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assimilation. When my parents first arrived in America, they were dumbfounded by all the vibrant exuberance of American popular culture and music. Unlike the mundane Cantopop performances and styles, the popular American artists of the 1990s, such as Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys, provided a more stylistic approach to performance. The emergence of dance pop during this time inspired several artists to include back up dancers and dance routines in the live stage performances of the time.…

Propaganda is defined in the Merriam-Webster dictionary as ‘the spreading of ideas, information, or rumor for the purpose of helping or injuring an institution, a cause, or a person’. Whether the effects of propaganda on society are negative or positive is subject to opinion. Propaganda has been used throughout history, taking different forms and using different techniques, and is still surrounding us and our society. Propaganda affects us by appealing to our emotions and to the conformist in…

On a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Westminster, Colorado, my parents Craig and Michelle Habben sat in Westminster Lutheran Church. Lyndsay, who was my cousin, was getting confirmed; my parents, along with the rest of my dad’s side of the family, sat and supported her. My mom Michelle had been experiencing some pain and discomfort all day, therefore, she didn’t get any sleep the night before. Once my mom noticed that she was having contractions five minutes apart, she knew for sure she was in…

Recognized professionally by the stage name she adopted early on in her musical career, Lady Gaga was born Stefanie Joanne Angelina Germanotta in 1986. Valuing the power of an education, her parents enrolled Gaga in the Convent of the Sacred Heart on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, New York (Biography.com, 2016). Her memories at Sacred Heart, however, are tainted with the painful memories of being bullied and ridiculed by her peers. “I used to be called a slut, be called this, be called that.…

Fashion is all about the what, how and the why. Throughout time fashion styles have changed, but it’s really doesn’t change. Fashion is a cycle of trends that come and go based on generational acceptance. Currently, a buyer for Nordstrom wants to understand how styles shift from generation to generation. Nordstrom is a leading fashion specialty retailer offering compelling clothing, shoes and accessories for men, women children and infants (Nordstrom). As a buyer, you determine what products…

How Does Kim Kardashian Stay in the Public Eye “People are recognizing that I am an entrepreneur and do more than be on a reality TV show.” - Kim Kardashian Kim Kardashian’s rise to fame has been a topic of the norm, and more often than not derives from the commonplace opinions of fans and critics who either appreciate her strategic opportunist partnerships that lead her to continuous money and fame or find her entire infamy to be based on a single, less-than-classy event gone viral that will…

The evolution of media has evidently influenced the lives of females—young and old—across the globe. Peggy Orenstein, the author of Cinderella Ate My Daughter, attempts to capture the ongoing issues that affect the behaviors and mindsets of girls in America. She focuses on princesses, toy preference, media, children’s TV shows/movies, and the internet. She wants to apprehend the impact of images, ideas, and societal standards that girls absorb about what they must be, how they should act, and…

Corpuz, Raymundo, Sediaren Oct. 16, 2014 COM101: Synthesis Mrs. Cheryl Nasol The Road to Stardom The 21st century is a world where human life revolves around technology. This is most likely because technology has become and is continuing to become more portable and accessible as time passes-- from personal computers to laptops, landline telephones to…

Introduction Ever since I was a little boy, I was surrounded by music, which gave me a chance to get to know many different music genres such as opera, classical music, pop, rock, and more. I have always been inspired by different styles of music, and the primary person responsible for that was my father. Although he passed away in November 28th of 2005, he lived long enough to transmit his experiences in the music industry and the positive way he perceived music. He was a very talented…

Their packaging is no longer seen as waste, but as a valuable resource for future use. Workplace rights are protected and all people are respected. They work in partnership with others to provide good jobs, world class quality beverages and a healthy environment. PepsiCo The Pepsi Cola Company started in 1898 in Purchase, New York. It became known as PepsiCo when it merged with Frito Lay in 1965. PepsiCo owned Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell up until 1997 when they were…