Category Archives: OSU

Writings about University Life, Oregon State University, A true blue, Beaver Girl!

Darkness At Noon by Arthur Koestler

Posted on April 28, 2020 by PeggyAnn

HST341 – History of Russia I would have never read this book on my own.  I am perfectly female in this way.  I do not want to read about bullets, blood or dying.   I spent at least 2/3rds of the … Continue reading →

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Spanish Franciscans, French Jesuits, & White Slave Holders

Posted on April 11, 2020 by PeggyAnn

Note: Spring 2020 quarter has started.  We were asked to answer a question relating to this weeks reading in our United States and Religion class.  My one or two paragraph answer turned into an imperfect essay.  🙂   But, I got … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 24, 2020 by PeggyAnn

INTRO TO WGSS (WGSS_223_400_W2020) March 22, 2020 at 11:01am   Thank you so much for being an active and resourceful student; it was apleasure having you in my class! I loved reading your discussion posts andhave come to realize that … Continue reading →

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Winter 2020

Posted on March 12, 2020 by PeggyAnn

My 2nd quarter at OSU is nearly over.  One last week and then finals.  I’ll probably pass by the skin of my teeth.  My heart has been giving me issues.  I had an “episode” early in the quarter.  It took … Continue reading →

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Networked Communities

Posted on February 16, 2020 by PeggyAnn

Please note that this document is available on this outside blog:  www.pegrowe.com Clicking on the images will bring a larger version for you to view.  Thanks! What is a Networked Community A networked community is an online community where a … Continue reading →

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Two Essays for Mid Term for History 202

Posted on February 15, 2020 by PeggyAnn

 European Colonist Arrogance & Native Americans: Culture Clash from the Get-go Native American’s idea of freedom was mostly different from the white man’s idea of freedom.They saw land as a gift from God.  Their “ownership” of land often was under … Continue reading →

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Week 5 – WGSS 224

Posted on February 6, 2020 by PeggyAnn

Part of this weeks homework: Now share 2 things you have learned about women in Hollywood, TV, media on the discussion board. How does this information connect with what you have read in the textbook? How does intersectionality affect these … Continue reading →

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1880-1920 and the “Politics of Respectability”

Posted on January 30, 2020 by PeggyAnn

Angela Davis, and icon from when I grew up. Reading about a woman’s movement within the Black Baptist Church between 1880ish and 1920ish. They formed a policy of “politics of respectability.” Which gave a framework for all African American’s to … Continue reading →

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Polyamory – A Journey

Posted on January 29, 2020 by PeggyAnn

It’s been a journey that as of yet, is still incomplete…   From a group where I posted on Facebook:  Thought I should stop lurking and post an intro since I’ve started to be brave enough to post (so far … Continue reading →

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Inclusiveness in terms of Body Image

Posted on January 28, 2020 by PeggyAnn

Just a piece of homework that gives insight into who and what I am.  For those who are interested.   OSU – WSGS 223 /Week 4 Textbook:  “Engendered Voices, Feminist Visions” By Susan Shaw and Janet LeeReadings: Chapter 4 Introduction and … Continue reading →

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