We Are Penn State

     This meme shows the different types of stereotypes set about Penn State university. The first picture shows what a Penn State student's mother thinks he or she does in school. The picture portrays a student working studiously in the library. It indirectly sends the message that a mother of a PSU student thinks that her son or daughter always work diligently in college, attempting to get far in their future. 

     
     The next picture shows what the friends of a Penn State student think he or she does up at school. The picture is one of improperly dressed slutty looking girls playing beer pong. This sets the image that most friends of Penn State students only see Penn State as a party school and thus they believe that all PSU students only are oriented with the drinking and partying scene in school. The next picture depicts what a prof thinks about a Penn State student. The picture shows a student sitting in a lecture class passed out. This image indirectly sends a message that most profs think their students are just lazy and come to class and sleep instead of paying attention. 

     The fourth picture of this meme brings up some ridicule because it brings up the memory of the Joe Pa riots from November. The media portrayed Penn State students with a negative image for the things they did during that image and this picture shows exactly that. This meme shows how the image shown by the media is only negative about PSU.

     The next picture shows what a Penn State student thinks he or she does. This picture shows students sitting together in what looks like a study session. These kids are working together and portrays Penn State students as studious students who are concerned about making something out of their future. The last picture is the best because it portrays what a Penn State student actually does. This is a picture of the grand total that was raised for the kids at THON 2012. The number was approximately $10.7 million. This incredible number was possible for the cancer families of the four diamonds funds because Penn State students came together and worked hard to can and raise money for these kids. This picture shows what a Penn State student is because it shows that PSU students care about others and work hard to create a change for good in today's world. This meme creates pathos because when seeing the different views of society on one person a person can make a personal emotional connection on how he or she sees a Penn State student. 

Link to learn more about THON:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQsXojDxVf0

Ew It's Valentines Day

Oh good 'ol valentines day, that over advertised holiday that girls in relationships adore and ones that are single girl dread. Usually you can tell who the individuals working the single swag are because they have a sad depressed look on their face, pitying their fate. The couples on the other hand are the complete opposite and can be seen holding flowers, chocolates, or something similar to the latter. Whether it be happy or sad, valentines day is a day that every individual has to get through. 
This meme that I came across shows how one's perception on valentines day can be changed. From all of my friends and my own personal experience I have come to learn that the main reason that I other single people hate valentines day is because they also want someone to share their love with, but have no one. One's feelings erupt even further when they see someone they would want to be with walking down the street with someone else. All these different types of situations can lead to some very sad puppies. The writing on this meme shows how someone who is sad can become happy if they have that one date. 
The red color makes the meme seem very passionate to the reader and catches his or her attention. On top of that the picture of the 17th century male portrays edicate and a bit of romance because the male seems like that. Overall, I believe if one was to ask this to another individual he or she liked, he or she would most definitely say yes. Then again if the answer was a no it would still be okay because there are a lot of other individuals out there who are also just hoping for better luck next year. 

Ironic Much?

Memes are always one of those things that absolutely just make my day while scrolling down my facebook newsfeed. Whether it be one about how lazy college seniors are or about typical problems that Penn Staters have. This one especially caught my attention because it is so stereotypical and funny. I feel as if there is pathos available in this meme because the fact that Temple is has a very unsafe community is a credible statement. After reading this it legit made me laugh out loud because I could see something like this happening in real life. I have many friends who go to Temple and they always tell me of stories of how they have heard of gunshots while going to classes. There's also that typical statement that one is not a true Temple student until he or she is mugged. With all of these statements it was funny to see how the creator of this meme was able to take those facts about Temple's reputation as a badass school and incorporate it with football. It's also funny how the creator of the two put two negatives together. The first thing is that Temple will be losing to one of it's rival schools, Penn State. After that kind of terrible loss it will have to go further and 'get robbed' while making its way back. This type of negative conotation for the school makes the meme funny and more enjoyable for those who are more Penn State oriented, rather than Temple. 

