Coronado National Forest

forestry career as a Forest or Conservation Technician. Forest Technicians really jump right into the essentials of what it takes to be a Forest Ranger. Forest Rangers require years of experience in the field, and that is exactly what being a Forest Technician is all about. Forest Technicians work directly under the supervision of Conservation Scientists to study wildlife conservation techniques, combat disease, and minimalize insect damage to forestlands. They also get a taste of Forest Ranger…

interconnected. Many individuals are unaware of the human impact we have on the environment, corresponding to many people abusing and misusing nature, which is essential for our survival and livelihood. The American Forest Foundation (AFF) is in a pursuit to change this typical…

Wildfires Wildfires are one of the top disasters out west of the United States. Wildfires are a event in which a fire is spread over a forest or brush. In some cases these can be tiny little fires, therefore; easy to put out. But when most people think of Wildfires they think of the giant fires out west, the fires that are on the news and can be burning for several days in a row. A fire that broke out in 2013 in the Arizona area was able to be seen on google maps satellite footage. These fires…

Herbert Mason’s translation of Gilgamesh presents a very unique dynamic in the central relationship of the epic between Gilgamesh and Enkidu. Scholars have come to the understanding that that the relationship portrayed in this version is different from that found in earlier translations of the text, but Mason’s portrayal seems to represent the most honest image of the situation. Gilgamesh and Enkidu cannot fully be equals because Gilgamesh is seen first as a god-king and Enkidu is identified as…

According to Maya Angelou, a hero is any person with the intent to make the world a better place for all people. In addition, The Epic of Gilgamesh is a story based on Sumerian culture, and it was the first well-known piece of literature in the world. To explain, this story was told thousands of years ago, but it still remains in the twentieth century; because it was written in a set of symbols on cuneiform tablets. Similarly, The Epic of Gilgamesh is an example of oral tradition, and it…

one who brings humanity to Gilgamesh. However, in the process of civilizing Gilgamesh Enkidu is stripped of his humanity. Enkidu turns from a product of nature to a man willing to kill the creatures of his homeland and destroy the beautiful cedar forest. I read this not as a transformation of a beast into a man, but of an untarnished creature into a savage. It’s Gilgamesh who insists they kill Humbaba and its Gilgamesh who, through his own folly, gets Enkidu killed. The character of Enkidu thus…

destiny, everlasting life is not your destiny” (Sandars, 70). After hearing this, Gilgamesh decides that they will both go to the forest and destroy the giant named Humbaba. The temporary refusal that is shown in this novel, is what happens next. Enkidu warns Gilgamesh of the fight he is about to enter, he exclaims that “…weakness overpowers whoever goes…

Death is feared by many people because of the simple fact that is it unavoidable, well unless you are granted immortality like a god. Throughout “The epic of Gilgamesh” we are shown that Gilgamesh and Enkidu fear dying without being remembered. The pair of friends go on various journeys for the simple pleasure of having fame and being seen as heroes throughout Uruk. Gilgamesh and Enkidu face great despair that completely change their perspective about what life and death really means. At the…

A wild man was created for Gilgamesh. He was called Enkidu and the king quickly found solace and company in him. When Enkidu dies, Gilgamesh realizes that he too, is mortal. He goes on a quest for everlasting life and learns that he can not complete every task he sets for himself. The lessons he learns from these adventures should make him a better king. Whether he becomes better, is up for discussion. In history, tyrants are usually overthrown, killed, or both. Gilgamesh was lucky he was not…

One allusion present in Oedipus Rex is the allusion to the Sphinx. The Sphinx is referenced with the priest describing the current situation of Thebes in the beginning. The priest provides some context for this play by saying that Oedipus “save us from the Sphinx, that flinty singer, and the tribute we paid to her so long” (Prologue, 38). The Sphinx was basically a monster that plagued the town of Thebes prior to Oedipus’ arrival. Oedipus saved Thebes from the Sphinx and its plague by answering…