Hershey, Pennsylvania

The idea of simple living was both widely promoted and discouraged from the arrival of the earliest Puritan colonists in 1630 to the extensive industrial growth of the middle 1800s. Many groups and societies aimed to resurrect the simple life and promote it among the masses. Yet each of these revivals were either stopped or drastically slowed down by the American majority’s desire for wealth. A small percentage of Americans consistently lived interpretations of the simple life but they were…

Over the last couple of years, headlines about schools have become more and more prevalent. Whether it was about school lunches (and how bad they are) or how schools are helping their students for the better, stories about schools have been and will always be in the headlines. However, there is one story that has shown up plenty of times and has no definite solution: underfunded public schools. Public schools all over the nation, from Chicago to Philadelphia, have been declining for a while.…

Washington just loss at Battle of Brandywine and had to retreat. He was getting his army to regroup. Luckily for Washington, British General Howe stayed in Brandywine celebrating his victory. Four days after Howe learned the Americans were only ten miles north of him. He prepared and sent his army after them. Washington intercepted a message that said Howe was planning an attack and ready his troops. On September 16th, both armies stood across from each other on either side of a valley. Once the…

The prestige red “R” I have noticed the big red R a great deal ever since I started attending college. Every time I drive to Philadelphia though the Ben Franklin Bridge, it has always stuck out more than usual. I am currently attending Camden county college. I’m trying to get as much credit as I can cheapest way possible. When choosing a college or university, I’m always looking for the best tuition, close commuting location, and have the major I required. I attended Camden county college right…

Andrew Carnegie had donated over 5 million dollars to schools,libraries and hospitals. Andrew Carnegie owned a steel company. Andrew Carnegie was a very rich man, He had an interesting childhood too. Andrew Carnegie evolves American and evolved it to make skyscrapers more than you can imagine. This is the exciting story and successful life of Andrew Carnegie. Andrew Carnegie had a bright future ahead of him. He was born on November 25, 1835 in Dunfermline, Scotland. Son of William…

Much of Carnegie's success came from his extraordinary ability to recognize and exploit the opportunities being created by industrialization. During his 12 years with the Pennsylvania Railroad, he developed the managerial skills and personal relationships that would help him in his later business ventures. He learned how the railroad industry worked and introduced such innovations as keeping the telegraph office open 24 hours a day and burning railroad cars after accidents to clear the tracks…

The old saying that "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree” definitely applies to me. My father is an alumnus of Penn State and is the most successful and capable person I know. For a while, I knew I wanted to go to Penn State. It is not only a dream school of mine, but it’s the best college fit for me. A little fact about my background: both of my parents are from Egypt, and most of my family still lives there. For all you know, I might be a descendant of a Pharaoh! Just kidding. Also, I…

restrictive alcohol law and urges for change. Pennsylvania is an alcohol beverage control state; thus, citizens may only purchase wine or liquor at state owned Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores. Similarly to these products, single bottles and six-packs of beer can only be purchased in state licensed taverns or restaurants; furthermore, cases or kegs must be purchased from state licensed beer retailers or distributors. Importing any liquor or beer into Pennsylvania from another state is illegal,…

Caleb Fox Nate Kreuter English 101 10/4/14 Rhetorical Analysis On July 23rd, 2012 an article was in Sports Illustrated magazine that was written by Michael Rosenberg and it was titled, “Shattered”. This opinion article is very information filled. It was written in response to the controversy to remove the Joe Paterno statue or not. This statue is outside of Beaver Stadium at Penn State University, and it was going to be taken down because of the recent scandal that had taken place. Jerry…

Honor is respect given to someone admired. To me, honor means good quality or character. William Lawrence Bragg was born on March 31, 1890 in Adelaide, South Australia. At a very young age, Lawrence Bragg showed an interest in science. At the age of 11, Lawrence attended St. Peter’s College. Lawrence graduated in 1908 at the age of 18, from Adelaide University from studying math, chemistry, and physics. He attended Trinity College in England in 1909, and received a scholarship in math. In 1912…