The film 13th directed by Ava DuVernay is a documentary about the direct and indirect slavery of African Americans ever since the first African was taken away from his or her home land in the seventeenth century. The title, “13th”, refers to the 13th amendment which was supposedly passed to abolish slavery and the 150 years of unfair treatment that occurred even after that amendment was ratified. This documentary’s purpose is to showcase all the unacceptable events that blacks have been through for the past hundreds of years and to emphasize that all lives matter including those of people of color. 13th displays how unfair treatment evolved from slavery to unnecessary imprisonment to segregation to being seen as a threat by the community.…
If Winston's newspaper is demolishing the use of bigger words, than why even publish his newspaper? He shouldn't have to “dumb down” his intelligence just so people could understand it. Throughout the book it is also explained that the people are under tight surveillance and the government also restricts what can or cannot be said or released to the public. Why would the public want to follow such a monarchy type of government? Are they scared to speak up against the government?…
The writing expected from college courses is one that most are unfamiliar with. Although students learn basic English skills throughout grade school and up to high school, most of the advanced steps are forgotten by the time the student is to enter college. Paired with this, are the nontraditional students, who haven’t studied advanced academic language for long periods of time. Professors are expecting students of all kinds of study to have a high academic vocabulary and high writing skill. Often times a gap in remedial writing courses within the first semester or so.…
The issue of declawing is being made more obvious to the horrors it can cause to your beloved feline friend. When an onychectomy, otherwise known as a declaw, is performed it is equal to cutting off your finger at the first knuckle. The bone of the third phalanx is removed, it is not just cutting the nail off. Cat's nails retract, by cutting into these muscles and tendons you risk serious long-term physical and emotional impacts. 61 of 163 cats experienced chronic pain for 1-42 days after the surgery ("American Veterinary Medical Association", 2016).…
They always say that 'love conquers all' or "love wins", but can a society live purely based on hate survive? In a novel, titled 1984 by George Orwell, he focuses on the dystopia that is Oceania. Oceania is a dystopia, that does not allow self-expression or self-thought. It prohibits love, unless it is the love of Big Brother. There is no art, music, laughter, and/or science.…
Mr. Schoofs, I’m Caroline Gage, an eighth grade student at an average middle school. But does attending an average middle school mean that my peers and myself must fit the mold of an average student? Over the course of the year, I’ve come to notice the amount of teachers and students who are unenlightened and frankly, uninterested about the happenings of the world. According to the Huffington Post and Quantcast, almost 8 percent of BuzzFeed’s 97.9 million users between the ages 12 and 17; nearly 8 million people!…
Moving to by Mail Voting Will Improve Voter Turnout The American right to vote is a defining role in the democracy of our nation. We have overcome suffrage of many American’s and made amendments to the constitution to allow everyone who is a citizen of the United States, over the age of 18, the right to vote. Since the late 20th century, the number of American’s that exercise their right to vote continues to decrease, while people that are actually registered to vote are at an all-time high. Voting has become a huge problem in the United States as more and more special interest groups and lobbyists control the electoral process by influencing the vote with expensive campaigns and propaganda.…
School is a place where 85% of the United States people goes to at least once in their life. That is a good thing, but the problem is that not all of the people that attend school take it very seriously. Im not here to tell you to change yourself as a person, but to motivate you to keep going in school, to think about your future. I get it. School can be uninteresting or unproductive sometimes but that isn’t an excuse.…
MagnetMom complains about how her daughter’s homework takes away her beneficial sleep. With busy families, like hers, they have many after school activities, so when they get home, they do not have time for too much homework. She says that the reality of it is that they are an active family. For active families, homework causes sleep deprivation and takes away the children’s energy they need for the next day. (“How Homework Affects Families”, pg. 1).…
High School Dropouts This crisis of the drop out is been continuing for each year. “Dropping out of high school culminates a long-term process of withdrawing from school and has profound social and economic consequences for students, their families, and their communities” (Jolivette). The standard is to get many teachers to reduce high school dropout rates in the U.S .…
Diplomas are important symbols of this ritual because they symbolize the completion of K-12 schooling as well as the end of childhood. American society values education and obtaining at the very least a high school education is a big accomplishment. Although caps and gowns are symbols of graduating they do not carry the same amount of weight that a diploma carries. Having a high school diploma or even a college diploma are things that employers look at during the hiring process. Having a diploma in American society signifies that you have potential to succeed out in the real…
Did you know that on average a smoker spends $1000 for cigarettes each year? That’s a lot of money wasted for something that you don’t need and is harmful. Once again because of this filthy habit, the financial issue doesn’t only affect the smoker itself, but it can also affect other people: Between 1997 and 2001, smoking was responsible for $167 billion in annual health-care costs and lost productivity in the U.S. alone. Once you smokers kick your daily habit you will probably feel that you wallet is heavier or your bank account is healthier, you could save hundreds if not thousands of dollars each…
Every citizen deserves the right to receive high-quality health care at an affordable rate. Unfortunately, that is not the issue. From the health care debates, we recognize that a multitude of complicated and challenging problems involved. Each country 's health care system created base on the needs and demands of their country. Nonetheless, no one health care system alike, as they each share similarities and differences in many ways.…
Being fit is not just about your reflection in the mirror; it involves how you feel and move, as well as how your health affects the people in your life, including children, family and friends. If you focus on those elements rather than your appearance, you will see a transformation. Below are steps given to begin a healthier lifestyle and maintain a healthy body. Giving your body the energy it needs by eating a good breakfast, it is vital to maintain a healthy and a problem free stomach, getting a good sleep and as well drinking plenty of water the recommend is 8 full glasses. Everyone knows that exercise can improve health and decrease the level of health risks, offering a multitude of benefits for the wellbeing of your health can prolong…
Visualize this, you are walking down the streets of downtown Toronto. You hear the sounds of construction cascading, the abrupt sounds of impatient drivers honking. You spot a middle aged businessman walking in front of you. He is tall, well-dressed, trimmed. Suddenly, he spasms, collapsing to the ground.…