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Camryn Hoffman’s Declaration of Independence From Technology and Social Media If one were to walk down the streets of New York City, what would they see? They would most likely see an abundant amount of people texting, calling, or taking pictures while walking. They may even see a few drive by who are simultaneously completing a similar action. Our social world today survives off of technology and social media. Most people prefer texting rather than calling or talking in person as their main…

In 1943 Rodger’s & Hammerstein joined forces to create the most successful partnership in American musical theatre. Both men were very well established and successful Broadway writers, Hammerstein was mainly associated with writing musicals with Jerome Kern and Rodger’s was doing the same with Lorenz Hart. The two joined together and were the perfect combination; Hammerstein wrote the lyrics and sent it to Rodger’s who then set it to music. The first Rodger’s & Hammerstein musical was Oklahoma!…

In one hand, New York City aligns with Shiva’s ideals by containing local foods that are healthier and take up less energy to transport to reach individuals. Across the new york boroughs, there are many green markets that offer freshly grown local foods. A good number of individuals ride their bicycles and abstain from taking elevators, taxis…

generations were jumping onto the new era of the pop culture and extending their creativity by breaking traditional styles and themes. Influenced by the developing world, the visual arts also did the same, “[a]rt...in the 1920s was all about testing the status quo and producing something innovative and dynamic. Themes of sexuality, technology and social progress were prominent in the art and culture of the decade”(" American Art, Pop Culture & Literature of the 1920s") . New artistic movements…

How could they not avoid one of the largest buildings in the city? We saw a shadow approach from the south. We all knew what was about to happen, but we didn't want to believe it. Everything, except for that shadow, stopped and everything was silent. Four stories of people pressed up against the glass trying to catch…

in the world, the celebrated Metropolitan Museum of Art has been New York City’s premier center for art and culture for well over a century now. The largest and most visited art museum in the Western Hemisphere, the museum contains more than two million artworks and artifacts spanning some 5,000 years of human history. Few people, however, really know the history of the museum and its humble beginnings as a way to remake New York City into a major hub for art and culture. Here’s a quick look at…

The authors I have chosen are meaningful with their words, intelligent with their sentences, and powerful with their speech. This author is particularly interesting because she was taught what she knew by her owners wife and two children. Phillis Wheatley, born May 8, 1753 in Senegal, West Africa, was brought into slavery at eight years old. She was in bad shape when she was purchased, and so she was used for a servant for John Wheatley’s wife, Mrs. Susanna Wheatley. Susanna took Phillis in,…

the homeless, tempest-tossed, to me: I lift my lamp beside the golden door.” The Statue of Liberty is a piece of art work that stands tall in New York city. It is a for Americans as well as an educational attraction. Therefore, New York City defines the meaning of freedom because of the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is located in New York City. “The Statue Liberty’s full name is Liberty Enlightening the world.”(www.telegraph.co.uk). It was given to the U.S by France in the year 1886…

name as her grandma. Her grandma dies, and her Grandpa lives in New york City. Gwen analyzes her life year by year. She begins to realize she's 14 and life matters now. Gwen is very into music, she plays the violin and is trying to go to school for it. Gwen receives an invitation from her Grandpa to come live with him in New york so she can study music there. Gwen makes her way to the big city of New york. Gwen has been in New york for about two years now. She has been studying and…

candidate for president, ran with the slogan, “A Return to Normalcy.” This slogan was Harding’s way of saying that America simply wanted to forget the horrors of the Great War and try to get back to how life was before. American’s were introduced to new things during that time period including jazz and the first automobiles. Not to mention the crime rates skyrocketed due to the illegalization of alcohol and the number of gangs formed due to drug trafficking. First of all, the return to normalcy…