I really enjoyed writing the opinion pieces at the beginning of the class but to be honest I didn't like having to write the movie review. I found the movie review hard to do. It wasn't hard making my statement of the movie it was just hard finding evidence from the movie to back up my argument.
On another note...I am finding it hard trying to find an editorial that interests me enough to want to write a letter to the editor for our assignment on Thursday.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
News and Record
So... we submitted our letters to the editor last week to our various newspapers. Mine, shockingly, got put into the News & Record. The loser I am, I looked on the newspaper's website to see when my letter would be posted. When it did get posted I noticed that people had already commented on my letter!!! Who actually goes onto the newspaper's website just to read the letters to the editor (well besides me)? Nevermind that, who actually RESPONDS to other people's response to other people's articles??? Anyway, the comments were kind of strange, one ranted on in caps about how he agreed with me and hated stupid people on twitter. The other comment was like a page long on how 140 word limit was justifiable. It just shocks me that people would actually comment... on a letter to the editor...seriously?
Dan Shaughnessy & The Boston Celtics
In response to Dan Shaughnessy’s column “Quite a series of events,” I don’t understand how he can completely shift his opinion of the Boston Celtics within days.
One day Shaughnessy is ranting about Coach Doc Rivers’ choice to give Ray Allen the ball in the final seconds of Game 2 against the Chicago Bulls. This was totally unnecessary. Hasn’t Ray earned our respect by now?
The following day, the Celtics and Bulls were tied yet again as the game winded down. The scoreboard read 115-115 until the ball got to the hands of Allen after a pass from Rajon Rondo. Swoosh, with two seconds remaining. Final score Celtics 118, Bulls 115.
And what did Shaughnessy write about the next day? About how good ol’ Ray Allen “emerged as the man” and saved the game. Well, which is it? Does Shaughnessy truly believe we are “doomed” this year, because I think all the Celtics need is a little support.
One day Shaughnessy is ranting about Coach Doc Rivers’ choice to give Ray Allen the ball in the final seconds of Game 2 against the Chicago Bulls. This was totally unnecessary. Hasn’t Ray earned our respect by now?
The following day, the Celtics and Bulls were tied yet again as the game winded down. The scoreboard read 115-115 until the ball got to the hands of Allen after a pass from Rajon Rondo. Swoosh, with two seconds remaining. Final score Celtics 118, Bulls 115.
And what did Shaughnessy write about the next day? About how good ol’ Ray Allen “emerged as the man” and saved the game. Well, which is it? Does Shaughnessy truly believe we are “doomed” this year, because I think all the Celtics need is a little support.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Letter To The Editor
In response to the column titled “Give pro-life license plates a fair vote,” I can’t seem to wrap my mind around the fact that there is such a huge debate going on about what you are allowed to support on your license plate.
I’ve been stuck behind cars driven by 40-year-old men who have customized license plates that read “#1PIMP,” or “I’d rather be shaggin’.” The concept that a Choose Life license plate may be too controversial is lost on me.
There are more than 130 different ways to express yourself through your plates in North Carolina, so why not add one more?
If the proposal to approve a Choose Life plate is denied, we will be the only state in the Southeast that won’t allow the plate.
North Carolinians preach that abortion is wrong, and that life is the only answer. If we believe so strongly in choosing life, why do we shy away from a plate that stands up for that very thing?
Maybe these folks should quit shaggin’ and start worrying about something with a little more substance.
Jennifer Paolino
704-321-5358
3427 Darlington Road
Matthews, North Carolina 28105
Give Pro-Life License Plates A Fair Vote
I’ve been stuck behind cars driven by 40-year-old men who have customized license plates that read “#1PIMP,” or “I’d rather be shaggin’.” The concept that a Choose Life license plate may be too controversial is lost on me.
There are more than 130 different ways to express yourself through your plates in North Carolina, so why not add one more?
If the proposal to approve a Choose Life plate is denied, we will be the only state in the Southeast that won’t allow the plate.
North Carolinians preach that abortion is wrong, and that life is the only answer. If we believe so strongly in choosing life, why do we shy away from a plate that stands up for that very thing?
Maybe these folks should quit shaggin’ and start worrying about something with a little more substance.
Jennifer Paolino
704-321-5358
3427 Darlington Road
Matthews, North Carolina 28105
Give Pro-Life License Plates A Fair Vote
"To tweet or not to tweet"
The "To tweet or not to tweet" opinion piece focuses on the absurdity of "Twitter." Whether I should "tweet" or not has never been the question for me. "Twitter" should be twitted away and never seen again.
