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Below you will find my students' video essays from Composition II at Dakota State University. I invite you to watch the videos that sound interesting and to comment on the ones you especially enjoy. You can use the search tool, you can see which are most popular by checking "Popular Posts," and you can click on the tags below each posting to see what similar posts there are to ones you like. Enjoy!

Friday, December 15, 2017

By: Christian Sanchez

Is college getting the best of you? Here's a way to fight back.

Jake Hult

Through intense training hard work, NFL prospects prepare for the most important job interview of their life, the NFL Combine. 

By: Emerald Marsh


Will watching this movie make you a vegetarian?-Liz Klett

Okja, a genetically engineered super pig, was raised by a local farmer in Korea. The point of making Okja was to make the best tasting meat on earth. But could this Netflix original Okja, make you consider Vegetarianism? This video talked about not only the movie but what I had experienced during and after the watching the movie. Maybe this movie and/or presentation will convince you to consider being a vegetarian.

Thursday, December 14, 2017

By Derek Hoefert

Veterans have a severely high chance of getting PTSD. Raise awareness for their disorder so we can help them

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

The Sigil ARG by Dominic Sharma




Strange looking sigils started to appear in games in late 2015. Why are they in these games
and what purpose do they serve?

How to Replace a Faucet by Cordell Giese


Want to learn how to replace a bathroom faucet in a few easy steps watch this video.

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Time as I know it by Tiger Zhu


Most people think of time as a past, a present, and a future, but I believe in something else.

The Mandela Affect, by Megan Zephier


Do you remember something with such clarity but it never happened? You might be a victim of the Mandela Effect.

MTV the Launch of a Generation by Adam Winslow


The Launch of MTV its rise as a cultural powerhouse, and its fall into obscurity.

Golf's Greatest Mysteries of The Green Jacket, by Zach Werner


In the iconic "Masters Tournament" one of the rewards is winning a green jacket. What's the deal with this goofy green jacket.

Custer State Park, A Photographer's Dream By Lindsey Weidner


South Dakota is a beautiful place to capture pictures for photographers, especially Custer State Park.

Team turned Family

Sports can have a significant impact in peoples lives and can bring people together. The game of soccer took my team and made it my family.

How to Survive an Anime Convention, by Jordan Van Oort


Conventions are a great way to meet people with similar interests and to have fun. Here is my how to guide for surviving conventions.

How to be a True Friend By John Trout

Blurb. A video showing people what they need to work on to get and keep friends.

Europa Universalis IV, by Tre Stoterau


The world was a turbulent place in 1444. Rule it, through trade, diplomacy, or might.

A Violent Criticism of Violence, By Aaron Steele


Hotline Miami is a game that that revels in its violence, thought it seems that this may be a way to parody violence and its affect on society and humanity.

Being a Florist by Megan Schrempp


Blurb: There is much more to being a Florist than what meets the eye!

Kangaroo Care and Its Benefits, by Taylor Rames


Kangaroo care, the lowest tech-method in the world used to support premature babies. However, it has proven to be the one of the most beneficial in many ways.

Origins of the electric guitar, by Keeghan Pingel

A look into the creation and impact of the electric guitar

A Brief History of Audio Recording By Brian Pierson


Audio technology has greatly advanced over the last 150 years. Let's take a short walk through its history.

Ham Radio and Natural Disasters, by Quinn Olson

Blurb: Natural disasters impair communication, but Ham Radio provides an important backup solution.

Test Anxiety By: Tyler Novak


Consumer Data: Protection & Security, by Kayla Mentele


Nervous of the security of your personal data? Follow these simple steps to protect your data and prevent the likeliness of data breaches from occurring.

Service animals: Etiquette When They are Around By Tiana Kruse


Blurb: Service animals provide specific services to their owner. Distracting them could cause major injuries. Knowing what not to do in their presence can easily prevent those injuries from occuring.

Fun at Lake Herman by David Kirby


Who doesn't love spending time with friends and family along the water on a hot summer day?

Net Neutrality, Jade Heairet


How do you like you're internet free or not so free?

The Extravagant Deerfield Lights of Plano, Tx.



Voted the 4th must-see Christmas light show in the United States, Deerfield is a collection of suburbs in the North Dallas area. Tons of people around this time of year visit Deerfield in hopes to see what all the hoopla is about. With complementary hot chocolate and a wonderful light show, you would have to be the Scroogiest of Ebenezer's to not want to see it.

How Charter Schools differ from Public Schools? By: Emily Grabow


Charter Schools have long been debated whether they have more advantages or disadvantages for the students enrolled.  Over the last few years these schools have received many haters but also lovers because of how these schools are run.

Plastic in the Ocean, by Joshua Giese

People Often forget about the plastic in the ocean, but it is a rising problem that has negative impacts.

The Fearless Warrior: The Story of Achilles By: Brodie Frederiksen


A hero acts as a symbol for people to look up to and make them believe in themselves. Whether Greek mythology is true or not, Achilles is a true hero.

Polska Kielbasa Days, by Jacob Faux

Fun in the sun, with rich Polish history all around.

Target Field by Miranda Engels


Did you ever wonder about the Major League Baseball Stadium Target Field? Learn about it here!

Echolalia, By: Kristene Daugaard


What is Echolalia? Repetiton, noises, and yelling all from a child with echolalia.

Ankles of Steel, By Grace Crook


Three simple exercises to rehabilitate and/or strengthen ankles to have ankles of steel.

The Proper Steps of Applying Makeup, by Kasey Cookman

Honolulu, Hawaii: What Brings People There? by Sydney Borer



A look at what brings people to the islands of Hawaii, one of the most visited islands in the world.

Horror Themed Decor, by Ashley Biggins


Imagine stepping out of the shower and looking down to see bloody foot prints on your mat? Now imagine having this as decor.

Art Matters, by Andrew Bender


Art classes are being cut from the curriculum even though they improve student learning.