Parody

Pick any article that we have read for class this semester, and write a parody* of it.

*A parody "is a work created to mock, comment on, or poke fun at an original work, its subject, or author, or some other target, by means of humorous, satiric or ironic imitation."

College Sports

Should colleges have sports programs? What are the benefits of college sports programs? What are the disadvantages?

College Athletes

Should college athletes get paid? Why or why not? Defend your stance.

Sabo

Summarize "The Myth of the Sexual Athlete." What is Sabo suggesting in this article. Do you agree or disagree with his points? Why?

Delusions of Grandeur

Read "Delusions of Grandeur."

Delusions of Grandeur

Summarize this article. How does Gates support his points? What do you make of his argument?

This article was written in 1991. Do you think Gates's argument is still relevant today? Why or why not?

Cindy Jackson

What does Cindy Jackson's story say about her perception of the world? Is her perception accurate? Does her story reflect any dark truths about American culture?

The American Nightmare

In "American Bioscience Meets the American Dream," Carl Elliott states, "If you want to understand America, you must first understand how a country whose citizens are known the world over for their outgoing self-confidence should emerge as a leading consumer of drugs for social anxiety; how a nation dedicated to the freedom of the individual should enforce standards for physical beauty with such rigidity that grown women race to restaurant toilets to throw up their dinners; and how a nation famed for its dedication to the pursuit of happiness should also be such a fertile market for antidepressant medication."

What is Elliott saying about America in this quote? Do you agree or disagree with his assessment? Defend your argument.