Wassup

Hey everyone, my name is Steven Perez and I am currently a second semester freshman. I am 19 years old and I am the first of my family to go to college. My sister should be joining me next semester here at KU. I am pyschology major, but I'm still not 110% sure of what I want to do yet. I live in Lancaster, PA. I went to school in Hershey, PA at a small school called the Milton Hershey School. I went there for six LONG years lol. It was worth it though. I gained a lot of knowledge and learned very valuable lessons from that institution. I am currently residing in D-Block or Deatrick. I am planning on playing football this spring, so I am excited about that. Hopefully we can have a hype crowd:)

Hello everyone,
My name is Erika Collins. I am 18, and I am a second semester freshman.
I major in Political Science, with a minor in Dance. I am currently living in Philadelphia.
I enjoy just hanging out, dancing and relaxing with my friends. I am looking forward to this semester and making new friends. I live in Old Main so if you would like to just hang out I am always available.

formal postings

Well, after reading some of these posts, I found that most of them seem to be very formally written. Most blogs that I’ve seen are not formal. They usually use slang that wouldn’t be acceptable in professional writings. For example instead of you, people will write u. another example is instead of through, people would write thru. I guess I didn’t really see any of that here because this is a blog that deals with a classroom and is for a grade.

Remon

Hello. My name is Remon Badros. I am currently 18 years old. I was born in Cairo, Egypt, and lived there for 9 years. I came to the US on Christmas day of 1996. I'm a freshman here at Kutztown University. I'm currently attending my second semester. I reside in Bonner Hall. I came to Kutztown because it was close to home, also my older brother goes here and he told me that they have a good business program. As you probably figured out, I'm studying Business, with a management concentration. I came into college trying to pursue a career as a sports agent, but a couple months ago, I got involved with a business development team that will help me accomplish my goals. One of my goals is to retire at the age of 21, which means I'm going to graduate college without having the need to work a day in my life. Some might think that is impossible, but with this team its not. They have mentored thousands and they became very successful. My person mentor actually got involved with this team at the age of 19, now he's 21 and will retire in April. He was actually mentored by a guy who started at 23, retired at 26, and now a millionaire at the age of 28. So I'm really excited for my future.

formal or informal?

It is 12:13 AM and after reading the few posts that are up already, it is clear that most of them are formally written. One might assume that because we're interacting through the internet, we would immediately use our different forms of internet slang. Although, present a professor and a graded assignment, and everyone talks proper, using correct spelling and punctuation, haha. Each individual's blog is also written formally AND informally. The "get-to-know-your-peers" posts are informal and the way each person expressed them was formal.

In response to Burke's quote; everyone can relate to it. I personally love any description that starts out with 'Imagine...'. Right after you read that, you kind of look into the back of your head and completely visualize whatever is written after that. His quote's literal meaning is so easy to relate to for people because everyone has walked into a conversation and been lost but after a amount of time, they are able to "get in on it" and be a part of what's going on. Burke's underlying meaning is about life. Each of us come into the world, unknowing what was before us until we are educated on it and most likely we will leave something behind for the next people to be informed about and make their own changes and so on and so on. Mahoney's ENG023 Blog is our "parlor" and each one of us are members of the conversation...just leaving our mark for the next.

'tis I...

Hello to my fellow classmates, teachers, and anyone across the world that stumbles across Mahoney's ENG 023 Blog. From the time of birth, I was given the name Logan Graye Baker. I'm a freshmen this year at Kutztown as an undeclared major but transitioning into Electronic Media. I currently reside in University Place 211...it's the farthest room from the entrance. I'm originally from Hershey, PA; I'm sure most of you have taken a family vacation or two to Hersheypark, haha. I'm a very laid back person, driven by mood and energy of those surrounding me. In my spare time, I enjoy snowboarding, skateboarding, laughing, listening to all types of music and of course, steady forms of relaxation. I'm fairly new to the blog-world but I think it's awesome that we get to partake in this electronic interaction as part of a class. Professor Mahoney seems to be a truly cool dude and I'm looking forward to this semester with everyone. Well, that's all I can blah-blog for now, goodnight to ya'll.

About Me!!

Hey everyone!! my name is Lauren and i am really new to this whole blog thing but we'll see how it works out. But any way i guess i should tell you about myself. I am from Landenberg Pa, a really small place in the corner of Chester county. I am currently a crafts major here at KU but that could always change. So i don't have much mor to tell ya so i hope that this semester is a good one!! :) see you all later!

All About Me....

