Appeal to me!

WRITE: You have two short writing assignments for Monday, my phriends, each shall be one page typed and turned in:

1. Write a critique of the David Rohde NY Times article. Address specifically what you "take away" from the article. In other words, what most affected you and why. Please provide at least one specific reference to the article.

2. Stockton is chosing a new mascot! It has called upon its student body to write a one page paper nominating a mascot. The administration wants a mascot that represents the pride and honor of the institution. The community wants a mascot that represents a relevant icon of the area. The students want something that kicks ass! There are expected to be thousands of submissions, so it needs to persuasive. Incorporate all three types of appeals in your answer.