This social networking site serves no purpose for society. What are the merits of having a network that only lets someone have 140 characters in whatever they are trying to say?
As a college student, I use “MySpace” to be an individual by setting my own background and website. I could never do this on “Twitter” where everyone’s page looks the same.
“Twitter” offers no creativity for its users and twitterers certainly cannot show their interests beyond a 140 word limit.
So what is the obsession with twitting?
Maybe it is the bored celebrities who twitter away their millions instead of using their money for the greater good, that has people in a “Twitter” frenzy.
It would be different if people used their posts to write something interesting, but more often than not, people write about useless crap like going to the bathroom.
I just hope that twittering doesn’t turn my generation into a bunch of 140 word limit twits.
Original Article:
"To Tweet or not to tweet"
This social networking site serves no purpose for society. What are the merits of having a network that only lets someone have 140 characters in whatever they are trying to say?
As a college student, I use “MySpace” to be an individual by setting my own background and website. I could never do this on “Twitter” where everyone’s page looks the same.
“Twitter” offers no creativity for its users and twitterers certainly cannot show their interests beyond a 140 word limit.
So what is the obsession with twitting?
Maybe it is the bored celebrities who twitter away their millions instead of using their money for the greater good, that has people in a “Twitter” frenzy.
It would be different if people used their posts to write something interesting, but more often than not, people write about useless crap like going to the bathroom.
I just hope that twittering doesn’t turn my generation into a bunch of 140 word limit twits.
Original Article:
"To Tweet or not to tweet"
Letter to the Editor: Penalize students for texting
Dear Editor,
Regarding Brittani Level’s letter (April 22) about students texting in class, I agree that this habit severely hinders their education process and can lead to cheating.
As a senior at High Point University, however, I know how busy students are and how tempting it can be to text in class, especially if it’s about a matter important to the student. I doubt that students will ever discipline themselves enough on their own to stop texting in class.
Luckily, my global studies professor has conquered this issue. In his syllabus, he states that any student who uses a cell phone or an electronic device during class will receive a 75 point deduction from their final grade, which is based on a 950 point scale. While he can’t accuse students of cheating while texting, he can at least penalize them.
Needless to say, the cell phones stay put away in that class.
Sincerely,
Pam Haynes
Note: I wrote this letter in response to "Texting in classrooms can lead to cheating" which can be found at the bottom of this page: http://blog.news-record.com/opinion/letters/
Regarding Brittani Level’s letter (April 22) about students texting in class, I agree that this habit severely hinders their education process and can lead to cheating.
As a senior at High Point University, however, I know how busy students are and how tempting it can be to text in class, especially if it’s about a matter important to the student. I doubt that students will ever discipline themselves enough on their own to stop texting in class.
Luckily, my global studies professor has conquered this issue. In his syllabus, he states that any student who uses a cell phone or an electronic device during class will receive a 75 point deduction from their final grade, which is based on a 950 point scale. While he can’t accuse students of cheating while texting, he can at least penalize them.
Needless to say, the cell phones stay put away in that class.
Sincerely,
Pam Haynes
Note: I wrote this letter in response to "Texting in classrooms can lead to cheating" which can be found at the bottom of this page: http://blog.news-record.com/opinion/letters/
Letter to the Editor
Jones is right
State Rep. Earl Jones has the right idea, legalize Video Poker.
I disagree that video poker shouldn’t be legal. Many people enjoy being able to play video poker and if you legalize it will give them the opportunity to play legal poker as opposed to going to an illegal back-alley poker room.
As an avid poker player I know that poker players will do anything they can do to play the game. I think that legalizing video poker would help create another avenue for people that are looking to play a game and enjoy it. I think that if it is set up in a safe environment where people can have fun while playing it can be successful for all. Many states have legalized poker, why not North Carolina.
Chris Smith
High Point
State Rep. Earl Jones has the right idea, legalize Video Poker.
I disagree that video poker shouldn’t be legal. Many people enjoy being able to play video poker and if you legalize it will give them the opportunity to play legal poker as opposed to going to an illegal back-alley poker room.
As an avid poker player I know that poker players will do anything they can do to play the game. I think that legalizing video poker would help create another avenue for people that are looking to play a game and enjoy it. I think that if it is set up in a safe environment where people can have fun while playing it can be successful for all. Many states have legalized poker, why not North Carolina.
Chris Smith
High Point
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