Tag Archives: RCL

So I guess this post will be about “the hits” of my blog over the past semester. Let’s start with the serious stuff. From my RCL blog: “Freshman Seminar at Penn State” I chose this blog because I think it incorporates … Continue reading →

Why do we believe an idea is a possession when people come up with the same ideas independently all the time? Eastern cultures do not really have the concept of owning an idea. Why might Eastern and Western cultures have … Continue reading →

Where is the line between public and private? People tend to have a really good idea… when it’s about their own stuff. There’s all the hubub about how facebook (among other social media) puts all your information out there. But … Continue reading →

First off, I need to start by saying that I did NOT vote in the 2012 election. But my reason might surprise you: I didn’t forget to register, I’m not disinterested in politics, I’m not uninformed (I’d like to think, … Continue reading →

TED talks are an amazing development… they allow intellectuals from all different fields to share their discoveries with other interested individuals. But these talks are much more than just a bunch of presentations–they’re they’re a bunch of amazing and well-done … Continue reading →

Last year, a week after the Sandusky scandal first blasted through the media, South Park aired an episode parodying it. Although the episode’s storyline followed Kenny and Cartman through their experience in a foster home, the writers sprinkled jokes and … Continue reading →

Nowadays, the gay rights movement is huge. Its growing in strength, and the idea of homosexuality is becoming more acceptable (even with some opposition remaining ). However, while gay men are getting their faces out there, gay women stay more … Continue reading →

Snapple’s classic slogan is “made from the best stuff on earth.” This marketing strategy uses an appeal to logos—it’s an enthymeme. The missing logic behind the phrase is as follows: The best stuff on earth is good for you. Snapple … Continue reading →

I’ve heard a lot of people say that they think their freshman seminar is pointless. They say it’s a waste of time because it’s not like a real class–all we do in it is silly activities or presentations around campus. … Continue reading →

I grew up in State College. Therefore, I grew up in Penn State. However, actually attending the school does make a difference. Before I was an observer of a thriving college culture–now I’m a part of it. But after talking … Continue reading →