Disney's Everlasting Effect On Us

     From the Lion King to Little Mermaid, Disney movies have been a part of everyone's childhood growing up. While some were obsessed with being Jasmine and trying to find their Aladdin, others were going out to become the king of their worlds just like good old Simba. These simple but yet powerful characters instilled many different traits into little children. Children learned the difference between good and bad, they learned about courage, and yes they even learned about passion.
     Walt Disney has been able to make millions of kids' childhoods livelier through his rewarding films. Movies such as Monsters Inc. and Finding Nemo are so good that a eighteen year old like me still says they are my favorite movies. Every single movie brings the innocence out in one and most of today's television shows don't really do that anymore. Most kids growing up today watch shows on Disney Channel or Nickelodeon that have pre-teens and teenagers hooking up; nothing a young child of five should be watching. These types of different shows are the cause that kids today are getting involved in more mature situations earlier. Kids are starting to have 'boyfriends and girlfriends' at ages when I didn't even know what that was. I was blessed to have my Disney movies to help me remain innocent and happy. The only type of love that I discovered was the one between a prince and princess, like Jasmine and Aladdin. Or maybe something like Nala and Simba, the lasting bond between a lion king and his queen. Disney movies taught me all the core principles of love, honesty, and courage that I needed to know. Now that I think about it I don't know what I would have done without them because even today while I write this blog, I am listening to "Can You Feel The Love Tonight" from the Lion King.

This I Believe Podcast

http://youtu.be/j6NCvV2zgYU

Paterno Proud

         
             Paterno Proud is the statement  that it said on every single bus that I passed by today. It is sometimes shocking to even imagine that the man who all of Penn State loves was once even down talked. No matter what ESPN news reporters had to say about JoePa, Penn State was always by his side and that showed during his procession today. As his casket passed by and all of Penn State got one last glance at their coach, the atmosphere was intense. Even a pin drop could be heard as the coach went by and each and every single Penn Stater payed their last respects. It was evident by the crowd how much respect every person at PSU had for good old JoePa no matter what the allegations that were made against him were. Just like the signs and chants that were being made, JoePa is Penn State! It took only forty seconds for the tickets of his memorial to get sold out, and the average wait for his viewing was about two hours; all of these facts showing the Paterno's special place in every Penn Stater's heart. One day he did say, "they ask me what I'd like written about me when I'm gone. I hope they write I made Penn State a better place, not just that I was a good football coach" and that is exactly what was being said today. From the Paterno Fellowship program to the Paterno Library, Paterno has left an everlasting impact on Penn State and he will always be remembered for it even though he has left. 

Rhetoric in AboveTheInfluence Ad

Many different items that we come across daily have a way of using rhetoric with them. There are so many different types of ads and commercials that we see everyday but never come to realize that they are using rhetoric in them. In the same way, I came across an 'abovetheinfluence' ad while watching television the other day. This commercial shows a teenager who first comes across another teenager smoking in the hallway. He passes by him not even thinking twice to try it, and goes onto to the top of the building. From there he jumps to other roof tops of buildings, observing below every other bad influence that he could remain above, such as teenagers drinking and even drug dealing. He keeps the main motto of the commercial real the entire time by actually staying 'above' the influence both mentally and physically. He stays on the rooftops, watching from above how others were under the influence. Since he had a way of staying away he was able to reach his final destination of school successfully. This commercial is very persuasive in showing that it is possible for everyone to stay above the influence if they choose to do so. There is an obvious logical proof that can be derived from this situation because the main argument represents the right choices that every teenager should make. It shows that in today’s world it is especially easier for kids to fall under peer pressure and do things they would rather not at times. But this commercial also at the same time argues the logic that there is in remaining above the influence. It persuades one to stay away from the negative temptations in life and remain above others so that one could be successful. It persuades one to actually be above not only one, but all influences.