Legally Blonde

Life is like a beach. Some stay on the shore, staying in their comfort, scared of the unknown. Some jump right into the water the unknown, craving a thrill or a challenge. I have always and will always strive to jump into the water. Although it so easy to stay on the shore and feel safe, jumping into the water and succeeding in the unknown is a more fulfilling path. The thought of failing may scare some and push them away from the water, but failing gets you one step closer to success. Leaning…

It is 2032 and a guaranteed universal basic income has been in place for about 5 years now. My dad is a doctor and went through 2 medical residencies to get where he is now. He has been in school for as long as I can remember, working hard, studying so much my family barely saw him, he even had to work two jobs when he was in residency so that our family could live comfortably. 6 years ago, all of my dad’s dedication and hard work paid off. He opened his own practice! Back then, we all thought…

at home I learned Spanish. My father married Belia Araceli Arellano in 1999, she was from Hermosillo, Mexico. They married in August, nine months later my first sister, Yaneli, was born. I always stood out immensely, I was extremely pale and I had blonde hair while my dad and stepmother have…

Gender Roles and Stereotypes Why is it that a female mechanic or a male baby sitter is not a common sight in American culture? Or why is it that a man wanting to be a stay at home dad while his wife brings in the income is frowned upon in American culture? These societal norms are called gender roles. Every culture in the world has gender roles whether the men and women of that society realize it. The definition states gender roles are, “a set of behaviors that indicate one’s gender,…

Can Diamonds be Girls’ Best Friend? What do you think when you think of sororities? For most people outside of the greek system you think of iconic movies such as House Bunny, Legally Blonde or Sydney White. Though these movies are entertaining, they do not accurately depict what it actually means to be in a sorority and all the benefits you can receive. I joined my sorority Alpha Delta Pi here at the University of South Carolina a little over a year ago and I can truly say it has been the best…

The German dictator Adolf Hitler is known to many as one of the worst and most horrific leaders of the world. During his time as Germany’s leader, Hitler started one of the most famous wars in the world, ordered the deaths of millions of Jewish people, and ordered the deaths of thousands of gay men. Hitler rose to power on January 30, 1933, and continued his destructive rule until his suicide in April of 1945. (Knapp) Hitler’s rise to power and his fascinating use of society to do so, makes us…

Aristotle believes that these two should be as absent as possible, allowing logos to be the main means of persuasion. Logos in this sense diverts from association with human capacity and focuses on logic. As stated by Aristotle and quoted in Legally Blonde, “the law is reason free from passion.” Logos, the superior form of argument, is utilized in Aristotle’s three forms of rhetoric, which are advisory, judicial, and display. Advisory rhetoric focuses on deliberation and what will occur in the…

Colonization is a topic that many people would rather avoid. Some people believe its occurrence was an essential evil that aided in creating developed countries that help advance the world technologically. To others, it is a distant happening because they would consider it as something ancient that occurred under a different set of cultural norms and with a different generation of individuals, while others think of colonization and slave trade as one of the worst injustices experienced by…

When I was a child, Disney Princesses like Belle and Cinderella were my idols. There was some kind of independence and strength found within the characters. However, in retrospect I cannot help but notice a male gaze that is ominous over both of these films. The female characters are presented in a way that fits the mold of stereotypes and in turn objectifies them as prizes to be won. Cinderella and Belle became no more than beautiful damsels in distress. Then instead of saving themselves, a…

A Calculated Metamorphosis When the words “Disney Starlet” come to mind, what does the average person picture? Who do they envision? If millennials were asked this question ten years ago, a blonde haired, bubbly, Miley Cyrus, also known as Hannah Montana, would have come to mind for many. Ten years later, she portrays quite the opposite persona, going from Disney darling to outspoken, edgy it girl. Thesis (last sentence/ play around with this/ topic +claim + reasoning): Miley Cyrus elects to…