Throughout this Spring Semester we discussed many different social justice issues all completely different, but none the less important. Our class adapted a learning through discussion type of approach; rather than being lectured for three hours we all discussed different topics, had debates, asked questions, stated our opinions on controversial topics, etc. The class was intriguing making it one of my favorite classes to go to. A couple of the topics we discussed were human and sex trafficking,…
Younger people may know him as Sam Seaborn on the popular television show The West Wing, or the eloquently speaking, super fit, Chris Traeger from the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. People over forty however, will most likely know him as a former heartthrob from the eighties that swept the women off their feet in movies like The Outsiders and St. Elmo's Fire. They will also however, remember him as the focal point in a leaked tape, who's outcomes nearly ruined his life and career. The actor…
Disobedience to Authority “A Few Good Men”, directed by Rob Reiner, is about Lt. Daniel Kaffee, a navy lawyer, who is placed as the head council for P.F.C Downey and Lance Cpl Harold Dawson. Downey and Dawson are on trial for the murder of P.F.C William Santiago. Kaffee, a known plea bargainer, was forced to defend the marines in court after they refused a plea deal. Kaffee realized that he needed to try to win the case after they refused his deal. Richard Nisbett and Lee Ross write about how…
computer-altered models as well as normal-size female models. The ladies were offered several snacks as a part of the experiment. The women that were showed the thin model ads leaned more toward the diet snacks and the ladies that were showed the normal sized models leaned toward the everyday snacks. Another study conducted by Ida Jodette Hatoum and Deborah Belle, show the effects the media and advertising has on the men. For men the advertised image is usually a tall muscular man that is what…
Scorpio is not only the eighth sign of the astrological year, they should fall in to the ranks of the eighth wonder of the world due their many characteristics, skills and dynamics. They are one of the most spirited and forward thinking zodiac signs in just about everything they touch, say and do, but their opinion is known for reaching the highest degree of extremes. They are moody, passionate, sensitive, and intense. They have a way of transforming any situation if they feel the need.…