Artifacts, Issue 03 (2009)
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Item Artifacts, issue 03 (2009) : Table of contents(Rhetoric and Composition Program, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2009) University of Missouri Rhetoric and Composition ProgramTable of contents for Artifacts, Issue 3 (2009).Item Obesity in America and its children : affecting the lives of millions(Rhetoric and Composition Program, University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009) Sorensen, BeckyAmerica is the land of plenty. Its citizens have more money, more jobs, more food, more technology, more land, more schools, and the list could keep going. They also have become a nation that is carrying around more weight. In the last half century America has turned into a nation with more than 60 percent of its population over weight, or more than 100 million Americans being over weight.Item Engaging the western world : engaged Buddhism in America(Rhetoric and Composition Program, University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009) Urkov, SamThe role of Buddhism in America is evolving towards being more visible and pertinent in modern times. This article introduces concepts of Buddhism and Engaged Buddhism, and discusses its relevance and potential benefit in the Western World.Item The Right to life, liberty, and poetry(Rhetoric and Composition Program, University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009) Hsieh, StevenExamines the poem recited at John F. Kennedy's inauguration in 1961 by Robert Frost titled "The Gift Outright" as well as the poem recited at Bill Clinton's inauguration in 1993 written and recited by Maya Angelou titled "Dedication."Item Discovering the District: A Look at the history of Downtown Columbia(Rhetoric and Composition Program, University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009) Miller, Julie; Rau, Megan; Kelly, ColleenOur project began in late January 2009. We took a walk through the streets of downtown Columbia admiring each building and wondering what stories they had to tell. After much consideration, we chose the Tiger Hotel, the Missouri Theatre, and Booche's. We felt these buildings not only contained a social significance, but also a cultural history that we were unaware of until now.