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BlogReflective Blog Post Final
May 5, 2026

Reflective Blog Post Final

As someone who has always struggled with reading, and writing, I have learned a lot about myself when it comes to this area of subject. In our first paper, the…
BlogMen’s Vs. Women’s Basketball
March 29, 2026

Men’s Vs. Women’s Basketball

In the basketball community, it is important to recognize which part of the discourse community actually benefits from the media’s rhetorical appeals. Both the men’s and women’s programs follow very…
BlogUncategorizedMultimodal Review
March 21, 2026

Multimodal Review

In general, within the basketball community, women’s basketball has always been overshadowed by men. Very recently on March 18, 2026, the WNBA reached a verbal agreement to raise their salary.…
BlogContemporary Issue Within the Basketball Community
March 5, 2026

Contemporary Issue Within the Basketball Community

A contemporary issue within the basketball community would be the most recent NBA trades and the draft system in general. This is a transaction between two or more NBA teams…
BlogDiscourse Community Proposal
February 27, 2026

Discourse Community Proposal

A discourse community is a group of individuals who bond over a similar interest, hobby, and goals. A discourse community that I am a part of and has had a…
BlogDiscourse Communities
February 20, 2026

Discourse Communities

Discourse communities are groups of people that can connect with similar interests. They share common goals, values, and strive to achieve alike communication experiences and exercises. Three communities that I…
BlogMixed Martial Arts
January 30, 2026

Mixed Martial Arts

The full contact combat sport known as MMA stands for Mixed Martial Arts. It combines techniques from boxing, Maui Thai, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, and wrestling. This is a two player sport,…
BlogImportance of Storylines
January 25, 2026

Importance of Storylines

My name is Syra Ilacqua, I am a first year majoring in marketing. I have enjoyed writing since elementary school but reading has always been a struggle for me. Due…