When I enrolled in this class, I was a bit skeptical of whether I would enjoy it or not. I had already taken another writing course the year before, so I said to myself, “I just took a writing class and I barely made it out alive… Why would I want to do that toContinue reading “Reflection”
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“Why I Went to the Woods”
Since the start of the shelter in place order, I have noticed that my media consumption has increased substantially. Being far away from my friends and having the social distancing restrictions placed on me has cause me to gravitate more towards using social media to stay in contact with them. It was getting to aContinue reading ““Why I Went to the Woods””
The Machines Are Taking Over!
There are undeniable similarities between 1984’s telescreen and modern technology we see today. In modern society, people are eager to purchase the newest and most groundbreaking technology for a wide variety of reasons. Whether it be to fit in, communicate more effectively and remotely, or simply for entertainment, I believe that there is a certainContinue reading “The Machines Are Taking Over!”
The Fight for Transparency Regarding Anti-Depressants
Dear Reader, There’s a ten letter word that has claimed the lives of millions of people across the U.S, whether it be metaphorically or literally. It doesn’t discriminate against wealth, race, age, or many other factors. Different people experience it throughout their lifetime in various ways. People are afraid to talk about it because itContinue reading “The Fight for Transparency Regarding Anti-Depressants”
Logical Fallacies Blog: Shelter-In-Place
Bandwagon Effect It has been over a month since the shelter-in-place order has been placed on the city of San Jose. Several consequences have come as a result of people being laid off, the inability to leave home, and a general decrease in moral. It has been so long since the shelter in place orderContinue reading “Logical Fallacies Blog: Shelter-In-Place”
Rhetorical Analysis
The Inescapable Cycle of Procrastination In his TED talk, Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator, Tim Urban gives the audience insight into what being a fervent procrastinator entails, in a way that is relatable to people in all walks of life. As Urban jokes about his personal experience with procrastination, he employs a comedicContinue reading “Rhetorical Analysis”
From Amateur Writer to Slightly Less Amateur Writer
Growing up, most of my writing took place in a small, pink and blue Hello Kitty journal. I look back at the silly things that I wrote with a smile on my face, as I realize how much my goals and opinions have changed over the years. When I would spend time with my MomContinue reading “From Amateur Writer to Slightly Less Amateur Writer”
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The Story of How my Car Was “Stolen”
Friend Oh boy, buckle up your seatbelt because this is going to be a crazy ride (pun intended). It all started second semester of freshman year, after I had gone home for the weekend. I didn’t want to take an Uber from the airport back to school at night so I decided to ask myContinue reading “The Story of How my Car Was “Stolen””
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