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2004-05-07T18:55:00.000-07:00

COMM 101 Question: Given your experiences this semester, what advice would you give to someone who wanted to produce a policy (deliberative) speech for presentation before a live audience? You may draw from Silva Rhetoricae, as well as from other sources on the web, and from class notes, but your answer should come mostly from your personal experience co-producing your group's speech this semester. Your post should include four links, including at least one to a classmate's answer to this question.

After taking Communication 101 with Dr. Gilbert I believe I am capable of advising, one how to produce a policy (deliberative) speech before a live audience. One should first learn the ropes of the Social Judgment Theory. Social Judgment Theory, is a theory that basically helps one plan to do a persuasion speech before a live audience, since persuasion is a difficult task to accomplish. The Social Judgment Theory will help you easily persuade your audience. You should first choose a topic and map out potential positions that you stand for (pro- or anti-). After choosing positions place them into either latitude of acceptance (position accepted), Anchor point (point you find most acceptable), latitude of non commitment or latitude of rejection (not sure). After placing them into these specific categories you should be able to write your speech in an orderly fashion. The best way to write your speech is through the latitude your audience stands for or accepts, so that you can easily persuade them to support your policy. So do a little research and get well acquainted with how people feel about your topic, which would most likely be the latitude of acceptance.

There are three important things that you should follow and use in your speech to make your speech successful: content, form, and delivery. I agree with Brie that your speech should contain the speech styles of ethos, pathos and logos. Your speech for your audience should contain more ethos, since ethos mostly deals with the character of the person or reputation. Ethos is also known as an argument of authority. Your speech should contain pathos the emotional appeal to the audience, and should include logos a reasonable argument in your speech. And just remember public speaking is a seduction and it is not easy to seduce someone, let alone an audience. So your speech should mostly deal with ethos: every word in your speech counts, you should be very direct, have confidence in speech, should have a clear verbal description and audience should be able to visualize while or after hearing the speech. The content of your speech would sound more professional and could easily win the support of your audience if you used the tools of Silva Rhetoricae. Silva Rhetoricae is a very common tool used in various professional speeches such as the President’s State of the Union. Make sure to arrange your speech in a form that the audience would be able to follow. Your speech could contain humor, dialect or slang where you feel it is necessary so that your audience feels comfortable and right at home.The G-7 group did a great job by making there audience feel right at home by their New York congressman actually stating, “It’s great to be back here in New York, I really missed the pizza. After grabbing a slice at Gino’s that I missed so much down in Washington”. He specifically names Gino’s a local pizza parlor in his hometown, to show that he is proud of his town. Group 5 also, did an excellent job by including humor in their speech by the state representative stating that he lost some of his golf skills since he left Arizona’s beautiful weather. These are good examples of using humor and dialect that you should follow to catch and keep the attention of your audience.

The most important part of your speech is your delivery because you are trying to sell your policy to your audience. In class we learned that your elocution is the key to persuading your audience. Elocution is the delivery itself, and how your voice projects to the audience. The best tool that would help you with your elocution is the McGuffy's Reader. McGuffy consists of techniques to help your speech sound impressing to your audience by working on your inflections, tone, movement, duration, and emphasis on words. Just by following the McGuffy you will allow your audience to hear the important parts of the speech based on your emphasis and tone. I agree with Kyle that one should maintain eye contact with their audience so that the audience can feel that they trust you. Also, keep a smile on you face and have confidence in yourself, if you do not who will. You can have an excellent speech but a poor delivery which can cost you your audience support of your policy. So please, remember the more practice you have the better your speech will be when you deliver it to a live audience. By following all the criteria stated above you should not have a problem trying to persuade a live audience to support your policy. GOOD LUCK!!!

2004-05-03T18:05:00.000-07:00

Today is May 3, 2004 and this oficially the last day of my Junior year, here at Denison University. It seems like it was yesterday when I was unpacking my luggage in my freshman dorm, Kappa Sig and met my best friend, Mardea who was my next door neighbor. I did not know what to expect the next day on the first day of classes, since it was my first time in the college atmospehere. Now it has been 3 full, complete years that I have been at Denison and I still don't know what to expect going in to my senior year in the Fall. Time has went by so faft that I have to make important decisions concerning my life in the future. Should I take a year off after graduating from Denison or go straight to Dental School? These are a couple of issues that I think about on a daily basis when I think about my future. Enough of my life, Let's discuss my Junior year:

I had a blast my Junior year by being able to hang in there and work hard. I would like to thank all my friends Kim, Mardea, ShaDonna, Demarie,Traci,Latifah,Terlene,Lola,Matisha,Chanel, Jasmine,Amy,Azeesat, Simone and to any of my other partners that I forgot to mention. I also had a great time in my Comm 101 class with Dr. Gilbert, he is the man with killa "Chuck Taylors". GOOD LUCK, Dr.Gilbert in whatever do and remember you will be successful since you have a good sense of humor and of course you have that "Southern Hospitality". This Comm class has taught me how to blog, do voice inflections, write a speech, how to propose a bill, how to do research on finding particular issues, meaning and significance of Social Judgement Theory, and of course the Greek stuff (Ethos,Pathos, and Logos).

2004-05-02T13:52:00.000-07:00

Last night the African Student Association had there 1st Annual African Gala in the Welsh room at Denison University to conclude the African Educational week that began this past Monday. The purpose of the Gala and African week was to teach and inform Denison and the community about Africa and to stop the reinforcement of stereotypes seen in the media,magazines, and movies in Africa. The Gala was a sucess their were students, faculty, parents, and staff who came to support our cause and program. One problem that we faced was that we could not get an African caterer to cater our food since it is Denison Policay that the caterer have a 1million dollar liability insurance. So guess who cooked the African dishes for the Gala. The chefs at Huffman Dining Hall. Yes, American Chefs who have never tasted an African dish in their life, so how are they supposed to know if the food comes out right. We gave them recipes to follow; but the food still did not come out right. The Jollof rice which is supposed to be red came out to be white full of vegetables. The meat pie which is similar to a Jamaican meat pie or beef pattie came out to actually being a baled pie with meat in it. When we all saw the food we were freaking out because the food Huffman cooked was not authentic African food, I was so pissed off. To my suprise the guest loved it maybe because they had never had African food so they do not know the difference. Later on that night er played African and Reggae music and began to dance so African traditional dances. To the gala the members of the African Student Association also wore their Native African attire. Mine was a skirt and blouse that was pink and baby blue. Everyone loked nice in their African attire. I had a great time and can't wait to next year for our 2nd Annual African Gala.

