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rich we are in daughters!” Hannah Jeannette “Jennie” Boyd Susan “Sue” Burley Walker (Vincent) moved to Monmouth with her family in 1862 and was Kappa’s first alumna, leaving school in 1872. She was the only Founder to study science rather than the classics. Sue was asked to join in March 1870; at the time she was only 15, which made her the youngest Founder. Considered the beauty of the first…

This article explores many topics related to these two questions: Has the United States progressed morally and socially enough to where Black Americans are no longer disadvantaged on a societal level? And, how we are to decide what a marker of social progress is in the context of racial discrimination? The main issue explained in the article that prompts the questions above is the election of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States. To many, his election symbolizes an end to…

Rebecca McKenney History and Sociology of Rock Music Mrs. Trimble 1 October 2016 Critical Thinking #2 (13) “Frank Zappa once criticized singer songwriters for being too personal and too quick to dump their problems and feelings on their listeners who were already burdened with their own problems.” (Charlton) The widespread popularity of this style proved him wrong. For many people, it can be a comfort to hear someone sing a song that expresses how they feel about life and relationships. The…

symbol”, “her braid is constantly described in phallic terms and functions as a symbol of a typically masculine power and potency, which blurs gender lines and thus threatens Jody” (SparkNotesEditors). Her hair also represents her Caucasian side/heritage; “Her hair contributes to the normally white male power that she wields,…

been heavily broadcasted by the media is cultural appropriation. Popular culture has a bad habit of glorifying white people for adopting aspects of black culture, but shaming black people for embracing their heritage. A prime example of this contention is the recent craze of sporting classic black hairstyles like corn rolls and Bantu knots.…

All of it gone with a spray of kerosene and a flick of a switch. You realize all this as tape goes over your mouth and you're shoved into the back of a van. All of your books are gone and they are never coming back. Ray Bradbury crafted an instant classic with his creation of the book Fahrenheit 451. This book set in a futuristic dystopian United States asks what if books were illegal? This thought experiment is what drives the entire narrative of the…

Culminating Assignment Mandeep Bhamra 1. Provide an overview of this person’s current state of “healthy eating”. Akama is living a very unhealthy lifestyle, and his eating habits are a big testament to that. The primary culprit seems to be his employment at a fast food burger restaurant. He “often eats at work” which is a dangerous habit to get into, especially at a fast food place. His mother is also sick, and sometimes cannot get out of bed the whole day. This would definitely limit the…

This book was definitely one of my all-time favorites growing up. This fantasy novel is a classic masterpiece that has a wild imagination made for children of all ages. This is a story that speaks to the hearts of every child. This book speaks to children in a language that they can or will understand. It gives them an example on how to balance…

The American gangster has always been viewed as an integral icon in American entertainment, from its beginning in classic Hollywood films such as Scarface: Shame of a Nation and on into present day films such as Good fellas. However, there is one important point one must take into account when discussing the great American mobster film, and that is the historical accuracy of the film when it is in reference to a real life gangster. Many mob movies feature characters who strike a quite startling…

After the desire for a revival of Greek drama encouraged by Renaissance artists during the 1600’s, Opera as we know it was formed. Opera was continually developed as Renaissance artists discovered their beloved Greek tragedies could be restored through music. Opera evolved overtime as new contributions to the style were introduced by innovative and diverse musicians. These musicians knew what Opera embodied and continually developed the style to what would endure and resonate with future…