THON canning is more than simply about getting to get together with friends over a weekend in the fall, it is about raising money to support the search for a cure for pediatric cancer, and support the Four Diamonds Foundation in its mission to aid children impacted by the disease. The following paper discusses why the decision to cancel canning events indefinitely at the Pennsylvania State University, while supported with valid arguments, is not the best option for the Penn State/THON community.
The overall purpose of the piece is to stimulate conversation on how canning may continue in the future as a THON tradition, instead of being abolished altogether. This is a relevant issue in that the “last” canning weekend ever was a few weeks ago, and while many first-year students enjoyed their first exposure to the event, many THON veterans were lamenting the fact that it was the last time students at the university would have this unique opportunity. University officials are interested in hearing input from students and open to listening to potential suggestions on how the university can improve. In this way, the main point of …show more content…
The topic of THON canning is not lighthearted, considering that student deaths have occurred in recent years due to vehicular accidents that have taken place during canning weekends. Therefore, the subjects of the paper, the decision to reinstate canning, should not and cannot be taken lightly. Given this situation it was important that a respectful tone be taken throughout the paper. There is evidence of conceding to many of the points of the opposition, such as the inclusion of credible evidence on teen accident rates. Pathos is also used broadly in the paper in regards to both sides of the argument, for example, the paper discusses how the loss of money from canning could result in less money going towards fighting childhood
The overall purpose of the piece is to stimulate conversation on how canning may continue in the future as a THON tradition, instead of being abolished altogether. This is a relevant issue in that the “last” canning weekend ever was a few weeks ago, and while many first-year students enjoyed their first exposure to the event, many THON veterans were lamenting the fact that it was the last time students at the university would have this unique opportunity. University officials are interested in hearing input from students and open to listening to potential suggestions on how the university can improve. In this way, the main point of …show more content…
The topic of THON canning is not lighthearted, considering that student deaths have occurred in recent years due to vehicular accidents that have taken place during canning weekends. Therefore, the subjects of the paper, the decision to reinstate canning, should not and cannot be taken lightly. Given this situation it was important that a respectful tone be taken throughout the paper. There is evidence of conceding to many of the points of the opposition, such as the inclusion of credible evidence on teen accident rates. Pathos is also used broadly in the paper in regards to both sides of the argument, for example, the paper discusses how the loss of money from canning could result in less money going towards fighting childhood