Yeah, Wuz up with the thong law, which is discussed in Jessica's Blog. How can they make a law up stating that one can go to jail for 6 years if their thong is visible. That is absurd, luduicrous, and fucking stupid. Instead of worrying about laws for thongs this fucking senator needs to worry about putting money in our U.S. educational system especially in his hometown state, Louisiana. Which is one of the poorest states in America and has one of the worst educational systems in the U.S. So common who ever came up with this law needs something better to do in their lives than looking at women asses.

2004-04-29T23:30:00.000-07:00

Today has finally came, the day that I have been waiting for after Spring Break. Tonight A-TEAM finally had their skating party for the students at Par Excellence Learning Center in Newark, OH. I got to to Roll-A-Way Skating Center late because the guy at the rink gave me the wrong directions. He told me to take 16W, exit West Church Street and I should run into the rink. Tell me why these directions took me to a restidential neighborhood and I had to make a U-Turn into a church parking lot. Luckily I called one of my friends Kim who knew the directions. So she told me to exit 21st street, make a right at at the light and go down two street lights. When I got to the first light I noticed that there wasn't another light so I called my other friend, Mardea to help me. She told me to make a left at the light I was at since it was next to a car dealership and gas station. She was right the skating center was straight down next to YMCA.
When I got there, most of the kids there were already skating and having fun. Some ran up to me, screaming my name "Fatima,Fatima" and have me hugs. Soon the rest of the volunteers at Denison showed up at the rink and began to skate with the kids. Later on more students from Denison came to also supprt the A-TEAM party. There was a great turn-out. The music weas great which kept everyone in the rink skating. The kids had a blast especially when they were surprised to see that they were receiving trophies, medals, certificates, and a huge gift bag for all their hard work and effort for the school year. I am so glad that I was able to put this party together for the kids, and I happy that they really appreciated it. I would like to thank the National Pan-Hellenic Council, DCA, and Office of Multicultural Student Affairs director Vincent Briley for sponsoring this party without them it would not have been a success.

2004-04-28T22:14:00.000-07:00

Tonight I went out to dinner with the ladies I work with in the Admissions Office. They took Sara and I another intern in their office out to a local restaurant called Tumbleweed Southwest Grill. The restaurant was awesome, since they had a great selection of Mexican food, which I love. Since I do not drink alcohol, I had a banana daiquiri. It was so delicious and soothing to the mouth. I would recomend everyone to try the banana flavor, whenever they go out to a restaurant because it is so good a refreshing. To my surprise my waitress for the night is a friend of mine from Denison, Candice. I ordered a Beef Combo which consisted of a Beef soft taco, beef enchilada, jr. beef and refried bean burrito (enchilada style), mini beef and cheese chimichanga with Chipotle queso on the side. Served with Santa Fe rice and refried beans. The meal was excellent and filled me up so quickly that I began to have a stomach ache. My stomach ache might have been myb fault since I did not eat anything all day. So if anyone wants o go to a nice restaurant and loves Mexican food go to Tumbleweed Southwest Grill.

2004-04-27T17:55:00.000-07:00

We finally finished our poster for Biology it was due at 1:30pm but we came to class at 1:45pm. At least we got it done. After the poster presentation I had to run errands to get stuff for the Skating Party that will take place this Thursday. Putting this party together is really stressing me out. I have so much school work to do, plus organize this party. I can't wait to Thursday get here so I focus on my finals and relieve a little stress of my shoulders. I got a lot of goodies for the kids. I know they wil love it. I got them trophies, medals, and certificates plus books. I hope they have a good time this Thursday at the party.

2004-04-26T23:37:00.000-07:00

This is a very HECTIC WEEK for me. Tell me why tommorow my partner and I have a Biology presentation that is due tommorow by 1:30pm and we have not started yet. Yeah, we decided we will not start to tommorow morning around 8:00am so wish us luck. I have a English paper due Thursday and the rough draft was due today. I started the paper two hours before class started. So again wish me luck on my final paper due Thursday. Since I did not do my speech today, I will have to go on Wednesday, yeah, yeah you got it WISH me LUCK again because I really need it this week. My brain can't think anymore so I'll leave it at that note. And again wish me luck with my life.

I agree with Jessica that recieving and sending e-mail is so slow especially on our campus. The Internet is supposed to be fast, convenient, and quick not something that is a hassle or makes you frustrated when you can open a really important message.

2004-04-25T17:30:00.000-07:00

This weekend was one of the best weeks I had all year. Mardea and I and some other friends went to Michigan for the weekend. We went there to watch Mardea's younger brother play in a spring game at Michigan State. I was surprised to see so many people come out to suport the game since it is only a spring game. There were people outside the stadium tailgating like it was a real game that took place in the Fall. Michigan State did not play against anyone. The team was divided into offense and defense and they played agaisnt each other. Mardea's brother Jehuu did an excellent job. His name was called over the announcement over 5 times because of all his carries. After the game it was like he was a star. A lot of people from babies to senior citizens came up to him to get his autograph and take a picture with him, and what is really special is that he is just Freshman this year. So imagine this Fall Mardea's brother Jehuu will be known not only at Michigan State but nationwide. I am so proud of him and I know his family and sister is too.

2004-04-22T20:04:00.000-07:00

Today was a great day except for the weather. Come on it has been raining for like 3 days in a row, when will the sun ever shine again? The weather is so depressing, makes you even more stressful, and also makes you want to stay in yor bed all day. Check out the forecast for the rest of the week. Everyone should know by now that I tutor at Par Excellence every Thursday afternoon. So today,Par Excellence had a little ceremony for us to show how they appreciate their volunteers we had a little party with the kids and each volunteer received a certificate for their dedication and hardwork this semester for helping the kids.

