Campus Martius Park

Rock, jazz, country, hip hop, and gospel music all have their place in history. What they are, when they came to popularity, and what significance they hold can be found in common knowledge. There is one music genre, however, that cannot be so easily defined. This genre has rejected norms and surprised masses at every turn, yet many people do not hold an appreciation for it. This music, alternative rock, deserves much more than that. Those who put in countless years of dedication to this iconic…

Working Thesis: In the novel My Ántonia by Willa Cather, Cather portrays to the audience the American Dream for the Shimerda family, Jim Burden, Lena Lingard, Tiny Soderball, Peter and Pavel, as well as the sacrifices that they may have had to make to come to America and start a new life. Cather also uses a feminist approach in the novel because the novel is really Jim Burden’s story of Ántonia, Jim is the narrator of the novel, not Antonia. Although someone who is writing about the novel in…

"It's time to grow up."- The First Part Last pg.14. This Is a very important quote that leads to the answer to, did Bobby come of age? Who is Bobby? Bobby is the main protagonist from Angela Johnson's, The First Part Last, a young adult novel. This novel is about a teenage boy named Bobby, who got his girlfriend Nia pregnant, he must now raise a child along with his normal daily activities. So did Bobby come of age? Bobby did not come of age. The reason is this is due to how much he relied on…

Parks are our saving grace for spending time with our families as it draws us out from the technological atmosphere to a more humane atmosphere that creates meaningful memories of the time spent at the park with our families. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is the perfect place to find new memories for families. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park was founded by the McCormicks in 1975 under the premise that it would be used for as a place for all to enjoy (History | McCormick-Stillman Railroad…

have not aged a bit but have, in fact, grown to become a symbol for the town’s beautiful Sinclair Lewis Park. The two are part of a fountain piece in one section of the park which also includes a playground, picnic area, fishing pier and campground. While towns near Sauk Centre have some sort of green space, few match the beauty, the versatility, and usability of the five city parks. The parks have something to offer people of all ages and even accommodate large family and group gatherings. I…

Imagine you are walking in a park, and you begin to notice all of these smells. They range from the surrounding restaurants, to the rushing river, and the pine trees that fill the park. A park that is described in this way is Riverfront Park, and Riverfront Park is filled with smells to entice the people that visit. When I hear people talking about Riverfront Park, my mind floods with all of the great smells of food in the park. Riverfront Park is not like your ordinary park, its full blown…

are playing, keeping the safety factor about the park. Close to these features are a BBQ stove where you can prepare a nice outdoor meal with your friends and family, which helps bring the bonds between the community together. There’s also a half-court for basketball for the residents to appreciate. There’s also a nice lawn for residents to play sport. Other recreational facilities are also available for Mansfield Resident's usage, with around 13 parks in the suburb which is a massive pull…

Revise edition by:-Melat Negash Taste of Ethiopia Taste of Ethiopia is a cultural event in Denver, Colorado, which is practicing once in a year by Ethio-Americans. This is the third one since it was started, in 2013. Eventually it was taking place the year I Came to America however, unfortunately I didn’t attend the first and the second events, which would be fine for me, to understand the progress they have made by comparing the present with the former occasions. Any ways hear I am to…

officials, one from the volunteer involvement and the other in support of the Parks and Recreation Department both groups make up the Ithaca Special Projects Task Force. They have both been elected to decide on whether to fund a playground for the neighborhood. Whether they decide to build a playground or not, this task force is responsible of whether to fund the playground or choose a later project to fund in the future. The Parks and Recreation Department and elected officials of community…

Edwardsville will provide locals with two new water features this summer, a community pool and “spray and play park.” These two projects happened separately, but combined they will give people two new ways to cool off during the heat of summer. Community pool In the fall of 2015, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville reached out to Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton about the city’s interest in taking over Cougar Lake Pool. The outdoor pool, located at 88 Recreation Drive at SIU Edwardsville,…