Hey everybody! My name is Jaimie Zellers. I'm a freshman here at KU and I live in Old Main. I'm 18 (19 on February 27th) and I am a music major. I'm from Whitehall and go home every weekend to work at Giant. My goal is to become a singer/songwriter/pianist. I've had 9 years of piano lessons, 2 years of voice lessons and used to write songs. I'm not a sports person, but I do like soccer. I was a chearleader for 7 years and in my 7th year I broke my arm badly at gymnastics and had to get pins and plates put into my arm ( I have the scars to prove it). When high school came around I became a singer instead and auditioned and got into my high schools Chorale. I was in the chorale for 4 years and we had some great oppurtunities which include singing in the White House, at the State Capital in Harrisburg and in the Candlelight Prosessional in Disney. I was also in band for 3 years, percussion ensemble for 2 years, pop group for 2 years and all 4 of my high schools musicals. Music is the biggest part of my life. I live in a house of 7 with my mom, dad, nana, grampa, aunt, and brother (22). I'd tell you my whole family story but I'm sure you don't want to hear it, it's a bit crazy. I hope that this class is as fun as it looks like it will be. From what I've seen so far Dr. Mahoney seems like a very nice, fun, and intelligent professor. Well, I think I've taken up enough space, if you want to know more you're welcomed to ask. Good Luck everyone, see you all in class.

formal or informal?

After reading several of these blogs, I have come to conclude that a vast majority of them are very formally written. I honestly was not surprised due to the fact that these entries are graded assignments, and no student would desire poor grades. I did determine that some peoples writing credentials are stronger than others, but all are still portrayed quite modestly. I do understand why some people are suprised that these entries are formally written because usally people posting blogs have tendenacy to use slang terms, inproper grammar, etc. The Kenneth Burke quote about the parlor was very intriguing and very easy to understand because it was so descriptive and strongly detailed. The situation that was expressed in this quote can very much relate to my life because i have been in that situation before. Once an understaning of what is being discussed is aquired, it is much easier to become engaged in the conversation. Im sure that many individuals other than myself have been in the same or similar situation before, and can have this quote by Kenneth Burke be related to them as well.

Blogs informal or formal?

For the most part the blogs seemed to be formal, although, there were a few that were informal. I was surprised by this because I would have thought that the blogs would be informal because it is just they way that most people type to express themselves on the computer (using slang, etc) As for the quote by Kenneth Burke, I completely understood it. This quote made me feel like I was there in the parlor because it was so descriptive. I was able to relate with it because there has been several times that I have walked in when people were having a conversation and wondered whether I should try to listen and get involved, or walk away because I have no idea what they are talking about. I'm sure everyone can relate to this quote as well as I can.

about me. . .

My name is Chris Holland and I am a freshman here at Kutztown Univeristy. I am originally from a little town in the Poconos and I love it. I'm a professional writing major and am planning on picking up a minor in anthropology. I love the study of culture and everything about the world, so it should be interesting. I am currently residing in rothermel hall and live in a suite with only one roomate. When not doing work or studying, I enjoy spending my time playing my guitar and singing. I have been playing for almost 7 years now and took private singing lessons for a little more than 2 years. I write my own music and am very ambitious about releasing a 6 or 7 track album within the next year or two. If I had to specify a genre for my music i would have to label it acoustic/indie. I also play a few other instruments such as the mandolin, the bass, and a little bit of drums and piano. As you can tell, music is my life. Besides the whole music thing other interests of mine consist of reading books, snowboarding, golf, and hanging out with my friends. I have a very relaxed and laid back personality, and can get along with just about anybody. I am fully content with my life and my every day rituals, and I couldn't ask for anything better.

About Me

Hey everyone! I hope everyone's semester is starting off okay! My name is Jen Bergen. I am a freshmen, but technically I am a sophmore because I have 24 credits from last semester alone. (Its kind of a weird situation) lol I am majoring in clinical psychology and spanish. I commute to Kutztown everyday...I hate commuting. I do not do any sports at KU because I have a bad back from a car accident. But, I used to do gymnastics and cheerleading if that counts. I work at Red Robin as a waitress, server, and a trainer (I basically can do everything but cook and bartend but I want to start bartending) I don't know what else to say about myself so I guess I will talk to you all in class.

For the most part the students that have blogged on this site are really formal. This was a surprize to me at first, because most people that talk online or use the internet are very informal. I also remembered that this is a grade for the class so maybe that influenced them to talk more formally. After looking at Burke's quote in class I think that most people can relate to that situation in which you enter a conversation late and it takes you awhile to catch on. I personally have had that happen a couple times. I also think that Burke sums up the fact that life is an ongoing process and continues regardless of our passing.

about myself....