2004-04-21T13:52:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys!!!!!!!! My day has been good so far. In my Human Sexuality class we watched another episode of Queer as Folk but this time the sex scene tamed down a little. This time we watch an episode that contained a "scarfing", "assault", and "prom" scene. The prom scene was the funniest. Justin a gay 17 year old went to prom with his 30 year old partner. They began to dance on the dance floor and all eyes were on them, until they were the only ones dancing. They dancing was not like usual dancing, theirs was more intimate similar to a guy dancing salsa or tango with a female. I have to say they did a great job getting everyones attention. They got alot of attention to the point that Justin was beatten upside the head with a bat from a fellow student after prom in the parking garage. Luckily Brian was their to see the incident and hit the guy in the knee with the bat for hurting Justin. After watching that scene I got sad and felt bad for the millions of people who have to go through with hate crime just because they are different.

2004-04-20T13:05:00.000-07:00

Today seemed so wonderful when I woke up and saw the sun shinning on my beloved face. I had to go meet my professor to go over an outline that is due tomorrow ( don't you hate it when professors change the whole idea of your paper, I thought papers were suppose to be your own ideas and opinions). Also, had My last Biology lab for the year. But when I got out of my Bio lab around 4:00pm all of a sudden a downfall of cold, pouring rain and thunder hit the once beautiful sky.

Yeah, a friend of mine told me that Nelly and Ashanti were dating like two months ago because his mother is supposedly close to Nelly's family. I really didn't believe until yesterday when MSN entertainment had an article about the Nelly and Ashanti as a new couple. So, yeah Fred you are right and I guess I might start believing you and your stories.

2004-04-19T19:03:00.000-07:00

Today as been a productive day for me. I had my Biology test that went okay, I gave a speech in Comm class that I need to work on, and I watch a disgusting episode of "Queer Folks" in my Human Sexuality class. This show was so absurd all it showed was gay men making out, having sex in various positions, dancing at gay clubs, and basically showed the life of a gay man. Help!!!! I think I have been scarred for life since I watched this gay, homosexual show. Also, been planing the skating party that I am throwing for A-Team next Thursday.

Check out Ethan's blog Showcasing a fat, nasty lady doing the Milkshake. It is so fucking hilarious.

2004-04-18T18:48:00.000-07:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!!!!! My weekend basically consisted of study for my big Biology test that is tommorow, picking up prospectives from the airport for the Student of Color and Spring Overnight, and shopping for clothes for my trip to Michigan this weekend to watch Mardea's brother play a Spring football game for Michigan State. I can't believe I have like 3 more weeks to become a senior. Oh, well I have to get out of Denison sooner or later.

Check out the articles on Mardea's younger brother Jehuu Caulcrick, A Future Star.

2004-04-15T19:44:00.000-07:00

Yeah, Today is Thursday nothing much to say since I do not have any classes today. I am glad that the weather was really nice today. It keep my spirits high and I hope the weather continues to be sunny so that I can have a great end to my semester. I went to a Hip/Hop speaker tonight that was really great. He discussed the evolution of Hip/Hop and how it helped some Blacks to become successful as business men, entrepreneurs, and even millionaires. He gave a great example by using Puff Daddy, Sean "Puffy" Combs or what he is known today as P.Diddy. How he was a college drop out, to someone's Bitch (an assistant) to now being worth over $400 million dollars. And how did this happen? Hip/Hop of course. P.Diddy is a producer, song writer, rapper, owns his own clothing company Sean John that is beyond successful. So without Hip/Hop the world would be a diffrent place fo Blacks because Hip/Hop allows Blacks to prosper without anyone trying to stop them. Since whenever Blacks try to do something good with their lives they are always stopped or questioned. So Hip/Hop can be said to be one of the keys for Blacks to be succesful in our discriminating country called America.

2004-04-14T19:19:00.000-07:00

Today I have been running errands for this Big Skating party that I am having for my A-TEAM members at Par Excellence on April 29. I ordered trophies, medals, and made gift bags for these hard working kids. So basically that is all I have been doing all day.

Congratulations!!! to Pia for finishing her Senior Research project.

2004-04-13T10:28:00.000-07:00

Today is a busy day since I have a test to study for Human Sexuality tommorow. The test is on sex techniques (cunnilingus, fellatio, man on top, anilingus, the various paraphilias and there treatment). I also had Biology lab today that was pretty short. I would like to CONGRATULATE Mardea as the new President of the African Student Association and De'Marie as the new Vice President. Plus, the weather has been bad all week. When will we ever get any sunshine since its Spring.

At least someone agrees with me with the weather Sian.

2004-04-12T21:30:00.000-07:00

Today has been a terrible day. The weather is bad. It is too cold outside. And I found out something today that happened to someone I know, that has kept me mostly sad. So I really do not have much to say since it has been one the worst days of my life. Hopefully tommorow will be a better day.

I like how Seth did not give up his dream to be journalist. Keep up the Work, Seth!!!!!!!!

2004-04-11T20:34:00.000-07:00

I Hope everyone had a Wonderful Easter Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!!! My weekend was alright. To kick it off on Friday I went to Club 504 with my friends, I had a great time. Saturday I came to the library and did some work since I have a Psychology test on Wednesday. Also went to get something to eat off campus some Sabarro's pizza and Popeyes since Denison's FOOD SUCK ASS!!!!! Come one even for Easter Sunday they did not have anything pleasing to eat. Come one Denison needs to get with the program and stop being so stingy with their food since we pay fucking $8.00/per meal and a bowl of cereal is what most students call breakfast,lunch, and dinner. I do not know how people gain weight or are fat on this campus because there is never anything good to eat, I mean NEVA, EVA. Like I am losing weight by the second because I have not ate a balanced meal in ages. Thats ALL FOLKS!!!

I like how Liz warns her fellow residents of the possibilty of invasion of skunks in there dorm. This is someone who cares about her residents and should be applauded for her efforts.

2004-04-08T20:32:00.000-07:00

Today I have been runing all around town. I had to pick up prospectives from the airport all day today and also, had to go tutor at Par Excellence. I now know how it feels to be a mom with kids, moms don't have time for themselves. Similar to how I am feeling today. But basically nothing has been really going on. Just doing all the work professors decide to pile on me as we approach the end of the semester.

