Throughout this semester, I have gained more knowledge about our society as a whole and about my ability to write in different forms. The assignments I found most entertaining were the major papers. I really felt like they challenged me to think differently and opened my mind up to many other thoughts and ideas. IContinue reading “Final Exam”
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Open Letter – The Community and Healthcare
How is it that the nation we live in is a powerhouse economy, yet we rank 43rd in life expectancy in the world?What are we doing wrong and what can be done to change this? An issue we are facing is that we are simultaneously dealing a health crisis and political crisis. The health care systemContinue reading “Open Letter – The Community and Healthcare”
Health Care is NOT a Right
*This is in favor of a viewpoint/argument that I oppose and for my writing course* Healthcare is not universal; therefore, it is not a right to everyone. This has a direct influence on the health outcomes of individuals. We can either base healthcare on financial status or completely have a corrupt system. Our system depends onContinue reading “Health Care is NOT a Right”
1984 – Technology and Government Surveillance
Orwell’s vision of the telescreen, which invades Winston’s home, becomes a reality in our home with the majority of the electronic devices people own. We are always being tracked whether it be through our GPS, through the camera of our computers or iPhones, or even with the media that we use. If I was blatantlyContinue reading “1984 – Technology and Government Surveillance”
UP&UP – COLDPLAY
The music video I watched and am choosing to analyze is Up&Up by Coldplay. I chose this music video because I recognized that the band and directors of the music video employ a variation of rhetorical devices in reference to one common theme. The author is focusing on a particular situation with humanity and theContinue reading “UP&UP – COLDPLAY”
Visual Essay
The Power in the Word
If you really want to talk about lies, let’s talk about this one. I would always hear the saying, “sticks and stones will break your bones but words will never hurt you.” That is probably the biggest lie ever. I remember someone jokingly telling me I had “thunder thighs” in middle school. Although a joke,Continue reading “The Power in the Word”
Three Audiences
Friend: Whatsup girl! Since I trust you and confide in you, I just wanted to let you know I dropped out of school this week because I can’t stand the schedule. It was just way too overwhelming and I think I want to spend the rest of my time traveling the world. Life has justContinue reading “Three Audiences”
My First Blog Post
Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. This is the first post on my new blog. I’m just getting this new blog going, so stay tuned for more. Subscribe below to get notified when I post new updates.
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”