, thus, I believe this topic fits the criteria. As I addressed in my previous post, substantial gains have been made… Continue Reading
On January 21st, 2021, the first female vice president of the United States was sworn into office. Though monumental, the fight for women in politics is far from over. Of the 244-year history of the United States, not one woman has served in the… Continue Reading
Civic Blog For my civic blog, I have chosen to focus on foreign affairs/international relations and America’s role in preserving democracy and aiding in humanitarian crises. Passion Blog For my passion blog, I am changing my topic to the Women… Continue Reading
The Power of Diplomacy “Actions speak louder than words,” I was always told. “Do it before you say it.” A truth I believed until I experienced the true capability of communication. Words have the capacity to be far more powerful than actions. My heart raced as I entered the World Forum for the… Continue Reading