I feel so sorry for Allison that sucks she couldn't get a proxy number for housing and as Senior might be living in Shep.

2004-04-07T18:39:00.000-07:00

Woke up late this morning and missed my 8:30 Molecular Biology class (OUCH!!!!). What really mad my day was when I went to my Human Sexuality class and found that the supposedly stolen camera was found. So we did not have to look like idiots when we had to present it now, since it was found. Thats all that went on today with my life.

2004-04-06T18:27:00.000-07:00

Nothing really excited went on today except for the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity had a proshow tonight revealing its new members. There were four all in total, but there was a big shock becuase alot of people were not expecting that many. The show was excellent, the guys did an excellent job in reciting all their information and acting scenes that people automatically knew. The new members of this Fraternity was Travis, Eric, Happy, and Shannon. I would like to congratulate them in all there hardwork and accomplisment.

Everyone knows how I have been working on a Condom commericial for my psychology class. After the ProShow a friend of mine in my group told me that the Sony digital camera we used to film out commerical was stolen. At first I thought she was playing a joke on me; but really the camera was stolen. The guy who the camera was supposedly stolen from said it was stolen out of his room. The worst part about this missing camera was that it was not the guys camera it was the library and it was checked out from another guy in my group. I felt really bad for the guy who checked out the camera because he will be responsible to pay for it.

2004-04-05T14:49:00.000-07:00

I can't believe we have 4 more weeks of school left and I will be a SENIOR next year. Time has really flew by. Yeah our Condom Commerical for Human Sexuality is due Wednesday and we just started on it. We filmed our commerical at the Villa in the Granville. We had a bathroom scene when a guy was taking a piss and he noticed he had some weird rashes on his penis and yells out "What the FUCK is this?" Then he immediatedly runs out the bathroom and ask his buddies at the bar if they knew the girl he slept with the night before and they bust out laughing since he slept with the campus hoe. Thats what we got so far, and we will finish it up tommorow. I hope it comes out good.

2004-04-04T15:02:00.000-07:00

I had a great time at the African Party at Wooster University, even though it took us an hour and a half to get there. I was surprised so many people were already there when we got there because last year when we went they did not start the party until later. The DJ played a variety of music from the West, East, South, or North Coast of Africa, R&B, rap, and reggae music. I had a great time with my friends Mardea and other people from Denison. That was the highlight of weekend. For my Human Sexuality class we have to make a Condom commercial that is due this Wednesday and we have not started. So that will be the highlight of my week.

2004-04-02T14:53:00.000-08:00

Today I went to Par-Excellence to tutor my kids. We got there fifteen minutes late but the kids were still there, Thank God. When we got there all the kids ran up to us shouting our names and saying "I want to work with you, I want to work with you". They really didn't have alot of homwork but to study for their spelling words or draw a picture. I am in the process of planning a skating party for them for all their acheivements for the year. I will dearly miss them over the summer.

I sorry to hear that our professor Dave did not receive the job he was looking forward to at SUNY. Take things easily Dave a job will come up sooner or later and will even be better than SUNY. Don't Worry and Be Happy.

2004-03-31T21:25:00.000-08:00

Yeah, I forgot I had a group meeting at 1:00pm for our communication project because I had a class at that time. My bad, Mardea and Jessica. Luckily when I got there around 1:30 they had just started talking to Gilbert becuase I think he forgot too. Tonight had a ASA meeting which stands for African Student Association we discussed the Gala that we will be having in a couple of weeks and elections for office for the upcoming schoolyear. I just like to give a shout to NIAJA FINEST: of course me (Fatima), Tunji, Gloria, Juliet, and Mardea since she has like 1% Nigerian blood in her as she claims(She has more).

CONGRATULATIONS to Liz for finally finding a job. She seems so excited. Good Luck in whatever you do!!!!!

2004-03-30T06:59:00.000-08:00

I am so sick of Ohio weather. It is so unpredictable. One day it is 70 degrees outside, a nice day to throw on a mini skirt. The next day it starts to rain alot, matter of fact starts to rain hail, yes hail. Come on why is the Midwest weather so crazy. Back home in Texas, the weather usually stays consistent. Enough of my bitching about the weather. Today the one class I had today was my Biology lab. So basically nothing really went on today.

2004-03-29T19:14:00.000-08:00

Today is a slow day for me. Nothing really going on in my life, just had an English test today that went okay. I can't believe we only have 5 weeks of class left. Where has the time gone. So this means its crunch time and almost time to study for finals. I am also pretty sad that my Kansas Jayhawks lost to Georgia Tech on Sunday. As long as Georgia Tech does not make it to the FInal Four or the Championship, I guess I will be okay. Since there isn't much to say, check out Allison's blog and her crazy psychology experiment experience in Huffman.

2004-03-28T18:52:00.000-08:00

This was one of my best weekends yet. Yesterday the Black Student Union held an Event called Culture Jam. This was our fourth year putting it on and every year it gets better. This year we celebrated Culture Jam 4 and was able to bring a Grammy-nominated rap group "The Clipse" One should know them from there club-bangin hit "Gridin" featuring grammy winning producer Pharell. I was sort of disapointed when they got on stage because there show was pretty short about 30 minutes. The best part of their performance was when they brought another known rapper to rap with them on their hit song "Hot Damn". But overall it was a good performance, the audience was really hyped.

Before going to the concert I had a gospel choir performance in Swasey Chapel. The performance was wonderful and there was a great turnout from students, faculty, staff, parents, and residents of Granville. Even the president, Dale T. Knobel came out to support us. The audience loved our performance and participated by clapping along and dancing. It was hilarious to see some people try to stay to the beat because alot of them did not have any rhythm. But overall I had a great time and loved our performance.

2004-03-25T19:38:00.000-08:00

Nothing was really going on since I do not have classes on Thursday. The spark of today was the Women's Lottery that went on today at Curtis from 4:30pm. People true colors really come out. Some people cry, some have tantrums come on ladies we are in College so act like young adults. Yeah, my girl Mardea had a good pick, #2 so we got Sunset A (Yeah Baby!!!). That is basically it.

