Girl with a One-Track Mind

NCADA(National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse) aired a one minute ad on heroin. The ad was titled “All American Girl.” The previous year, NCADA aired an ad titled “That’s How,” depicting a teenager overdosing in his bedroom only to have his mom discover him a short time later. The 2015 ad created some backlash from critics--saying that the ad was too harsh. Despite the critiques, NCADA created another jarring ad for viewers. “All American Girl” ad depicts a local teenager’s life…

without creating doubt. Hemingway expands on this theme by using symbolism, Point of view and setting in the story. The symbols clouds and the beaded curtain the author is using emphasizes the women's doubt and insecurities. One example that Hemingway points out is "The girl stood up and walked to the end of the station. Across, on the other side, were fields of grain and trees along the banks of the Ebro. Far away, beyond the river, were mountains. The shadow of a cloud…

there are no exact records of the number of incidences involving child abuse and neglect, in 2000 there were nearly 3 million allegations involving around 5 million children (Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia). This sadly common situation of one young girl is highlighted in the Tennessee William’s play This Property is Condemned. A simple conversation…

Inequality has been present since the beginning of civilization. Education has played into this since schooling began; only boys were allowed to be educated while the girls would stay at home. During the early years of the Americas, minorities, such as blacks, Latinos, etc. were excluded from receiving an education as well due to racism, a result of slavery. C. Wright Mills goes into how society and history affects people, and education, today in his The Sociological Imagination. Although…

North American colonies. The main character, Nathaniel, battles against the Huron band as they attack a group of British soldiers in the woods as he is one of the last members of a tribe known as the Mohicans. Nathaniel is a brave man, who is full of purpose as he saves two British girls from the attacking tribe. As Nathaniel helps save the girls and return them to Fort William Henry, he exhibits a strong sense of knowledge about nature as he travels. Nathaniel displays qualities of an American…

Jermaine Lamarr Cole, Is arguably one of the greatest rappers of the 2000s. His music involving real life experiences and real emotion make him one of the unique music artists around today. “He isn't underrated, but one of those artists that are well known but discredited for their work(Ajello).” What makes J Cole Great isn’t the beats but the words and purpose for his music. “When I actually listen hard enough, most of what I hear is honor-student try-hardisms, and it occasionally veers into…

fast paced science fiction romance set in the early 21th century. The book opens in the middle of the Pacific Ocean where a plane crash has occurred. Among the wreckage is a girl, a girl with no memories, a girl who doesn’t even know her name. The protagonist is a sixteen year old girl who has no memories at all. She is, “Like one of those pictures they airbrush for the fashion magazines, you know?” Her eyes are the most captivating though, so much so her nurse begins to call her Violet. The…

you are or where you come from or what you do. It’s interesting that I had to learn that #blacklivesmatter from the television screen. I always loved my blackness, and loved who I was. I never really knew how hard it was to be a black girl in college – being one of the only few as an English major trying to get an education. I never knew that privilege existed until I went to see my counselor. Who kept referring me to underprivileged…

I can to fix it, because I believe I can only learn from my mistakes. There was a time where I felt like I could not do something. My junior year I decided to run track and to join the step team, and those two experiences were a huge lesson in my life. I was overweight, nervous, and insecure, but thanks to the persistence of my two track coaches at Monte Vista they made it possible for me to believe in myself and get better. They taught me that nothing comes easy, and supported me when I needed…

1960’s stars with vintage vibes and soft vocals, that portray vivid adventures and lavish lifestyles. Recently, she has been criticized for her lyrics saying that she glorifies domestic violence based on select phrases in, namely, one of her songs. When looking at one individual phrase as singular, it may give the appearance of her glorifying a negative experience; but, when looking at her entire song and album in a more collective sense, it is apparent that she is showing…