Daphne

Hi! I'm Mynnette, but I go by Mynn. It's easier to spell for most people, not to mention pronounce. I was born in Provo, Utah and am the oldest of nine children. My parents were both born and raised in Utah, but we moved when I was around two. Even though I have lived in Kansas for about 20 years, but I feel like I grew up in the Seattle area in a city called Kent. I currently live in Derby with my husband of 11 years and our fur baby, a sweet little rescue girl named Hundie. She is the…

one may develop to be vulnerable and lead to crisis, especially in dire circumstances. Furthermore, the importance of a partnership can be beneficial to both partakers and lead to a solution. Clearly exemplified in the short story, “The Birds”, by Daphne du Maurier, it showcased the effects of dependency and unpreparedness in the events of the story. This short story, published in 1952, follows Nat Hocken and his family through the horrors of several mysterious bird raids, set in England in the…

children? The article Even Sometimes Dads Confer Big Time Benefits on Kids covers the claim on how fathers who bounce in and out of a child’s life is better than not having a father whatsoever. The primary researcher from the University of Houston, Daphne Hernandez, presents her insight into the 1979 National Longitudinal Survey of Youth analysis. Hernandez and her colleagues’ purpose of the analysis was to examine the effects of a biological father exiting and reentering his children life, who…

Oversexualization of men, women, and even children in America has become of great controversy, some might even call it an epidemic. Sex has infiltrated our media and advertising so broadly, and causes mental and/or emotional harm to women and children more so than men. Not only do movies and television shows exploit one of mankind’s most innate needs, but advertisements and video games also utilize this character weakness in our society. The reason that this is such a huge concern is due to…

Rick Riordan’s children’s fantasy novel The House of Hades (2013) caused controversy when it was released for the explicit inclusion of the first queer child, Nico di Angelo, in mainstream children’s fantasy. Though Nico had been present in six instalments beforehand, in The House of Hades Nico came out as having feelings for Percy Jackson. Since The House of Hades, Riordan’s novels have featured gay, bisexual, and transgender characters. While queer themes may not be explicit in the rest of his…

Factoid Friday Essay: Nature vs Nurture (rough draft) For many decades, the controversy of nature versus nurture have been floating around. People wonder which factor influences our behaviors, characteristics, and actions. Over the years, there have been many studies conducted to determine which is the dominant component in our growth of development. In some countries, schools have started programs where they try and rebuild a child’s behavioral reaction to things. People have studied how…

Ana is outstanding, she takes care of others and values her friends. Her friends can always depend on her when they need something; for example, she can provide help on homework, help with organizing an event, and give advice. One of her friends, Daphne Mueller said, “She is very encouraging. When I don’t feel confident about doing something she helps me boost my confidence. She loves her friends!! They’re very important to…

of people from all over the world play video games. There has been a lot of studies on the positive and negative effects of video games. Different fields of research prove that playing video games can lead to a better information-processing skills. Daphne Bavelier a top scholar in the field once said “One can no more say what the effects of video games are, than one can say what the effects of food are” (Bavelier et al., 2011, p. 763). Generally there are three positive effect of playing video…

Daphne Choy Prof. Kenfield Marble Sarcophagus with the Triumph of Dionysos and the Seasons The Roman Sarcophagus with the Triumph of Dionysos and the Seasons made from marble, is displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and dates back to the Late Imperial, Gallienic period around 260-270 A.D. Its accession number is 55.11.5 and can be found in the museum’s Greek and Roman Art Gallery. This piece was brought to the Metropolitan Museum from a collection of the dukes of Beaufort, where it had…

Tia M. Sillers's song "I Hope You Dance" is a motivational work that inspires its listeners to live their lives to the fullest and to cherish every day. Throughout her song, she shows her love for life and strives to get across her point of how important it is to "never take a single day for granted" (Siller). The song lyrics grab hold of the listener's emotions from the beginning and continue to toy with them until the artist sings the very last word. The lyrics do not aim toward a particular…