Recent Blog Posts by English 313 Students
Robert's Blog :: My Hookah (Shisha) Experiences
I started smoking shisha out of a hookah when I moved to Ames last May. For those of you who do not know what shisha is, don’t worry – it’s not illegal. Shisha is tobacco leaves mixed with molasses and almost any kind of flavor ranging from strawberry to coffee. At my house on Campus Ave I smoke shisha almost … [Link]
Tyler's Blog :: Reflecting on a Blog
I guess for lack of a better topic, I am going to reflect on this semester long project known as a blog. I was asked to keep a blog for this semester of my “Writing for the Web” class. I personally think the idea of a blog is a good and bad idea. As a Public Relations student, I am … [Link]
Devin's Blog :: 6-6, It’s Obvious I’m not talking about the Cyclones now, right?
The Bears lost to the Minnesota Vikings last weekend which made me rethink about how the NFC North is still undecided. I believe that the Bears can still pull off a NFC North Championship due to the fact that the Vikings have to play the Cardinals and the Giants with their last 4 games while the Bears play Jacksonville and … [Link]
Tracy's Blog :: My Life in Six Words
I decided to take on Kelly’s “My Life in Six Words” challenge posted here. It feels like cheating to come up with multiple ones (after all its not my life in five 6 word sets), but I was having too much fun. Excited to jump, terrified to fall. Sometimes I don’t even recognize myself. Hopelessly in love with no one. … [Link]
Kelly's Blog :: Your Life in Six Words
How would you explain your life in six words? Could you do it? The legend of the six-word memoir began with Ernest Hemingway. The author was challenged to write a story in six words. His response: “For sale: baby shoes, never worn.” This “challenge” has become a movement across the nation. Last year, SMITH magazine asked its readers to submit … [Link]
Betsy's Blog :: Thanksgiving
I hope that everyone had a good Thanksgiving and that everyone got where they needed to be safely. Enjoy the break. [Link]
Tracy's Blog :: Even More Blogging About Blogging
I thought I’d jump in on this little debate. I’ve really enjoyed the blogging part of this class and didn’t look at it like a spot on my to-do list. I thought it was a pretty sweet assignment. I like writing and don’t mind an audience. Some of us are probably more comfortable with that then others, so I understand … [Link]
Kelly's Blog :: More blogging about blogging
This blog is a response to Tyler’s blog about blogging, and Quinn’s response to that blog (if that makes sense). As a public relations major myself, I think the blog is an interesting medium that is now being used to reach the public, and as Ty said, “break through the clutter.” The real question is though, does it? Even though … [Link]
Tyler's Blog :: Reflecting on a Blog
I guess for lack of a better topic, I am going to reflect on this semester long project known as a blog. I was asked to keep a blog for this semester of my “Writing for the Web” class. I personally think the idea of a blog is a good and bad idea. As a Public Relations student, I am … [Link]
Tracy's Blog :: The World Is Flat
To pick up an extra $10, I just offered to design a flyer for a window cleaning company in the UK. This is all possible through a website called oDesk, which I learned about recently on Good Morning America. Companies all over the world hire freelancers for anything from data entry to website design as well as somewhat permanent virtual … [Link]
Andrew's Blog :: 808 Heartbreak
Kanye West’s new cd recently leaked (the one I ranted about ) so I checked it out and it isn’t as bad as what I though it would be, not saying its as great as his last one. Its a lot slower, but I think I may be able to get use to it. It really is a genre reversal…but … [Link]
Andrew's Blog :: Threadless.com
so for some reason this didn’t publish last week, but I’ll publish it now anyways. So I found a cool site on the web where users can submit their own t-shirt designs. Each submission is then scored by users and has the chance of being chosen and printed by Threadless.com. If its chosen you earn $2000 and if printed you … [Link]
Devin's Blog :: Damn you Packers!!!
