Beggars in Spain

In 1523 Giovanni da Verrazzano set sail on a quest to explore the West on behalf of France. The voyage was plagued with various issues as he searched for a passage to the Pacific Ocean and Asia. As Verrazzano sailed up the East coast of the Americas to finally rest at what today is known as Newport, Rhode Island he observed many signs of Native American’s inhabiting the coastline (Staff, 2012). Around the time Verrazzano was traveling up the East coast Native American populations were…

The Rise of Europe’s Immigrant Crisis “An estimated 9 million Syrians have fled their homes since the outbreak of civil war in March 2011”(Syrian Refugees). Millions have nowhere to go as the countries around Syria are already overburdened with immigrants leading a great number of immigrants to Europe. They must suffer through the long and difficult trek from the Middle East to Western Europe and still risk being deported once they reach their goal. With larger masses arriving each day, Western…

Immigration is nothing new. It has always occurred in the world. Some peoples reasons are for the better, and some could be for homeland issues that are present. For such an example could possibly be wars or economic issues. In present times of today society is exposed to loads of country conflict. Many people try to better their families by leaving the area. However, this poses issues for countries that people are looking to for help. An example of this would be America and varies European…

hands of the Inquisition in 16th century Spain. Nalle dissects this time period with a revisionist approach; she attempts a historical reconstruction and succeeds in humanizing the actions of certain clergy and officers of the Holy Catholic Church. By including personal details about the thought process and decision making of lead inquisitor Pedro Cortes, Nalle allows readers to understand the time period and cultural beliefs of individuals in 16th century Spain. Mad for God is a gripping tale…

Author Chuck Palahniuk has said, “The truth is, immigrants tend to be more American than the people born here.” While this statement may bare truth for some, many other immigrants face difficulties when identifying his or her culture. Within the novel, The Book of Unknown Americans, by author Cristina Henriquez, several of the story’s narrators prove to be evident of this clash of cultures and loss of identity. Specifically, Mayor Toro, a teenager raised in America, with immigrant parents from…

A Gazelle and the Chinese An author holds a myriad of tools in his or her arsenal that can be used to strengthen their vision for the story. One such tool, the motif, reoccurs throughout the storyline and can either be used to fortify the key theme of the work or create a totally different theme. A common theme is shared by both works Morning Sea, written by Margarett Mazzantini, and Story of My People, authored by Edoardo Nesi. The overall meaning of Morning Sea revolves around the certain…

When Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492 the world had no idea what the effects on the environment would be. The interaction between the Europeans and the New World Inhabitants of North and South America and Africa, as well as Asia is still relevant in the ecological impact that took place between their encounters during the Age of Exploration and onward. The exchange of ideas was the utopian ideal but the utter truth was that the natural environment and human stewardship of that…

Immigration is an important issue to talk about. As we know the United States is a nation of immigrants. The United States is full of people from different countries, cultures, and languages. Many immigrant people come in search of a better life for their families. Some of these families seek opportunities such as better education for their children, better jobs, and sometimes the reunification with a family member. Throughout time, we have seen that social media focus more on questioning the…

Mr. Editor, you have requested I analyze the supplied article, “Reforming Immigration for Good” by Mae M. Ngai, and determine if it should be published in The Shorthorn. After reading this article and thoughtfully considering it I can say unequivocally this article would be great to include in the paper. It properly establishes a foundation of information for the reader, exposes immigration for the problem which it is, and proposes a possible solution to the reader. Furthermore Ms. Ngai’s…

embarked on a journey to hike, camp, and explore the Grand Canyon for a week. In 2015, I went on a trip with tours to Italy and Spain. This past summer I went on a three week EF Tours trip which included travel to England, The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Italia, the Vatican, Spain and Portugal. I then finished the summer by studying in Salamanca, Spain, for a month. I became immersed in Spanish culture and became fluent in Spanish. It really benefitted me as I was able to…