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Though I do not plan to start a career in the field of Journalism, I would consider journalism opportunities as a hobby or part-time job. My interest in journalism sparked while I was a junior in high school. While attending Paul W. Bryant High School, I also attended the Tuscaloosa Center for Technologies for Broadcasting, Television Production 1, and Television Production 2. My instructor, Ms. Winston, made sure I planned on attending college to major in Journalism or a related field. However,…

The first speech a person delivers can make or break other people’s initial impressions of him or her, giving them a reputation that may overshadow other qualities, good or bad. The crowd could love every word of the speech, and the speaker would revel in their everlasting applause. On the other hand, it could leave a stinging impression on the audience that would inhibit them from looking past this one particular speech if it did not suit their opinions. This type of situation can be every…

In addition to historical events, Jansen also includes monuments to historically significant ideas. Of the Cunningham Park monuments, only The Miracle of the Human Spirit monument fits this category. Celebrating the determination, compassion, and strength of the Joplin citizens, this monument resembles the wristbands worn by citizens and volunteers during the first few months of recovery. City officials and locals repeatedly highlight the vital role these attitudes and values played in the…

1. Changes in society occur constantly as generations and norms evolve. As old norms and ideas advance, we have to ask ourselves if they have really progressed? In the article by David Amsden we see that since slavery has been abolished it has not been recognized (2015:p.1). We see in the article by Kate Bolick that the idea of marriage might not be the same anymore but a stigma around women being single remains (2011:p.1). Lastly, we see in The Hearts of Men that as gender roles alter with men…

The first day I began as a county 4-H Extension Agent was January 23, 2010. As I began my new adventure with WVU Extension Service, my guiding principle was and continues to be this desired outcome: youth led by knowledgeable and caring adults learn and mature so that ultimately youth become caring and skilled citizens involved in their communities. Highlights and accomplishments of Kanawha County’s 4-H program include: • 4,797 youth and adults attended an education program by the Kanawha…

Team Titanium has enjoyed fantastic success both on and off of the field in the past seven years. Along with expanding our team to new and unforeseen heights, we have won ten out of the twelve regionals we have attended. We have been honored with 14 Dean’s List Finalists and 14 different awards. We have a total of 48 trophies from FIRST, and are humbled that five came from World Championships. In addition, last year we received the honor of competing in the Einstein division in St. Louis. These…

Empowerment Theory Empowerment is the assistance of breaking down barriers individuals, groups and individuals are facing. Empowerment is defined by the Cornell Empowerment Group (1989) as the “intentional ongoing process centered in the local community, involving mutual respect, critical reflection, caring, and group participation, through which people lacking an equal share of all used resources gain greater access to and control over those resources” (as cited in Perkins, Douglas, Zimmerman,…

Introduction This paper will review the disaster preparedness for public housing in Homeland security. Disasters happen all the time, but it comes down to if you are prepared for what is to come, and after the disaster. Through the research it was found that a lot of communities, especially poorer communities like the housing projects are not at all prepared for disasters. A recent policy just got passed that has communities coming together to learn about disasters, and how to be prepared…

Introduction As a young child everyone asks you what you want to be when you grow up, I have always said that I want to help people but I wasn’t sure what I wanted to be. As I grew older, I have decided that I want to become a social worker. Although I still undecided on what type of social work. I am between a foster care worker or an adoption counselor. I have a love for kids, and I believe that each and every child in the world deserves a loving family and place that they can call home.…