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Why do people drink? There are many reason why an individual choses to drink. Some drinks alcohol because it supposedly helps them temporarily forget their problem, helps them have a good time, makes them happy, it’s “cool” or to socialized. Why is there law against alcohol? It is to protect us and to create a safer environment. In the situation in which I have to decide a stand point whether or not the Health Committee should support the bill to decriminalize drinking alcohol in public and in…

3. Workplace consists people that work together to reach the goals of their organization. As a leader, we need to be able to manage them to meet the organization goals. The individuals who work in an organization are diverse not just by sex, belief, race, ethnic, but also in backgrounds, age, and many more aspects. Therefore, it is important for leaders to acknowledge this diversity issue, so they could create conducive communication and the positive working environment in order to pursue the…

The global team of athletes sponsored by Monster Energy, the caffeinated-beverage company, is a roster of super bros. Conor McGregor, of Ireland, is a densely tattooed mixed-martial-arts champion who trained in Tae Kwon Do, karate, capoeira, and kickboxing while working as a plumber, prior to turning pro in M.M.A. Tom Schaar, of Malibu, became, at the age of twelve, the first person to land a 1080-degree airborne rotation on a skateboard, and was the youngest-ever gold medalist at the X Games,…

The social construct of white privilege suggests that those of white skin colour are subject to economic and social advantages of which coloured individuals are devoid. Ultimately, it is an ethnocentric belief that white skin is at the top of the racial hierarchy. Arguably, white privilege in the United States has undergone a paradigm shift, as explicit discrimination of coloured individuals has evolved to become secretive, with many who possess the advantage taking it for granted or are in…

abolitionists who inspired her to proclaim women's suffrage and abolition. We can assume that she is a black woman who wants to make a difference because of her powerful persona. Truth delivered her speech to the 1851 Women’s Rights Convention in Akron, Ohio. Speaking at a place where women can come together and advocate for themselves is a perfect place to deliver a speech about problems that women encounter during this time period. Creating a convention where…

On the 22nd of May, I graduated from Twinsburg High School; class of 2017 at E.J Thomas Hall of Performing Arts in Akron. Graduating from school has been a very big turning point for me personally. I’ve been through a lot as being a student in school as a victim of being bullied. I was a misfit as a child growing up, being a fatherless son and not like the other boys, I found myself unattractive. In school, I would do my work when supposed to, but I was always harassed by the other students.…

There should the stricter gun control laws Gun ownership is an American tradition older than the country itself. Guns are dangerous, and about 200 Americans go to emergency rooms every day with gunshot wounds. The United States Second Amendment states that people have “the right to bear arms” and protect themselves. but that doesn’t means an unlimited right to own guns. There should be stricter legislation for gun control, that helps reduce the crime which is most issue in today. More gun…

I began to question how a man with so much power and so little time could take an hour out of his day to spend time with the Homeless population of Columbus, but I soon realized that he may have witnessed some of these exact situations living in Akron, Ohio. Although I did not get to speak to or have a conversation with ‘The King,’ I still felt a great sense of relief. I was able to witness a man of great power show a weaker and more gentle side of himself, that the media hardly ever exposes. I…

Just imagine being a police officer or detective that the dispatchers located and call to save someone's life. Law Enforcement could be your calling, just take note of all the requirements and complications that come from joining the Law Enforcement career. Taking on police officer duties obligates you to be ready for any and everything. It starts off with having a desire to save and protect people of your community at any stage of life. Once you have the desire, find what department you are…

Through Deaf Eyes was an extremely enlightening documentary about deaf life in America. The film begins with the question, what do you think it would be like being a deaf person? They explain that, whenever you ask a hearing person this question they respond with a lot of “can’ts”. I can’t, I can’t I can’t. Deaf people, however, do not think like that, they think of all the things they can do. They presented these statements: All deaf people use Sign Language; Sign Language is universal; Deaf…