Check out how old men hit on Jessica. It's pretty funny. Hey Jessica they can be your SUGAR DADDY!!!

2004-03-24T19:27:00.000-08:00

I am now all calm and happy since I got my two big test out of the way today. So guess what that means? I'm going to party all night long this weekend. Yes, I said it. I am finally free to have some fun since I didn't have time to really party over springbreak. This weekend is going to be off the chain. Denison, Yes Denison will be having a concert Culture Jam featuring: CLIPSE. Yeah, the dudes that made that hit song wih my love Pharell "GRINDIN"!!!!!!!! FINALLY DENISON HAS A BAND THAT CATERS TO THE MUSIC I LISTEn TO (HIP/HOP, R&B, RAP)!!!

Check out Matt's site discussing why Denison is exhausting.

2004-03-23T17:52:00.000-08:00

YEAH, YEAH My KANSAS BOYS are in the Regional Semifinals of St.Louis, meaning Sweet 16. Knowing them they are going to take it all the way to the FINAL FOUR and than to the CHAMPIONSHIP in San Antonio, Texas. Kansas always keep a smile on my face because they do not let me down and of course they are the JAYHAWKS (Check out their Stats).

This week is crazy for me. I have 2 big test tommorow. ENOUGH SAID.

2004-03-22T17:43:00.000-08:00

I had a wonderful Spring Break back home in Houston, Texas. I hanged out with my friends, went shopping, went to a couple of clubs, and best of all relaxed. What I hated about my spring break was that I had homework in all of my classes. Which sucked because I spent sometime at my local library studying for test, when I was supposed to be out getting some sun. Also I had to return to HELL-- Denison University. ENOUGH SAID!!!!

Check out where Allison spent her Spring Break.

2004-03-11T21:16:00.000-08:00

THANK GOD!!!! I START MY SPRING BREAK TOMMOROW!!!!!!!!!!!! I am sooooooooo happy to go home and see all my friends and family. AND TO GET AWAY FROM THIS DAMN COLD WEATHER AND FINALLY GET SOME SUN!!!!!!!!!! I'm going back to Houston, Texas Home of the Houston Texans and Houston Rockets. I can't wait to leave Denison for a week. I got to go study for this Biology Quiz I have tommorow. I hope everyone have fun and safe spring break!!!!!!!!!!

2004-03-10T20:20:00.000-08:00

See the examples below from President Bush's 2004 State of the Union Address that follows the definition of the assigned Silvia Rhetoricae words:

Anacephalaeosis:A recapitulation of the facts.
Anacoenosis:Asking the opinion or judgment of the judges or audience, usually implying their common interest with the speaker in the matter.
Anacoloutha:Substituting one word with another whose meaning is very close to the original, but in a non-reciprocal fashion; that is, one could not use the first, original word as a substitute for the second. Could not find anything pertaining to this word.

The Civille Jest: Polite or genteel mockery. More specifically, a figure of reply in which the answerer catches a certain word and throws it back to the first speaker with an unexpected twist. (Could not find anything pertaining to this word).
Clause: Roughly equivalent to “clause” in English, except that the emphasis is on seeing this part of a sentence as needing completion, either with a second colon (or membrum) or with two others (forming a tricolon). When cola (or membra) are of equal length, they form isocolon.
Climax: Generally, the arrangement of words, phrases, or clauses in an order of increasing importance, often in parallel structure. More specifically, climax is the repetition of the last word of one clause or sentence at the beginning of the next, through several clauses or sentences.

Epitasis: Attributing to a person or thing a quality or description—sometimes by the simple addition of a descriptive adjective; sometimes through a descriptive or metaphorical apposition.
Epitheton:The addition of a concluding sentence that merely emphasizes what has already been stated. A kind of amplification. (Could not find anything pertaining to this word)
Episynaloephe:Blending two syllables together into one (rather than simply omitting one of two neighboring vowels [=synaloepha]). (Could not find anything pertaining to this word)

Paragoge:The addition of a letter or syllable to the end of a word. (This word did not pertain to the speech).
Paralipsis: Stating and drawing attention to something in the very act of pretending to pass it over. A kind of irony.
Parellelism: Similarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases, or clauses.

Synaloepha: Omitting one of two vowels which occur together at the end of one word and the beginning of another. A contraction of neighboring syllables. (This word do not pertain to the speech)

Synathroesmus:
1.The conglomeration of many words and expressions either with similar meaning.
2. A gathering together of things scattered throughout a speech

The United States and our allies are determined: We refuse to live in the shadow of this ultimate danger Clause . (Applause.)

We've not come all this way -- through tragedy, and trial and war -- only to falter and leave our work unfinished. Americans are rising to the tasks of history, and they expect the same from us. In their efforts, their enterprise, and their character, the American people are showing that the state of our union is confident and strong
Climax

Each day, law enforcement personnel and intelligence officers are tracking terrorist threats; analysts are examining airline passenger lists parallelism

Last month, the leader of Libya voluntarily pledged to disclose and dismantle all of his regime's weapons of mass destruction programs, including a uranium enrichment project for nuclear weapons. Colonel Qadhafi correctly judged that his country would be better off and far more secure without weapons of mass murder. (Applause.) Anacephalaeosis

The tax reductions you passed are set to expire. Unless you act -- (applause) -- unless you act -- unless you act, the unfair tax on marriage will go back up. Unless you act, millions of families will be charged $300 more in federal taxes for every child. Unless you act, small businesses will pay higher taxes. Unless you act, the death tax will eventually come back to life. Unless you act, Americans face a tax increase Anacoenosis.

All of us -- parents and schools and government -- must work together to counter the negative influence of the culture, and to send the right messages to our children Epitasis.

The once all-powerful ruler of Iraq was found in a hole, and now sits in a prison cell (icon) paralipsis .

We've not come all this way -- through tragedy, and trial and war -- only to falter and leave our work unfinished. Americans are rising to the tasks of history, and they expect the same from us. In their efforts, their enterprise, and their character, the American people are showing that the state of our union is confident and strong
Synathroesmus .

