Nick's News

 Thanksgiving truly is one of the greatest holidays, and I honestly don't care what anyone else says. But since I'm writing this, obviously I do. Far too many people dump on Thanksgiving for whatever reasons they have ("the food is gross") but many times when pressed on why they dislike it, they struggle to come up with an answer. Keep in mind these are largely the same people who consider you immoral if you utter anything negative about Halloween, which is overrated by the way. Thanksgiving is unique and happens once a year, so let's all just enjoy it. I will concede and admit I understand the perspective that the food isn't the greatest (I still disagree) since I'm a picky eater, but we really only have an excuse to stuff our faces with turkey, potatoes, mac n cheese, ham, and desserts once a year. Can you think of another holiday when it's acceptable to consume that much food? No! And if you don't like the food and it's an issue, by all mean...

 As I continue to form a draft of my rational argument essay, it's refreshing to write about something that I have interest in, which is why people swear. I was never really into psychology, but this topic grabbed my interest when I wrote about it in my micro theme. So, I thought I would keep writing and build on it. Just doing a little bit of research, studies have shown, which I have attached below, state that swearing conveys emotions in one of the most effective ways. Whether someone is angry, overjoyed, or surprised, swearing makes it incredibly clear. Profanity is, to put it simply, powerful. We're taught at a young age that swearing is "bad", and because of this negative view pushed on us, we have an aroused or alert response to when we hear profanity; it's why this language is so effective when it comes to communication. Swearing can also enhance humor, as rarely are things funny without an f-bomb dropped at the right moment. We do have to realize that peo...

Last week, I attended a presentation in the library that highlighted what makes a source credible, and where to find them. In today's day and age, there are thousands of articles on various sites, and it can be difficult to distinguish fact from fiction.  Considering I will need several credible sources for my research essay, this presentation was beneficial to my writing outline and my overall understanding of sourcing information.  When analyzing a source, it's very important to take into consideration possible bias. For example, bias is very prevalent in the news media. Understanding that bias has the power to portray information in a way that can deceive must be noted. Adding on, when looking for credible information, citing a study can be more effective to your argument, ensuring that you can identify possible bias, and the study's relevance to your topic. Studies that are over 10 years old should be reexamined as it could potentially be outdated. Also, being able to d...

With the highly anticipated midterm elections coming up, I went to vote for the first time now that I'm legally allowed to. Since I voted early, I didn't expect too many people at the polling place; but I was wrong. There had to have been at least 50 people, all over 65 years old, waiting in line. It was a little frustrating considering I wanted to be in and out in a few minutes. The poll workers were genuinely shocked to see someone who couldn't pass as a grandpa in there, and I myself was equally surprised to see that I was the only young guy voting. The direction of our country and the policy that shapes it is very important, and I think it's crucial that young people take part in one of our most important civic duties as Americans and vote, no matter where you are on the spectrum.     Many of my friends say they don't really care enough about "politics" to vote or be engaged in the national conversation focusing on many pressing issues facing the count...