Well, other than the loss to Missouri this weekend for Iowa State’s last home game of the season, I watched the Bears take on the Packers in order to make myself feel better. But sadly, the Bears lost to the Packers also and the Bears have now dropped to a three way tie in the NFC North with the Minnesota … [Link]
Tyler's Blog :: Stress as a requirement for college
Short and sweet…Why do professors wait till the EXACT same time to schedule tests, papers and the like? I mean I understand that this stuff is due and needs to be done as part of our learning requirements, but seriously, just last week I had 3 papers, all of which were no shorter than 5 pages due with in two … [Link]
Tracy's Blog :: My Naked Wrist
Do you ever feel like your life is flying out of control? Last week my watch stopped. It was Monday morning and I was running a little behind getting to class for my 8 am in-class law essay. Right as I was leaving my apartment, I looked down to calculate the pace it was going to require to make it … [Link]
Betsy's Blog :: Twilight
ok so i see that there is a movie based on the book that is comming out but what i really would like to know is if the book is worth reading? I know that the harry potter books were good and that the movies people love. also that if you read the books you get alot more information than … [Link]
Devin's Blog :: Tough Losses
Well, the Cyclones looked like they were about to come up big at the end of their game against Colorado where they were down 24-23. At the one yard line with one second left, the Cyclones were stopped at around the 4 yard line and Colorado went on to win the close game. To make matters worse, the Bears were … [Link]
Kelly's Blog :: Do you remember when?
As the Holiday season approaches, I’m beginning to think about what I’m going to put on my Christmas list. These days, it’s almost easier to just ask for cash and avoid the awkward exchange when your grandparents give you that sweater. You know, the one you’ll only wear when they’re around? Remember when it was easy? Remember when your list … [Link]
Tyler's Blog :: Warning: If you still believe in Santa Claus DO NOT READ THIS
Ok so how mean are parents, playing this joke on their kids, right? Who tells their kid that Santa Claus won’t bring them presents if they aren’t good? Doesn’t this kinda hinder a child’s development as a mischief making, little hellion? This all depends, however, if you still believe. I mean really, how difficult is is to believe that an … [Link]
Tracy's Blog :: Shopping in the 21st Century
Overall, I think big box stores are great. Aisles and aisles of merchandise stacked to the ceiling, so much to choose from at such low prices. When I lived in New York this summer, big box stores were on my top 5 list of things I missed the most (sorry mom, you were number 6). Wal-Mart simply doesn’t exist in … [Link]
Emily's Blog :: Just wondering…..
Why do men’s pajama pants have pockets? Not all of them do, but I see pockets in men’s pajama pants more often than in women’s. I own one pair of men’s pajama pants, and they have pockets, and most of my brothers’ pajama pants also have pockets. In stores, I’ve noticed that on most of the men’s pj bottoms for … [Link]
Andrew's Blog :: asus eee pc
So I recently bought a new laptop. Its an Asus eee pc-a ten inch netbook. I really like this laptop because it is really small and portable. It is also very affordable too ($450). I figured I didn’t have a lot of money to spend and I didn’t want a big machine to carry around, so I thought this was … [Link]
Betsy's Blog :: “Roomates”
ok so roomates, they are supposed to help you pay for your rent and utilities and be your caretaker …. in a perfect world. In the real world they steal your cloths, your food, money and space. Roomates are very difficult to live with because they decide to rearrange the living room while you are at class and you come … [Link]
Tracy's Blog :: Yes We Can
At this point it feels almost a little cliché to be blogging about last night’s historical turn of events, but will offer my commentary none the less. First off, Democrat or Republican, how can you not be the least bit moved by Barack Obama? It’s amazing to think about his journey. In 2000, he wasn’t even able to get a … [Link]
Kelly's Blog :: When I graduate…
Today I started thinking about all the things I’ll get to do when I graduate. This is of course assuming there will be a period of time after graduation before entering into the real world… I can finally finish that book I started last summer. I’ve tried and tried to finish it, but it so happens that my “reading times” … [Link]