2004-03-09T18:56:00.000-08:00

This is a very hectic week for me. I have a huge English paper due tommorow that is stressing the fuck out of me. I have looked over this paper more than a million times. You probably wondering why the Heck I am so worried over a paper. Its just the professor I have. She is picky and I want to do good on it so I guess I have to work harder on it. Also hate when professors give students homework over break. HELLO, professors this is the only week off we have all semester why don't you give us fucking students a damn break. We need it don't you think. Thats why we have so many damn alcoholics on campus because we students never get a fucking break.

2004-03-08T18:40:00.000-08:00

Everybody probably wondering why I am wearing a Black "Du" rag on my head today in class and it will be on for the rest of the week. The reason why I have it on is because I am taking my braids out of my head and it takes awhile to sit down and take it out. It took 10 HOURS to put the braids in the first place and it will take another 6-8 HOURS to take them out. Yeah, tell me about it. That is a long time to sit down and prop your hands over your head and undo the braids. So if you are wondering why i am not taking notes in class, it is because my hands hurt.

2004-03-07T19:21:00.000-08:00

This has been a bad weekend for me, I guess. I have been sick with a sore throat and loss of appetite. Hardly could do any school work; but I am forcing myself. The only highlight of my weekend was being able to meet Actor/comedian Mark Curry who did stand up comedy this past Saturday at Swasey Chapel, Yes Swasey. He was beyond hilarious. He talked about almost every topic one could think of from sex to Martha Stewart to even WNBA players. He had me crying and almost out of my sit. He did a great job since he cracked so many jokes in 2 hours. Thats about it, I hope I feel better before I go back to sunny Houston, Texas.

2004-03-04T15:56:00.000-08:00

You should know my usual routine by now. Since today is Thursday I had to volunteer at a local school in Newark, Par Excellence. I have four other volunteers that come with me to help. What really pisses me off is that I e-mailed these volunteers the day before each week to remind them that A-Team is the next day. Also, that they should meet me behind Doane at 2:45pm sharp. Tell me why I was waiting behind Doane a couple of mintues earlier then 2:45 passed, 2:46, 2:47, 2:48, 2:49, and finally one person showed up at 2:50. It is hard to have only 2 volunteers when you have 10-11 kidergartens and first grade students asking for help all at one time. Luckily I was able to handle them by bribing them with candy, it usually always work. That was it for my day so far.

I would like to comment on Jessica's post by answering the questioned she posted: Eminem is using 'black music' but is he popular because he is a 'white' rapper or is he really better than most black rappers? Just wanted to know some opinions.

I believe Eminem is a great rapper and is better than some of the black rappers out there. He has more of an edge than black rappers becasue he is white and the majority of America--of course is white. For example, Eminem has won Grammys for his music. But no a Black rapper does not usually win a Grammy even if he made history. For example, this year at the 2004 Grammys everyone was expecting 50 cents to win but he didn't. Why? because he is black and the Grammy board of course is white. 50 cents had the right to win the grammy more than any of the other rappers or singers because he broke music records and history for his solo album "Get Rich or Die Tryin'". This shows how bias the Grammys are or any other awards that are given. I believe the Grammys should be given out by the number CDs one sales not by bias person who sits on the board of the Grammys.

2004-03-03T18:23:00.000-08:00

Today's Medical field is becoming more and more advance by the minute. In my Human Sexuality class we were watching videos on men who want to have a sex change to become a woman and woman who want to have a sex change to become man. It was so wierd and bizarre to watch these men or woman act so femine or manly when that was not there actually sex. These people are called transsexuals, meaning these people have either gone under a sex change or wishes to be considered by society as a member of the opposite sex. Yes, now men who want to be women can get there penis tucked or castrated and shaped into a vagina. Or a woman can have a penis added to her vagina, which fuctions sort of like a real penis. These people are able to have orgasms and have sexual pleasure, but they can not reproduce. When watching this movie, all I could think of what was this world coming to. Check out this link with pictures of Transexual Women. They all look like women; but they are really men. So guys you better watch out, because the most beautiful lady at the bar or club might be a man.

2004-03-02T18:38:00.000-08:00

Nothing really happened to me today. I had Biology Lab, and went to St.Vincent Pantry to help distribute food to the less fortunate. And last but not least I went to a Basketball game down in Mitchell to support some guys (Marcus, Mike, Kirk, Ed, Jadon, and Tunji) that I know who play. They had an undefeated record until tonight. It was really a good game. By the way I am sick of recieving this crazy e-mails by people I know but they really didn't send them. I'm glad that I am not the only one getting them check out Ethan's blog who also metions these weird ass e-mails.

2004-03-01T18:25:00.000-08:00

Yeah, I finally found out where I am going for Spring Break. It sort of clicked to me last minute that I have a friend in, Arizona who used to go to Denison. The good thing is that I will be able to stay at her house because her parents and her brother are going away for the whole week. And she even offered for me to use her car. So now everthing is resolved I have somewhere to go for Spring Break. Oh yeah, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2004-02-29T23:20:00.000-08:00

Hey!!!Guys. Gettin stressed out because I do not know what to do for spring break. I am thinking of going to Florida; but I don't know what to do up there. Like where the good clubs, malls, restaurants, and cute dudes are located at. If anyone has suggestions please hit up my blog as soon as possible. Yeah, everyone check out my girl Mardea's Blog, her birthday is tommorow (March 1). So everyone wish her a Happy Belated B-Day on Wednesday.

2004-02-26T21:21:00.000-08:00

I strongly oppose same sex marriages. This country is getting ridiculous. We were all brought on this earth to do one thing which is to follow the words of God, no matter what religion one belongs to. All most all the Holy Books (Bible, Quran, and Torah, etc.) state that being gay is not allowed. God created Adam and Eve to reproduce, not Adam and Steve or Eve and Geneve. Common people if one goes to countries such as Africa one will know that there is no such thing of being Gay. Or if one study indigenous people such as the Aborigines one will definitely find out that the act of being gay has no part in their culture or society. There are no same sex marriages in these countries, so why should the U.S. allow this absurdity. If the U.S. allows same sex marriage the world is about to come to an end. I believe being gay is an epidemic that started around 1997 when Ellen DeGeneres came out. It is more like a phase that people are going through. When I was young I had never heard of the word gay or even knew anyone that was gay. Why would people of the same gender want to get married? They can't reproduce anyway, so whats the point of getting married.

