I think you should have your next FYW class read Frankenstein again or 1984 because those books tie really well into the theme of technology and its discontents. I do however think you should grade more of our papers because Continue reading
Social media was once a place to simply connect with friends and family while keeping updated on current events. Today, platforms such as facebook, twitter, and instagram are being used by the government and many businesses as psychological weapons against Continue reading
For my research paper I plan to write about micro-targetting using social media and how it affects consumerism and elections. I plan to utilize the New York Times article by Zeynep Tufekci, “Russian Meddling Is a Symptom, Not the Disease”, Continue reading
Review of Eddy Flores’s essay. In Eddy’s Frankenstein essay the main idea is that the biggest mistake made by Victor Frankenstein was creating the creature and not taking responsibility of this act by nurturing and raising it in a humanly Continue reading
The book Frankenstein was intriguing in the way that it was not just a mindless “scary story” but a very deep novel filled with parallels to the dark world of technology and its discontents. I found it interesting that it Continue reading
When I was a little girl I absolutely loved riding my little pink bike at the very large park located exactly three and a half blocks north from my 3,000 square foot house which was on mulberry street, because while Continue reading
In the United States alone there are hundreds and thousands of drug related crimes being committed every year. These crimes have resulted in spikes of violence in society and the deaths of many innocent people. Bill Bennett, former drug czar for Continue reading
Like most teenagers today, my relationship with technology started at quite a young age. I got my first phone when I was 8 years old but I remember begging my parents to buy me my first laptop when I was Continue reading
I am addicted. Addicted to the feel of the cold glass screen against my fingertips. Addicted to the concept of knowing what is going on at all times. Enamored with the feeling of being in control of the life I Continue reading
Graduation or “commencement” speeches are an interesting genre of writing because they aim to achieve a plethora of actions. Speech givers most commonly attempt to inspire graduates (by providing words of wisdom that may benefit them in life). Whilst emphasizing Continue reading
