Editorial

West-side rich kids… [greasers] are poorer than the Socs and the middle class… [the Socs] jump Greasers and wreck houses and throw beer blasts for kicks” (Hinton 2-3). Ponyboy continued his elaboration on the comparison Socs by stating “... [they] get editorials in the paper for being a public disgrace one day and an asset to society the next. Greasers are almost like hoods; we steal things and drive old souped-up cars and hold up gas stations and have a gang fight once in a while” (3).…

there is not a fathomable reason as to why the death penalty should be deemed as a worthy criminal punishment. Some of these lives that have been taken have not committed the crime they were prosecuted for. In 2012 the Lincoln Journal Star posted an editorial arguing that DNA evidence is not error proof, nor 100% accurate in convicting suspects of said crimes. This particular case that involved murder occurred in Nebraska where the evidence…

Never Let Me Go by Ishiguro is a dystopic novel that creates a world surrounding numerous parts of life. The novel highlights human identity, being in confinement and the dehumanization of humans. However, Ishiguro was making a social editorial about our social and cultural world where we are faced with search for identity, human rights, minorities such as African Americans and Women that are dehumanized, authoritarian government and animal rights. Nobody seems excluded from the cruel…

and cruel pirate in the Pan film, 'Blackbeard,' took some of his time to stop by EW's SiriuxXM studio to give thoughts about the origins of his unorthodox entrance music - a week of pirate boot camp. Hugh Jackman told EW and Jess Cagle (People's editorial director), "It was the most enjoyable week I've ever experienced in my life, and we would sing songs every morning," Jackman also said, "'Oh ho ho...' That's what pirates usually sing, right? So we had sea shanties and classic kinds of pirate…

Doesn't everybody love going to circuses? Well if people knew about all the animals that got abused maybe they would change their mind. Well not every circus abuses animals but a large majority does. This has made people wonder if animals should continue to be used for entertainment. This controversy was discussed in a article “Should Animals Be Used As Entertainment” an article, “Jump to It” and other article, “The Use Of Animals In Entertainment.” There are some similarities and differences…

Although I am not entirely certain about what path I want to take once I graduate, I know what I love to do. I love interacting and collaborating with people and the PCA major fits my passions and strengths. I have a great interest for public speaking, event-planning, and new media. The communications major offers a wide variety of courses, which allows me to explore the field and step out of my comfort zone. I have learned so much about myself through the communications classes I have taken and…

significance to the war machine was to produce future soldiers. Furthermore, according to John Lee, the patriotic ideology was also patriarchal in which not only were men protecting women and children but doing it in the glorification of Japan. An editorial essay from a Korean newspaper, called Tongnip sinmun, is an example of how Korean’s were viewed “the most pitiful being in this world is the Korean woman” and continued to describe the treatment of Korean women as “Barbaric”. Granted this was…

Ever since childhood, I have always had a passion for science and am intrigued about the things around me. My school teachers had a great role in stimulating that interest I am fortunate to have had great teachers who have encouraged me to pursue my dream of a career in Biotechnology. I would like particularly mention my sixth grade Biology teacher whose passion had had a great impact on me. My decision of career choice took a step in the right direction in high school when I was introduced to…

Transitions to Adulthood and Public Policy. Dr. Settersten is a specialist in life-course studies and his research has often focused on the first and last few decades of adulthood. Barbara Ray is the owner of Hiredpen, which is a communications and editorial firm that brings social science research to a broader audience. She has served as the communications director for the MacArthur Network on Transitions to Adulthood. She is also the author of a…

Chapter One examines the less familiar familial background of Rosa Parks. At a young age Park’s parents decided to go their separate ways, this lead Parks and her mom to move from Abbeville back to Alabama to live with her grandparents. Rosa Park’s grandfather, Sylvester Edwards had a positive, influential impact in her life and who she would later become. He taught her to defend herself, her family, and others, and to never put up with discriminatory treatment. For example, a young Parks often…