Grand opening

many gardens, flowers, and of course, trees. According to my tour guide, the building is based on the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. When the building was in the process of being built, the architects wanted it to look extraordinary and grand, so it was constructed in a neoclassical style, which was very popular back in the 1800s. The first thing you notice when you see the building for the first time are the massive columns, which are located at the entrance. There are eight columns…

Edwardsville will provide locals with two new water features this summer, a community pool and “spray and play park.” These two projects happened separately, but combined they will give people two new ways to cool off during the heat of summer. Community pool In the fall of 2015, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville reached out to Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton about the city’s interest in taking over Cougar Lake Pool. The outdoor pool, located at 88 Recreation Drive at SIU Edwardsville,…

1. This accident was one of the worst roller coaster accidents in history. James Hackemer, an Iraq war veteran lost both his legs when his vehicle hit an IED in March 2007. In 2011, he wanted to enjoy the day at the amusement park with his daughters, nephew and other members of the family. Due to him having no legs, he asked park staff which ride would be the safest for him to ride. They thought that the Ride of Steel would be the safest; however it turned out to be his last. Park officials…

'"(John 219) This shows how Mandela has changed for the worst. He's in between worlds right now and he doesn’t understand how to respond to it. Acting out is what he does to cope, but this change is to his detriment. Other changes were minor on the grand spectrum of life, but at the same time were so significant because they signified these boys new values and lifestyles. An example of this is in Outcasts United when it says," Jerimiah asked his coach to buy bacon one of his favorite foods,…

Food of All Nations is a grocery store that supplies imported and local domestic foods from all around Charlottesville and other countries. When exploring the store, I was intrigued with the various amounts of products that was stored in such a small store. Majority of the goods were sorted by the type of product near countries that it was similarly produced in ensuring that the customers are able to find what they are looking for. The store relates culturally to many ethnicities. After speaking…

A brand new Star Wars Land is coming soon to Disney Land. The theme park will be based on not only the previous six movies of the Star Wars Trilogy, but also the upcoming three new movies. The first ride of Star Wars land promises a battle between the First Order and the Resistance. The ride will have a back story from the upcoming Star Wars movie instead of the six previous movies. On the second ride, visitors will be in control Millennium Falcon, a space ship that Hans Solo flies. Stars Wars…

The relationships we pursue and the habits we acquire are some of the most influential forces that can shape our character. The characteristics we hold shape our personality, but are they enough to determine whether or not we are a hero? In the book “The Odyssey” written by Homer, one of the main characters, Odysseus, goes through the life-threatening trials that make us wonder if he deserves the title of a hero or wrongdoer. However, the long journey he took back to his kingdom, Ithaca, only…

The Progression of Personal Responsibility The duty for individuals to demonstrate personal responsibility is a theme that is not new to human culture. Biblical principles imply the fact that human creation possesses the freedom to act however they please. However, this freedom is accompanied with consequential results dependent on how the individual chooses to live. In another era, young Greek boys were taken away from the comfort of their mothers at the age of seven and expected to begin a…

The concluding paragraph is the grand finale to writing a paper. They have the power to make professors stop and think “wow, that was an overall strong paper” or “wow, that went downhill quick.” After writing my essays this semester for Writing 102, I believe that my conclusions most likely evoked the second response. Usually my conclusions tend to stray off-topic, or when I attempt to write a creative opening sentence in my conclusion, it does not relate to my paper at all; therefore, it leaves…

highway 190 in Worcester, Massachusetts. Thousands of people pass by it on a daily basis without even realizing that it is something more than a “pretty train station”. Before we begin, let’s answer the question of just why are train stations so grand? This can be simply answered with the fact that while trains started to become the main form of transportation, the stations were made bigger and more ornate. Each city put in an exceptional amount of effort,…