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Gold Rush Californians from all over the world have had their dreams of fortune crushed once they realized all of the gold had been taken right under their noses. Bret Harte, the author, wrote many tales including the “Luck of Roaring Camp”, ”Outcasts of Poker Flat”, and “Bulger’s Reputation” in his book “Bret Harte’s Gold Rush” that are based off of his experiences as a prospector. The miners in “Luck of Roaring Camp” tried their best to change their habits, however they eventually failed to…

In a competitive society today, students on university campuses all around the United States are buying and selling prescription drugs such as Adderall for the purpose of cognitive enhancement. Using this drug to achieve a “high” is usually not the purpose, rather the motives for illicit use of Adderall were to help with concentration, memory heightening, help study, and increase mental alertness, with 90% of users doing it for this purpose (Greely, 2008). The amphetamine-dextroamphetamine in…

Some want to reach their dreams but can't afford the tuition. In this world there are people who are called lower class.They don't have a chance to get a higher education even though they want to. Only a few of those students can attend college or university. In order to improve society, a college education is needed. We need more skilled workers to develop our country. If community college is free, students can focus more on their studies and worry less about jobs to pay for their tuition this…

pedestal of sorts with a plaque that lists all the microbreweries in Oregon. The function of the piece is to bring awareness, respect, and regional pride in what Oregonians have accomplished; Having more microbreweries, per capita, then any other state. The artwork will also recognize the talent, art, time, and creativeness that goes into making microbrews for the world to enjoy.…

and Erik Fritsvold delivering a unique perspective into the world of college dorm drug dealing. Their research consists of extensive fieldwork and analysis within the thriving Southern California drug-distribution network. Dorm Room Dealings challenges the dominant narrative that the drug epidemic in the United States is conducted within lower income neighborhoods. Rather, the book reveals that these dealings are conducted by predominantly white, wealthy college students who face minimal…

such as public or private? large or small? Ivy League or HBCU? This research project will observe, compare, and contrast the differences between the advantages and disadvantages of attending Ivy League schools and Historically Black Colleges and Universities(HBCUs). The research and its conclusions will help give insight into which type of higher education is better than the other and give future students the tools they need to make good decisions to help their paths to success. The results…

financial health. Staples believes that the practice of using minimum test scores to determine financial aid should end. He then gives an example by using the National Merit Scholarship Program and quoting a former associate president at the University of California who called it bogus. Staples explains that the “sought-after” students from this program usually do nothing to stand out and are…

higher education and the many problems of universities. As, the documentary takes the viewers through universities like Harvard, University of Arizona, and Cooper Union as they discuss how the cost of education is going up along with the increasing amount of debt that students have after they graduate. Rossi shows us the struggle that the students of Cooper Union went through to keep their school free consequently ending up in failure, different universities including their culture, and how…

Being given the opportunity to apply for the University Honors Program at California State University, Long Beach is one of the most prestigious things that has come from my hard work and dedication during my many years of education. If accepted, I am sure that numerous doors will open in my future because of it. In addition to it being helpful for my future, it would aid in my transition from high school to college. Being apart of this program at “The Beach” would help contribute to making my…

their sport. Not all college athletes will benefit off of sports by going professional. I will prove this by using a statistical analysis and documenting things that may happen if college athletes do not get paid. Erik He, of the University of Southern California, states, “Cody Kessler will have a fine career in the NFL and make millions of dollars . . . he is among the 1.6 percent of college football players who go pro”. Cody Kessler in 2015 was the starting Quarterback for the USC Trojans. He…