California

Yemen to California All who live in California today have a story of how they got here. Some families have been in California for many generations while some have only been here for a couple months. Some have come to California easily and others struggled to get here almost reaching their breaking points. Some immigrants were discriminated against and some were hated just because they were migrants. The point is that we all have our own story to tell of how we got to be where we are today.…

Musical Showcase WHAT: Unwind from the work week with an incredible musical showcase this Friday night. A classically trained musician, Tom Sharpe 's music is a percussive symphony-a-sonic and visual feast for the senses. Tom has dramatically blended his orchestral background with the world music instrumentation and cinematic imagery to create an experience that invites you into the heart of the musical moment. This wildly emotional and technically precise performance will have you mesmerized…

No topic in California is as divisive as the water use between the two halves. It seems that when water is an issue on debate in California the northern and southern end are as split as two different continents. The main issues splitting the state apart are Southern California’s lack of water resources, Northern California’s reluctance to give their water away, and the misuse of the state’s water in general. The lack of water brought on by the drought has further emphasized the tensions between…

There is this idea in the minds of many: a shining utopia, where society can exist without consequences. There is no war, no crime, no suffering. The people of this city experience only happiness and joyousness. This description is not of any world that can or ever will exist; it is merely a fantasy, one that is described in the story “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” by Ursula Le Guin. Society cannot exist without consequences, there must always be retribution. This splendid city could not…

The Drought is still a Problem in California The drought in California is still a problem. It has been the worst drought in the past 500 years. This drought has affected the state of California in many ways. It has caused that long term and short term impacts. Some of the long term effects affect the wildlife and can caused wildfires in the future. It has also impacted the people to conserve water and to not waste too much water. The drought has caused several things that have had a domino…

What’s An American Dream for Immigrants Undocumented immigrants come from different parts of the world not just Mexico. The ones that are mostly judged for coming to America to find and live the American Dream are the Latinos. We are the one’s that are different and have all these stereotypes about us; but not every Latino is a criminal or rapist. They don’t know the struggle that all undocumented faced everyday and fear that they won’t be deported and separated from their families. We all…

Introduction Companies are affected by an external environment as much as they are affected by the competitors. International issues influencing business are legal, political, social, technological and economic. In good understanding of these influences is essential while developing a business plan. The factors in the Australian environment affecting Disney 's global and domestic decisions in marketing include: the impact of trade agreements/practices and global economic interdependence,…

When you hear the word ‘flood’ what do you think of? The majority of us probably think of the scientific definition of the word: a natural disaster that happens when a large amount of water covers an area of land that is normally dry (Merriam-Webster Online). However, in recent years, this scientific definition has been taken out of context to form a tasteless political metaphor. In the United States, immigration has/is frequently referred to as a flood, a stream, a tide, a wave, a tsunami, or a…

Introduction The representation of Africa and African people in popular American media has been a major concern in academic disciplines and the subject of numerous books and essays. Many scholars and activists have written about this issue seeking to introduce new knowledges and methodologies into the debate while taking into account the overwhelming evidence of the colonial influence on these representations. The debates and arguments are not restricted to Hollywood films (although Hollywood…

In the film, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”, there are two families – The Drayton’s and the Prentices. The movie took place in San Francisco, a sanctuary city in which the film was the setting. In the movie, I’ve noticed that a type of communication happens which is called Self-Disclosure. When someone reveals something about him or herself is called Self-Disclosure. In this film “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”, a daughter named Joanna Drayton who reveals to her parents that she is engaged to…