Check out why Scott got dirty looks in his gym class today.

2004-02-25T22:02:00.000-08:00

Man, I am getting sick of tired of the food that is offered on campus. They are either to fattening or too healthy. They need to do a survey on campus and ask students what they perfer to eat, so that we can have a variety of food that pleases everyone. By the way nothing went on really today. Check out Pia'sPage and her lunch date with two congressmen.

2004-02-24T20:29:00.000-08:00

Life as a Congressman must be hard. Tell me why I called my Congressman Tom DeLay from SugarLand, Texas like ten times today in his Washington, D.C. office and even his Legislative Correspondent was busy in meetings. She had to e-mail me to tell me that she does not know what DeLay's stand was on racial profiling and would get back at me as soon as possible after talking to DeLay. That was all I did for today. I have to go study for my Human Sexuality Quiz, so I have to go. Holla at ya gurl. Check out Kristin's blog for her plea to have her car on campus, since her parents won't let her.

2004-02-23T21:58:00.000-08:00

Hey, peeps!!! Nothing really went on today. Just got mad work to do this week. And by the way nice haircut Dave. So hit me up later to see if I have anything interesting to say later on in the week.

2004-02-22T20:28:00.000-08:00

Hey!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This Weekend was off the FUCKING HOOK!!!! Tell me why we got to the Nick Cannon After party at Wittenberg University 30 minutes before it was over. Yeah, we got there at 1:00am, thinking the party would be over at 3am or later. But at least we didn't have to pay $5, I guess. Tell me why the DJ was 12 years old, the music was alright.And to top the icing on the cake, Nick Cannon was not there. So we left to Columbus to go to another party, an African "Reggae and R&B" party. I had a great time there. We stayed there til 5am.

Check out Kyle's map on the comparison of light used in the United States and other continents, especially Africa.

2004-02-19T14:45:00.000-08:00

Kids are so cute!!!! I mean they say the darnest things!!!! You probably wondering why I said that. I just came back from tutoring kindergarten and first-grade students at Par Excellence in Newark. They are so hyper, blunt with their words, and would do anything to get a piece of candy. What puts the icing on the cake is when they give you a big hug, since it is time for you to go and can't wait to see you again. Thats all that happened to me today, I have to go study for an English test. Check out stories about Kai's hamster, Dad.

2004-02-18T19:04:00.000-08:00

Since the food is nasty on campus. I was lucky to get a home cooked meal Cajun Style by my friend, Kim Hill. Thanks, your food was off the chain. That was one highlight of my day, the other was that my Human Sexaulity class was cancelled. Yeah thats another day of my boring life on the hill. Check out Liz's Jeep tracks in the sand.

2004-02-17T18:54:00.000-08:00

Just got back from volunteering at a local food pantry in Newark called St. Vincent. Since I am one of the chairs for Bread for the World a nonprofit organization on campus, we volunteer there every Tuesdays and Saturdays. It makes me feel sooooooo good after helping people in need, because I know I have lended a helping hand. Volunteering at this pantry has made me realize that one should not take things for granted and complain becasue the grass is not green on the other side for many of these people. I would have to thank God, to be so fortunate to go to Denison, live in a nice neighborhood, have family, friends and be able to get anything I want if I asked. Just remember things can be taken away from anybody at anytime and one should think how it would feel to have to get food at a pantry instead of your local grocery store. So go out and lend a hand in your community because you can be the one in need someday.

2004-02-16T20:44:00.000-08:00

I really don't have much to say. Since I am so drained from studying all this weekend for my Biology test. The test was alright, I guess. This is another crazy week for me, I have another test in English this Friday. I'm predicting my life for this week will be boring, since I'm hitting the books all week. Check out Adam's Blog on how his Valentine's Day was off on a bad start but ended up great.

2004-02-15T15:15:00.000-08:00

This weekend sucked. I did nothing but stay in the library and study for a damn, Molecular Biology test, that is tommorow. But I guess I can't be complaining cause I need the class so that I can be BALLIN' OUT OF CONTROL as a Dentist in the future. Check out Greg's blog and how he feels about the Osama was Captured!!!! AOL IM.

2004-02-12T17:40:00.000-08:00

Man, wuz up with LUNCH and DINNER. It is ridiculous. I pay about $7.50 to $8.00 per swipe of my card and I get a fucking bowl of cereal. Common this is supposed to be a private, matter of fact a "prestigious" university. We should be treated like royalty and receive food from various restaurants such as The Cheescake Factory, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Apple Bee's, etc. I am sick and tired going to lunch and dinner on a daily basis and eating either a cold sandwich, bowl of cereal, or a cup of juice. What really kills me about the food at Denison is that it is cold even if you are the first to arrive at the dinning hall. And to put the icing on the cake the food is supposedly kept warm above steamed water. HELLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOO!!!!! calling all Chefs, Dining Hall workers, and to whoever the FUCK it concerns you better find away to keep the food warm and tasty or this will not be the last of me.

Please Check out Jessica's site. She has a hilarious picture of Janet Jackson and Baby. This is what you call a family.

2004-02-11T18:12:00.000-08:00

I can't believe my public speaking class has the most off the wall discussions. Today we talked about faggots, bitches, dicks, and sluts. I believe all these words are very offensive depending on who you are saying these words. My friends and I would say that calling a female a "Bitch" is very derogatory towards women and is more of a fighting word. If a male or female ever called me a Bitch, they will catch a right upper cut to their jaw. If a person can not acknowledge me by my correct name they should not address me at all, especially if they use words such as bitch, hoe, slut, etc. because I don't play that. People just need to learn to respect others culture, sexuality, demeanor, beliefs, etc. and we would not be facing discrimination in our society.

Yeah, I agree with Sian Blog. FOOD AT DENISON SUCKS!!!!!!

