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Obesity in America and its children : affecting the lives of millions
(Rhetoric and Composition Program, University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
America 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 ...
Engaging the western world : engaged Buddhism in America
(Rhetoric and Composition Program, University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The 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 ...
That's-a-spicy-meatball! : The effects of capsaicin on blood pressure and other processes in the human body
(Rhetoric and Composition Program, University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Human beings have always eaten a diverse cornucopia of foods. Among many types of foods, spicy food reigns supreme as the bringer of tears and a burning sensation in the mouth. This is due to the properties of capsaicin, ...
The Right to life, liberty, and poetry
(Rhetoric and Composition Program, University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Examines 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 ...
Rap, dogs, and human nature
(Rhetoric and Composition Program, University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
A performative, visual narrative layered on top of a traditional narrative about the author's memory of his experience with rap.
Hip Hop 1000
(Rhetoric and Composition Program, University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Writing happens in a number of different forms. Student Kendall Dumas composed this original hip hop piece in order to reflect on his experiences in English 1000. This composition is a multimodal performance that builds ...
Critics of America's engineers form bashing squad Following Katrina
(Rhetoric and Composition Program, University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
This article examines public opinion and criticism of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that occurred after the levees collapsed in Louisiana due to Hurricane Katrina.
The Environment, maize and the human genome
(Rhetoric and Composition Program, University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Corn, as it is today, is a result of a long history of humans changing the land, its flora and fauna. Corn produced today is the product of thousands of years of humans selectively breeding corn's ancestors for beneficial ...
Editor's Introduction to Issue 3 of Artifacts
(Rhetoric and Composition Program, University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
All Mizzou students have one important thing in common: they are writers. Thanks to the writing intensive courses across the University, students have the opportunity to experience different writing situations in every ...
Editors' Introduction to Issue 2 of Artifacts
(Rhetoric and Composition Program, University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The second issue of Artifacts features articles on a range of topics, from an historical narrative of Mizzou's medical school to a critical analysis of engineering failure during Hurricane Katrina. These texts reflect ...
A Tradition of greatness : the stories of three men at MU's School of Medicine
(Rhetoric and Composition Program, University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The medical school at the University of Missouri has undergone many changes and has resisted even more. This article covers some of the history of MU's School of Medicine by examining the lives and careers of three figures ...
Discovering the District: A Look at the history of Downtown Columbia
(Rhetoric and Composition Program, University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Our 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 ...
A History of the Maneater
(Rhetoric and Composition Program, University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
In 1955 when Joel J. Gold, better known at the time as Joe Gold, was approached with the opportunity to become editor of The Maneater, he was unaware of the change he was about to make. He was also unaware of the impact ...
Book review: Everything Bad for you is good For you
(University of Missouri--Columbia, Rhetoric and Composition Program, 2009)
Instead of the typical argument against a two-sided issue (such as whether moral ambiguity is justified), Steven Johnson changes the roles of the main separation of agreement between the evolution of popular culture and ...
Whitepaper on design and collaborative practices
(University of Missouri--Columbia, Rhetoric and Composition Program, 2009)
Coming to a large state university, many students have not yet mastered how to effectively learn and study. Creating a freshman learning strategy website would be a step in the right direction to guide and inform students ...
Artifacts, issue 02 (2009) : Table of contents
(University of Missouri--Columbia, Rhetoric and Composition Program, 2009)
Table of contents for Artifacts, Issue 2 (2009).
Artifacts, issue 03 (2009) : Table of contents
(Rhetoric and Composition Program, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2009)
Table of contents for Artifacts, Issue 3 (2009).