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“Half of Adults Have Heard Little or Nothing About New Covid Boosters, Survey Finds”, written by Jan Hoffman, was published in the New York Times on September 30th, 2022. According to a report by the Kaiser Family Foundation, the source of the NYT article, the new booster shot was authorized at the end of August,… Continue reading Journal 4 – Jingxuan Zhang

TEXT CHOSEN: I have chosen a text to read for my midterm: E.M. Forster’s The Machine Stops DESCRIPTION/SUMMARY:  Here is what this text means to me: This text means a way of reflection when it comes to the habitual events and structures that are bound with me when it comes to the use of technology, generational cultures,… Continue reading Journal Prompt 5 Joe Byun

Article from The New York Times: “How U.S. Textbooks Helped Instill White Supremacy”  As we examine article headlines, to me it seems that the author’s language, rhetorical strategies, etc. can be effective by leaving a subconscious impression on the reader. An article’s title may play an important role in subtly tinting the lens through which… Continue reading Journal 4- Emily Zhang

“Costco Made a Huge Mistake Just Like Walmart and Target” – David Kline https://www.thestreet.com/investing/costco-faces-same-problem-as-walmart-target When I first read the headline, I was immediately stricken by its sense of vagueness. I was compelled to ask questions like “What is the issue? How will it affect me as a consumer?” I wondered why the headline felt so enticing in… Continue reading Chris Cardenas – R4

Recently, people have taken issue with the fact that pop star Lizzo was the first to play former President James Madison’s crystal flute. Those who found a problem with it tended to be conservative leaning, causing uproar on both sides of an extremely bipartisan country. Fox News decided to report on it, penning an article… Continue reading Journal Entry #4: Fox News on the Controversy Surrounding Lizzo and the Flute 

Should the Government Cancel Student Loan Debt? This article dives into the current event regarding student loan debt and Biden’s plan to cancel and alleviate some of that debt. In this article, the title offers a little bit of mystery and creates a sense of curiosity for those who may be on the fence about… Continue reading Prompt 4: Carmen Yohannes

“In Washington, Putin’s Nuclear Threats Stir Growing Alarm” Authors often deploy language and rhetorical strategies in headlines that lure the reader into reading their article. In this headline from the New York Times, the authors offer just enough information to draw in the reader and create a sense of concern while also leaving you wanting… Continue reading Reading Journal 4 – Dasia Hall

“Putin Pushes Ahead With Land Grab in Ukraine After Sham Votes” https://www.nytimes.com/live/2022/09/29/world/russia-ukraine-war-news Authors use diction that they know will catch the attention of their intended audience. In this way, an author indicates the values of their discourse community. In this article, the author uses words with strong negative connotations such as “land grab” and sham… Continue reading Reading Journal 4 – Laura Zvinys

New York Times: Wildfire Smoke is Erasing Progress on Clean Air This article was written for the New York Times by Mira Rojanasakul in September. It is written in the wake of several years of bad wildfires around the world. This headline is effectively a scapegoat. Wildfire smoke is being blamed for problems of air… Continue reading Reading Journal 4 – Gabrielle Stearns

TEXT CHOSEN: I have chosen a text to read for my midterm: Small Beauty by Jia Quing Wilson-Yang. DESCRIPTION/SUMMARY: Here is what this text means to me: This text does not have a particular meaning to me. I don’t typically read stories with queer protagonists and thus the meaning of this text is sort of… Continue reading Chloe Wegrzynowicz Journal Post 5.