Dr. No

From the onset of his now illustrious career with the release of his legendary debut, Reasonable Doubt, in 1996, Jay-Z to this day has remained a fixture in the music industry longer than just about anyone. Though Jay-Z has found immense success, not just as a rap artist, but also as an entrepreneur and philanthropist, he presents himself more so in an apologetic, lamenting, and humble manner in his newest release, 4:44. Contrary to most lyrical themes in his previous work, Jay-Z spends a…

1. What are your strengths as a caller? What are your weaknesses? How could you use your skills to help callers improve? I have three major strengths that influence the success of a caller. Being a caller requires a certain amount of willingness. You must being willing to put Towson above your own emotions, frustrations, and even bad experiences. Over time I have realized that it is not about me and my feelings but rather about supporting Towson. The second skill I think is important to this…

Shawn Corey Carter, also better known as Jay Z, is a rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. Jay Z was born on December four, 1969, in Brooklyn, New York, being at the age of forty-five today. I believe Jay Z is a charismatic leader because of everything he went through and achieved for it. Jay Z grew up in a drug-infested area called the Marcy Projects, where he ended up associating his life with gun-violence and drugs. Jay Z's father, Adnes Reeves, left the family when Jay Z was at the age…

Sometimes, the music industry can be very tricky and very playful, relative to the highs and lows of fame that an artist can harness from the course of his or her career. We have seen one-hit wonders succumbed to the concept of oblivion and there are the fortunate ones who still managed to survive with their incessant names being on the hot stuff list. When an act died out of exhaustion or an artist’s spotlight dimmed, we thought that they may never come back, leaving us forlorn and dismayed by…

The iconic symbol of Brophy, standing in the shade, could be felt more as an emotion rather than an icon. The course material used to create the mascot formed miniature canyons and mountains that, when touched, gave off a familiar touch. The detailed muscle tone and reared hooves of the stallion assisted the artist in creating an aura of natural power, which radiated outwards from the fountain. Surrounding it was a triangle, holding dozens of gallons of water, creating a platform for the beast.…

My business consists of the CEO and four other directors, which are the accountant, researcher, lawyer, and administrative associate. The CEO of the company is the decision maker, leader, manager, and executor; the CEO also hire potential employees, as well as conducting investigation, participating in all court proceedings and negotiations, receiving notice of all court documents, and requesting hearings. In addition, based off how well the company is doing then that will be the CEO salary,…

Rube Goldberg and Beyond The objective of this essay is to ask a question that you would like to answer as part of the scholarship application. My question is “What is an example of a creative approach you took to accomplish a project you were assigned?” As a high school physics student in my junior year, I was placed on a team and tasked with building a Rube Goldberg machine that could move an object 20 feet. I started the process by watching several YouTube videos that demonstrated the…

Have you ever been accused of something you did not do like the Grinch. The who’s blamed him of destruction of the city. The grinch is not guilty. The grinch gaved all of the present back at the end. The grinch is not guilty of the charges brought against him, nor does he have poor characteristics. He is a caring person because of when he gave the presents back to the who’s. He gives the presents back because of how he felt when he stole the presents from the who's. When he stole the present…

Eminem is a multiple time grammy winner, platinum hit record winner, and a father of three. Even though Eminem was bullied, when he sings his songs, he wants no one to experience the fate he experienced. Eminem’s music earned him a lot of awards, and he thanks everyone who likes his music (biography.com). Eminem was born Marshall Mathers III in St. Joseph, Missouri. When Eminem was still an infant, his father left him. Marshall’s mom raised him through his childhood, and had a hard time raising…

Eric Carle, world-renowned children’s author and illustrator, has touched the hearts, minds, and lives of millions of dedicated readers all over the world, including mine. Growing up, Eric Carle’s books were a staple in our home. My mom and dad have read, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” and “Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?” to me more times than I can recount. What I loved and still admire the most about Carle’s work is not his words, or story lines, but his illustrations. Though born…