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Writing about Writing

Contemporary Usage of Ancient Rhetoric

While crafting an argument, one might consult ancient rhetorical appeals such as ethos, logos, and pathos. These appeals, once mastered, can be utilized for all genres of…

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Scrawl S19 E4: Rhetoric!

Hey Scrawl Nation! Sorry for the late blog post—we had some technical difficulties—but we’re back! Last week we chatted about rhetoric and what the heck it even…

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Writing about Writing

The Rhetoric of Fairy Princess-ing

As Thanksgiving season transitioned into Christmastime, the classy Walnut Room restaurant inside the Macy’s on State Street transformed into a magical winter wonderland, complete with all the…

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Hooray for Earth Day! (Scrawl S12 E03)

Hello, Scrawl Nation! This was a very special week here on Scrawl Radio, as we had a very special guest for a very important topic. Our very…

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Leader of the Pack (Scrawl S12 E02)

Hello Scrawl Nation! On this beautiful Spring day in Chicago, your friendly Scrawl Radio team welcomed fellow UCWbLer Ryan McQueeney on the show to talk about his…

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ScrawlS11E15 The Big Debate

Good morning Scrawl Nation! Democracy is the reason for this season, and the best way to celebrate is with a good, hearty debate! Chicago’s Feb. 24th elections brought in…

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SCRAWL S11E11 How to be an activist in 140 characters #slacktivism

Good morning Scrawl Nation! What’s trending nowadays? #Facebookdown? #BellLetsTalk? #collegefession?

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Radio Ga Ga (Scrawl S9 E9)

Hello again, Scrawl Nation! For the final episode of winter quarter, we welcomed former UCWbLer and Scrawl Radio Host Tracey Hulstein into the studio! Tracey is currently…

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What Kind of Debate Are You? (Scrawl S9 E4)

Hello Scrawl Nation! For this week’s episode, Scrawl welcomed Creation Museum founder Ken Ham and science educator Bill Nye into the studio. FULL DISCLAIMER: Ken Ham and…

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Outreach and Events

Who Likes Free Grad School?

Writers, writing teachers, and aspiring comp/rhet theorists: if you’re looking to get your Master’s degree sometime soon, then make sure you look into applying for a graduate…