Hey everyone, my name is Nick Bupp and I am a freashman here at Kutztown University. I'm majoring in Electronic Media and am involved in the campus television station Newsbreak. My hobbies are skiing, soccer, golf, and relaxing with friends. I live in University Place, dont ask me how I got to live here I'm just lucky i guess. I love to play guitar and sing from time to time, but I'm still learning so im not the best. Right now i dont have a job, and i dont play any sports for the university, but i love to make a golf team up here some day. I'm a really shy person at first, but once you get to know me I'm fun to be around. Other than that I think this is going to be a good class, from what i can tell Professor Mahoney seems really cool.

Everyone that has posted on this blog, seems to keep a formal style of writing, which is odd for blogging, but in the case that it is for this class, i guess it is right...? But anyways, my feelings on Burke's, "enter the parlor," I can actually put myself in that situation, honestly I've been in that situation many of times. It is awkward at first, but once you do hear a part of the subject being discussed, and get a feel for the "tenor" of the subject, you are in most cases able to comment on it.

intro of myself...?

Well, I'm Ian Marcheskie, I attend Kutztown University, obviously. I am Chemistry major, possibly minoring in Secondary Education, unsure at the present time though. I live in Beck, for those who know where that is, I am a vry outgoiing kind of guy. I am extremely into music, especially the hardcore, metal, post-hardcore scene. My feelings towards this class are actually pretty high, Professor Moahoney seems like, well from my first opinion, a very intelectual but cool guy. In my first semesterhear at KU, I was on the football team, until I quit due to personal conflicts with myself and the coaches, but sonce that coach was fired, thank bloody hell, I may possibly rejoin the team. I'm an okay guy, I may look intimidatin at times, but once you get to know me, I am quite the character. I am the vocalist (sing and scream) for OneCarFuneral, a local hardcore experimental act here at KU, I also work at Shorty's, the local nightclub/bar, and yeah that's about it.

Welcome to Mahoney's Spring 2006 Composition Course!

Welcome to the blog for my spring 2006 College Composition class. We will use this blog as a space to reflect on our class readings, brainstorm ideas for papers, respond to each other's work, and to consider how writing for a public audience poses different challenges than those posed by writing solely for a college course.

As you can see, this blog is a continuation of the work students did in my fall 2005 course. In a sense, these posts form part of the "conversation" you will be taking part in this semester. In order to get acquainted with using our blog, I want you to introduce yourself to your fellow classmates (and the on-line world!).

Your assignment for the next class is to begin posting to our class blog. Since many of you may be new to blogging, we’ll keep it simple. I would like you to read some of the posts on the blog. Reread the quote by Kenneth Burke below. After you get a chance to read some of the posts previous students have made to the blog, write a short post of your own describing the “tone” of the discussion. That is, how do students seem to use the blog? How do they engage each other? How would you describe the form of their writing? Is it formal? Informal? Since blogs display conversations chronologically, try looking at the earliest posts firsts. You can do this by going to “Archives” section and click “September 2005.” Start from the bottom and work your way up. Or, if you choose, pick another point in the discussion to “enter the parlor.” All I am asking for at this point is for you to get used to posting your responses to the blog. I would also like you to comment on at least one post by another student. We will be looking at your postings in class on Thursday.

Imagine that you enter a parlor. You come late. When you arrive, others have long preceded you, and they are engaged in a heated discussion, a discussion too heated for them to pause and tell you exactly what it is about. In fact, the discussion had already begun long before any of them got there, so that no one present is qualified to retrace for you all the steps that had gone before. You listen for a while, until you decide that you have caught the tenor of the argument, then you put in your oar. Someone answers; you answer him [or her]; another comes to your defense; another aligns himself [or herself] against you, to either the embarrassment of gratification of your opponent, depending upon the quality of your ally’s assistance. However, the discussion is interminable. The hour grows late, you must depart. And you do depart, with the discussion still vigorously in progress (Burke, The Philosophy of Literary Form: Studies in Symbolic Action, 110-111, brackets mine).

And the work continues...

Well.. So far my paper is coming together alright. I completley changed it around the other day. After Monday's class was over, I just looked at my paper and it was not good at all. The whole paper was confusing and unorganized. I decided to change it around, and I pretty much ended up changing the whole thing! I am a lot happier with this version and can say that I am almost done the paper, which is good!

Change to my paper!

ok well first i was just going to go more in depth on my last paper but i wanted to narrow it down a little. so i decided to focus on minimum wage in PA. I have more information to support it and I can still use my last paper for help.

final topic and paper

I decided to do my paper on society and adults teens sterotyping teens. It focuses on violence, sex, drugs, and how teens are viewed to have no futures and are ignorant. I have found statistical research on these subjects. I consider myself done with my paper. I just need to edit a few things to do with citing.