Author Archives: Alex LaVallee

The Struggle Was Real Core Value I. Understand that writing is a multi-stage, recursive, and social process. (In particular, students should address how they have engaged in self-directed revision.) I’ve never been one to revise my work. Confidence has always … Continue reading →

Like I’ve said before in class, I’ve been trying to start a Rowan FBLA chapter. Last night, the club was approved for a petitioning period so next year we will hold a presence on campus. If anyone is interested, please … Continue reading →

1. Do Toms Shoes Really Help People? Background: Kiera Butler writes about the explosion that happened with the launch of TOMS Shoes. The growth of the buy-one, give-one model gives people a reason to buy something because of the “help” … Continue reading →

How to Improve the TOMS Shoes Model TOMS Shoes is a philanthropic business that donates a pair of shoes to a child in a developing country for every pair bought in the United States. Founded by Blake Mycoskie—a former business … Continue reading →

The Upsides to TOMS Shoes TOMS Shoes have been seemingly causing more harm than good with their Buy-One, Give-One sales philosophy. Giving a pair of thin-soled, lightweight shoes that wear out after about a year to children in developing countries … Continue reading →

0:00 – A hand reaches toward the camera, motioning a key being turned to start the ignition, indicating that the man performing the motion is trying to make the audience see that he is turning a key of some sorts. … Continue reading →

Band-Aid To a Bigger Problem Many children are those receiving aid from the TOMS company. Children that grow quickly and wear out shoes faster than older people. TOMS Shoes are only a temporary solution to a long term problem. TOMS … Continue reading →