Fremont

At the foundations of the United States, significant tensions resided as to the direction of the new found country. Some proponents advocated for the expansion of federal powers while opponents argued that state rights were essential to the direction of the Union. As the nation aged these tensions would only begin to grow into sectionalism. The states of the south valued states rights while many in the north valued federalism. Additionally, the South would become a strong proponent of slavery…

performers, entertaining the audiences with their signature performances. Pop artists and music sensations like Bruno Mars, Beyoncé, Celine Dion, the Black Eyed Peas, Cirque Du Soleil, and the likes are a frequent bevy of stars performing here. The Fremont Street holds the most anticipated laser light show which is free for all. With all the glitz and glamour, no wonder Las Vegas is the Entertainment Capital of the World. Are you ready for Sin…

The Twisted Mind of Joseph James DeAngelo. Living in California in the 1970’s and 1980’s was fun during the day, but when the sun went down you would have no idea if you were going to be in the house that the unknown killer decided to break into. This man is no longer just a peeping tom or a master burglar. He was an extremely violent and unpredictable man we now know as Joseph James DeAngelo. For many years his identity was unknown and it seemed like there was no rhyme or reason for his attacks…

A hundred and fifty six years ago, our nation was engaged in a Civil War. This war embodied a conflict that had enveloped the country since its discovery; the issue of slavery. Since the establishment of the first ever American colony Jamestown, the nation’s elite have imported Africans to America as their slaves. As the years went by, the frequency at which they were brought and the cruelty with which they were treated only increased. The slave trade brought wealth to thousands, but in turn…

The moment an individual does a misleading action, guilt follows. Guilt distorts the minds of people, and in some cases, it leaves people wishing to rewind to the past. The battles with guilt are never ending and it is the individual choice whether they let their guilt overwhelm them. Khaled Hosseini’s novel, The Kiterunner surrounds some characters with guilt and redemption. He was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 1965 and is the oldest of five children. Hosseini has a childhood friend who is a…

Essay 1 Before the Civil War, the US was split into two regions, the North and the South. In the South the white Americans were split up into many different classes. There were upper class males and females who lived like royalty on giant plantations and then lower class farmers who worked their own small pieces of land for themselves and were almost entirely self sufficient. In addition there were white males who lived in the valleys between the Appalachians and were referred to as the…

Introduction According to Adam Jonas, an analyst at Morgan Stanley, “Tesla may be in position to disrupt industries well beyond the realms of traditional auto manufacturing.” (Hettich & Muller-Stewens, 2014) This case study is about how Tesla recognized certain trends, innovated their business model while creating value for consumers, and sustained a competitive advantage as competitors inside and outside of the auto industry are advancing and catching up. Furthermore, what challenges are…

It’s What Lies in Our Hearts Sportsmanship, leadership, communication and determination are a few valuable characteristics you will see in a successful team. Cockiness, attitude, arrogance and abandonation of the team, are deplorable characteristics seen in many inferior teams. In the movie Coach Carter, cockiness, attitude, arrogance and abandonation are traits the members of the team show but, no matter how hard or long it takes, Ken Carter wants to prove to them that if they are able to…

middle school was more than just the average unpleasantness, I was bullied by those who I trusted the most. I think that a part of me knew that I never fit in with group. They wanted me to come to their school so that I could be a part of the Fremont Middle School swim team. So, I open enrolled in the district and became involved in everything my friends were involved in. I joined the volleyball team, student council and the history club. Essentially, I became one of them. Despite the fact…

Throughout the nineteenth century, certain themes pertaining to the advancement of women began to appear; these include education, employment, involvement in moral reform, and more. These themes directly impacted the lives of all nineteenth century women, even the “ordinary” or “normal” women. The file of Elvira Gaston Platt, an exciting woman engaged in helping fugitive slaves escape and teaching children on a Native American reservation, also contains letters from her less dramatic…