2004-02-10T19:26:00.000-08:00

For some odd reason, one can say that I had some type of high, I was a pyromaniac today. Yeah, I'm going to say it I almost caught on fire twice in today's Molecular Biology Lab. I don't know how it happened; it just happened. Luckily I reacted quickly and took both fires out before the alarm came on. That's all folks, tune in tommorow.

Hey Guys check out Pia's Blog and her comments on the Janet Jackson Incident.

2004-02-09T19:57:00.000-08:00

I am getting sick of tired of this Janet Jackson controversy. Why doesn't Justin Timberlake get in trouble for pulling off the side of her top? He was the one to intiate it, if he had never pulled of her top this shit would have never happened. Common, why is America getting so mad over a breast when ohter pop icons such as Christina Aguilera and Brittany Spears are always exposing their breast, ass, and the most disgusting--kissing each other. Why is this not a problem to the American society, when little girls look up to Christina and Brittany as role models? I believe we as Americans should step back and re-evaluate ourselves and see that Janet is not in the wrong it is our society, sex sells and everyone from pop stars to actresses are basically naked because it is how our system works.

I loved our discussion about "sluts" in my Comm 101 class. I believe a slut is a female who has casual sex with anyone, sleeps with alot of guys, or in other words she sleeps around. But slut can be defined as anything depending on the person and where they are from. For instance my friends and I do not call girls that sleep around a "slut", we use another term that is used a lot down south (Texas) a "hoe." If a guy calls you a "hoe" that is a bad thing, it is not cute, and definitely you have a bad reputation among the guys and ladies. The word "hoe" is not a word one should joke around with friends, it is a very offensive word to use, in my opinion.

Check out Seth's site. He has a couple of funny jokes.
Also, check out this cartoon of a pimp and a hoe Lil Pimp, Pimp Juice.

2004-02-05T17:26:00.000-08:00

These personal ads are sooooooooo fucking hilarious. I selected a 26 year old, graduate student from Houston, Texas. First off he used one of the corniest pick up lines I have ever heard: ""Come play with me!" Yeah right, who wants to play or even date someone who thinks they resemble Henry Rollins (By the way if any one knows this person please hit my blog up): Celebrity I resemble most: i've heard henry rollins... i say a non-scientologist tom cruise. if you mention rowan atkinson, well, fie, fie! The supposedly detailed information he gives his readers is too concise, childish, not elaborate, corny, stupid, and weird. If I could be anywhere at the moment: on that rock in central park... you know, the warm one by that tree. . What idiot would pick a lonely rock in the middle of Central Park as a special place for them. And by the way stop being fucking sarcastic because it is not working buddy, there a alot of rocks in Central Park. Come on be more romantic, Hello you are trying to seek a date with a young female not a date with Mother Nature. This guy is killing me: WHY YOU SHOULD GET TO KNOW ME: i'm fun and likable, and i'm cuter than john rhys-davies! i like to dance, sing, stay at home and cook and watch movies... Okay, you want a cookie!!! Anybody can do all the things he just listed. He needs to go into more detail why a lady should pick him over the other million guys trying to seek a date because what he said above is not cutting it. MORE ABOUT WHAT I AM LOOKING FOR: i'm after someone who's cute, smart, witty, and comfortable in her own skin. i don't want to find "you" for you, but look forward to finding you for myself... . From looking at your picture cute should not be the first thing you should be looking for in a women. All the bullshit you listed in what you are looking for a women don't make any sense. First you need to find your ownself before you decide what you want in a women. Since you are scientist/ grad student the best advice I have for you is to continue to stay in the lab and continue talking to those test tubes because NO SANE FEMALE will ever get with someone like you.

I advise you to learn some new pick up lines, so check out a Dictionary and study it for awhile before you speak to another lady.

2004-02-04T20:11:00.000-08:00

Nothing really happened to me today, took a quiz, slept in class, and yeah took a long ass nap after my classes. Check out Jessica's site with the picture of Janet Jackson with Justin Timberlake, which of course will be the #1 joke for comedians this year. Check it out: Opps!! My Boob.

2004-02-03T19:36:00.001-08:00

Today has been a long day, first I was in my Molecular Biology Lab til 5pm (FUCK!!!), I had a ASA (African Student Association) meeting for our upcoming Gala, attended a Pre-Dental informational to learn more about the application process (Pray for ME!!!), and to my luck I have a Human Sexuality Quiz over the Anatomy/Functions of the Penis and Vagina tommorow (Thats What I'm Talkin About). So basically that was my life for today, nothing nude (I mean new).
I felt so bad after reading Scott Towler's blogs Resolution and What the Fuck?. I am as confused as you (Scott). If she loved you or liked you so much why would she break up with you? But after thinking for awhile she probably did not want you to break her heart or she break your heart. Love does mysterious things to people. Just have faith and don't worry, she will regret the break up and come back to you (I hope).

2004-02-02T20:42:00.000-08:00

Another Boring Day on "THA DAMN HILL"

Nothing interesting went on today, except that I saw a girl fall flat on her ass right in front of East Hall. That's All folks. Tune in tommorow for some more juicy gossip, I guess. I would like you to check out my dear friend, Mardea's webpage PreciousGemm.

2004-02-01T19:31:00.000-08:00

Yeah, I just finished doing my News Browser, which was quite confusing at first. But thanks to Allison (you are a Savior) I was able to figure out how to add everyone to my News Browser list. I decided to use Newz Crawler as my newsbrowser because it was quick and easy to download; but I do not agree of paying $19.95 to keep the newsbrowser; but if "I must" I will pay it.

2004-01-22T18:29:00.000-08:00

Hi, Everyone!!!!

My name is Fatima Ogunlana and I am a Junior at Denison University. I am first generation Nigerian-American and was born and raised in Houston, Texas. I am a English major and Psychology minor and hopefully one day I would like to become a very succesful dentist as either an orthodontist or oral surgeon. If one had to describe me they would say that I am a hard worker, funny, nice, and dedicated to my community. Since I love helping others in need I chair two organizations at my school: Bread for the World and A-Team. I volunteer at these places once a week by either tutoring underprivileged children or distributing food to less fortunate familes.